Welcome to Spirit of the Desert - Ruach Hamidbar

Rabbi Grafstein is available for lifecycle rituals and spiritual counseling in Arizona.

Join Us and Havurah Shir Hadash for online services

We have joined in association with Havurah Shir Hadash, Ashland, Oregon for online services via Zoom. Visit Havurah Shir Hadash to register and for more information. Together, we’ll experience joyful transformative healing and relevant spirituality.

Pray for Israel and for Peace

Please support Israel with your continued prayers for the safe release of the hostages and for peace. There is also great need for financial support. Please open your hearts and your wallets. Donations may be directed via Ruach Hamibar’s “Donate” on this page, Havurah Shir Hadash or the JDC.

Accepting - Non-Judgmental - Egalitarian

We are an accepting, non-judgmental, egalitarian community of diverse backgrounds and varied levels of observance woven together by the desire to enrich our lives through Jewish spiritual practice. We are GLBTQ and differently-abled friendly. We care deeply about all life and are committed to “Tikkun Olam” the healing of the world. We strive to bring healing through the promotion of Torah, mitzvot, tzedakah, environmental responsibility, and profound caring for all life. All Jews and spiritual seekers are welcome and no Hebrew or background is necessary.

Membership

Please join us as we continue our efforts. We are primarily a virtual community in association with Havurah Shir Hadash with occasional in-person services and events. Help keep this work alive and vibrant in our community in Arizona.

Spirit of the Desert is a Warm & Welcoming Jewish Renewal Community

Ruach Hamidbar is an inclusive community, open to all people who choose to be involved in the joys of Judaism! We value diversity of religious and spiritual thoughts, with one overarching theme: Love of all people, all sentient beings, and all creation! We are passionately committed to reconnecting Jews back to their roots and we draw upon mystical and Chassidic traditions.