At Darash Ahava, our mission is to repair the world by rebuilding humanity's capacity to connect. We believe the greatest challenge of our time is not a lack of resources, but a lack of connection—with ourselves, with each other, and with a shared sense of humanity.
Disconnection fuels fear, division, and hate; connection opens the door to healing, compassion, and hope.
We guide people through a three-step healing process that restores connection on every level:
Our approach to healing addresses the whole person—emotional, physiological, and relational.
Programs like Brushstrokes of Emotion help people access their inner world, explore vulnerability, and build the emotional capacity for intimacy and self-understanding.
Through practices such as yoga, breathwork, sound, and animal-assisted experiences, participants rediscover safety in their bodies and return to a state of calm and balance.
Retreats, gatherings, and shared spaces provide opportunities for authentic connection, helping people integrate healing into relationships and community life.
Our vision is to establish a state-of-the-art Healing Center—a sanctuary where all three steps come together under one roof. It will be a place of peace, love, and belonging, where thousands of children and adults can heal, grow, and thrive.
Read Our Full MissionThese guiding principles shape everything we do—from the programs we create to the relationships we build.
We approach every person with empathy and respect, creating safe spaces where vulnerability is honored and healing is possible.
We believe connection is the antidote to the world's problems—when people feel seen and understood, division gives way to empathy and love.
We nurture healing of the whole person—mind, body, and community—so individuals can live with balance, authenticity, and purpose.
We are committed to Tikkun Olam, the Jewish value of repairing the world one soul at a time, creating ripples of healing from the individual outward.
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