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Joy Serves G*d in Joy as a passionate performing percussionist, poet, publisher, photographer, publicist, sound healer, spiritual guide, artist, gardener and Gemini. "Ivdu Et Hashem B'Simcha" -Psalm 100:2 ....... Joy Krauthammer, active in the Jewish Renewal, Feminist, and neo-Chasidic worlds for over three decades, kabbalistically leads Jewish women's life-cycle rituals. ... Workshops, and Bands are available for all Shuls, Sisterhoods, Rosh Chodeshes, Retreats, Concerts, Conferences & Festivals. ... My kavanah/intention is that my creative expressive gifts are inspirational, uplifting and joyous. In gratitude, I love doing mitzvot/good deeds, and connecting people in joy. In the zechut/merit of Reb Shlomo Carlebach, zt'l, I mamash love to help make our universe a smaller world, one REVEALING more spiritual consciousness, connection, compassion, and chesed/lovingkindness; to make visible the Face of the Divine... VIEW MY COMPLETE PROFILE and enjoy all offerings.... For BOOKINGS write: joyofwisdom1 at gmail.com, leave a COMMENT below, or call me. ... "Don't Postpone Joy" bear photo montage by Joy. Click to enlarge. BlesSings, Joy

Lev Eisha Retreat 2014

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Lev Eisha retreat March 2014
Brandeis-Bardin, Simi Valley, CA

 © Joy Krauthammer 


Entering Brandeis-Bardin
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014


 Brandeis-Bardin
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014


Montage of Lev Eisha talleisim
arranged by © Joy Krauthammer 
and shared with Lev Eisha website
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014

Joy's purple ribbon decorated tallit
© Joy Krauthammer 


Barbara's hand-painted tallit
© Joy Krauthammer 


Cinda's hand-beaded tallit
© Joy Krauthammer


Robin's hand-painted tallit
© Joy Krauthammer 


Photos and Collage 
Brandeis-Bardin
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014

Carol and Gabrielle
Brandeis-Bardin
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014


Helen
Brandeis-Bardin
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014

Rabbi Toba August
Brandeis-Bardin
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014


Lynn and Mom
Brandeis-Bardin
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014


Marion
Brandeis-Bardin
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014


Myrna and Robin
Brandeis-Bardin
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014


Marion,  Louise, Annie
Brandeis-Bardin
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014


Joy Krauthammer, Annie, Louise
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014


Brandeis-Bardin
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Brandeis-Bardin
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Brandeis-Bardin
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Brandeis-Bardin
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Holly, Pearl, Nancy, friend Registering 
Brandeis-Bardin
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014


Brandeis-Bardin
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014

Brandeis-Bardin
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014


Cindy Paley
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014


Joy's Percussion


Joy's Percussion


Sound Balance
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014


Jo's Purple Retreat Closet
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014


Closing Circle
Brandeis-Bardin
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014

Closing Circle
Brandeis-Bardin
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014

Closing Circle
Brandeis-Bardin
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014

Closing Circle
Brandeis-Bardin
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Closing Circle
Brandeis-Bardin
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Closing Circle
Brandeis-Bardin
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Closing Circle
Brandeis-Bardin
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014

Closing Circle
Brandeis-Bardin
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014


Brandeis-Bardin
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014


Pomegranate Blossom
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014


Hawk
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014


Horse
Brandeis-Bardin
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014


Selfie & Horse
Brandeis-Bardin
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014



Horse
Brandeis-Bardin
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014


Horse
Brandeis-Bardin
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014

Horse
Brandeis-Bardin
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014

Horse
Brandeis-Bardin
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014

Horses
Brandeis-Bardin
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014

Horses
Brandeis-Bardin
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014

Fence
Brandeis-Bardin
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014

Cows
Brandeis-Bardin
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014

Cows
Brandeis-Bardin
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014

Cows
Brandeis-Bardin
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014

Cow
Brandeis-Bardin
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014

Cows
Brandeis-Bardin
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014

Cows
Brandeis-Bardin
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014

Cows
Brandeis-Bardin
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014

Fence
Brandeis-Bardin
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014

Cows
Brandeis-Bardin
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014

Cow
Brandeis-Bardin
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014

Cows
Brandeis-Bardin
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014

Cow
Brandeis-Bardin
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014

Cow
Brandeis-Bardin
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014

Cow
Brandeis-Bardin
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014

Cows
Brandeis-Bardin
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014

Cow & Selfie
Brandeis-Bardin
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014

Cows
Brandeis-Bardin
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014

Cows
Brandeis-Bardin
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014

Cow
Brandeis-Bardin
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014

Cow
Brandeis-Bardin
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014

Entry-Exit
Brandeis-Bardin
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014


Path
Brandeis-Bardin
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Brandeis-Bardin
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Brandeis-Bardin
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Brandeis-Bardin
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Brandeis-Bardin
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OY -VEY
Brandeis-Bardin
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Brandeis-Bardin
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Brandeis-Bardin
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Brandeis-Bardin
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014


Dry Creek
Brandeis-Bardin
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014


Slow Peacock
Brandeis-Bardin
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014


Brandeis-Bardin
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014


Brandeis-Bardin
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014


Shin
Brandeis-Bardin
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014


Leaving Brandeis-Bardin via Pepper Tree Lane
© Joy Krauthammer 3.16.2014

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Enjoy photos from prior Women's Weekend Brandeis-Bardin Retreats: