[HANASHIR:10154] In re to healing programs

[Burton A. Zipser <zipmusic...>]

        There are two possible alternatives to the kinds of "healing" 
activities suggested.
        One example can be found with a group called "Mayyan" which 
exists in New York State north of the "Big Apple".  It is an 
alternative approach to some Jewish religious ceremonies while 
utilizing many of the concepts which have been discussed in these 
communications.  Some of their activities are rooted in the Kabbalah.
        A second possibility was presented at a West Coast ACC/GTM 
meeting in Scottsdale, AZ in early 2000.  It involved a psychologist 
who was familiar with certain American Indian rituals and had adapted 
them to Jewish conceptual practices. There were essentially no 
inconsistancies or aspects which were contrary to Jewish practice. 
His approach was not to figure out what to do in a healing ceremony 
or activity, but rather to help people to relate their problems and 
feelings to experiences relating to nature where seasonal creation 
and re-creation are concepts which are easily understood.  Since 
there are many Indian tribes which can be found throughout the United 
States and Canada, it would seem logical to consider existing healing 
traditions rather than to try to re-invent the wheel.

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