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Adventure
Rabbi
Rosh Hashanah Retreat
5773
September 15-17, 2012
Winter Park Colorado,
(90 minutes from Denver) |
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Come
for the weekend or just
24-hours!
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These
are not your parents' High Holiday services!
- Are
the mountains your true spiritual home?
- Do
you feel most "connected" when you are outside?
- Don't
you wish Judaism could be like that?
Imagine
celebrating Rosh Hashanah in the mountains, hiking,
practicing yoga, and singing, with services led by the
"Adventure Rabbi."
Leave your fancy clothing at home and come 9,000 feet
closer to God!
Warning: Some people have
made their best friends on our retreats, met their spouse,
become engaged, or decided to move to Colorado. This
could happen to you. (Although no guarantees.)
Register
Now >>
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>Catered
dinner including
beef brisket and matzah ball soup
>$37 per night dorm room options
>$36
Cancellation Insurance
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| Who
Comes on Adventure Rabbi Trips? |
| Our participants are: |
- Outdoor-oriented
- All ages. We've had participants
ages 2 months to 93 years (but we tend to get lots
of 20s, 30s and 40s)
- All fitness levels, from tri-athletes,
to mountaineers to occasional walkers
- Progressive and open-minded about
their Judaism
- Looking for "authentic"
and meaningful Jewish experiences
- Representative of a range of Jewish
knowledge and practice
- From all across the United States,
L.A. to Florida, to NYC (and of course from Denver
and Boulder, Colorado)
- Newcomers who do not know anyone
when the arrive
- Regulars, who have been coming to
AR events for year
- Families with children (special program
for kids 9 and under and children's services with
Rabbi Korngold)
- Fans of Jeff Kagen and Paige Doughty,
who some years lead a family program on Sunday
- Singles and Couples
View
photos from last year's retreat >>
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| Rosh Hashanah
Retreat Details: |
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| What: |
Rosh
Hashanah Retreat in Winter Park:
Services with hiking, new friends, and more |
| When: |
Sept 15-17,
2012, Sat
- Mon
[Detailed Schedule] |
| Where: |
Snow Mountain
Ranch in Winter Park, Colorado (YMCA of the Rockies) |
| Why: |
Let the wilderness
awaken your Judaism for Rosh Hashanah 2012 |
| Price: |
Free
for members, all
others $125, includes programs and activities.
Lodging / Meals additional. Students and Teens
13-17 - $95; Kids 3-12 - $65. Kids under 3 - Free.
Cost Saving Options:
> Early Bird Discount: Before July 1, 2012:
$99
>$36 Trip Insurance:
If you have to cancel for any reason,
you receive the full amount of your registration
back. (You won't get the $36 trip insurance back,
and this does not cover meals and lodging.) Our
normal cancellation policy is no refunds for any
reason.
Extended: After Sept 8: Late Reg Fee:
+$25
Sign
up here >>
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| Work
Exchange: |
Available for
part of your tuition
[Email
the Rabbi] |
| Lodging: |
Private rooms
and camping, arrange directly with the SMR.
$37/night Bunk in Dorm room is arranged with your
AR registration.
To arrange
directly with SMR [Click
Here]
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| Meals: |
Catered Traditional
Dinner $18
Breakfast and lunch provided with lodging by SMR.
[Read More] |
| Shuttle
From Airport: |
Rental cars,
shuttle vans and Town Car service all available
[Click Here] |
Yom
Kippur: |
Yom
Kippur
info click here>> |
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| Tentative
Schedule Rosh Hashanah 2012: |
| Saturday,
September 15, 2012: |
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Arrive
early, enjoy a hike or work on your relaxing skills! |
| 5:00
- 7:00 p.m. |
Check-
in (Indian Peaks)
(Dinner is available in town and
in the dinning hall from 5- 7:30 pm) |
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7:00 p.m. |
Wine
and Cheese Reception, Welcome Program |
| 9:00
p.m. - ? |
Campfire
time! Songs and great late night conversation, beverages
(please BYO)
(outside of Indian Peaks) |
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| Sunday
, September 16, 2012: |
| 7:00 -9:00 |
Breakfast (Dinning
Hall) |
| Please select the programs best suited
for you from the choices below. Our entire group
will come together for services at 7:15pm for Erev
Rosh Hashsanah Services |
| 9:00-12:30 p.m. |
Hiking with Rabbi Jamie
Korngold, the Adventure Rabbi
(or Free Time) |
| 9:00 -12:00 noon |
Family friendly craft at the Craft
shack (details to follow) |
| 11:30 - 1:00 p.m. |
Lunch Available (Dining Hall) |
| 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. |
Family Concert with Jeff
Kagen and Paige Doughty: interactive live music
combining environmental, outdoor and Jewish themes
(or Free time) |
| 1:00 - 3:00
p.m. |
Mind Adventures: Physics
and Judaism with Dr. Noah Finkelstein (or Free time) |
| 3:45 - 5:00 p.m. |
Connective
Yoga
with Catherine Greener
(or Free Time
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| 6:00 - 7:00 p.m |
Dinner (Tent outside Indian Peaks) |
| 7:15 - 9:00 p.m. |
Evening Service
(Indian Peaks) |
| 9:00 p.m. - ? |
Oneg followed by a campfire with
smores, campfire beverages (please BYO), singing
and great late night conversation
(outside of Indian Peaks) |
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| Monday,
September 17, 2012: |
| 7:15 -8:00 |
Breakfast (Dinning
Hall) |
| 8:15 a.m. - 10:00 am |
Morning Service begins
with a full group contemplative easy hike to service
site, led by Rabbi Korngold and AR staff, bus or
walk back
(Meet Indian Peaks fireplace area) |
| 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. |
Morning Service
(outdoor amphitheater by lake) |
| 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. |
Lunch (Dining Hall) |
| Have a safe drive home! |
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| Sign
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| Details: |
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High
Holiday Rosh Hashanah Service:
Rabbi Korngold's High Holiday services are best described
as warm, engaging, and inclusive. They can not
be described as long, boring, droning or preachy.
Comments from past participants include: "Wow,
I never even had to resort to counting the ceiling tiles!"
and, "This is the first service I have been to
in years where I didn't count pages."
Weather
permitting, the morning service will be held outdoors.
For the evening service in the chapel, and the morning
if it is indoors, we use a PowerPoint prayerbook that
we made, which is filled with nature writings and photos
from our trips to bring the outdoors in. We also use
the Reform Movement's Gates of Repentance Machzor.
Program
Descriptions: (more
details are within the staff bios below>>)
Full Group Contemplative Hike
to Service Site:
The Jewish worship service begins with songs
and Psalms, intended to help us "warm-up"
before we pray. On this Adventure Rabbi retreat, we
move the opening part of the service out of the synagogue.
We will walk together as a community, stopping often
to slow ourselves down and be inspired by the majesty
surrounding us. weather permitting, our service will
be held in the outdoor amphitheater. You may also drive
your car to the service is the hike is too difficult.
Sunday Sessions:
The new year is a time to evaluate the year
that has passed, make amends, set goals for the year
to  come,
and start working towards them! We offer a myriad of
outdoor activities, including a hike with Rabbi Korngold,
to help you do this important work. Whatever you style
and your goals you are sure to find an activity that
suits you!
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| Weather: |
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Based
on the averages recorded at this time of the year, we
expect temperatures between 39 and 70 degrees. Please
bring appropriate gear to be outside in sun, rain or
snow! We'll send a recommended gear list before the
retreat.
A few years ago it snowed! |
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Lodging:
Snow Mountain Ranch
Winter Park YMCA of the Rockies: |
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Lodging
prices are per person per night and include breakfast
and lunch. Fees are paid directly to Snow Mountain Ranch.
Arrange directly with SMR [Click
Here]
If you would
like to come in earlier or stay longer, please make
your reservation
on-line first for the dates of the conference. Then
please call Central Reservations at (888) 613-9622 to
add the additional nights to your existing reservation.
Please have your reservation number handy.
Indian Peaks Lodge
Most of us will stay in the Indian Peaks Lodge,
which will serve as our retreat base. Dinner, evening
services, oneg and closing circle will all be in Indian
Peaks. Each room accommodates up to 6 people with 2
queen beds and a sleeper sofa. These hotel-style rooms
have full private bath, balcony or patio and a telephone.
They are simple, but comfortable. Fees are per person.
Prices are based on number of occupants, but for example,
double occupancy per night is $48.50 per person + $10
breakfast and lunch + a $10 per person YMCA fee.
Silver Sage Lodge
Each room accommodates up to 6 participants,
in 2 bunk beds and a queen size bed. Each room has one
bathroom with single shower/tub and a telephone. Fees
are per person. For example, double occupancy per night
is $38.50 per person + $10 breakfast and lunch + $10
per person YMCA fee.
Dorm Room
Share a room. Coming alone or want to save
money? We will be putting together male and female dorm
rooms in the Silver Sage Lodge. Rates per night: $37
per person + $10 breakfast and lunch + $10 per person
YMCA fee. Please book with your program registration.
(Please note that the dorm rooms sold out last year,
so register quickly!)
Camping
Beautiful forested camping (both tent and RV) is available
a short walk from the main Indian Peaks Lodge. Showers,
toilets and sinks are located in a nearby, central bathhouse.
Camp fires are allowed unless a county fire ban exists.
Price Ranges $20-$30 per night. Call
Central Reservations at (888) 613-9622
Staying Elsewhere:
Some participants may opt to stay elsewhere,
You are welcome to do so, although we encourage you
to stay at the YMCA to get the most out of the experience.
There will be a $10 day use and membership fee charged
by the Snow Mountain Ranch - Winter Park
YMCA of the Rockies. If you want meals but are
not booked into a lodge room, you may buy them at the
door, cash or credit card. |
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| Meals: |
Catered Dinner by Epicurean Catering of Denver includes
choice of Beef Brisket, Chicken or Brown Rice with Vegetables
and Grilled Tofu, plus Scott's homemade Matzah ball
soup, salad, roasted potatoes, white green beans, lemonade
and challah. Served in the private dinning
tent alongside Indian Peaks Lodge.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided
by Snow Mountain Ranch and served in their dinning room.
Although pork and shellfish will not be served,
meals are not kosher. Menu subject to change based on
availability of items. |
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| Cancellation
Insurance: |
We encourage
you to buy our $36 cancellation insurance so that if for
any reason you are able to attend, you can receive
a refund for your Adventure Rabbi program fee.
Please note, if you have not purchased cancellation insurance,
we will not be able to offer you refund, not matter what
the reason is. We pay our vendors based on incoming registrations
and they do not offer us a refund. |
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| Retreat
Staff and Program Descriptions: |
| THIS
IS THE 2011 STAFF. 2012 STAFF HAS NOT YET BEEN ASSEMBLED |
| Rabbi
Jamie Korngold |
 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.
She
is the author of three
books God
in the Wilderness
The God Upgrade
and her newest book for children Sadie
and the Sukkah Breakfast |
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Jeff
Kagen and Paige Doughty |
 We
hope to have Jeff and Paige back again for Rosh
Hashanah. Jeff and Paige are engaging performers
who teach important environmental lessons through
their songs. They are skilled environmental
educators and talented musicians, combining
the two in a riveting show.
Jeff and Paige have a passionate and loyal following
in Boulder, often attracting over 500 people
to their concerts. We are thrilled that they
will be with us for the holiday.
Note: As a parent I'd like to
add with all the junk our kids are influenced
by in the world, I am thankful that Jeff and
Paige counter with their joyful and important
messages.
For more information about their
mission, style or concert schedules, please
visit>>
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| Bernice
Lewis |
With
three decades of performing festivals, concert
halls, coffeehouses, colleges, and house concerts,
along with a half dozen acclaimed CDs, Bernice
Lewis has built a solid national fan base.
She is also a published poet, a producer, and
an educator extraordinary. Lewis -- who studied
vocal improvisation with Bobby McFerrin, guitar
technique with Alex DeGrassi and Guy van Duser,
and songwriting with Roseanne Cash and Cris Williamson
-- has been a featured performer on NPR's Mountain
Stage program, as well as at the Kennedy Center.
Bernice
currently teaches Songwriting at Williams College
and Colorado College, as well as at schools and
retreat centers.
More
info and to purchase CDs>> |
| Anne
O'Driscoll |
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Anne is our Event Director for the weekend retreat.
Anne has worked with Rabbi Korngold for many years
and has extensive experience in event planning and
coordinating. If you have any questions, problems
or compliments, please feel free to seek out Anne.
To volunteer to join her ambassador team, helping
with check-in, ushering and set-up, please click
here. |
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Jennah
Montag Lagomarsino
Scott Lagomarsino -Caterer |
 Jennah
and Scott lead the Epicurean caterreing team. Scott's
delicious matzah ball soup is the hit of our Passover
Seder in Moab and our Rosh Hashanah dinner. |
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| Jeff
Finkelstein |
 If
you have called or emailed the office to find out
about this retreat, chances are you spoke with Jeff.
Jeff coordinates the overall logistics for the retreat,
including web development, fielding participants
questions, supervising staff, and everything else
you can possible imagine. The Rabbi says without
Jeff there would be no retreat!
Jeff is also the lead
mountaineering guide at Adventure Rabbi, and brings
to the trail years of experience working in the
Jewish camping world. He is proud to be product
of the Reform Movement's youth group system. Jeff
adds to his Jewish knowledge his skills as a back
country guide, ski patroller and mountaineer. |
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Program
Descriptions with Staff Bios:
2011
decriptions. 2012 are in the works! |
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| 1.
9-Mile Mountain with the Adventure Rabbi: |
 Join
Rabbi Korngold on a beautiful hike up 9-Mile Mountain.
We'll meander in and out of the gorgeous golden
aspen and majestic ponderosa pines, as we make
our way up the mountain, past beautful outlooks
to the peak.
Along the way we will stop for various "Adventure
Rabbi" style learning stops where we learn
about nature from a Jewish perspective and Judaism
through the lens of nature.
WE NEED HIKE DESCRIPTION HERE>
Please wear good hiking boots/ shoes, and bring
water, rain gear and a snack.
Please note that we will be driving
from the lodge to the trail head. No size
limit.
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2.
Connective Yoga: Catherine Greener
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 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!) All levels welcome.
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| 3.
Mind Adventures -- When Science Meets Religion:
Intelligent Perspectives on Our World: Dr. Noah
Finkelstein |
 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.
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| 4.
Family concert with Jeff Kagen and Paige Doughty |
 Parents
and their kids will love this interactive concert.
Jeff Kagan has been entertaining
and educating children and parents with his original,
environmental music for nearly a decade. Kagan
now makes his home and his music in Boulder, CO.
“The Rocky Mountains are the source of my
music,” says Kagan. Indeed, Kagan writes
the majority of his music on solo hiking excursions
through the foothills of the Rockies.
Paige Doughty is an environmental educator, sustainability
champion, writer, dancer, and lover of the natural
world. She has been termed an “inspiration-ator”
by her high school students.
For more information on their
style, mission, and concert schedule please
visit>> |
| 6. Bernice
Lewis Concert: |
Bernice's
music is warm hearted and deeply thoughtful. Her
set will include songs about some of our favorite
places, such as the Grand Canyon as well as themes
relevant to the holiday such as being Jewish in
today's world.
Her set list includes "Born to Schmooze (a
sing along about growing up Jewish in America),"
"I Am (song for Israel)," "Mama's
Wine Glasses (a Pesach song)," and the AZM
award winning "Ways to Survive," a piece
from her collection of songs written about the
Holocaust.
"Bernice is a voice full of light and hope.
She is one of the keepers of the flame of Real
Songwriting!"
Rosanne Cash
"It
is impossible not to have a good time listening
to Lewis sing."
Scott Alarik, Boston Globe
"Bernice Lewis may well be the frosting on
the cake!"
Rod Kennedy, Director,
Kerrville Folk Festival
More
info and to purchase CDs>>
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Time: |
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Or, consider doing none of the above
and take some time to just sit quietly and read
a book, go for a trail run, photograph the elk,
take a nap or catch up with friend. |
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| Options
for Transportation from the Airport: |
Rental
Cars: All the national chains of rental
cars are available from Denver Airport.
Shuttle
Service / Car Service: Home James: Phone:(800)
359-7503
Shuttles from $47 and private cars from $230 -
DIA to the YMCA: - visit
here >> |
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| What
people say about the retreat: |
"Both of your sermons were very appropriate, timely,
and special. The hiking teaching was also great. I love
that what you talk about is so applicable to our everyday
lives and keeps the whole experience very down to earth,
reachable, and therefore enjoyable."
Jeanette
"I wanted to write you to tell you that I had such
a great time at the retreat. It was everything you have
been telling me it would be, and more. Not only did
I meet some great people but I had some major Jewish
realizations as well. In fact, I'm still high off the
Jewish buzz."
Emily
"The retreat was wonderful! It was so nice to have
the service outside. I especially liked the time you
gave us to reflect and write about what we wanted to
accomplish/change for the coming year. That was very
meaningful...as was the hike to the site, your reflections
along the way, and the time we stopped by the lake to
do tashlich.The meditation with Jordi was great as well
and very insightful."
Johanna
"Thanks for creating such a fantastic alternative
to traditional services. We all (event the adults) really
loved Jeff Kagan's program. Our family connects with
doing it the Adventure Rabbi way!"
Lynette
"My parents loved the retreat! I know that it meant
so much for them to be there with us. My mom was wondering
if she could get a copy of your sermon from the morning
services. She really liked it and wanted to reread it."
Bobbee
"There was such a sense of togetherness even though
I really only know a handful of people---- everyone
seemed very light spirited, welcoming and interested
in each other. I noticed this with many of the new people
I met during orientation and over the retreat. For me
there is a nice balance of being able to be social,
while also being able to experience some time with your
own thoughts--- walking on the trail on the way up to
morning services, stopping at the lake to let go, walking
up to the "sanctuary"--- what a meaningful
journey! What a wonderful way to start the New Year."
Melissa |
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Join
us and discover why Rabbi Abraham Ben Maimonides taught:
"In order to serve God, one needs access to the enjoyment
of the beauties of nature, such as the contemplation of
flower-decorated meadows, majestic mountains and flowing
rivers. For all these are essential to the spiritual development
of even the holiest of people." |
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