Be a Blessing–Art in the City

Be a Blessing (Art in the City)

2-3:30 pm

As part of The Co’s ongoing Arts & Wellness initiatives, the public is invited to participate in a transformative experience that uses mindful art-making, reflection, and action to foster inclusion and connection.

Led by Dr. Elyssa Wortzman, this workshop will introduce simple, accessible practices designed to cultivate compassion and a deeper recognition of our shared humanity. Together, we’ll explore what it means—individually and collectively—to be a blessing in the world.

The program concludes with a 15–20 minute social activation in the Rotunda, where participants will take part in a silent, choreographed gesture of acknowledgment and connection—entering a symbolic social contract that reinforces the shared experience through intentional presence. To carry the message forward after the event, participants may purchase a “Be a Blessing” sweatshirt from The CoSHOP for $20. Purchase is optional and not required for participation.

This event is FREE with Eventbrite registration.

About the Facilitator
Dr. Elyssa Wortzman (D.Min., LL.B.) is a spiritual director, educator, and artist. She received the Rabbi Samuel Sandmel Award for her doctoral thesis on art as spiritual direction from the Graduate Theological Foundation (2016). Dr. Wortzman has served as a Jewish educator in seminaries, community centers, schools, and synagogues.