The Peaceful Parent Project®
Orot’s Peaceful Parent Project is an immersive cohort experience for parents raising Jewish families.
The program supports and nourishes participants to help them become the parents they want to be. The 6-session course integrates Jewish wisdom, parenting teachings, and mindfulness practices and gives parents concrete tools to impact their everyday lives. Through The Peaceful Parent Project®, parents are given the space to explore who they want to be and the support to reshape and deepen their interactions and relationships with their children.
Orot partners with community organizations and institutions to offer this program to your parent community.
As a Parent Do You Struggle With
Showing up for your children with true presence and attention?
Feeling overwhelmed, like nothing you’re doing is good enough?
Reacting with impatience, irritability, and anger?
Giving yourself permission to pause, take a break, and do some self-care to take care of YOU?
Integrating Judaism into your parenting style so that your everyday life is meaningful for both you and your children?
Joining a Peaceful Parent Cohort Can Help
Foster a nurturing community of peers to share challenges, find support, and learn to navigate the challenges of parenting
Cultivate more empathy and compassion for your children
Improve your capacity to pause and breathe before responding in the midst of a difficult moment
Enhance your ability to be gentle and forgiving with yourself as a parent
Give you a greater sense of connection to and nourishment from Jewish teachings and values
“The Peaceful Parent Project class helped me take a step back from all the day-to-day challenges and encouraged me to build stronger connections with my children during our busy lives. I liked being able to think critically about how my own interactions with my children could lead to better outcomes for all of us. In the midst of this very challenging year, I so appreciated the ability to explore parenting through the lens of Jewish texts and bring that wisdom to my daily life.”
Shira, Peaceful Parent Project Participant
Lessons:
Shema - Listening with Attunement, without Judgment
Re-iyah - Seeing our Children As They Are and Accepting Imperfection
Ahava - Embracing the Complexities of Parental Love
Shavat va’yinafash - Finding Moments of Rest and Renewal
Anava - Cultivating Humility, Accepting Vulnerability
Ve’Heyeh Beracha - Finding Holiness and Blessing in the Everyday Mess
Lev Shomea - Integrating Compassion and Forgiveness into Parenting
Chesed Ve’Gevurah - Setting Limits and Holding Boundaries that Nurture Resilience
Elu V’Elu - Holding Space for Joy and Struggle, Abundance and Scarcity
Panim El Panim - Communicating Towards Connection
FAQ
Who is this class for?
This class is for parents of children of all ages. No prior knowledge or experience is expected or required.
What age range of children is this class geared towards?
This class is geared towards parents of children of all ages, from toddler to young adults. We never stop parenting our children, no matter their age. When breaking into smaller groups for discussion, we do our best to group parents of similarly-aged children together.
Do I need to have a background in Jewish texts or Judaism?
No - the curriculum is designed to be accessible for those completely new to Jewish learning and those who are veterans. The texts are all in English, and the parent groups are created as safe and welcoming communities for all parents, regardless of background or level of literacy with Jewish texts or ideas.
What is the time commitment?
Typically Peaceful Parent cohorts run for 6 weeks with live sessions being 1 hour and 15 minutes. We will occasionally run shorter sessions focused on more specific content or at the request of a partner organization. We do send out optional teachings and meditations for you to try out in the weeks between classes, but those can be done on your own time.
Do I need to attend all 6 classes if I sign up?
It is preferred that you attend all 6 sessions as that will enable you to get the most out of this program and build a sacred community of parents. If there is an emergency and you need to miss a class, we can send a recording for classes that are online. In-person classes do not have the option of being recorded.
Can I take the class if I am a grandparent?
This class is designed specifically for parents, but be sure to check out our Peaceful Grandparent program! If you are a grandparent, consider giving this class to your child as a gift. They will definitely thank you for it!
Can I take the class alone? What if my partner does not take it with me?
There is value in taking the course with your parenting partner, but it is not necessary. We have found that when one parent enrolls in the program and experiences transformation, that internal change in one parent can have a very valuable ripple effect on the family unit. One parent’s transformation can plant a seed for new conversation and can spark important discussion and shared commitment to trying new approaches with their children.
