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From the Heart of Yeshua: Following the Path of the Aramaic Jesus

  • Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center 303 Tunxis Road West Hartford, CT, 06107 United States (map)

From the Heart of Yeshua: Following the Path of the Aramaic Jesus 

CCE Contemplative Enrichment Day
Saturday, December 6, 2025
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (ET)
Rev. Henry Schoenfield

Neil Douglas-Klotz, a renowned Aramaic Jesus scholar and teacher, dedicated over 40 years uncovering the original meanings of Jesus's teachings and their modern relevance. His studies reveal deeper meanings and nuances grounded in the Aramaic language and worldview. This retreat, informed by Douglas-Klotz’s work, invites us to explore the living words of Jesus. We will journey from a deeper understanding of the heart of Jesus' native language to experiencing his teachings with renewed depth, exploring how we might embody these teachings in our daily lives.

Offering: $75, includes lunch

Scholarships are available, please contact Mike Smoolca at cce@holyfamilyretreat.org for more information.


Presenter Profiles

Rev. Henry Schoenfield

Rev. Henry Schoenfield is a trained spiritual director, ordained minister, and certified professional coach. A lifelong spiritual seeker, he has been teaching and offering spiritual companionship to people of many faith backgrounds and beliefs for over twenty years. Henry is deeply rooted in the Christian contemplative path and is a senior student in Cynthia Bourgeault’s Wisdom network. He has spent several years studying and integrating Neil Douglas-Klotz work into his own contemplative spirituality and teaching.


Dietary restrictions? Holy Family is committed to making your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible, and to that end, we can accommodate most dietary needs. Please email Ted, our registrar, at tjastrzebski@holyfamilyretreat.org, if you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies, so that we may make preparations in advance of your retreat.