The Jewish Juggler

Bringing wisdom and spirituality to the art of juggling.

Juggling Wisdom, Spirituality and Joy

A New Way to Have Fun and Cultivate Mindfulness

Explore the history of juggling and find ways to connect to the spiritual wisdom of this ancient sport.

The History of Jewish Juggling

While you might think that the only connection between Jews and juggling is the party entertainment at your cousin’s Bat Mitzvah, jugglers actually have a long and storied history in Judaism.  From the Talmud to modern times, Jews have always keep things moving!

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Soul Juggling-Spirituality

From learning new tricks, to moving past our mistakes, and growing in mindfulness and focus, juggling offers a refreshingly clear spiritual path for a busy world. Explore how the lessons of juggling can help better understand ourselves and help us make the world better in the process!

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Explore reflections on juggling from a wide range of viewpoints-spirituality and ethics, contemporary philosophy, social justice, current events and humor.

Rabbi Boris Dolin

Long before I became a rabbi, I was an aspiring circus performer. I started juggling as a teenager, taking weekly circus skills classes and doing a few informal shows and birthday parties. I tried it all–juggling, unicycling, balloon animals, and I even dabbled in acrobatics and stilt walking. After entering university, I took a bit of a break from my circus dreams to focus on my studies, eventually choosing to become a rabbi.

As a rabbi and educator, I realized quickly that much of the wisdom and joy that I found in juggling so many years ago had its place in my spiritual life and in my work of building community. From the skills gained from practicing, to the lessons learned from making mistakes, and the joy of being with other like minded people, I realized juggling was spiritual wisdom in action.

As a liberal rabbi, I work to build inclusive communities that focus on creative spirituality, music and social justice. I support religious and secular seekers, and welcome people from all faiths and no faith. I have always believed there is a place for everyone to find their spiritual path. Just like juggling, finding our way in this complicated world takes some practice!

Check out my personal website for more info about my work and my story:

http://www.borisdolin.com

“Juggling offers us endless life lessons and new ways to connect with the world. As we learn new tricks and grow from our mistakes, we are given a clear path to make our way through the joys and challenges we experience each day. Juggling is wisdom in action.”

Rabbi Boris Dolin

Recent Posts

  • Juggling & Purim: The Art of Surprise, Joy, and Balance

    Juggling & Purim: The Art of Surprise, Joy, and Balance

    Purim is a holiday of surprises, reversals, and joyful celebration. We wear costumes to disguise ourselves, we spin groggers to drown out Haman’s name, and we feast and rejoice as we retell the story of Esther. But did you know that Purim and juggling have a lot in common? Juggling,…

  • Leadership Like A Juggler

    Leadership Like A Juggler

    The first time I picked up three juggling balls, I was convinced it would be easy. I had seen plenty of people do it, tossing them effortlessly through the air. How hard could it be? Then I tried. Within seconds, balls were bouncing in every direction. My hands weren’t fast…

  • Dropping the Ball

    Dropping the Ball

    In the 2nd century, Rabbi Akiva stood before 24,000 empty seats. His students—his entire school—had perished in a devastating plague. Everything he had built, everything he had worked for, was gone. If anyone had a reason to give up, it was him. But instead of surrendering to despair, he started…

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