BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Adamah - ECPv6.14.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Adamah 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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250714T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250725T235959 DTSTAMP:20250721T065104 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 Adventure Day Camp Week 5\n July 21\, 2025 \n Through immersive nature adventures – swimming in the creek\, exploring meadows\, hiking in the forest\, working the rich soil on our farm – Adamah Adventure Camp is the place to be this summer for rising 1st-8th graders!… \n Attend\n \n \n \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… \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 \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… \n \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 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:20250721T065104 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:20250721T065104 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:20250721T065104 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:20250721T065104 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:20250721T065104 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:20250721T065104 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:20250721T065104 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:20250721T065104 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:20250721T065104 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250804T120000 DTSTAMP:20250721T065104 CREATED:20250310T152903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T153011Z UID:16155-1753790400-1754308800@adamah.org SUMMARY:Wilderness Torah Neshama Quest for Young Adults DESCRIPTION:Wisdom traditions from across the world tell stories of communities and individuals finding deep\, inner truth in the wilderness.More Info & Register \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nEvent Details \n\n\n\nTuesday\, July 29 – Monday\, August 4\, 2025John Muir Wilderness (National monument in Lakeshore\, Fresno County\, California) \n\n\n\nNeshama Quest is a transformational backpacking journey through the John Muir Wildernessfor Young Adults (Ages 18–25). It carries the ancient practice of going beyond the walls through backcountry skills\, council\, Jewish ritual and wisdom\, nature-connection routines\, joyous community\, and solo-journey. \n\n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmpowering a joyful\, resilient generation of Jewish leaders\n\n\n\nAdamah on Campus cultivates vibrant Jewish campus-life in deep connection with the earth\, engaging thousands of college students and Jewish campus professionals across North America through Jewish environmental education\, climate action\, and community building. \n\n\n\n\nLearn More URL:https://adamah.org/event/wilderness-torah-neshama-quest-for-young-adults-july-2025/ LOCATION:John Muir Wilderness\, Lakeshore\, California CATEGORIES:Adamah on Campus,College Students,Young Adults ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://adamah.org/wp-content/uploads/Wilderness-Torah-Neshama-graphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T100000 DTSTAMP:20250721T065104 CREATED:20250314T202045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T155719Z UID:16477-1754226000-1755079200@adamah.org SUMMARY:Adventure Overnight Camp | Nature Exploration 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-overnight-camp-nature-exploration-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/camp-collage-with-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250804T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T160000 DTSTAMP:20250721T065104 CREATED:20250314T164749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T154919Z UID:16455-1754298000-1754668800@adamah.org SUMMARY:Adventure Day Camp Week 7 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-7-2025/ 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/Detroit:20250808T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250808T103000 DTSTAMP:20250721T065104 CREATED:20250701T135849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T162402Z UID:19111-1754645400-1754649000@adamah.org SUMMARY:Walking Toward Shabbat with Adamah Detroit DESCRIPTION:Detroit\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n An August Adventure in the Forest!Join us as we gather for an enriching guided nature walk through Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve. We’ll delight in what’s blooming this summer\, while visiting with old friends and new colleagues alike. Feel the calming and restorative impacts of time outside together as we prepare to welcome in Shabbat ahead. The walk will include opening and closing circles as well as a brief teaching on Jewish environmental wisdom. \nRegister Now! \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease wear comfortable shoes/boots\, bring a full water bottle and an open heart. Click here for a map of our meeting spot! \n\n\n\n \n Explore more Adamah events\n \n \n \n \n Adventure Day Camp Week 5\n July 21\, 2025 \n Through immersive nature adventures – swimming in the creek\, exploring meadows\, hiking in the forest\, working the rich soil on our farm – Adamah Adventure Camp is the place to be this summer for rising 1st-8th graders!… \n Attend\n \n \n \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… \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 \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… \n \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 See All Impact Hub Events URL:https://adamah.org/event/walking-toward-shabbat-with-adamah-detroit-8/ LOCATION:Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve; Meet at the picnic tables near the main parking lot and the boulder garden.\, 27225 W 10 Mile Rd\, Southfield\, Michigan\, 48033 CATEGORIES:Detroit,Young Adults ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adamah.org/wp-content/uploads/Cranbrook-Exe-Nordic-Walking.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250811T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T110000 DTSTAMP:20250721T065104 CREATED:20241206T182719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T134951Z UID:13105-1754920800-1755082800@adamah.org SUMMARY:ReTreat Yourself! Farm to Table Retreat for Jewish Educators  DESCRIPTION:Isabella Freedman\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Retreat for Educators & Faculty of Jewish Day Schools and HillelsThis exciting rejuvenation opportunity is being offered at no cost to participants\, thanks to generous funding\, and will allow Jewish communal professionals to spend 3 days in community. \nApply Today! \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nForge meaningful relationships with colleagues in your region while engaging with hands-on Jewish environmental programming\, powerful spiritual and wellness practice\, and Jewish learning.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n This retreat is geared towards those who work in any kind of educator role for a Jewish organization. Examples include a general studies teacher at a Jewish day school\, a congregational rabbi\, or a youth or adult education director at a synagogue. \n\n\n\nParticipants will emerge with a broader network of friends and allies in the field\, new Jewish wisdom sources for inspiration\, and renewed motivation\, passion\, and commitment to their work. We will talk\, sing\, pray\, move our bodies indoors and outside\, eat delicious food\, rest\, laugh\, and reflect.  \n\n\n\n\nEvent Details \n\n\n\nMonday\, August 11 – Wednesday\, August 13\, 2025Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center in Falls Village\, CT \n\n\n\nThis retreat experience is fully funded for eligible participants! A $180 fully refundable deposit is required to demonstrate your commitment. Travel expenses to/from the retreat are not covered. \n\n\n\nThis retreat is open to anyone who works in the field of Jewish education\, such as Jewish day school teachers and faculty (regardless of subject(s) you teach)\, Hillel educators\, or clergy and educators employed by a synagogue. \n\n\n\n\nRetreat Application\n\n\n\nRetreat FAQs\n\n\n\nIsabella Freedman Guest Info\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information\, please reach out to Eliezah Hoffman\, the Immersive Retreats Project Manager\, at eliezah.hoffman@adamah.org or 410.843.7548. \n\n\n\nThis event is part of the ReTreat Yourself! event series. If these dates don’t work for you\, view other upcoming retreats here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nScholar in Residence\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. David Zvi Kalman is a research fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute and a Senior Advisor at Sinai and Synapses. As a Jewish futurist he has written widely on matters on the cutting edge of Jewish thought\, including art\, psychoactives\, and technology. His podcast\, Belief in the Future\, covers matters of religion and technology. He is the owner of Print-O-Craft Press and writes at Jello Menorah. \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\n\n\n\n\n860.824.5991 | freedman@adamah.org116 Johnson Rd\, Falls Village\, CT 06031\n\n\n\n\nSupport Isabella Freedman URL:https://adamah.org/event/retreat-yourself-august-2025/ LOCATION:Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center\, 116 Johnson Rd\, Falls Village\, CT\, 06031\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Isabella Freedman,Retreats,Young Adults ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adamah.org/wp-content/uploads/37bb1951-5ebe-4f1f-8cb9-144fee4f38cc-e1726495558262.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250817T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251116T153000 DTSTAMP:20250721T065104 CREATED:20250625T132057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T152406Z UID:18759-1755442800-1763307000@adamah.org SUMMARY:Jewish Environmental Education Cohort Fall 2025    DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, August 17 – 3-5pm at Jewish Ferndale (1725 Pinecrest Drive\, Ferndale) \n\n\n\nSunday\, September 14\, 3-5pm at Yad Ezra (2850 W. 11 Mile Road\, Berkley) \n\n\n\nThursday\, October 9\, 6-8pm at Aish Detroit (25725 Coolidge Highway\, Oak Park) \n\n\n\nSunday\, November 16\, 1:30-4pm at Temple Emanu-El (14450 W. 10 Mile Road\, Oak Park – Adamah Detroit annual Community Summit) \n\n\n\n \n Detroit\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Adamah Detroit’s Jewish Environmental Education Cohort this summer & fall 2025!This season\, we’re thrilled to offer a comprehensive and enriching experience designed to deepen your connection to Jewish environmental education and empower you with the tools and inspiration to integrate environmental stewardship into your classroom\, your camp\, and Jewish institutional life more broadly. \nRegister \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Highlights: \n\n\n \n \n \n In-Person Professional Development Opportunities\n \n \n\n \n This fall\, we are thrilled to continue the Cohort\, building upon our comprehensive and enriching experience designed to deepen connections to Jewish environmental education and empower participants with tools and inspiration to integrate environmental stewardship into your Jewish organization\, whether in the classroom\, on the pulpit\, with community members\, or throughout Jewish institutional life more broadly. \nThe Jewish Environmental Education Cohort is designed for educators\, engagement professionals\, and individuals interested in exploring the intersections of Jewish wisdom tradition and environmental stewardship and translating that knowledge within communities in which you work. \nThe Cohort theme for Fall 2025 will be Food Systems and the Food Cycle with content rich in growing\, harvesting\, serving\, preparing\, saving\, and teaching about food and informed by Jewish values. Our cohort will wrap up at the Adamah Detroit Community Summit on November 16\, where participants will have a chance to network and broaden knowledge around environmental stewardship within and beyond our Jewish community. \nMonthly email newsletters will provide ongoing support with tailored resources\, while one-on-one coaching opportunities with Adamah educators offer personalized guidance to refine curriculum ideas and programming strategies\, ensuring maximum impact in educational endeavors. \n \n \n\n \n \n Monthly Email Newsletter \n \n \n\n \n Throughout the series\, participants will receive a monthly email newsletter packed with resources\, curriculum materials\, and inspiration tailored to the season. These resources will support ongoing learning and provide fresh ideas for integrating Jewish environmental education into your programs and teachings. \n\n\nExamples might include: \n\n\nText and themes tying local ecology to Jewish calendar and holidays \n\n\nCurriculum related to the changing seasons\, including outdoor activities and crafts with natural materials \n\n\nHighlights of Jewish events and learning opportunities \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n 1:1 Coaching Opportunities with Adamah Educators \n \n \n\n \n As a member of the cohort\, you’ll have the opportunity to schedule one-on-one meetings with Adamah educators to workshop curriculum ideas\, brainstorm programming strategies\, and receive personalized support tailored to your specific needs and goals. These sessions will be invaluable for refining your approach and maximizing the impact of your work. \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\nCohort Kick-Off Training Info: \n\n\n\nSunday\, August 17\, 2025  \n\n\n\nLocation: Jewish Ferndale (1725 Pinecrest Drive\, Ferndale) \n\n\n\nTime: 3-5pm \n\n\n\nAdditional Dates to Save:   \n\n\n\n\nSunday\, September 14\, 3-5pm at Yad Ezra (2850 W. 11 Mile Road\, Berkley)\n\n\n\nThursday\, October 9\, 6-8pm at Aish Detroit (25725 Coolidge Highway\, Oak Park)\n\n\n\nSunday\, November 16\, 1:30-4pm at Temple Emanu-El (14450 W. 10 Mile Road\, Oak Park – Adamah Detroit annual Community Summit)\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Late Summer/Fall 2025 Cohort Registration info: \n \n \n\n \n Registration for Adamah Detroit’s 2025 Jewish Environmental Education Cohort is now open! We offer two sliding scale registration prices to accommodate different needs and financial abilities: \nNew cohort members: $180-$360 (includes 4 sessions – two sessions with light snacks\, one session with dinner\, and the Community Summit registration fee\, plus resource sharing and coaching opportunities). \nReturning cohort members: $150-$300 (includes 4 sessions – two sessions with light snacks\, one session with dinner\, and the Community Summit registration fee\, plus resource sharing and coaching opportunities) \nThis program is offered at a sliding scale rate\, thanks to the generosity of our donors who believe in the transformative power of Jewish environmental education. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Questions? Contact julie.rosenbaum@adamah.org. \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\nAdamah Detroit Jewish Environmental Education Cohort Facilitators:\n\n\n \n \n \n Julie Rosenbaum (she/her)\, Program Manager \n \n \n\n \n \nOn the Adamah Detroit team\, Julie is responsible for Jewish Environmental Education and Leadership Development initiatives\, working with schools\, camps\, congregations and community groups to integrate Jewish and environmental values and deepen our collective care for the earth. Julie also manages community-wide holiday programming and family offerings\, including Tu B’Shvat Seder\, Sukkot on the Farm\, Adamah Adventures Family Series\, and monthly Walking Toward Shabbat gatherings.\nJulie was an integral part of the inaugural Hazon Detroit team (Adamah is the merger between Hazon and Pearlstone Retreat Center)\, supporting the Detroit Hub launch in 2015. Her career in the Jewish community has spanned more than 15 years\, two communities (Detroit and Pittsburgh)\, and organizations including Hillel of Metro Detroit\, Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh\, and The J Detroit (formerly JCC of Metropolitan Detroit). She holds a Master of Arts degree in Food and Sustainability from Chatham University in Pittsburgh and a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing from Wayne State University in Detroit. In the summertime\, Julie loves practicing yoga outdoors\, frequenting local pools and beaches\, and camping with her family around Pure Michigan. \n \n \n\n \n \n Limor Goldsmith (she/her) Community Engagement Senior Program Associate\n \n \n\n \n Limor brings together her love for Jewish life and her belief in the power of land-based connection to support Adamah Detroit’s portfolio of Jewish Environmental Education and Leadership Development projects. Originally from Charlotte\, North Carolina\, Limor has been deeply involved in the Detroit Jewish community since 2018 through her work at Tamarack Camps\, where she held various roles until 2025. From 2022 to 2025\, she also served as a research assistant at the Urban Institute\, focusing on social safety net policies and workforce development. She holds a B.A. in Sociology and Social Policy and Practice from Tulane University in New Orleans. Limor brings warmth\, intentionality\, and connection to her work\, helping to build vibrant\, inclusive communities rooted in Jewish values and a deep relationship with the land. \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\nSecure your spot today for a transformative year of learning\, collaboration\, and growth! \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn Partnership With\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 \n Explore more Adamah events\n \n \n \n \n Adventure Day Camp Week 5\n July 21\, 2025 \n Through immersive nature adventures – swimming in the creek\, exploring meadows\, hiking in the forest\, working the rich soil on our farm – Adamah Adventure Camp is the place to be this summer for rising 1st-8th graders!… \n Attend\n \n \n \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… \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 \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… \n \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 See All Impact Hub Events URL:https://adamah.org/event/jewish-environmental-education-cohort-fall-2025/ CATEGORIES:Detroit,Young Adults ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adamah.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_123-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T140000 DTSTAMP:20250721T065104 CREATED:20250610T144639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T183552Z UID:18452-1756031400-1756044000@adamah.org SUMMARY:Adamah Adventures: Family Kayak and Canoe Day!  DESCRIPTION:Adamah Kayak Adventure Join us on the open water as we paddle the Huron River and enjoy the beauty of Proud Lake Recreation Area. Our downstream and upstream paddle will be through shallow water and is perfect for seasoned kayakers and new paddlers alike. \nEach tandem kayak holds two paddling participants – perfect for a parent/child pair! This program is developed for children 5-12\, though younger and older siblings are welcome based on the family’s comfort and experience with paddling. Canoes are also available to accommodate the needs of different families. \nRegister Here! \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCanoes are suitable for 2 adults or 1 adult and 1 child who can paddle\, with an additional 100lbs of coolers or kids in the middle. If you are bringing young children who cannot paddle\, you will need two adults to paddle your canoe. If you have questions about how best to participate with your family – please reach out to the Adamah team and we’ll be happy to figure out the best fit with you!  \n\n\n\nWe will begin with a review of kayak and canoe safety\, enjoy paddling along the river\, dive into some open swim time and picnic lunch\, and then return back to our starting point. \n\n\n\nPlease bring any sunscreen\, water\, and lunch you need. Additional summer snacks will be provided! There are bathrooms and on-site parking. \n\n\n\nSliding scale pricing: \n\n\n\nAdults and children 8 and up: $18-36 \n\n\n\nChildren age 7 and under: $5 \n\n\n\nPlease note: The Recreation Passport is required for all Michigan state parks\, trails\, historic sites\, boat launches\, harbors\, and more. The Heavner Canoe launch is located inside of the Proud Lake State Recreation Area\, and requires a Michigan Recreation Passport for entry. If you do not already have one\, please visit this website to purchase one in advance: http://michigan.gov/RecreationPassport \n\n\n\nIn the case of inclement weather\, we will do our best to schedule a make-up date as soon as possible. You can choose to transfer your fee to the make-up date or receive a full refund.  URL:https://adamah.org/event/adamah-adventures-family-kayak-and-canoe/ LOCATION:Heavner Canoe & Kayak Rental\, 2775 Garden Rd.\, Milford\, Michigan\, 48381 CATEGORIES:Detroit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adamah.org/wp-content/uploads/image-2025-06-10T121501.769.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T160000 DTSTAMP:20250721T065104 CREATED:20250228T152643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T172426Z UID:15553-1756645200-1756656000@adamah.org SUMMARY:Sundays on the Farm | Flower Festival at Pearlstone DESCRIPTION:Pearlstone\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As summer fades and fall approaches\, Pearlstone is in full bloom!Come and enjoy our u-pick flowers\, lovingly grown by our dedicated farmers. Dance your heart out at our silent disco in the vibrant meadows and join us for a variety of flower-related activities and crafts\, including flower pressing\, natural dyeing\, flower arranging\, and flower crown making. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate life and abundance with us at Pearlstone! \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-august2025/ 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/flowers.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T210000 DTSTAMP:20250721T065104 CREATED:20250715T135402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T202218Z UID:19599-1757012400-1757019600@adamah.org SUMMARY:Adamah ATL - Jews and Food: The Ethics\, the Health\, and the Impact DESCRIPTION:Join Adamah ATL for a panel discussionExplore how Jewish values inform our relationship with food\, health\, and the land. Rabbi Jonathan Crane\, Registered Dietitian Julie Taube\, and “Farmer D” Daron Joffe —each rooted in Jewish tradition—will share how their work reflects ancient wisdom and modern responsibility. Moderated by Adamah CEO Jakir Manela\, the conversation will highlight the ethical\, spiritual\, and environmental dimensions of growing\, harvesting\, and consuming food. Come learn about Adamah’s mission and how Jewish teachings can guide us toward a more sustainable and intentional future. \nRegister \n \n \n \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Joanna Kobylivker \n\n\n\nAll ages are welcome. \n\n\n\n$18/per ticket URL:https://adamah.org/event/adamah-atl-jews-and-food-the-ethics-the-health-and-the-impact/ LOCATION:The Dupree\, 6120 Powers Ferry Rd NW\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30327\, United States CATEGORIES:Atlanta,Young Adults ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://adamah.org/wp-content/uploads/Daily-Chew-food.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T173000 DTSTAMP:20250721T065104 CREATED:20250711T203251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T191819Z UID:19147-1757257200-1780248600@adamah.org SUMMARY:Wilderness Torah: From Older to Elder - Virtual Cohort DESCRIPTION:September 2025 – May 2026 (nine-month cohort)Applications Now Open through August 1\, 2025\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Explore the inner work that prepares you to fully embrace elderhood\, so you can become an elder whose wisdom and gifts are so urgently needed now.This program is for folks aged 64+. Applications for the next virtual cohort are open through August 1\, 2025 \nLearn More & Apply \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nHear from last year’s program participants in this video:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExplore your identity as an elder and reflect on what to do with “this one precious life” during this next phase of life. Join a safe\, supportive\, and respectful environment where participants can risk feeling vulnerable\, enabling you to experience and share deeply. \n\n\n\nFor people who identify as Jewish or are connected to Jewish life and want a program in a Jewish context. \n\n\n\n\nRead More\n\n\n\nRSVP for July 24 Info Session\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Upcoming Adamah Events & Programs\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… \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… \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 ReTreat Yourself! Farm to Table Retreat for Jewish Educators \n Falls Village\, CT | August 11\, 2025 \n Adamah is offering an immersive retreat to a select number of Jewish communal professionals to nourish their minds\, bodies\, hearts\, and souls…. \n \n Attend\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wilderness Torah: From Older to Elder – Virtual Cohort\n September 7\, 2025 \n Applications Due August 1 | Explore the inner work that prepares people to fully embrace elderhood so they can become the elders whose wisdom and gifts are so urgently needed now. We will also focus on the vital role elders can serve in our communities\, especially in partnership of generations\, supporting the growth\, aspirations and gifts of youngers…. \n \n Attend\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosh Hashanah at Isabella Freedman\n Falls Village\, CT | September 22\, 2025 \n 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 \n Attend\n \n \n \n \n See All Featured Events URL:https://adamah.org/event/wilderness-torah-from-older-to-elder/ CATEGORIES:Featured,Pearlstone Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adamah.org/wp-content/uploads/Wilderness-Torah-older-to-elder.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T120000 DTSTAMP:20250721T065104 CREATED:20250410T142642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T205039Z UID:17369-1757685600-1757851200@adamah.org SUMMARY:Adamah on Campus Chapter Leaders Shabbaton DESCRIPTION:Get outside and build community while connecting to Jewish traditions and rituals in new and creative waysRegister by July 1 \n \n \n \n\n\n\nAdamah on Campus Chapter Leaders Shabbaton\n\n\n\nSeptember 12-14\, 2025 at Pearlstone\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\n \n \n Retreat Details\n \n \n FAQs\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\nOverview\n\n\n\nThis Shabbaton is an opportunity for Adamah on Campus Chapter Leaders from around the country to come together\, learn\, and connect. At the Shabbaton you can expect an exciting mix of time to hang out with old friends and make new ones\, Jewish environmental learning\, skills building\, chapter program planning\, meeting with local leaders\, connecting with the beautiful nature at Pearlstone\, joining in a song-filled and spiritually uplifting Shabbat experience\, and more! \n\n\n\nTogether we will:  \n\n\n\n\nParticipate in workshops\, Jewish environmental educational programming\, and plan climate-focused projects to bring back to our campuses \n\n\n\n\n\nGet outside\, connect with nature\, and build community with a network of Jewish peers \n\n\n\n\n\nConnect to Jewish traditions and rituals in new and creative ways\, experiencing the intersection of Judaism with the natural word \n\n\n\n\n\nLearn new content and concrete skills  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nRetreat Details\n\n\n\nFacilities: Pearlstone Retreat Center\, just outside of Baltimore\, MD. Pearlstone offers a one-of-a-kind\, memorable and meaningful experience to all who visit. Situated on 180 acres of green and serene farmland in the suburbs of Baltimore\, Maryland\, Pearlstone provides loving warmth to people of all ages and backgrounds throughout Baltimore\, the Chesapeake region\, and beyond. At Pearlstone we will have the opportunity to explore the farm\, see the animals\, explore the woods\, and more. \n\n\n\nStaff & Safety: Select staff members will be first aid and CPR certified. In the event of a medical emergency\, you will be brought to the Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster\, MD 2 (25-minute drive) by ambulance only. Students are responsible for bringing and managing their own medications.   \n\n\n\nFood: All meals will be provided in the dining hall at Pearlstone Retreat Center. All food will be kosher certified under OU supervision. Special arrangements can be made for those with food allergies. Snacks will be provided throughout. Students may bring their own snacks\, but these must not be brought into the main building or dining area and must be cleaned up to avoid pests in the lodges. \n\n\n\nForms: Registration is now open! Register by submitting this form. Registration is due July 1\, 2025.  \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nFAQs\n\n\n \n \n \n What do I need to know about travel arrangements? \n \n \n\n \n Transportation to and from the retreat is not covered\, however if cost is a barrier\, please be in touch with Shaina about a travel stipend. Each student is responsible for their own transportation to and from the retreat. You should already start looking at travel options\, as prices will only get more expensive the closer we get to the date. Please confirm your travel plans with Shaina before booking. Staff will be in touch mid-summer to confirm travel plans and coordinate any possible carpooling. We will have a group pickup from the BWI Airport available on Friday morning and Sunday night. Please plan to arrive between 12 – 2 p.m. on Friday and leave between 12 – 2 p.m. on Sunday. \n \n \n\n \n \n Who can attend? \n \n \n\n \n The 1-2 chapter leaders from each Adamah on Campus Chapter are encouraged to apply! Both chapter leaders continuing in their role from the past semester/year and chapter leaders new to their role this semester/year are welcome! \n \n \n\n \n \n When and how do I register? \n \n \n\n \n Registration is now open! Register by submitting this form. Registration is due June 1\, 2025.  \n \n \n\n \n \n What is the registration cost? \n \n \n\n \n Thanks to the generosity of Adamah donors\, we are able to cover the entire cost of this experience. A $50 deposit is required upon registration. This will be refunded after you have attended the retreat. If you cancel within 30 days of the start of the retreat or do not show up to the retreat\, the deposit will not be refunded. Transportation to and from the retreat is not covered\, however if cost is a barrier\, please be in touch with Shaina about a travel stipend. \n \n \n\n \n \n What are the Shabbat Observance Practices?\n \n \n\n \n Adamah is a pluralistic organization\, and our members observe Shabbat in different ways. Participants can choose who they would like to room with at the retreat based on Shabbat observance practices and preferences. In public spaces and for all retreat programming\, we will observe Shabbat traditionally\, which includes not using electronics\, not playing instruments\, not writing\, and not turning on/off lights. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns. \n \n \n\n \n \n Who will I room with? \n \n \n\n \n Participants will be in lodge/dorm style rooms of various sizes with shared bathrooms. Roommate requests are encouraged on the registration form; while we can’t guarantee that all requests are fulfilled\, we will do our best to fulfill mutual requests. \n \n \n\n \n \n What are the COVID protocols?\n \n \n\n \n We are working with the staff of Pearlstone Retreat Center to ensure we are prioritizing safety in all our procedures and plans for the retreat. More information about this will be sent out prior to the retreat. We encourage all participants to take a rapid test the day before the retreat. If you test positive for COVID\, we will ask that you not attend. If you are feeling at all unwell or have reason to believe you were exposed to COVID\, please let us know\, and we will work with you to consider what options might be. \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\nLearn More about Adamah on Campus URL:https://adamah.org/event/adamah-on-campus-chapter-leaders-shabbaton/ LOCATION:Pearlstone Retreat Center & Campus\, 5425 Mt. Gilead Rd\, Reisterstown\, MD\, 21136 CATEGORIES:Adamah on Campus,College Students,Pearlstone ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adamah.org/wp-content/uploads/Adamah-on-Campus-Baltimore-Shabbaton-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T150000 DTSTAMP:20250721T065104 CREATED:20250226T215432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T155345Z UID:15492-1757845800-1757862000@adamah.org SUMMARY:Way of the Wilderness | Fall Wild Edible\, Medicinal and Useful Plants DESCRIPTION:Fall Wild Edible\, Medicinal and Useful Plants\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-september-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:20250914T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T160000 DTSTAMP:20250721T065104 CREATED:20250228T171716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T172358Z UID:15567-1757854800-1757865600@adamah.org SUMMARY:Sundays on the Farm | Food Festival at Pearlstone DESCRIPTION:Pearlstone\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Experience autumn abundance in all its wonder at PearlstoneSundays 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-september2025/ 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/LDS_2627-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T210000 DTSTAMP:20250721T065104 CREATED:20250430T125919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T211320Z UID:17381-1758445200-1758488400@adamah.org SUMMARY:ROOTED: A Jewish Day of Service for The Earth DESCRIPTION:Join Adamah NY for a day of service for the Earth!\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We’ll be rolling up our sleeves in parks\, beaches\, nature preserves\, and along riverbanks across NY—giving back to the planet\, together in community. \nMore Information \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n Explore upcoming Adamah Hub Events\n \n \n \n \n Adventure Day Camp Week 5\n July 21\, 2025 \n Through immersive nature adventures – swimming in the creek\, exploring meadows\, hiking in the forest\, working the rich soil on our farm – Adamah Adventure Camp is the place to be this summer for rising 1st-8th graders!… \n Attend\n \n \n \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… \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 \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… \n \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 See All Impact Hub Events URL:https://adamah.org/event/rooted-jewish-day-of-service-ny/ LOCATION:New York\, New York\, New York CATEGORIES:Adamah on Campus,Coalition,College Students,JYCM,New York,Teens,Young Adults,Youth & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://adamah.org/wp-content/uploads/Rooted-4x3-1-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T100000 DTSTAMP:20250721T065104 CREATED:20230614T215108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T215627Z UID:7362-1758549600-1758794400@adamah.org SUMMARY:Rosh Hashanah at Isabella Freedman DESCRIPTION:Isabella Freedman\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Welcome in the New Year at Isabella FreedmanRosh Hashanah is time of reflection of the year past and a look toward the future. Come welcome in 5786 in serene foothills of the Berkshires just as the trees are just starting to turn colors for autumn. \nRegister Now \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\nRetreat Details\n\n\n\nStart the new year with us surrounded by the natural beauty of the Berkshires! Mornings are filled with meaningful spirited prayer led by inspiring leaders in the beautiful setting of the Berkshires amongst the tall trees and sparkling lake. Afternoons and evenings are packed with leisure activities\, classes and fun\, including special programs for children. We offer the highest quality organic kosher meals to Jews of all denominations and backgrounds. \n\n\n\nWe feature two prayer options: \n\n\n\n\n\nOur Orthodox Mechitza minyan will be led by members of Yeshivat Chovevei Torah (YCT). YCT brings a spiritual vibrant\, person-centric orthodox leadership that radiates torah outward to transform the Jewish world. Attendees can expect the open\, welcoming atmosphere that is fostered by both Adamah and YCT\, including a rousing experience of tefillah (prayer) aimed at heart\, mind and soul.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Traditional Egalitarian services will include a robust davening experience where all gender identities can sit together\, count in the minyan and participate in the service. The davening will include a full matbeah tefillah (service structure) for Rosh Hashanah that leans on the ancient words and familiar melodies that stir the spirit.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pricing\n \n \n Davening and Ritual\n \n \n Program Highlights\n \n \n Teachers & Educators\n \n \n Learning Sessions\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n2025 Pricing \n\n\n\n\nStandard Room (Private Bathroom): $1050 per adult in double occupancy | $1695 single occupancy\n\n\n\nBasic Room (Shared full bathroom between two rooms): $855 per adult in double occupancy | $1395 single occupancy\n\n\n\nDormitory Style (shared half bathroom between two rooms) multiple occupancy: $525 per adult\n\n\n\nCommuter: $390 per adult\n\n\n\nCamper: $390 per adult\n\n\n\nChild (5-12) Staying in the same room $215 (If children are staying in a separate room\, one child must be registered as an adult at the adult price)\n\n\n\nToddler (2-4): $105\n\n\n\nInfant (under 2): $0\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Scholarships\n \n \n\n \n We are committed to making our programs accessible and affordable. Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis and scholarship funding is limited. Application coming soon. \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nDavening and Ritual\n\n\n\nHear the shofar sound across the lake and gather in prayer under the trees. Choose the minyan of your liking – either Orthodox with a mechitza or Traditional Egalitarian. Both options invite you to participate with singing and hear thoughtful words of Torah. Welcome 5786 in warm community as we start the year together. \n\n\n\nWe are thrilled to announce a new partnership with Yeshivat Chovevei Torah (YCT)\, the inclusive Orthodox rabbinical school. This fall\, for Rosh HaShanah and Shabbat Shuvah\, YCT students and rabbis will lead tefillot and present classes. \n\n\n\nThe Traditional Egalitarian service will include a robust davening experience where all gender identities can sit together\, count in the minyan and participate in the service. The davening will include a full matbeah tefillah (service structure) for Rosh Hashanah that leans on the ancient words and familiar melodies that stir the spirit.  \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nProgram Highlights\n\n\n\nOur various educators lead a series of classes throughout the holiday\, as well as yoga\, tours of our organic farm\, and guided hikes on our trails. While many of our activities are family friendly\, there will also be some dedicated programs for kids. \n\n\n\nYeshivat Chovevei Torah (YCT)\, the inclusive Orthodox rabbinical school will lead tefillot and present classes. Attendees can expect the open\, welcoming atmosphere that is fostered by both Adamah and YCT\, including a rousing experience of tefillah (prayer) aimed at heart\, mind and soul.  YCT rabbis and rabbinical students will present classes on a Torah that is open to all humanity and concerned with our impact on the world and the environment. \n\n\n\nSee a Sample Schedule of Activities \n\n\n\nKids Programming\n\n\n\nCamp Teva offers engaging programming for children ages 2-12. Adamah’s values of cultivating vibrant Jewish life in deep connection with the earth through joy\, love\, and hope are exemplified in all of our activities. At our holiday retreats\, children will have the opportunity to explore the land\, forest and farm. All activities are shabbat and holiday friendly. Activities include meeting the chickens\, hiking to the magnificent overlook\, forest games\, nature art\, field games\, and more! Gan Teva\, ages 2-4\, is scheduled each morning of the retreat and Camp Teva (ages 5-12) is held in the mornings and afternoons. We look forward to welcoming your family to our campus!  \n\n\n\nKids programming will be outdoors as much as possible\, including in the rain; a raincoat\, rain boots\, hiking boots or sneakers\, and a labeled water bottle are required. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n2025 Teachers and Educators\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDaniel Paul will be leading the traditional egalitarian minyan at Rosh Hashanah. As head Gabbai at Kehilat Hadar Shaare Zedek\, he is a regular contributor both leading services and reading Torah for the community. Daniel has over 15 years’ experience teaching at middle school\, high school\, and college levels. Originally from the UK\, Daniel holds a Master’s in Classics from Oxford University and a postgraduate degree in teaching Classics from Cambridge University; he also received certification in the UK in World Languages and Ancient Humanities\, and has taught a variety of historical\, cultural\, and mythological courses covering Greece\, Rome\, Egypt\, Britain\, and Europe. He is currently a History teacher and refounder of the Latin program at SAR High School; previously\, he served as the international scholar-in-residence in Classics at Fordham University. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRabbi Michael Gordan is a recent graduate of YCT.  He became a Rabbi because he relishes the opportunity to study a corpus of Jewish knowledge that has real practical value and guidance for how we live our lives. He works as a lawyer outside of Philadelphia where he is also an active member of the Jewish community and president of the local library. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRabbi Tadgh Cleary graduated YCT class of 2025. He grew up in New Zealand\, where he earned a degree from Victoria University of Wellington. He also studied at Yeshivat Har Etzion in Israel. During his time at YCT\, he participated in Rabbi Klapper’s Summer Beit Midrash and the YCT Kollel for Psak\, and he interned at the South Philadelphia Shtiebel. As a rabbi\, he hopes to teach Torah and serve either in a small community or in educational leadership. He is inspired to facilitate other people’s religious journeys and to deepen their commitment\, knowledge\, and experience of Yahadut and the Ribono Shel Olam. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRabbi Raffi Levi (he/him) graduated YCT class of 2025. He is a chazzan\, activist\, and nature enthusiast.  During the course of rabbinical school\, he has worked as a chazzan in various settings\, a mashgiach\, an activist for Neurodiversity\, Food Justice\, and Climate Justice\, a Trek Leader\, Culinary Educator\, and Wilderness First Responder (WFR). Raffi has interned on campus at Queens College Hillel as well as at synagogues in Riverdale\, NY under R’ Dina Najman\, and in Baltimore\, MD under R’ Etan Mintz. Raffi’s vision in life is to infuse all parts of our lives and all things we experience with Kedusha; seeing the spark of Hashem in everything and everyone. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDaniel Machlis is in his fourth year of study in YCT’s semikha program. Alongside Torah\, Daniel’s great passion in life is hiking through nature and basking in Hashem’s creation. He has held rabbinic internships at NY-Presbyterian Hospital Queens\, SAR High School\, and the Hebrew Home of Riverdale. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n2024 Learning Sessions (2025 Sessions: Coming Soon)\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n Tadgh Cleary\, Tiku b’Chodesh Shofar (Halacha and Machshava):\n \n \n\n \n What is the function of the Shofar? Coronation? Celebration? Prayer? Revelation? All the above? \n \n \n\n \n \n Tadgh Cleary\, Shabbat as Teshuva:\n \n \n\n \n In an enigmatic Midrash\, Adam discovers the possibility of Teshuva after his own son\, Kain\, sins and God partially forgives him. In awe of this incredible opportunity\, the Midrash explains that Adam composed Psalm 92 – the psalm for Shabbat. What does Shabbat have to do with Teshuva? \n \n \n\n \n \n Rabbi Michael Gordan\, Ki HaAdam Etz HaSadeh: Nature and metaphor in Judaism:\n \n \n\n \n The Bible poses the rhetorical question – is a tree a man?  The answer is obviously no. Yet the relationship between man and nature is not so simply one of separation and distinction.  We’ll look at a surprising source that speaks to Jewish urban planning and what it says about how our tradition views the relationship between us and our surroundings. \n \n \n\n \n \n Raffi Levy\, Practical Hitbodedut Class: “”Rachmana Liba Ba’ei” – “The merciful one desires the heart.” (Talmud Bavli) \n \n \n\n \n In this class we will be learning and practicing different specified approaches to the practice of hitbodedut or solo spontaneous prayer. We’ll delve into some of its ancient roots within the Jewish tradition by looking at the sources and revive this essential practice in our lives today. We’ll then explore various approaches to this deeply personal form of prayer.  After some study and instruction\, we’ll journey into the forest to practice – connecting deeply with ourselves and with Hashem (or Divine Mystery\, Shechina\, Ribbono Shel Olam\, Oneness —whichever name resonates with you!). Finally\, we’ll come together as a group to reflect and share our experiences. \n \n \n\n \n \n Daniel Machlis\, Reversing Entropy – Cleaning a Polluted World with Teshuva and Emunah:\n \n \n\n \n There is much brokenness in the world. There is so much CO2 in the atmosphere\, and innumerable microplastics in the earth and sea and in the bodies of every living thing. Yet the Torah teaches us to have hope\, to believe that we can help fix the world\, and that our ultimate future is simpler and purer than our present. If we are going to confront and solve the bleak environmental conditions created by human activity\, we must be armed with Torah that will give us the hope and strength to keep going. \n \n \n\n \n \n Rabbi Gabe Greenberg\, The Unique Teshuva of Rosh Hashanah:\n \n \n\n \n Our tradition delineates various forms and taxonomies of teshuva – the process of introspection\, repentance\, and change. What are the unique elements and insights of the teshuva process of Rosh Hashanah? How do they differ from Yom Kippur? And how does any of this relate to an oddly phrased Talmudic marriage proposal? \n \n \n\n \n \n Rabbi Gabe Greenberg\, Opacity and Uncertainty in the Akeidat Yitzchak and in Life\n \n \n\n \n So much of life – especially this past year – is shrouded in uncertainty and doubt. Two of the central texts of Rosh Hashana reflect this deep truth as well; and stand in contrast to one other epic of the ancient world… \n \n \n\n \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 URL:https://adamah.org/event/rosh-hashanah-at-isabella-freedman/ LOCATION:Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center\, 116 Johnson Rd\, Falls Village\, CT\, 06031\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Holidays,Isabella Freedman,Retreats,Youth & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://adamah.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/high-holidays-shofar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T110000 DTSTAMP:20250721T065104 CREATED:20240513T141340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T215619Z UID:10765-1758556800-1758798000@adamah.org SUMMARY:Rosh Hashanah with Hadar’s Rising Song Institute & Adamah at Pearlstone DESCRIPTION:Pearlstone\n \n\n\n\n\nA Musical New Year in Nature\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Rosh Hashanah\, gather with family and friends at Pearlstone outside Baltimore for a transformative musical New Year experience. \nRegister Today \n \n \n \n\n\n\nEnjoy the changing autumn season with song-filled traditional egalitarian davening\, vibrant community\, delicious organic kosher food\, and ample outdoor farm space for kids and families.\n\n\n\nDavening led by Joey Weisenberg\, Rabbi Aviva Richman\, and Rabbi Elie Kaunfer will be complemented by profound divrei Torah and inspiring classes from the Rising Song Institute\, the Adamah team and our special guest speakers. \n\n\n\nHighlights include outdoor nature activities\, engaging children’s programming\, communal meals\, and singing throughout the program. \n\n\n\nImmerse in the rich layers of music and meaning that animate the High Holiday season this Rosh Hashanah on the lovely grounds of Pearlstone. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRetreat Details\n\n\n\nAdamah is committed to diverse\, inclusive\, pluralistic Jewish community. Both our retreat centers offer kosher food and serve Jews of all denominations and backgrounds (and many non-Jewish groups as well). \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program Highlights\n \n \n Natural Mikvah Hike\n \n \n Learning Sessions\n \n \n Kids Honey Camp\n \n \n Leaders & Educators\n \n \n 2025 Pricing\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\nProgram Highlights\n\n\n\n\nLearning opportunities with guest scholars\n\n\n\nDelicious and healthy kosher food\n\n\n\nInspiring\, soulful\, joyful prayer and Torah learning\n\n\n\nFarm tours\, plant walks\, and tashlich hikes\n\n\n\nFun and engaging activities for all ages\, including singing and music\n\n\n\nPersonal growth and inspiration through yoga\, meditation\, sacred song and story circles\n\n\n\n\nThis gathering is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience Rosh Hashanah in a memorable and meaningful way. \n\n\n\nLearn Rosh Hashanah melodies ahead of time so you can add your harmonies. Subscribe to Joey’s High Holiday Master Classes. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nNatural Mikvah Hike\n\n\n\nPlan to arrive early to start your retreat with a 30-minute meditative hike to Pearlstone’s brand new natural creek mikvah for a guided mikvah experience grouped by gender (times below). Modesty will be respected; bathing suits optional; towels available in our Lodges. Private mikvah available by request. \n\n\n\nWhether you’ve participated in the tradition of Jewish ritual immersion or this will be your first time\, we welcome you to experience this High Holidays custom in a beautiful natural setting. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n2025 Learning Sessions\n\n\n \n \n \n Hannah—The Audacity of Prayer with Rabbi Aviva Richman \n \n \n\n \n Often people assume prayer is entirely different from protest. We’ll explore the character of Hannah through Talmudic story telling\, to uncover ways in which prayer is really about finding our voice and speaking up\, to God and to others. \n \n \n\n \n \n Everyone Believes—Really? Wth Rabbi Aviva Richman \n \n \n\n \n How can we possibly assert that everybody believes any one thing about God\, let alone a whole list from A-Z? We’ll explore the piyyut V’khol Ma-aminim (Everybody Believes) through melody and textual study. And we’ll ask ourselves what it can teach us about our own beliefs. \n \n \n\n \n \n A Deeper Look at Rosh Hashannah Musaf: God’s Kingship with Rabbi Elie Kaunfer \n \n \n\n \n Class description coming soon. \n \n \n\n \n \n How Might People Change? Two Models of Teshuvah with Rabbi Elie Kaunfer \n \n \n\n \n Does teshuvah represent a radical departure from my past identity or a subtle re-shaping of it? What is our relationship with our past once we’ve changed? If we were successful at doing teshuvah\, would we still recognize ourselves? We will explore these questions and more through close examination of classical and modern sources. \n \n \n\n \n \n More Classes to be Announced Soon!\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nKids Honey Camp\n\n\n\nDrop-off programming for kids ages 2-12 will be offered during the morning davening sessions\, and family-friendly activities will be offered in the afternoons.  Your kids will love the fun combination of nature activities\, singing\, and Jewish holiday themes.  Stay tuned for more details about Honey Camp 2025! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n2025 Leaders & Educators\n\n\n\nMore 2025 Adamah leachers to be announced soon \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoey Weisenberg \n\n\n\nMusician\, composer\, and teacher Joey Weisenberg is the founder and director of Hadar’s Rising Song Institute\, which cultivates grassroots musical-spiritual creativity in Jewish community. Joey works to educate and train communities around the world to make music a vibrant\, joy-filled force in Jewish life. He is the author of The Torah of Music (2017 National Jewish Book Award) and Building Singing Communities. L’eila\, his eighth album of original music\, is his latest release on Rising Song Records. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRabbi Aviva Richman \n\n\n\nRabbi Aviva Richman is a Rosh Yeshiva at the Hadar Institute\, and has been on the faculty since 2010. A graduate of Oberlin College\, she studied in the Pardes Kollel and the Drisha Scholars’ Circle and was ordained by Rabbi Danny Landes. She completed a doctorate in Talmud at NYU. Interests include Talmud\, Halakhah\, Midrash and gender\, and also a healthy dose of nigunim. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRabbi Elie Kaunfer \n\n\n\nRabbi Elie Kaunfer is President and CEO of the Hadar Institute. A graduate of Harvard College\, he completed his doctorate in liturgy at the Jewish Theological Seminary\, where he was also ordained. A Wexner Graduate Fellow and Dorot Fellow\, he has been named multiple times to Newsweek’s list of the top 50 rabbis in America. Elie is the author of Empowered Judaism: What Independent Minyanim Can Teach Us About Building Vibrant Jewish Communities (Jewish Lights\, 2010). \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJakir Manela \n\n\n\nAdamah’s Chief Executive Officer Jakir Manela\, a recognized leader in the Jewish sustainability movement\, was trained as a Teva educator\, established Kayam Farm at Pearlstone in 2007\, and served as the Executive Director of Pearlstone and as a Hazon board member for nine years. In 2022\, he became the CEO of Hazon-Pearlstone\, leading the merger into Adamah. Jakir is deeply inspired by Adamah’s amazing team and holy work happening every day. He lives just up the road from Pearlstone with his family\, coaches youth sports\, and loves night hikes and campfires.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYoni Stadlin \n\n\n\nAdamah’s Chief Program Officer\, Yoni Stadlin served from 2008-2021 as founding director of Eden Village Camp\, the Jewish environmental sleepaway camp. Yoni’s recognitions include the Covenant Foundation’s Pomegranate Prize and Jewish Week’s “36 under 36”\, and he holds an MA in Informal Jewish Education from JTS. He has traveled extensively as an environmental educator and activist. Yoni lives in Philadelphia with his wife and two children. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n2025 Pricing and Accommodations\n\n\n\nAdults (18+): \n\n\n\n\nLodge 1\, 2 or 3: (two queen beds and a pull-out couch): $1\,095 per adult\, multiple occupancy only\n\n\n\nLodge 5: (one queen bed and a pull-out chair): $1\,425 for single occupancy\, $995 per adult double occupancy\n\n\n\nLodge 4: Family Style Rooms (4-6 twin and bunk beds): $650 per adult\n\n\n\nCommuter: $530\n\n\n\n\nChildren: Rates assume sharing a room with at least one adult (18+)\, regardless of lodging style \n\n\n\n\nTeens (13–17 years old): $415 per person\n\n\n\nChild (5–12 years old):  $195 per person\n\n\n\nToddler (2–4 years old): $115 per person\n\n\n\nInfants (under 2 ): free (but must be registered)\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/rosh-hashanah-at-pearlstone/ LOCATION:Pearlstone Retreat Center & Campus\, 5425 Mt. Gilead Rd\, Reisterstown\, MD\, 21136 CATEGORIES:Featured,Holidays,Pearlstone,Retreats,Young Adults,Youth & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://adamah.org/wp-content/uploads/apples02_35196980221_o.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T160000 DTSTAMP:20250721T065104 CREATED:20250715T144810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T114557Z UID:19605-1759068000-1759075200@adamah.org SUMMARY:Adamah ATL - Reverse Tashlich 2025 DESCRIPTION:Three venue locations: \n\n\n\n\nChattahoochee Riverkeeper | In the Perimeter\n\n\n\nMason Mill Park | 1406-1458 McConnell Dr\, Decatur\n\n\n\nPeachtree Creek Greenway | 1801 Corporate Blvd. NE. Brookhaven\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reverse Tashlich with Adamah ATL – in Partnership with Georgia Interfaith Power and Light Join Reverse Tashlich 2025 – the global Jewish movement dedicated to repairing the sea and safeguarding the water that sustains life on Earth. With Reverse Tashlich\, we’re turning symbolism into action by removing human “sin” from the water. This year we will be partnering with GIPL in honor of World River Day and providing three locations for the Jewish community to participate in Reverse Tashlich. \nREGISTER \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n In partnership with URL:https://adamah.org/event/adamah-atl-reverse-tashlich-2025/ CATEGORIES:Atlanta,College Students,Teens,Young Adults,Youth & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adamah.org/wp-content/uploads/ATL-Reverse-Tashlich-2025-promo-pic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T170000 DTSTAMP:20250721T065104 CREATED:20230223T031347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T165251Z UID:5586-1759766400-1760029200@adamah.org SUMMARY:Sukkahfest at Pearlstone DESCRIPTION:Pearlstone\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Celebrate the harvestPearlstone’s Sukkot retreat is a joyous\, diverse\, and nature-filled gathering for Jews of all ages and backgrounds.\nThis immersive retreat includes inspiring Jewish learning\, spirited singing\, festive farm-to-table meals\, and an inclusive community building experience. \n  \nRegister Now \n \n \n \n\n\n\nRetreat Details\n\n\n\nMornings are filled with meaningful spirited prayer led by inspiring leaders on 180-acres of farm and forest in Reisterstown\, MD. Afternoons and evenings are packed with leisure activities\, classes and fun\, including special programs for children. We offer the highest quality organic kosher meals to Jews of all denominations and backgrounds. \n\n\n\nWe feature two prayer options: \n\n\n\nTraditional Orthodox Mechitza Minyan led by Dov Rosenblatt \n\n\n\nTraditional Egalitarian Minyan and alternative soulful prayer space with Chana Raskin \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pricing\n \n \n Davening and Ritual\n \n \n Program Highlights\n \n \n Teachers & Leaders\n \n \n Learning Sessions\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n2025 Pricing and Accommodations\n\n\n\nSukkahfest includes the first days of the holiday and following Shabbat. We do not have an option for Chol Hamoed\, the middle days and Simchat Torah at Pearlstone. \n\n\n\nWe have two main types of lodging – standard rooms feature private bathrooms with one or two queen beds\, while the Garden Lodge Dorms have twin beds and mostly shared bathrooms. Children’s rates assume sharing a room with at least one adult (13+)\, regardless of lodging style. More details about our lodging options can be found here. \n\n\n\n\nStandard Room Multiple Occupancy in Lodges 1-3 (2 Queen beds) per adult: $695 per adult\n\n\n\nStandard Room Multiple Occupancy in Lodge 5 (1 Queen Bed): $650 per adult\n\n\n\nSingle Occupancy (one adult 13+): $990 per adult\n\n\n\nGarden Lodge Dorm Rooms (4-6 twin beds\, shared bathroom): $525 per adult\n\n\n\nYouth ages 5 – 12:  $285 per child\n\n\n\nYouth ages 2 – 4: $120 per child\n\n\n\nInfants up to 2 years:  free\, but must register\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Scholarships\n \n \n\n \n We 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\n\n\n \n\nDavening and Ritual\n\n\n\nWe feature two prayer options: \n\n\n\nTraditional Orthodox Mechitza Minyan led by Dov Rosenblatt \n\n\n\nTraditional Egalitarian Minyan and alternative soulful prayer space with Chana Raskin \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nProgram Highlights\n\n\n\nEnjoy learning opportunities with guest scholars\, delicious and healthy food\, inspiring and joyful prayer\, singing and music\, fun and engaging activities for people of all ages.  \n\n\n\nFrom yoga and meditation sessions to sacred song and story circles we create opportunities for personal growth and inspiration. \n\n\n\nSoulful prayer and Torah learning enrich our program and farm tours\, plant walks and night hikes allow our participants to explore our beautiful surroundings.This gathering is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience Sukkot in a memorable and meaningful way. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nClick here for a sample holiday program schedule \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n2024 Teachers and Leaders\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDov Rosenblatt has been writing and recording music since childhood. His current band\, Distant Cousins\, has been featured in films\, tv shows\, and commercials and has composed original score for Netflix and several DreamWorks Animation series. Dov released a solo album in 2022 entitled Your Faith In The Night / Emunatcha BaLeilot. Dov has served several communities as the ‘Shaliach Tzibur‘\, leading services\, community programs and Jewish education. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAura Schwartz is the ninth child among the twelve offspring of Rabbi Shlomo and Olivia Schwartz\, and was raised in a dynamic and lively Chabad household in LA. Her first foray into public speaking occurred at the tender age of four\, when she regaled an audience with a remarkably detailed story at one of her parents’ weekly Shabbat dinners – often for over 60 ‘strangers.’ Over the years\, Aura honed her innate talent for addressing diverse audiences. After two decades of working in the makeup industry in NY and LA\, and then becoming a certified life coach through IPEC Life Coaching School\, Aura has now returned to her roots and has been leading Torah classes and spiritual womens’ retreats. Drawing on her passion for helping women discover their genuine inner beauty and peace\, Aura developed ‘Rest & Reset\,’ a women’s retreat to rejuvenate both body and soul. Presently living in Atlanta\, GA with her husband\, Dov Rosenblatt\, and their five children\, Aura has established herself as a leader in the community\, hosting Challah baking sessions and monthly Women’s Rosh Chodesh Moon Circles.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoey Weisenberg is a musician\, composer\, and teacher Joey Weisenberg is the founder and director of Hadar’s Rising Song Institute\, which cultivates grassroots musical-spiritual creativity in Jewish community. Joey works to educate and train communities around the world to make music a vibrant\, joy-filled force in Jewish life. He is the author of The Torah of Music (2017 National Jewish Book Award) and Building Singing Communities. L’eila\, his eighth album of original music\, is his latest release on Rising Song Records.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbby Eisenberg is a community Jewish educator based in NYC. She is the founder and lead educator of Judaics Tutoring NYC\, through which she and her team of educators teach learners around the globe who wish to connect to Jewish learning and living in ways that most resonate with them. Abby teaches adults at the 92NY\, My Jewish Learning\, and Melton Adult Jewish Learning\, among other organizations. She holds a BA in history from Yeshiva University and an MA in Judaic studies from the Jewish Theological Seminary.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJulie Tonti is a Potter\, Jewish Educator and Yoga Teacher residing outside Washington\, DC. You can learn more about her business\, Claybrook Yoga and Pots here: Claybrookyogaandpots.com. She is working on a Graphic Novel about the life and legacy of Glikl of Hamelin. Glikl.com with her husband\, Mat Tonti. She enjoys spending time in nature and laughing with her 3 children. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRabbi Matisyahu Tonti can be found dancing\, drawing\, and singing with his three children and wife. He received a certificate in Jewish Philosophy and Pedagogy from the Shalom Hartman Institute and Smicha from Yeshivat Sulam Ya’akov in Jerusalem. He recently authored and illustrated his original graphic novel “The Book of Secrets”  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChana Raskin\, founder and facilitator of RAZA\, grew up entrenched in the world of Chabad Hasidut and its stirringly complex melodies. These nigunim have carried her at every point on her journey. Her debut album KAPELYA was released by Rising Song Records in February 2023\, followed by sold-out concerts in NYC\, Jerusalem and Los Angeles. Chana leads RAZA circles—meditative nigun deep dives—for diverse communities around the world. Both in her music and song circles\, and especially in her one-on-one sessions\, Chana strives to hold a space with others recovering from illness or traumatic injury\, or simply seeking Home. She revels in the healing powers of quiet\, laughter\, humming and movement\, and resides in the Blue Ridge Mountains with her family.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRabbi Ben Greenfield serves as a Rabbi & Educator at de Toledo High School\, in Los Angeles\, where he directs the advanced Iyun track.  His innovative writing on Jewish thought has been awarded the Whizin\, Zackheim-Rabinowitz\, and Ateret Zvi prizes. He trained at Gush\, YU\, Oxford\, and Johns Hopkins\, before receiving Semicha from Yeshivat Chovevei Torah as a Wexner Fellow.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEden Pearlstein is a poet\, performer\, chronic collaborator\, and cofounder of Ayin Press. Over the past two decades he has created aneclectic portfolio of audio\, visual\, textual\, and curatorial works and projects. As an author and editor\, Eden has conceptually and creativelycontributed to over 50 books of contemporary Jewish spirituality\, art\, and literature. Most recently\, Eden published his first book of poems entitled Nothing Is for Everyone. He lives in Philadelphia with his wife and two children. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRabbi Dani Passow began his role as Senior Director of Community Learning at Hadar in September.  He previously served as the Orthodox Rabbi and Senior Director of Public and Alumni Programs at Harvard Hillel and as a Harvard University Chaplain. Dani holds a Masters of Science degree in Biostatistics from Harvard and received his rabbinic ordination from Yeshivat Chovevei Torah\, where he won the Dov Zakheim Talmud Prize. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n2024 Learning Sessions\n\n\n \n \n \n Awe-Struck Nature Encounters in Jewish Text and Tradition with Abby Eisenberg \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Jewish Gratitude: Harvesting our Autumn Reflections with Abby Eisenberg \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Ecclesiastes\, Knowledge and Humility: Reading Kohelet on Sukkot  with Abby Eisenberg \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Brachot\, Blessings:  Appreciations and Acknowledgements in our Modern Jewish Lives with Abby Eisenberg\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/sukkahfest-at-pearlstone/ LOCATION:Pearlstone Retreat Center & Campus\, 5425 Mt. Gilead Rd\, Reisterstown\, MD\, 21136 CATEGORIES:Featured,Holidays,Pearlstone,Retreats,Young Adults,Youth & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adamah.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/sukkahfest-2022-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T170000 DTSTAMP:20250721T065104 CREATED:20250630T201150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T173500Z UID:19071-1759766400-1760029200@adamah.org SUMMARY:Sukkahfest at Isabella Freedman DESCRIPTION:Isabella Freedman\n \n\n\n\n\nTo the Sukkah and Beyond: Communing with the More-than-Human World\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Celebrate the harvest!Perhaps the most joyous and diverse celebration of this holiday you will find! It takes the full spectrum of our Jewish community to manifest the joy of Sukkahfest. \nRegister Now \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRetreat Details\n\n\n\nEnjoy Sukkot with us surrounded by the natural beauty of the Berkshires! Mornings are filled with meaningful spirited prayer led by inspiring leaders in the beautiful setting of the Berkshires amongst the tall trees and sparkling lake. Afternoons and evenings are packed with leisure activities\, classes and fun\, including special programs for children. We offer the highest quality organic kosher meals to Jews of all denominations and backgrounds. \n\n\n\nWe feature two prayer options: \n\n\n\nPartnership Mechitza Minyan: led by Rabbis Shuli Passow\, Ezra Weinberg\, Avram Mlotek\, and National Jewish Book Award Winning Author Michal Fox Smart\, with a trichitza (separate seating for men\, women\, and an egalitarian/mixed gender section). \n\n\n\nRenewal Minyan led by Beit Kohenet: Led by Shoshana Jedwab\, Rabbi Jill Hammer\, Elana Brody\, and more! \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\nPlease note: our sister Sukkahfest at Pearlstone will feature a Traditional Orthodox Mechitza minyan and a Traditional Egalitarian minyan\, for a total of four prayer options across two retreats! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n Key Information \n \n \n Pricing\n \n \n Davening and Ritual\n \n \n Program Highlights\n \n \n Teachers & Educators\n \n \n Learning Sessions\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n2025 Pricing\n\n\n\n The option to stay on site during Chol HaMoed is not available. \n\n\n\n\nStandard Room (Private Bathroom): $990 per adult in double occupancy | $1\,695 single occupancy\n\n\n\nBasic Room (Shared full bathroom between two rooms): $735 per adult in double occupancy | $1\,305 single occupancy\n\n\n\nFamily Style (shared half bathroom between two rooms) multiple occupancy: $510 per adult\n\n\n\nCommuter/Camper (bring your own tent): $410 per adult\n\n\n\nChild (5-12) Staying in the same room $215 (If children are staying in a separate room\, one child must be registered as an adult at the adult price)\n\n\n\nToddler (2-4): $105\n\n\n\nInfant (under 2): $0\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Scholarships\n \n \n\n \n We 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\n\n\n \n\nDavening and Ritual\n\n\n\nWe feature two prayer options: \n\n\n\nPartnership Mechitza Minyan: Partnership Minyanim have women leading Kabbalat Shabbat\, Pseukei D’Zimra\, Hallel\, the Torah Service\, and Yizkor. In many cases\, these are specifically done by women and gender non-conforming folks. Anyone can read Torah\, and other than Kohen and Levi aliyot (which must be men)\, anyone can get an aliyah. There will be a trichitza (separate seating for men\, women\, and an egalitarian/mixed gender section).  \n\n\n\nRenewal Minyan: This Beit Kohenet-led service will have an earth-based\, embodied\, feminist approach that includes chant\, meditation\, and embodied practice as well as traditional forms of prayer.  We use a mix of feminine\, gender-neutral\, and masculine G!d-language\, and invite joyful\, intentional worship. All are welcome! \n\n\n\nPluralism at Freedman: All Streams of Judaism flow from One Source! “AllStream” is our name for the gathering of diverse Jewish communities at Sukkahfest. AllStream (rather than “Mainstream”) Judaism seeks to validate all streams of Jewish spiritual expression\, recognizing that All of the ways of being Jewish flow from and return to One Source. \n\n\n\nPlease note: our sister Sukkahfest retreat at Pearlstone will feature a Traditional Orthodox Mechitza minyan and a Traditional Egalitarian minyan\, for a total of four prayer options across two retreats! \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nProgram Highlights\n\n\n\nOn Sukkot\, we dwell outside under the sun\, moon\, and stars. We top our sukkot with plants\, and we carry plants as we pray. Sukkot invites us to commune with nature in a profound way. \n\n\n\nWe will be featuring thoughtful Chag-specific shiurim\, and joyful prayer in Partnership Mechitza and Renewal minyanim. Educators and prayer leaders alike\, such as Rabbis Shuli Passow\, Ezra Weinberg\, Avram Mlotek\, and National Jewish Book Award Winning Author Michal Fox Smart will lead our community through thoughtful learning and ritual! \n\n\n\nWe also offer a series of outdoor classes throughout the holiday\, as well as yoga\, tours of our organic farm\, and guided hikes on our trails. \n\n\n\nWhile many of our activities are family friendly\, there will also be some dedicated programs for kids. These will make use of our farm and the natural environment of the retreat center. \n\n\n\nThe Beit Kohenet track at Sukkahfest will help you connect to the more-than-human world—trees\, creatures\, stones\, water\, and earth\, and the great Mystery—through Jewish sources\, meditative practice\, nature connection\, and prayer.  \n\n\n\nSome of our session topics will include Jewish tales of sentient trees and stones\, learning about the Shekhinah/feminine divine as a being who dwells within our ecosystem\, animals in Jewish tradition\, singing to connect to all of creation\, and mystical\, meditative experiences out in nature.  We’ll pray in a joyful Jewish Renewal style that celebrates bodies and the earth\, includes instruments\, and uses multigendered God-language.  Join us and enter the sukkah of the world\, with a floor of soil\, a roof of branches and the sky above. \n\n\n\nThis track is sponsored by Beit Kohenet\, a house of mystical\, earth-based\, feminist Jewish seeking\, and will be staffed by Rabbi Jill Hammer\, PhD\, Shoshana Jedwab\, Kohenet Liviah Wessely\, Kohenet Harriette Wimms\, and Kohenet Shamirah Chandler. \n\n\n\nKids Programming\n\n\n\nCamp Adamah offers engaging programming for children ages 2-12. Adamah’s values of cultivating vibrant Jewish life in deep connection with the earth through joy\, love\, and hope are exemplified in all of our activities. At our holiday retreats\, children will have the opportunity to explore the land\, forest and farm. All activities are shabbat and holiday friendly. Activities include meeting the chickens\, hiking to the magnificent overlook\, forest games\, nature art\, field games\, and more! Gan Adamah\, ages 2-4\, is scheduled each morning of the retreat and Camp Adamah (ages 5-12) is held in the mornings and afternoons. We look forward to welcoming your family to our campus!  \n\n\n\nKids programming will be outdoors as much as possible\, including in the rain; a raincoat\, rain boots\, hiking boots or sneakers\, and a labeled water bottle are required. \n\n\n\nSee a Sample Schedule \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n2024 Teachers and Educators\n\n\n\n2025 coming soon! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRabbi Ezra Weinberg is a shaliach tzibur\, officiant and Jewish educator dedicated to creating connection and community. He is a native Philadelphian and holds an MA in Conflict Transformation. Reb Ezra officiates weddings and Bnai Mitzvot\, teaches a University course called\, “One G-d\, Three Paths”\, alongside a priest and Imam. He currently works with individuals and families within the Jewish community and founded ReVoice\, a network of resources for Jewish going through divorce.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRabbi Shuli Passow is delighted to be spending Sukkot at Isabella Freedman with her family for the 8th time. Shuli oversees adult engagement and programming at B’nai Jeshurun\, a large synagogue in Manhattan\, and finds deep gratification in her work of community building. As a lay leader\, Shuli serves on the board of the Institute for Jewish Spirituality. She is a certified yoga instructor and has recently added circus arts to her repertoire of embodied practices. She lives in Manhattan with her husband David and their sons Idan and Azi. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichal Fox Smart has led ground-breaking work in the field of Jewish education for more than thirty years\, working at the nexus of personal\, spiritual\, and professional development. Michal helps professionals and private clients in and beyond the Jewish community to discover the riches of Jewish tradition and to show up as their fullest and most resourced selves. Years ago\, Michal pioneered Jewish outdoor and environmental education in the U.S.\, co-founding COEJL\, TEVA\, and directing the Isabella Freedman Retreat Center. Michal served as Associate Principal of Bi-Cultural Hebrew Academy and then Director of Ayeka North America\, emerging as a national leader on soulful pedagogy and the spiritual development of educators. Her book Kaddish: Women’s Voices\, Winner of the National Jewish Book Award\, addresses issues of inclusion in Jewish communal life\, complex family dynamics\, as well as the powerful role that ritual and prayer can play in healing. As Chief Program Officer for IJS\, Michal deepened and expanded the reach of Jewish mindfulness and spirituality. A resident of Stamford CT\, Michal is the proud Ema of five emerging adults\, each deliciously different. She is delighted to join and co-lead the Sukkahfest community in meaningful learning and joyful prayer. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAvram Mlotek is a rabbi\, cantor\, actor\, writer and social worker. Grandchild of Holocaust refugees and Yiddish cultural leaders\, he is the co-founder of Base now operating in ten cities. Mlotek is the author of two books (Why Jews Do That\, Passover in a Pandemic) and works as a psychotherapist at Blanton-Peale Institute and Counseling Center in New York. He is the proud Tati to Ravi\, Hillel Yosl and Shabtai \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShoshana Jedwab is an intuitive who feels gifted by uncanny experiences that have helped her to orient in this incarnation.  Shoshana (Batshemesh) Jedwab served as founding faculty member and sacred drummer for the Kohenet Hebrew Priestess Institute where she facilitated powerful primal prayer\, vibrant Torah service ritual translations\, and taught Jewish sacred foolery\, contemporary mystical experience\, Jewish spiritual practices\, and Jewish history. Shoshana Jedwab lives in the world as a percussionist\, singer-songwriter\, worship leader\, prize-winning Jewish educator and the Jewish Life Coordinator at the A.J. Heschel Middle School. Shoshana Jedwab’s original\, hip-shaking\, prayer music grounds body and spirit\, and brings the ancestral past into joyous contemporary practice.  The original songs of Shoshana’s 2016 debut album\, “I Remember\,” and her 2018 anthem\, “Where You Go\,” emerged from ceremonies Shoshana was leading\, and are now being sung\, and danced to\, in churches\, synagogues\, weddings and protest marches around the world. Shoshana Jedwab released her popular prayer singles\, “Openings” in 2020\, “Torah Orah” in 2022 and “Life Is Born” in 2023.  Shoshana Jedwab was included in Jewish Rock Radio’s Jewish Women Who Rock the Worship World. http://www.shoshanajedwab.com/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRabbi Jill Hammer\, PhD\, author\, scholar\, ritualist\, poet\, dreamworker and midrashist\, is the Director of Spiritual Education at the Academy for Jewish Religion (www.ajrsem.org)\, and a co-founder of Beit Kohenet\, a house of Jewish\, mystical\, earth-based\, feminist seeking. She is the author of Undertorah: An Earth-Based Kabbalah of Dreaming\, Return to the Place: The Magic\, Meditation\, and Mystery of Sefer Yetzirah\, The Hebrew Priestess: Ancient and New Visions of Jewish Women’s Spiritual Leadership (with Taya Shere)\, The Jewish Book of Days: A Companion for All Seasons\, The Omer Calendar of Biblical Women\, Sisters at Sinai: New Tales of Biblical Women\, and The Book of Earth and Other Mysteries.  She is also the author of academic articles published in Religion and Literature\, Nashim: A Journal of Jewish Women’s Studies and Gender Studies\, The Journal of Applied Social Psychology\, and The Journal of Lesbian Studies\, as well as anthologies including Best Jewish Writing 2002 and the Encyclopedia of Women and World Religions. She is the translator of The Romemu Siddur and of Siddur haKohanot: A Hebrew Priestess Prayerbook.  Her forthcoming novel is called The Moonstone Covenant.  She has written a children’s book\, The Garden of Time. She lives in Manhattan with her family. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKohenet Shamirah Bechirah aka Sarah Chandler is a Brooklyn-based Jewish educator\, artist\, activist\, healer\, and poet. She teaches\, writes and consults on issues related to Judaism\, earth-based spiritual practice\, respectful workplaces\, mindfulness\, and farming. Previously\, Sarah served as the Director of Romemu Yeshiva\, Chief Compassion Officer of Jewish Initiative for Animals\, and Director of Earth Based Spiritual Practices at Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center.  An advanced student of Kabbalistic dream work at The School of Images\, Shamirah is the founder and lead trainer for “Soft as a Rock: Public Speaking for Sensitive Souls.” softasarock.com.  Currently she is the CEO of Shamir Collective\, as a coach and consultant to high profile artists and authors to launch new music and books.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKohenet Liviah Wessely\, priestess\, guardian\, and song-weaver\, has regularly held ritual space for the Kohenet community\, as well as leading\, co-leading and acting as cybergabbai.  She writes and arranges liturgical music for chanting and choral settings.  K’Liviah has led or co-led for Yelala\, Kesher Pittsburgh\, the Nechama Minyon\, and numerous rituals\, including weddings\, funerals\, and shiva services.  She has catered events and taught cooking classes through her company MamaBakes\, teaches college theater\, English and Humanities\, and is a theater director\, producer\, designer and dramaturge.  Liviah is the mother of three adults: a painter and poet\, an opera singer\, and an engineer\, plus two cats—Cary Grant and Grace Kelly—residing in Silver Spring\, Maryland.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKohenet Dr. Harriette E. Wimms is a Maryland licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in providing compassion-infused mental health care to children\, adolescents\, adults\, and families across the age span. K’Harriette is a prayer leader in both the Kohenet community and at Hinenu: The Baltimore Justice Shtiebl. Dr. Wimms is also the inaugural Jews of Engagement Fellow at The Associated\, Baltimore Jewish Federation (the first position of its type within any Jewish Federation System). A current Schusterman Fellow\, Dr. Wimms is a Selah cohort 17 fellow; a contract trainer for Keshet\, and the founder and executive director of the Jews of Color Mishpacha Project as well as the organization’s signature JOCSM Shabbatonim (JOCMishpacha.org). She is a proud Black\, disabled\, Jew by choice\, and is most proud of being mother to her neurodiverse 18-year-old. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKohenet Arielle Aronoff is an outdoor educator and naturalist who brings knowledge of the intersections of Judaism and ecology. She seeks to create an environment in which our natural inclination for exploration\, curiosity\, and connection can be engaged while developing a meaningful relationship to Jewish tradition\, the land\, and each other. Arielle’s training has come from many paths. She has a BA in Anthropology and Environmental Studies from SUNY Geneseo\, a Permaculture Design Certificate from Kibbutz Lotan Center for Creative Ecology and Wilderness First Responder certification from the American Outdoor School. In addition\, Arielle attends workshops and conferences to develop her knowledge in Earth skills such as awareness\, wildcrafting\, fire tending\, and community building. She served as Director of Teva\, a program of Adamah\, founded a Forest Hebrew School with Kol Hai\, Jewish Renewal\, and worked as an educator and field guide in many nature based programs. Arielle leads trainings in environmental education both in Jewish and secular settings. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n2024 Learning Sessions\n\n\n\n2025 Learning Sessions Coming soon \n\n\n \n \n \n Rocks of Ages\, Trees of Life: Sentient Trees and Stones in Jewish Tradition with Rabbi Jill Hammer\, PhD\n \n \n\n \n Have you ever heard a tree sing? Or a stone speak?  In this session\, we’ll learn stories of sentient trees who communicate with humans and other trees\, and we’ll encounter legendary stones who can talk with humans.  We’ll reflect on the ways that these beings interact with us in our own lives\, and we’ll conclude with a meditation to listen to tree and stone voices all around us. \n \n \n\n \n \n House Spirits in Jewish Lore with Rabbi Jill Hammer\, PhD\n \n \n\n \n Can a house have a soul?  The answer might surprise you!  In this session\, we’ll explore talmudic passages and folk tales from around the Jewish world about angels and other entities who live in our houses.  We’ll consider the way a sukkah is full of invisible presences.  We’ll wonder together about how we experience the souls of the spaces we live in. \n \n \n\n \n \n Wildness\, Resilience and Redemption: How Nature Saves in the Exodus Story with Shoshana Jedwab\n \n \n\n \n Sukkot is a festival of redemption that taps us into nature\, mixing wildness with civilization. What is the connection between wildness and redemption? The Exodus story gives us hints of an answer.  The midwives\, Shifra and Puah\, call birthing Hebrews wild animals. Legends of the Exodus speak of enslaved Hebrew women going out to the orchards to give birth. And the ten plagues unleash wild wisdom into the heart of oppression.  Let’s discover how these stories help us find our wildness and unleash our redemption. \n \n \n\n \n \n The Wisdom of the Ancestors in the Whisper of the Trees with Kohennet Dr. Harriette E. Wimms\n \n \n\n \n What can nature teach us today about being good ancestors to the future? Out beyond right and wrong\, there is a promise that we must make to future generations: to become good ancestors one present moment at a time. Through an exploration of ancient Jewish texts\, modern writings\, and embodied practice; we will explore the wisdom nature provides us about how to be good stewards the land\, its inhabitants\, and the future. \n \n \n\n \n \n Leshev baSukkah with Michal Fox Smart\n \n \n\n \n The experience of sitting in a sukkah is one of fragility and Divine embrace. In this session\, we will explore the symbolism of the sukkah and sit – physically and meditatively – in that space with presence and intention.    \n \n \n\n \n \n The Stone on the Mouth of the Well was Large: Rocks as Portals for Water with Kohenet Shamirah\n \n \n\n \n On Sukkot we pray for rain — and\, in order to benefit from these sky blessings\, we rely on intricate systems of absorption and filtration from the earth below. Connecting with elements of nature\, including those that we may not have paid much attention to–such as stones\, soil\, dust and even compost–can open new pathways in our spiritual lives. Join Kohenet and ecological educator Shamirah Chandler for an exploration of Jewish texts\, poetry\, and rituals – including new Jewish earth-based practices\, rooted in tradition. \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 URL:https://adamah.org/event/sukkahfest-at-isabella-freedman/ LOCATION:Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center\, 116 Johnson Rd\, Falls Village\, CT\, 06031\, United States CATEGORIES:Holidays,Isabella Freedman,Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adamah.org/wp-content/uploads/img_2595_23783759048_o.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T170000 DTSTAMP:20250721T065104 CREATED:20230728T160141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T134551Z UID:7667-1760371200-1760547600@adamah.org SUMMARY:Simchafest at Isabella Freedman DESCRIPTION:Isabella Freedman\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reclaiming SimchaCelebrate Simchat Torah with us surrounded by the natural beauty of the Berkshires! Mornings are filled with meaningful spirited prayer led by inspiring leaders in the beautiful setting of the Berkshires amongst the tall trees and sparkling lake. Afternoons and evenings are packed with leisure activities\, classes and fun\, including special programs for children. We offer the highest quality organic kosher meals to Jews of all denominations and backgrounds.\nRegistration Coming Soon. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nWe will be hosting two separate retreats: Sukkahfest over the start of Sukkot (October 6-9\, 2025) and Simchafest over Simchat Torah weekend (October 13-15\, 2025).\n\n\n\nRetreat Details\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us and Rabbi Menachem Creditor for a transformative Simchat Torah retreat\, designed to help our community reclaim the capacity for joy exactly one year after experiencing profound trauma on this very holiday. This program is deeply rooted in Jewish spiritual wisdom and mind-body healing practices. As Rav Nachman of Breslov taught\, “Joy is not merely incidental to your spiritual quest. It is vital.” By sharing inspirational learning\, reflective practices\, and communal support\, we aim for nothing less than the renewal of joy after a year that included profound pain. \n\n\n\nThe serene and nurturing environment of the Isabella Freedman Retreat Center will provide the perfect backdrop for this healing journey. The power of spirituality to rebuild the soul will be a central theme\, as we draw on ancient teachings and modern therapeutic techniques to restore our sense of hope and connection. We will support each other in transforming grief into a renewed capacity for joy\, as we learn to dance again\, embracing and being embraced by Torah. \n\n\n\nJoin us this Simchat Torah as we rebuild our souls\, honor our resilience\, and rediscover the enduring power of joy and spirituality to strengthen our work once again to build this world from love. \n\n\n\nWe feature two prayer options: We will have Traditional Egalitarian and Orthodox Mechitza minyanim. \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pricing\n \n \n Teachers & Educators\n \n \n Davening and Ritual\n \n \n Program Highlights\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n2024 Pricing\n\n\n\nWe will be hosting two separate retreats: Sukkahfest over the start of Sukkot and Simchafest over Simchat Torah weekend. The option to stay on site during Chol HaMoed is not available. Shabbat is included for both Holiday retreats. \n\n\n\n\nStandard Room (Private Bathroom): $1\,140 per adult in double occupancy | $1790 single occupancy\n\n\n\nBasic Room (Shared full bathroom between two rooms): $820 per adult in double occupancy | $1\,260 single occupancy\n\n\n\nDormitory Style (shared half bathroom between two rooms) multiple occupancy: $660 per adult\n\n\n\nCommuter: $440\n\n\n\nCamping (Bring your own tent): $440\n\n\n\nChild (5-12) Staying in the same room $250 (If children are staying in a separate room\, one child must be registered as an adult at the adult price)\n\n\n\nToddler (2-4): $140\n\n\n\nInfant (under 2): $0\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Scholarships\n \n \n\n \n We 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\n\n\n \n\n2024 Teachers and Educators\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRabbi Menachem Creditor serves as the Pearl and Ira Meyer Scholar in Residence at UJA-Federation New York and was the founder of Rabbis Against Gun Violence. An acclaimed author\, scholar\, and speaker with over 4 million views of his online videos and essays\, he was named by Newsweek as one of the fifty most influential rabbis in America. His numerous books and 6 albums of original music include the global anthem “Olam Chesed Yibaneh” and the COVID-era 2-volume anthology “When We Turned Within.” He and his wife Neshama Carlebach live in New York\, where they are raising their five children. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRabbi Eliezer Lawrence is a popular NYC-area Mohel\, Jewish educator and Hebrew language specialist whose Rabbinate is centered on enriching identity and instilling meaning to Jewish texts\, language\, and ritual. Alongside his Mohel practice\, Rabbi Lawrence is a faculty member at multiple institutions of higher learning\, including Yeshiva University\, and has taught in Jewish day school\, yeshiva and adult educational settings across the denominational spectrum. Rabbi Lawrence studied at Yeshivat Ma’ale Gilboa in Israel and was granted rabbinic ordination from its Rosh HaYeshiva\, Rabbi David Bigman. Rabbi Lawrence studied linguistics and Yiddish at Columbia University and holds MAs in Teaching Hebrew as a Second Language from Middlebury College\, and in Bible and Semitic Languages from the Kekst School of Jewish Studies. Rabbi Lawrence has served as guest scholar in various communities and retreats and has written about halacha\, language and Jewish identity for publications including Tablet Magazine and The Jewish Link. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRabbi Ezra Weinberg is a shaliach tzibur\, officiant and Jewish educator dedicated to creating connection and community. He is a native Philadelphian and holds an MA in Conflict Transformation. Reb Ezra officiates weddings and Bnai Mitzvot\, teaches a University course called\, “One G-d\, Three Paths”\, alongside a priest and Imam. He currently works with individuals and families within the Jewish community and founded ReVoice\, a network of resources for Jewish going through divorce. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRabbi David Kalb is the Rabbi of Ohr Torah Stone’s Jewish Learning Center where he is responsible for the creative\, educational\, spiritual and programmatic direction of the organization. Rabbi Kalb served on the educational advisory board of the WNET/BBC documentary ‘The Story of the Jews.’ He was adjunct faculty at Touro College. He has lectured at many institutions including the Chautauqua – Everett Jewish Life Center\, Samuel Bronfman Foundation\, the Wexner Alumni of Metro North New Jersey\, the Skirball Center\, 92nd Street Y\, JCC of Manhattan\, Limmud NY\, Limmud UK\, Florence Melton School\, Abyssinian Baptist Church Adam Clayton Powell State Office Building in Harlem\, and the Hudson River Museum in Westchester.  Rabbi Kalb received his rabbinic ordination from Rabbi Shlomo Riskin\, Chief Rabbi of Efrat and Rosh HaYeshiva of Yeshivat HaMivtar. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Sara Rozner Lawrence is a psychologist whose professional and personal work focus on the intersection between mental health\, sexuality\, and Jewish identity. She founded a project called “Monologues from the Makom\,” a platform for Jewish women to share their personal narratives about sexuality\, gender\, and body image. The project was featured in the 2017 JOFA conference and was published as an anthology in 2020 by Ben Yehudah Press. In her role as a clinician\, Sara works at the New Jersey VA with veterans who experience PTSD; she is especially passionate about serving LGBTQ veterans. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJakir Manela\, CEO of Adamah was trained as a Teva educator in 2004\, established Kayam Farm at Pearlstone in 2006\, and served as the Executive Director of Pearlstone and as a Hazon board member from 2012-2021. In 2022\, he became the CEO of Hazon-Pearlstone\, leading the merger into Adamah. Jakir is deeply inspired by Adamah’s amazing team and holy work happening every day. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRabbanit Talia Weisberg is a connector\, passionate about facilitating rich Jewish experiences and helping people make informed Jewish decisions. She received semicha from Yeshivat Maharat\, where she completed internships at Congregation Sherith Israel\, Beth David Synagogue\, MIT Hillel\, and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. She earned her AB at Harvard University and wrote a senior honors thesis about the Bais Yaakov girls’ school movement\, of which she is an alumna\, and its role in the evolution of Orthodox women’s formal religious education. She is currently pursuing a PhD in religion at Boston University. As a Va’Tichtov fellow\, she is writing a book about animals in the Torah. She and her husband Rabbi Evan Crane served on the faculty at Isabella Freedman for Pesach 5784\, and they are excited to be back for Simchafest 5785!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRabbi Evan Crane is an accomplished Jewish leader who is passionate about building community. He is an experienced baal tefillah and baal kriah who believes in facilitating davening that is participatory and meaningful. Originally from the Boston area\, Evan is an alum of MIT and the Sloan School of Management. He learned at Yeshivat Yesodei HaTorah and received semicha from Rabbi Chaim Brovender. He has held various roles in the Orthodox Minyan at Harvard Hillel\, which serves as the primary Orthodox shul in Cambridge\, MA\, including four years as president and two as gabbai. Outside of the Jewish community\, Evan works on the business side of the biotech industry. He and his wife\, Rabbanit Talia Weisberg\, served on the faculty for the 5784 Pesach Program at Isabella Freedman earlier this year\, and they are excited to be returning for Simchafest 5785! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLaynie Soloman is a teacher and Torah-lover who seeks to uplift the piously irreverent\, queer\, and subversive spirit of rabbinic text and theology. They serve on the faculty at SVARA: A Traditionally Radical Yeshiva\, where they co-founded the Trans Halakha Project\, which seeks to create new forms of halakhic expression shaped by trans & non-binary Jews. Laynie has studied and taught Torah for over a decade in a wide range of learning spaces\, including Yeshivat Hadar\, UnYeshiva\, and the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College. When they’re not learning Talmud\, you can find Laynie reading about liberation theology\, laying in their hammock\, and spending time with the partner\, Zahara\, and their little one\, Remez. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRabbi Etan Mintz is spiritual leader of B’nai Israel Congregation\, where he is spearheading the revitalization of Baltimore’s oldest continually active Synagogue.  A vibrant\, welcoming and historic congregation near Baltimore’s Harbor\, the shul has been an anchor downtown since 1873. \n\n\n\nA Senior rabbinic fellow of the Shalom Hartman Institute\, he is a sought-after educator\, who lectures widely throughout the community.  He previously served as Associate Rabbi at the Hebrew Institute of Riverdale\, summer rabbi at The Hampton Synagogue\, and day school and informal Jewish educator. He and his wife\, Dr. Tammy Mintz\, met and got engaged at Isabella Freedman and are excited to share the magic of Freedman with their six nature loving children. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Tammy Mintz is a clinical psychologist with expertise in the assessment\, diagnosis\, and treatment of children\, adolescents\, and adults. She holds a doctorate in Clinical and School Psychology from the University of Virginia and completed doctoral and post-doctoral fellowships at the Kennedy Krieger Institute of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She previously worked as a school psychologist for the Baltimore County Public Schools\, a researcher for Georgetown University\, an adjunct Professor at Towson University\, and is currently in private practice. She lectures widely throughout the community on topics relating to children and families. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDena Levie\, of Teaneck\, New Jersey\, designs and creates beautiful\, personalized papercut artwork. Dena has always had a love for the arts. At Stern College (Yeshiva University) she received degrees in both Computer Science and Fine Art. After a short stint as a graphic designer she worked as a computer programmer for a financial firm. However\, art was always her passion and she began to experiment with papercutting when her oldest daughter was born thirty years ago. Since then\, she has made this her full-time passion creating over 2500 paper cuts. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nDavening and Ritual\n\n\n\nRabbi Menachem Creditor will be leading our Traditional Egalitarian service. \n\n\n\nRabbi Eliezer Lawrence and Rabbi Evan Crane will host a spirited Orthodox Mechitza minyan. \n\n\n\nPluralism: All Streams of Judaism flow from One Source! “AllStream” is our name for the gathering of diverse Jewish communities at Sukkahfest. AllStream (rather than “Mainstream”) Judaism seeks to validate all streams of Jewish spiritual expression\, recognizing that All of the ways of being Jewish flow from and return to One Source. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nProgram Highlights\n\n\n\nKids Programming\n\n\n\nWe offer engaging programming for children ages 2-12. Gan Adamah (ages 2-4) is scheduled each morning of the retreat and Camp Teva (ages 5-12) is held in the mornings and afternoons. \n\n\n\nAll activities are shabbat and holiday friendly. Adamah’s values of cultivating vibrant Jewish life in deep connection with the earth through joy\, love\, and hope are exemplified in all of our activities. Children will have the opportunity to explore the land\, forest and farm. Activities include meeting the chickens\, hiking to the magnificent overlook\, forest games\, field games\, and more. \n\n\n\nKids programming will be outdoors as much as possible\, including in the rain; a raincoat\, rain boots\, hiking boots or sneakers\, and a labeled water bottle are required. We look forward to welcoming your family to our campus!  \n\n\n\nSee a Sample Schedule \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 URL:https://adamah.org/event/simchafest-at-isabella-freedman/ LOCATION:Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center\, 116 Johnson Rd\, Falls Village\, CT\, 06031\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Holidays,Isabella Freedman,Retreats,Young Adults,Youth & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adamah.org/wp-content/uploads/Isabella-Freedman-IF-simchat-torah-holiday.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR