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Kamenetz and that’s to explore how a a a a a a profound mystical experience—like the ones often had on on psychedelics—can treat what scientists have called “clergy burnout ” In other words how can reconnecting with the the mysticism behind religious practice and leadership renew your commitment to them?
In In Kamenetz’ case that’s a a a a a a a a no-brainer: In In two psilocybin sessions six months apart he he had a a a a a a a mystical experience the the the first time although not the the the second Reconciling the the the meaning
of of this and and integrating it into his his personal and and professional outlook Kamenetz is is is is now channeling his work into what he he he dubs the the Jewish Jewish Entheogenic Society He aims to to educate the the mainstream Jewish Jewish community about psychedelic psychedelic research share his story eventually train to to be a a a a a a a a a psychedelic psychedelic guide himself and potentially in in in in the the far out future—in the the the context of decriminalization—open a a a a a a a a a center where those on on on the the religious path can prepare for and integrate a a a a a a a psychedelic experience in in in a a a a a a a Jewish setting