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Shabbat Hike - Adults 10/9/04 |
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Amy Kopkin, Youth Program Director |
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Dear Friend,
Enjoy the fabulous fall colors this Saturday October 9, on
our monthly hike and havdallah, 3-5 pm leaving from the NCAR
trail head.
It is with great excitement that I share with you that Adventure Rabbi:Synagogue w/o Walls has hired a full-time Youth Program Director. Amy Kopkin will be leading family and youth programs, including youth group hikes, b'nai mitzvah retreats, hikes for families and all sorts of other youth-friendly activities. More>>
Please help us spread the word that Amy is now on board and available to create trips for a variety of groups.
See you on the trail!
L' Shalom,
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We
will hike on the Mesa Trail at a moderate pace, during one of
the most beautiful times of the day. We find inspirational natural
synagogues to enjoy a 20 –30 minute Havdallah service, filled
with liturgy that has carefully been chosen to help us appreciate
our natural surroundings. PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME, SO WE CAN LEAVE ON TIME! |
| When: | October 9, 3-5 p.m. |
| Where: | NCAR Trailhead (directions) |
| Who: | Adults. Kids b'nai mitzvah age and up welcome if accompanied by a parent. |
| And Then... | Afterward, join us at Southern Sun for a bite to eat and a chance to chat. |
| Bring: | Sturdy boots, warm clothing, water, sunscreen, rain gear and a snack. |
| About Dogs: | If you can leave your dog at home, we suggest it. However, if you cannot come without your dog, please be confident that your dog will be friendly with other dogs, well-behaved around the group, and able to sit quietly by your side during the service. Please do bring a leash and a "waste removal" bag. |
| Fee: | Zip, Zero, Free.
(Donations Welcome. Click here to donate online) |
Come Hike with us!
RSVP invited but not required
Email: info@adventurerabbi.com
or call 303.443.2642
Amy has a Masters degree in Recreation Resources and Environmental Education from Colorado State University. She has a wide range of experiences sharing the outdoors with Jewish youth and young adults.
Amy most recently comes to us from the American Hebrew Academy, a Jewish boarding school for high school students, where she served as the Director of Campus Life. For nine summers, Amy has worked at various Jewish summer camps around the country as a Program director, Trip Director, Environmental Educator and counselor leading services, backpacking trips, canoe trips, and a variety of other programs.
Her international experience includes working as a counselor for the Alexander Muss High School in Israel, and this past summer, she traveled around the world scouting future trips for Adventure Rabbi. Maybe in a few years, we will have a trip to New Zealand or South Africa! Click here to have Amy contact you>>
These
interactive trail experiences are led by our Youth Program Director. They
are designed for children ages 5-10 and their families. We can also custom
design a hike to fit the needs of a particular group of families.
The adventures are less technically difficult as we choose to focus on experiencing the outdoors through all of our senses with a variety of games and discussions along the trail.
In the winter, family hikes turn into family snowshoe adventures where we focus on learning about nature and experiencing God with the world covered in snow.
Again,
the highlight of the trip is parents and children learning together and
the trails are not technically difficult. Click
here to have Amy contact you>>
For Jewish Day Schools, the Adventure Rabbi’s Youth Division leads four day, three night Jewish Environmental Experiential trips. Your school chooses a location nearby - a camp or other facility - and we provide a program exploring relationships with God and ourselves through connection to the outdoor world. Programs can be developed to fit existing curriculum and past events have included hiking services, natural arts and crafts projects such as making paper and making natural lip balm, orienteering treasure hunts, “visits” from our matriarchs and patriarchs and much more. Click here to have Amy contact you>>
These
custom-made programs add spice and an outdoor component to your yearly
calendar. We lead outdoor hiking services, hiking Havdallah programs,
Eco-Shabbat experiences, and much more.
Our Youth Program director can work with your student leadership to create a program that meets the needs of your youth group through ritual observance, community service or just finding new ways to look at Judaism through a natural lens.
Our Youth Division includes young adults too through a variety of program and extended trip offerings. Your Hillel or Jewish Student organization can request a range of programs from progressive hiking services to Eco-Shabbaton to an extended-day backpacking trip during winter or spring break. We can also bring the outdoors indoors through programs such as making natural Havdallah torches. All of the programs offered through our youth division allow you to experience your relationship with Judaism through a natural lens. Click here to have Amy contact you>>