BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Adamah - ECPv6.14.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://adamah.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Adamah REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250714T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250725T235959 DTSTAMP:20250721T193610 CREATED:20241122T134409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T135015Z UID:12790-1752451200-1753487999@adamah.org SUMMARY:Adamah Nature Camp DESCRIPTION:Detroit\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Specialty Nature CampAdamah Nature Camp offers a week-long adventure connecting campers to nature through exploration\, sustainable crafts\, wilderness skills\, and scientific discovery – all rooted in Jewish wisdom. Activities include hiking trails\, exploring forests and ponds\, observing wildlife\, and fostering an appreciation for nature’s beauty. Participants will learn wilderness skills such as shelter building and fire creation and engage in exciting scientific experiments.  \nInquiries about programming can be directed to detroit@adamah.org\, while camp policies and registration details can be obtained from the friendly camp staff. \nRegister Now! \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis summer\, we are offering two weeks of Adamah Nature Camp:  \n\n\n\nJunior Specialty Adamah Nature Camp – July 14th – July 18th   \n\n\n\n\nCampers entering 1st – 2nd grades in Fall 2025 \n\n\n\n\nSpecialty Adamah Nature Camp – July 21st – 25th  \n\n\n\n\nCampers entering 3rd – 6th grades in Fall 2025 \n\n\n\n\nTo register\, visit the JCC Day Camp website and look for Adamah Nature Camp listed as a Specialty camp and a Junior Specialty camp.  \n\n\n\nOur Nature Camp SOLD-OUT last year\, so please register soon to ensure you have spot in this special program.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Explore more Adamah events\n \n \n \n \n Sigi Koko Clay Plaster Workshop\n July 22\, 2025 \n Join Sigi Koko\, Master Builder in Sustainable and Natural Design Learn practical plastering techniques\, connect with community\, and be part of a sustainable building project. No experience necessary! Workshop Details Dates: Tuesday July 22 & Wednesday July 23 (note: participation is mandatory for both days)Time: 9 am to 5:30 pm both daysLocation: PearlstoneCost: $195 includes… \n Attend\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amphitheater Plastering: Days of Service\n July 24\, 2025 \n Whether you’re a corporate group\, nonprofit team\, or professional network\, this is a great chance to give back while learning sustainable building skills in a collaborative\, outdoor setting…. \n Attend\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Family Farm Camp\n July 24\, 2025 \n “Each year we look forward to your family farm camp. To see our children grow from year to year is truly a blessing. We also get to see their ability to integrate environmental knowledge and Jewish knowledge into harmony in one complete package. Some of our very closest friendships have been solidified through family camp.”… \n Attend\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Torah Yoga\n Falls Village\, CT | July 25\, 2025 \n Step away from the rhythm of everyday life\, as we intentionally create\, “an island in time.” \n\nTogether\, through the study of ancient Jewish wisdom and the practices of yoga and other guided activities\, we will reveal and illuminate the Torah within our body\, mind\, heart and soul. … \n \n Attend\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Community Plastering Day\n July 27\, 2025 \n | All Ages Welcome | Registration Required | Rain or Shine! | Come get your hands muddy and your heart full. Whether you’re 5 or 85\, join us for a joyful\, family-friendly day of plastering\, laughter\, and connection. Help bring the amphitheater to life—no tools or experience needed!… \n \n Attend\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Way of the Wilderness | Tending the Wild\, Caretaking the Land\, Rewilding\n July 27\, 2025 \n In this class you will start to learn why eco-systems collapse when indigenous peoples are removed from their land and how native people gathered from the land in such a way that animals\, food and biodiversity were greatly increased in their ecosystems. Class will include some caretaking the land projects. This class is my personal favorite\, and this knowledge is much needed in the world today…. \n \n Attend\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sundays on the Farm | Adamah Pool Party Adventure at Pearlstone\n July 27\, 2025 \n Come cool off from the hot summer days with all of your friends at the Pearlstone Pool! Join us for a swim and poolside crafts\, games\, competitions\, and dance breaks as we celebrate joy and community…. \n \n Attend\n \n \n \n \n See All Impact Hub Events URL:https://adamah.org/event/detroit-nature-camp/ LOCATION:The J Detroit\, 6600 W Maple Rd\, West Bloomfield\, Michigan\, 48322\, United States CATEGORIES:Detroit,Young Adults,Youth & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adamah.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_9961-2-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T160000 DTSTAMP:20250721T193610 CREATED:20250314T164413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T154953Z UID:16451-1753088400-1753459200@adamah.org SUMMARY:Adventure Day Camp Week 5 DESCRIPTION:Pearlstone\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdamah Adventure Camp\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGift a Tree\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPearlstone | 5425 Mt. Gilead Rd\, Reisterstown\, MD 21136410.500.5417 | info@pearlstonecenter.org URL:https://adamah.org/event/adventure-day-camp-week-5-2025/ LOCATION:Pearlstone Retreat Center & Campus\, 5425 Mt. Gilead Rd\, Reisterstown\, MD\, 21136 CATEGORIES:Pearlstone,Pearlstone Education,Youth & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://adamah.org/wp-content/uploads/ThemeWeeks2025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T173000 DTSTAMP:20250721T193610 CREATED:20250609T204847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T184109Z UID:18425-1753174800-1753291800@adamah.org SUMMARY:Sigi Koko Clay Plaster Workshop DESCRIPTION:Pearlstone\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Help bring Pearlstone’s new Myerberg Stage at the Greenwald Amphitheater to life in a community-wide workshop celebrating the beauty of natural building. \nRegister \n \n \n \n\n\n\nJoin Sigi Koko\, Master Builder in Sustainable and Natural Design\n\n\n\nLearn practical plastering techniques\, connect with community\, and be part of a sustainable building project. No experience necessary! \n\n\n\n\nWorkshop Details\n\n\n\nDates: Tuesday July 22 & Wednesday July 23 (note: participation is mandatory for both days)Time: 9 am to 5:30 pm both daysLocation: PearlstoneCost: $195 includes kosher organic vegetarian lunch provided by Pearlstone kitchenRain or Shine! \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Tiffani Irwin tiffani.irwin@adamah.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Learn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIngredients for basic clay plasters\, including high straw fiber content\n\n\n\nHow to test soil for clay content (and other sources of clay)\n\n\n\nHow to develop your own clay plaster recipe\n\n\n\nMixing techniques for fibrous clay\n\n\n\nBest practices and tips for plaster application\n\n\n\n\nNo prior plastering experience required—just bring your curiosity and willingness to get your hands dirty! \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this unique opportunity to work side-by-side with Sigi Koko and support the creation of a sustainable community space. \n\n\n\n\n“This is more than a workshop—it’s an opportunity to build community and shape the future of sustainable architecture.” – Tiffani Irwin\, Director of Sustainable Facilities\, Pearlstone \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for Amphitheater Plastering: Days of Service 7/24 & 7/25\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for Community Plastering Day 7/27\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGift a Tree\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPearlstone | 5425 Mt. Gilead Rd\, Reisterstown\, MD 21136410.500.5417 | info@pearlstonecenter.org URL:https://adamah.org/event/sigi-koko-clay-plaster-workshop-at-pearlstone/ LOCATION:Pearlstone Retreat Center & Campus\, 5425 Mt. Gilead Rd\, Reisterstown\, MD\, 21136 CATEGORIES:Featured,Pearlstone ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adamah.org/wp-content/uploads/pearlstone-Myerberg-Stage-at-the-Greenwald-Amphitheater-construction.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T170000 DTSTAMP:20250721T193610 CREATED:20250625T153949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T184147Z UID:18779-1753347600-1753462800@adamah.org SUMMARY:Amphitheater Plastering: Days of Service DESCRIPTION:4-Hour Shift AM and PM each day or Full-Day Option includes Lunch \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Pearlstone\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuild Together. Make an Impact.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Whether you’re a corporate group\, nonprofit team\, or professional network\, this is a great chance to give back while learning sustainable building skills in a collaborative\, outdoor setting. No experience necessary! \nREGISTER NOW! \n \n \n \n\n\n\nBring your friends and/or your team for a hands-on volunteer experience that blends sustainability\, teamwork\, and community spirit. No experience necessary!\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop Details\n\n\n\nDates: Thursday\, July 24th & Friday July 25thTime: Morning Shift 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Afternoon: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Full-Day Option: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM with lunch providedLocation: PearlstoneCost: FREE with refreshments providedRain or Shine! \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW!\n\n\n\n\nFor adults (or 16 and up/under 18 accompanied by adult) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🌿 Why Natural Plaster?\n\n\n\nNatural plasters are beautiful\, breathable\, and built to last. Made from simple ingredients—clay\, sand\, straw—they’re non-toxic\, cost-effective\, and environmentally friendly. Great for interior and protected exterior surfaces\, these materials support both your health and the planet. Learn more here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for Clay Plaster Workshop with master plasterer\, Sigi Koko 7/22 & 7/23\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for Community Plastering Day 7/27\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGift a Tree\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPearlstone | 5425 Mt. Gilead Rd\, Reisterstown\, MD 21136410.500.5417 | info@pearlstonecenter.org URL:https://adamah.org/event/amphitheater-plastering-days-of-service-at-pearlstone/ LOCATION:Pearlstone Retreat Center & Campus\, 5425 Mt. Gilead Rd\, Reisterstown\, MD\, 21136 CATEGORIES:Featured,Pearlstone ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adamah.org/wp-content/uploads/building-with-mud-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T110000 DTSTAMP:20250721T193610 CREATED:20230213T215933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T143720Z UID:4900-1753369200-1753614000@adamah.org SUMMARY:Family Farm Camp DESCRIPTION:Pearlstone\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Retreat\, Farm\, Learn and Celebrate at Family Farm Camp! \nFamily Farm Camp brings together families for an immersive experience of learning\, playing\, celebrating and community building. \n \nRegister now! \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n“Each year we look forward to your family farm camp. To see our children grow from year to year is truly a blessing. We also get to see their ability to integrate environmental knowledge and Jewish knowledge into harmony in one complete package. Some of our very closest friendships have been solidified through family camp.” \n\n\n\n\nRetreat Details\n\n\n\nEarth-based Jewish wisdom is woven into campfire songs and storytelling\, wild edible walks and brachot (blessings)\, high adventure ropes course & team building games\, night hikes\, and of course a vibrant and joyous Shabbat celebration! Kids get a taste of camp while parents and teens enjoy their own earth-based\, camp-vibe exploits.  Family Farm Camp will then join Adamah Adventure Camp for the highlight of their week\, the famous Shabbat Party!   \n\n\n\nFor questions about Family Farm camp\, contact registrar@adamah.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pricing\n \n \n Program Highlights\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n2025 Pricing\n\n\n\n\nStandard Room Double Occupancy: $445 per adult\n\n\n\nCamping in our new Bunkhouse: $355 per adult\n\n\n\nYouth ages 5 – 12:  $270 per person\n\n\n\nYouth ages 2 – 4: $175 per person\n\n\n\nUp to 2:  $0 (but must be registered)\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now!\n\n\n\n\nChildren’s rates assume sharing a room with at least one adult (13+)\, regardless of lodging style. There is a $300 additional charge for an extra room next door if your family needs additional space. \n\n\n\nWe are committed to making our programs accessible and affordable. Click here for our scholarship application. Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis and scholarship funding is limited. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nProgram Highlights\n\n\n\n\nSample Schedule\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRetreat\n\n\n\nRelax in our natural setting and comfortable accommodations. Step away from your daily routine to enjoy quality time with your family in nature. Delicious\, healthy farm-to-table food will be served throughout Family Camp\, and our warm and dedicated staff will make sure that you are taken care of. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFarm\n\n\n\nGet your hands dirty on our 5-acre\, organic farm. Activities include harvesting fresh produce and preparing snacks and meals from our farm\, visiting the animals\, and tasting the summer’s abundance in our dining room’s meals. Our farm is a great way to connect to the land\, the food we eat\, and each other! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn\n\n\n\nParallel learning sessions for parents and children will ensure that everyone is learning at family camp from making pita over a fire to doing the high-ropes course to Jewish and environmental topics. Everyone involved will learn with their hands and bodies on Pearlstone’s beautiful campus\, including the creek and nature trails. Traditional camp activities\, such as swimming\, sports\, music\, and arts & crafts will be enjoyed by all. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCelebrate\n\n\n\nWe’ll celebrate Shabbat in a family-friendly environment\, building community with other young\, Jewish families. Walk the nature trails\, toast marshmallows and stargaze by the campfire\, and celebrate the season at Pearlstone! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Details about PearlstoneFor more information about accommodations\, dining\, transportation\, and our campus amenities\, please visit our Guest Information and FAQ page Pearlstone Guest Experience & FAQ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGift a Tree\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPearlstone | 5425 Mt. Gilead Rd\, Reisterstown\, MD 21136410.500.5417 | info@pearlstonecenter.org URL:https://adamah.org/event/family-farm-camp/ LOCATION:Pearlstone Retreat Center & Campus\, 5425 Mt. Gilead Rd\, Reisterstown\, MD\, 21136 CATEGORIES:Featured,Pearlstone,Retreats,Youth & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adamah.org/wp-content/uploads/Pearlstone_FFC_Shabbat_2023__SR19119-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T110000 DTSTAMP:20250721T193610 CREATED:20230421T135630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T142814Z UID:6346-1753455600-1753959600@adamah.org SUMMARY:Torah Yoga DESCRIPTION:Isabella Freedman\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA Torah Yoga Retreat: Awakening Our Ancestral Roots\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Diane Bloomfield\, Sharon Epstein and guest teachersIt’s the annual summer ingathering of Torah yoga practitioners\, leaders\, and seekers! We will connect to and strengthen our shared ancestral roots through Jewish text study\, prayer and yoga practice\, enriched by genealogy\, art\, dance\, nature and food. Come celebrate the spiritual inheritance of our ancestors in body\, mind\, heart and soul. \nRegister NowVenue Details \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome away with us this summer to a beautiful setting in the southern Berkshire mountains! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTorah Yoga Immersive Retreat: Friday\, July 25 – Thursday\, July 31\, 2025\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis experience is for anybody looking to join an uplifting and relaxing Jewish-inspired spiritual retreat. No previous yoga practice or Torah study is necessary to participate\, all are welcome!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRetreat Details\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pricing\n \n \n Program Highlights\n \n \n Retreat Guides\n \n \n Contact\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\nPricing\n\n\n\nAll prices are inclusive of meals and program and teacher fees. \n\n\n\n\nStandard Room (Private Bathroom): $2\,110 per person in double occupancy | $2\,795 per person in single occupancy\n\n\n\nBasic Room (Shared full bathroom between two rooms): $1\,830 per adult in double occupancy | $2\,360 per adult in single occupancy\n\n\n\nCamper (bring your own tent\, access to shared bathrooms and hot showers): $1\,395 per adult (not per tent)\n\n\n\nCommuter (lodging not included): $1\,395\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nProgram Highlights\n\n\n\nWe will enter the retreat through the gateway of Shabbat. Our weekdays will be filled with the deep spiritual wisdom and light of Abraham\, Sarah\, Isaac\, Rebecca\, Jacob\, Leah and Rachel. We will also be inviting in our personal ancestors to guide and strengthen our lives.   \n\n\n\nThe ancestors are our ancient roots. In their lives is embedded the purpose of the Jewish people. In our encounter with them\, we can come to know what G!d wants from us- the holy and the elevated. (Jerusalem Torah scholar\, Nurit G’al Dor)  \n\n\n\nAll levels of religious observance are welcome. This experience is for all who are looking for a vibrant\, inspiring spiritual retreat.   \n\n\n\nAll meals are kosher with vegetarian and vegan options. Meals are prepared using organically grown ingredients from the onsite Adamah Farm.  \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nRetreat Guides\n\n\n\nTorah Yoga brings together an inspiring group of practitioners\, teachers\, and Rabbis who artfully combine ancient Jewish wisdom with mindfulness practices to reveal and illuminate the Torah within body\, mind\, heart and soul.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiane Bloomfield\n\n\n\nDiane Bloomfield has been a student and teacher of Torah in Jerusalem since the early 1980’s.  She is a pioneer in the field of Torah Yoga and the author of Torah Yoga: Experiencing Jewish Wisdom through Classic Postures and Playing with Fire: Hebrew Doorways to the Jewish Soul. Diane teaches Torah and Torah Yoga classes and retreats in synagogues\, schools\, and retreat centers in Israel\, the United States and Canada\, as well as on the web.  Diane lives in Jerusalem. www.torahyoga.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNancy Wolfson-Moche\n\n\n\nNancy Wolfson is a nutrition and sacred eating educator\, coach\, chef\, and author working with people of all ages to improve their health and well-being through making informed choices. Nancy elevates the practices of cooking and eating by infusing them with meaning expressed in traditional Jewish texts. She is the founder of FoodLab\, a nutrition education program integrating food science and culinary arts. Her book\, Vegetables for Breakfast from A to Z\, invites the reader to re-imagine breakfast by enhancing it with fresh\, seasonal produce. A certified Torah yoga teacher\, Nancy has practiced yoga for over 40 years.   www.youarebecauseyoueat.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharon Epstein\n\n\n\nAs a youth\, Sharon Epstein sensed an inner Divine light of awareness while dancing in an Israeli folk dance circle in her Hebrew school courtyard. From that time forward\, she felt a yearning for God\, which she pursued through attending Jewish prayer experiences\, studying dance\, yoga and following a path into the healing arts. \n\n\n\nProfessionally\, she worked as a dance therapist and then drawn to the depth and vitality of yoga\, she became a yoga teacher. Sharon wanted to draw upon the profound wisdom of yoga and also revive\, not ignore or abandon her identity as a Jew. She collaborated with her rabbi\, Tara Feldman offering yoga classes inspired by Jewish holidays\, text\, metaphor and music. Together they authored a workbook\, Into A Jewish Holiday Year with Yoga. Alongside her colleague and teacher Diane Bloomfield\, Sharon is honored to create Torah Yoga retreats that will inspire meaningful connections and spiritual joy at the Isabella Freedman Retreat Center. www.sharonepsteinyoga.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJulie Emden\n\n\n\nJulie Emden\, E-RYT-500\, Halprin Practitioner\, is the Founder of Embodied Jewish Learning\, which hosts an Advanced Teacher Training\, and the Embodied Jewish Wisdom Network\, a global collective of leaders and seekers of movement practices infused with Jewish wisdom. Julie has over two decades of experience guiding others in somatic explorations of Jewish wisdom teachings as a resource for living in balance and wholeness. www.embodiedjewishlearning.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArthur Kurzweil\n\n\n\nArthur Kurzweil is the author of the bestselling (over 50\,000 copies)\, From Generation to Generation: How to Trace Your Jewish Family History and Genealogy and is the recipient of a lifetime Achievement Award from the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies. Arthur is the author of The Torah From Dummies\, Kabbalah for Dummies and his most recent book\, The Talmud for Dummies. He is also the author of On the Road with Rabbi Steinsaltz\, a memoir of his relationship with Rabbi Adin Even-Israel Steinsaltz z”l. He and his wife\, Bobby\, share 13 grandchildren. arthurkurzweil.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nFor questions and more information about the retreat please reach out to Sharon at\n\n\n\n levshalemyoga@gmail.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Details About Isabella FreedmanFor more information about accommodations\, dining\, transportation\, and campus amenities\, please visit our Guest Information and FAQ page. Isabella Freedman Guest Experience & FAQ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n860.824.5991 | freedman@adamah.org116 Johnson Rd\, Falls Village\, CT 06031\n\n\n\n\nSupport Isabella Freedman\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Explore other upcoming Adamah retreats and programs\n \n \n \n \n \n Torah Yoga\n July 25\, 2025 \n Falls Village\, CT Step away from the rhythm of everyday life\, as we intentionally create\, “an island in time.” \n\nTogether\, through the study of ancient Jewish wisdom and the practices of yoga and other guided activities\, we will reveal and illuminate the Torah within our body\, mind\, heart and soul. … \n Attend\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ReTreat Yourself! Farm to Table Retreat for Jewish Educators \n August 11\, 2025 \n Falls Village\, CT Adamah is offering an immersive retreat to a select number of Jewish communal professionals to nourish their minds\, bodies\, hearts\, and souls…. \n Attend\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosh Hashanah at Isabella Freedman\n September 22\, 2025 \n Falls Village\, CT Rosh Hashanah is time of reflection of the year past and a look toward the future. Come welcome in 5784 in serene foothills of the Berkshires just as the trees are just starting to turn colors for autumn…. \n Attend\n \n \n \n \n See All Isabella Freedman Events URL:https://adamah.org/event/torah-yoga/ LOCATION:Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center\, 116 Johnson Rd\, Falls Village\, CT\, 06031\, United States CATEGORIES:Isabella Freedman,Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://adamah.org/wp-content/uploads/Torah-Yoga-group-grass.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T160000 DTSTAMP:20250721T193610 CREATED:20250620T204846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T175445Z UID:18699-1753606800-1753632000@adamah.org SUMMARY:Community Plastering Day DESCRIPTION:Pearlstone\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Come get your hands muddy and your hearts full. Join us for a joyful\, family-friendly day of plastering\, laughter\, and connection. Help bring the Greenwald Amphitheater to life—no tools or experience needed! \nRegister Now \n \n \n \n\n\n\nNo prior plastering experience required—just bring your curiosity and willingness to get your hands dirty!\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop Details\n\n\n\nDate: Sunday July 27Time: 9 am to 4 pm for ages 16+ (children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult) 11 am to 1 pm: Guided plastering activity for ages 8+; lawn games available for under 8.Location: PearlstoneCost: FREE\, bring a picnic lunch. Kona Ice Truck will be available for purchaseRain or Shine! \n\n\n\n*Spaces are limited–sign up today! If you plaster in the morning\, your entry to the Sundays on the Farm pool party will be complimentary. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Tiffani Irwin tiffani.irwin@adamah.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat To Expect\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHands-on natural plastering experience\n\n\n\nConnect with neighbors\, friends\, and fellow community builders\n\n\n\nPlay with clay & learn something new\n\n\n\nAll ages welcome—perfect for families!\n\n\n\n\n🌿 Why Natural Plaster?\n\n\n\nNatural plasters are beautiful\, breathable\, and built to last. Made from simple ingredients—clay\, sand\, straw—they’re non-toxic\, cost-effective\, and environmentally friendly. Great for interior and protected exterior surfaces\, these materials support both your health and the planet. Learn more here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for Clay Plaster Workshop with master plasterer\, Sigi Koko 7/22 & 7/23\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for Amphitheater Plastering: Days of Service 7/24 & 7/25\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGift a Tree\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPearlstone | 5425 Mt. Gilead Rd\, Reisterstown\, MD 21136410.500.5417 | info@pearlstonecenter.org URL:https://adamah.org/event/community-plastering-day-july-2025/ LOCATION:Pearlstone Retreat Center & Campus\, 5425 Mt. Gilead Rd\, Reisterstown\, MD\, 21136 CATEGORIES:Featured,Pearlstone ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adamah.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/hands_event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T150000 DTSTAMP:20250721T193610 CREATED:20250226T215214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T155357Z UID:15488-1753612200-1753628400@adamah.org SUMMARY:Way of the Wilderness | Tending the Wild\, Caretaking the Land\, Rewilding DESCRIPTION:Tending the Wild\, Caretaking the Land\, Rewilding\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Pearlstone\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SURVIVAL AND MENTORING SERIESLearn the survival skills that people of the land all over the world have practiced for thousands of years. This course is for educators\, extreme beginners\, outdoor experts or anyone interested in expanding their knowledge of ecology. \nLearn More u0026amp; Register \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGift a Tree\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPearlstone | 5425 Mt. Gilead Rd\, Reisterstown\, MD 21136410.500.5417 | info@pearlstonecenter.org URL:https://adamah.org/event/way-of-the-wilderness-july-2025/ LOCATION:Pearlstone Retreat Center & Campus\, 5425 Mt. Gilead Rd\, Reisterstown\, MD\, 21136 CATEGORIES:College Students,Pearlstone,Pearlstone Education,Teens,Young Adults ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adamah.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Meadow-Bee-Banner-980x551-c.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T160000 DTSTAMP:20250721T193610 CREATED:20250228T151216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T132735Z UID:15544-1753621200-1753632000@adamah.org SUMMARY:Sundays on the Farm | Adamah Pool Party Adventure at Pearlstone DESCRIPTION:Pearlstone\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Come cool off from the hot summer days with all of your friends at the Pearlstone Pool! Join us for a swim and poolside crafts\, games\, competitions\, and dance breaks as we celebrate joy and community. There is fun to be found for all ages with our deep\, shallow\, and slide pools along with an array of additional activities for everyone to enjoy. \nSundays on the Farm at Pearlstone \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGift a Tree\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPearlstone | 5425 Mt. Gilead Rd\, Reisterstown\, MD 21136410.500.5417 | info@pearlstonecenter.org URL:https://adamah.org/event/sundaysonthefarm-pearlstone-july2025/ LOCATION:Pearlstone Retreat Center & Campus\, 5425 Mt. Gilead Rd\, Reisterstown\, MD\, 21136 CATEGORIES:College Students,Pearlstone,Pearlstone Education,Teens,Young Adults,Youth & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adamah.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/jumping-into-pool.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250728T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T160000 DTSTAMP:20250721T193610 CREATED:20250314T164708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T154937Z UID:16452-1753693200-1754064000@adamah.org SUMMARY:Adventure Day Camp Week 6 DESCRIPTION:Pearlstone\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdamah Adventure Camp\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGift a Tree\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPearlstone | 5425 Mt. Gilead Rd\, Reisterstown\, MD 21136410.500.5417 | info@pearlstonecenter.org URL:https://adamah.org/event/adventure-day-camp-week-6-2025/ LOCATION:Pearlstone Retreat Center & Campus\, 5425 Mt. Gilead Rd\, Reisterstown\, MD\, 21136 CATEGORIES:Pearlstone,Pearlstone Education,Youth & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://adamah.org/wp-content/uploads/ThemeWeeks2025.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR