Living Torah
About Laura Thien
Connecting Jewish traditions to modern life.
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​My passion is bringing mindfulness and Judaism together to help us deepen our lives while giving us the space and language to experience the ups and downs of life.
I would be overjoyed to help you plan your rituals and simchas for you and your family.
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I am currently a Rabbinic student with the Aleph Ordination program. I am the Spiritual Director of Beloved Brooklyn and a mikvah guide through Immerse NYC. I also lead meditation and write and share content about the weekly Torah reading with Or Ha Lev and the Institute for Jewish Spirituality.
Why Living Torah?
Living Torah implies that the Torah goes beyond the words in a scroll. Torah lives and grows with us, while always keeping us rooted to our ancestors. Though the Torah and Judaism look different in each of our lives depending on our paths, it lives with us. I deeply believe that Judaism should be accessible and inclusive to all. We should all be invited to see our lives as part of the Torah, part of the wisdom to share with each other, and generations to come.