Ruah Spirtuality Institute

The RUAH Spirituality Institute is dedicated to interfaith understanding and spirituality in all its forms, and offers workshops, classes, retreats, ongoing groups, and other educational forums to the greater Boston community.

RUAH is the ancient Hebrew word for “breath” and “spirit.” In the Bible, RUAH is the power of God which brings creative life out of chaos, liberates people from their slavery, and inspires prophets and sages to attend to the inner voice calling for change and renewal. RUAH brings together people from varied traditions to explore ancient and contemporary spiritual paths.

RUAH supports the individual’s spiritual journey with retreats, workshops, courses, and special programs. Major issues addressed include interfaith dialogue, spirituality and aging, dying and grief, healing, spirituality and the environment, and mystics and mysticism in all religious traditions. RUAH aims to increase understanding among religious traditions, to provide spiritual sustenance to all, and to create peace one person at a time.