Shimona Tzukernik is the founder and director of Omek, a center devoted to in-depth transformational learning for women. She curates the online Omek Art Gallery and is the editor of Omek’s monthly ezine. She is a course-writer for the Jewish Learning Institute, the largest institute of adult learning of its kind. Using her degree in Fine Arts, English and Linguistics, Shimona has spearheaded numerous interactive programs, including the acclaimed “Inner Vision Seminar” and “Forgive for Good” workshop. She has lectured extensively across America, Canada, England, Australia, South America and Africa. Her latest project is W.H.A.M.! - A workshop exploring the relationship between Work, Happiness and Meaning; geared to both lay audiences and corporate clients.
• Beauty of the Beast
An inspirational and thought provoking analysis of beauty, the media, the power of women, and the bounty inwardness has to offer.
• Radical Re-invention: Discover a Happy New You
An inspirational lecture exploring how we can break free of limitations. Through the lens of Jewish Mysticism, Shimona charts the inborn and environmental factor that keep us stuck - and the means to cut those ties loose. Gain access to your highest potential. Touch your ultimate purpose on this journey to a Happy New You!
• Gender Blender
What drives the attraction between a man and a woman? Why do we feel compelled to seek out relationship? Join us for an evening that explores these questions and discover what it takes to find one's soulmate – whether married of not. And through Kabbalah, stories and a refreshingly personal approach, examine the different perspectives and modalities of men and women as a means to enhancing the marital relationship
• 1+1=1
We are many and unique and yet, at our core, we are forever one. Explore how to uncover our underlying connection with others, celebrate diversity and love others as ourselves and practical tools to help attain it
• The Waters that Keep the Fires Burning
This interactive workshop incorporates study of a Biblical text, art, writing and dialogue to explore dynamics around the marital relationship. We address what's at the core of attraction, why the need for a relationship is so compelling, what makes for a good marriage, moving beyond body image and concepts of mystical purity within the marital relationship
• Helpmates, Harlots and Heroines: De-constructing Biblical Stereotypes
Many of us perceive the women of the Bible to be spineless gofers to the men in their lives. Or as brave women who defied societal norms but were consequently branded as "harlots." But is it just possible that they are heroines? Women who defy the limits of our imagination. And who afford each of us a glimpse of the bold choices available to us. Choices that can change reality for the Good. Join us in an open exploration of their lives and their meaning for us today.
• 7 Foods for 7 Habits
A person is likened to a tree of the field, specifically to the fruit trees for which the land of Israel is praised. Join us for a lecture that explores the grains and fruits celebrated on the annual New Year for Trees in light of Jewish mysticism. We will examine these foods as a paradigm for cultivating peace between our darker and luminous self and thus as a springboard for global change and peace.
• Coals & Pearls (deals with the impact Chassidus has on our lives)
Tanya - in 2 formats: 1. Any section as textual learning or 2. "Soul Maps" - using Tanya to navigate our lives