Inspiring growth and change through storytelling
What makes a story "transformational?" Is it the story? The way it's told? The way it's received? The simple answer is yes. However, a lot goes into creating a transformational storytelling experience: understanding how people learn and grow; understanding the neuroscience of stories; opening ourselves to the deeper meanings that swirl between storyteller, audience, and […]
This powerful and highly interactive workshop inspires appreciation of and engagement with the "Other." After some foundational instruction – and a story or two! – we dive into a carefully crafted, interactive experience of creating a personalized story about being "the other." Small group dialogue and sharing are integrated into every step of the workshop. […]
Some stories have meanings swirling deep beneath the surface. As the telling shifts, so do the meanings; as the meanings shift, so do the stories. And as listeners, much can be revealed. Join us in this highly participatory series as we dive deeply into four different spiritual stories, each with its own variety of tellings […]
Once again, dive deeply into spiritual stories! We will examine several stories specially selected for the month of Elul - the month of preparation for the High Holy Days of Judaism. These stories will focus on themes of forgiveness and compassion, drawing from Jewish, Muslim, and Buddhist traditions. While particularly relevant to Jewish students, all […]
Join us in this highly participatory series as we dive deeply into four different spiritual stories, each allowing a variety of tellings and meanings. The exploration will be meaningful for everyone, independent of your spiritual tradition. Participants will receive each story at least a week in advance, along with a worksheet to help prepare for […]
This powerful and highly interactive workshop inspires appreciation of and engagement with the “Other.” After some foundational instruction – and a story or two! – we dive into a carefully crafted, interactive experience of creating a personalized story about being “the other.” Small group dialogue and sharing are integrated into every step of the workshop. […]
The story of Joseph the Dreamer - a stunning character in both the Bible and the Qu'ran - reveals unexpected riches when read across both texts simultaneously. In this exciting dive into the several stories - there are, in fact, more than two! - people of every tradition will find new meaning and delight in this tale that crosses millennia and traditions.
This special edition of Diving Deeply into Stories is being co-taught with Laura Simms, who teaches and performs worldwide, and is known for her expertise with myth, along with Nigerian storyteller, Titi Ogunnaike, who will be live from Lagos. We will examine two stories in this series: The Starwoman and The River Olu. Some may […]
Join Maja Bumberák, a renowned storyteller based in Budapest, and Maggid Jim Brulé, a transformational storyteller, as they dive deeply into the world of Hungarian magic tales dating back to shamanic culture, and their unique and archetypal characters.
In this 3-hour workshop, we will dive deeply into the world of the Hungarian epic Fehérlófia (WhiteHorseSon), which appears in multiple forms and variations. The Fehérlófia epic dates back to shamanic culture and is filled with magic and unique characters.