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Besides for being the Adventure Rabbi, Rabbi Korngold is known for her relevant and thought-provoking sermons. Her teachings are accessible to all levels of Jewish knowledge, and are rich with stories that resonate with our daily lives. Rabbi Korngold is based in Boulder, Colorado.

More information on her recent book, God in the Wilderness, can be found at: www.GodintheWilderness.com

Join Rabbi Korngold, Jeff Finkelstein, Raj Seymour and other ARI staff on a beautiful hike on the Nine Mile Mountainl Trail. It's 1.7 miles from the trailhead to the top where we hear the stirring sounds of the Shofar. (3.4 miles round trip, gaining approximately 700 vertical feet). Because we begin at 9,000 feet, this is considered a challenging hike for people from out of state, and there is one fairly steep, sustained section. We'll meander in and out of the gorgeous golden aspen and majestic ponderosa pines, as we make our way along the trail.

Along the way we will stop for various "Adventure Rabbi" style learning stops. Please wear good hiking boots/ shoes, and bring water, rain gear and a snack. If you are concerned about your physical fitness, this may not be the best option for you. Please note that we will be driving from the lodge to the trailhead. No size limit.

Jeff will be leading programs on Saturday and Sunday. They will be different so youa re wlecoem to go on both or either.)

Yikes! Some objects we need for Rosh Hashanah have gone missing. Come with Jeff on a a short hike to see if we can find the shofar, apples and honey and some other missing objects. Along the way we'll enjoy playful, interactive music, hear a story and maybe even create a mural about our adventures. What a fun way to learn about Rosh Hashanah! (Parents and children will enjoy this program together. We are not equipped to take children without an adult. Bring a blanket from home to sit on.)

Jeff Kagan
Jeff Kagan first worked with us on our Passover in Moab retreat 2008 and the kids simply loved him! He is the lead instructor at Thorne Ecological Institute in Boulder, where he teaches ecology to elementary and middle school students. He also work for Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks, where he developed the very popular Meadow Music hike for kids. Ask him about his 2004 Boston Marathon finish, through hiking the Colorado Trails, the John Muir trail, and his mandolin and guitar playing. Jeff is known for his ability to engage children in creative and experiential learning about nature. No size limit.

See Jeff Kagan in concert at Chautauqua auditorium on Monday, Sep 14, 2009 at 6 PM.

Join David Gorodetzky and Raj Seymour on a beautiful hike on the Waterfall Trail. We'll meander in and out of the gorgeous golden aspen and majestic ponderosa pines, as we make our way along the creek.

Along the way we will stop for various "Adventure Rabbi" style learning stops, where we will learn about the geology we encounter, as well as ecology from a Jewish perspective.

This will be a moderate hike, with very little elevation change, but we are at altitude. Please wear good hiking boots/ shoes, and bring water, rain gear and a snack. No size limit.

Catherine Greener returns to our Rosh Hashanah retreat to once again lead our afternoon Connective Yoga session. You won't want to miss Catherine's unique version of yoga, combining Judaism and yoga. Beginners welcome.

Program Description:
This hatha-based yoga session is for all ages and all levels of yoga. We will practice together and prepare for the new year, joining the breath and yoga postures to assist our retreat experiences. This session will include guided meditation, yoga postures and extended relaxation at the conclusion of the practice. Weather permitting, there may be an opportunity to integrate the outdoors into the session. Please wear comfortable clothes, and bring your own mat (not necessary if you don't own one!) Limited to 50 people. All levels welcome.

Dr. Noah Finkelstein is a Professor of Physics Education Research in the Department of Physics at the University of Colorado, Boulder and a frequent participant on Adventure Rabbi trips. Noah currently serves as the President of the Adventure Rabbi Leadership Council. Noah is known for welcoming everyone's viewpoint, so please come prepared to share your unique ideas.

Program Description:
Why would it be that so many great scientists are Jews? Despite recent efforts to polarize our society into "religious" or "scientific" camps, these forms of understanding the world- science and religion- may be viewed as strong complements of one another. In fact, they offer many overlapping views of the way the world is and how it works. We examine what it means to engage in scientific or religious inquiry, explore the challenges of a world that truly excludes science or religion, and ground the broader questions with with specific examples such as: the creation story, miracles, visions of nature, or topics of your own selection.

Mind Adventures will include an easy walk and an engaging discussion. Please dress comfortably for walking/ strolling and bring an open mind and appetite for inquiry. No size limit.

This intermediate/ advanced bike ride is limited to 15 participants. You must have experience riding single track and riding at altitude.

Please bring water bottle/hydration pack, spare tube(s), on-bike toolkit, pump, and wear clothing appropriate for an early-fall ride in the mountains. Bike helmets and a mountain bike (knobby tires) are required. Bright colored clothing is recommended since the area we'll be riding in could be shared by wildlife and hunters.

Ride Description: What better way to elevate your spirit in prepartion for the New Year than zipping through golden aspen groves! This will be a fun intermediate single-track ride in Fraser. Most likely a loop including Creekside and Flume. And if the group is up for it, we may add some climbing or a second loop.

In case of rain or snow, you are welcome to join another program session.

Mark Schwartz:
Mark has been an avid mountain biker since he got his first off-road bike in 1990. Through all the wispy trails, rocky terrain, and mishaps to both himself and his bicycle, he thoroughly enjoys having the companionship and exhilaration of biking w/ friends (old & new). Mark has been in Boulder for 6 years now, and has been involved w/ the Adventure Rabbi program since his arrival. He is grateful for the opportunity to once again co-lead the mountain-biking trip at the retreat this year.

Alison Rabinoff
This will be Alison's sixth year guiding for the Adventure Rabbi Rosh Hashanah retreat. Alison has vast experience as an outdoor leader and we are proud that she is a member of the Adventure Rabbi team. Alison also serves on our Leadership Council, helping to guide the vision of the organization. Alison is happily married and serves as our resident yenta, helping single people navigate the Jewish community.

Richard Rabinoff:
Brought up in Brooklyn, Richard didn't start riding until he was in his teens. Since then he's become an avid rider putting in over 2,000 miles each season. When not on a bike you can find Richard hiking, skiing and traveling to National Parks for work.

Focusing and framing. Through the lens of the camera, we'll focus on framing our goals for the new year. What you choose to keep in focus, and what you choose to omit from the image has the ability to shape your memories when you look back, and set the landscape for the year ahead.

We'll focus on how to get award-winning photographs from any camera. The session will discuss photo composition; aperture, shutter speed and ISO; and tips on how to take images that you'll want to hang in your home. A digital SLR is recommended, but any camera is welcome. We'll wander around the property, finding macro and landscape opportunities.

Jeff Finkelstein is the husband of Rabbi Jamie Korngold, and along with Peggy Dyer, is responsible for the images that you've seen on the Adventure Rabbi website (see images on the right side of the page).

Finkelstein is the founder of Boulder-based, Customer Paradigm. His images have been published in hundreds of publications throughout the US, Canada and Japan, and has received paid contracts for his images by the National Geographic organization.

Finkelstein has been featured in The New York Times as a Web Guru, and his company has received numerous awards, including the prestigious 2008 Rocky Mountain Direct Marketing Association Supplier of the Year Award.

Eco Kashrut broadens of the concept of kashrut to include restrictions on consumption based on ecological considerations. The food we consume has a tremendous impact on the health of the planet, as well as, our own lives. We will expand the definition of Eco Kashrut to include health considerations to explore how the concept of nourishing ourselves may be used to awaken our spirit.

Is there more to it than just buying organic vegetables? How many of us include purchasing, preparing and eating foods as a part of our daily spiritual practice? Can each meal be prepared with the care of a Shabbat dinner? Can eating right bring us a sense of spirit? Is there a difference between dieting and spiritual nourishment? Can eating differently change how we think, act and feel?

We will explore these questions relative to our grab-and-go society in order to create a healthy lifestyle. Although many of us don’t keep kosher, we will see how these concepts still apply. If the weather is nice we will take our discussion outside.

Alan Greenberg has been attending events with the Adventure Rabbi since the introduction of services at Copper Mountain and is a member of the Leadership Council. Alan has had an interest in nutrition since moving to Colorado ten years ago and has recently increased his studies to pursue a career as a nutrition educator. Alan lives in Boulder with his wife Catherine, who teaches the Connective Yoga class.

Jordie Gerson lives in New York City and is the Director of Education for Young Judaea. She is a graduate of Harvard Divinity School, and a former Boulderite. Before starting Graduate School, Jordie spent two years living in a log cabin in Eldora, teaching rock-climbing to at-risk girls and leading Jewish and secular backpacking and environmental education trips.

Jordie is a proud graduate of the first Adventure Rabbi training course for HUC students in the Summer of 2006 and is thrilled to be spending her second Rosh Hashanah with us!

Join Rabbi Jordie Gerson for Torah on the Trail, a contemplative nature walk accompanied by ancient and contemporary Jewish texts. We'll notice the wonder and rhythms of the natural world around us, and take the time to learn what Judaism has to say about it. This walk is appropriate for those for whom Rabbi Korngold's hike may be too rigorous, or those looking for a slightly more contemplative atmosphere. It's also ideal for those folks coming from sea level, whose bodies may not have had time to acclimate to the altitude.

Please bring a water bottle, hiking shoes, a hat, and sunscreen.

Join us on second day Rosh Hashanah for some teachings, stories, singing , praying and most importantly running, in order to really put our whole self into this New Year. All running levels, all paces, are welcome. This is not a race; it is running meditation practice, however it will be more rigorous than Rabbi Gerson's walk. Not recommended for people coming from sea level unless you are used to running at altitude.

Deb Dusansky has been in Jewish education for over 20 years and has been running the mountains around Boulder for almost that long. Deb has directed Jewish Renewal and Conservative religious schools. She currently directs Stepping Stones of Boulder. Praying and running in the mountains is the highest Torah.