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Rabbi
Jamie Korngold is a dynamic speaker and teacher. She will
customize a scholar-in-residence Shabbat, retreat or speaking
engagement to inspire your community.
 Speaking
Engagements:
Rabbi Korngold, a PJ Author, is currently available to travel to country
to teach about integrating nature and Jewish practice, and
present her books The
God Upgrade, God
In the Wilderness and her children's
book series, or to speak about many related topics.
Rabbi
Korngold is an energetic speaker, who will captivate your
group with lively discussions and experiential learning.
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What one PJ Library Community Said about Rabbi Korngold's Visit:
Westchester Reform Temple (Scarsdale, NY) was thrilled to host Rabbi Jamie Korngold, the Adventure Rabbi, last spring. It was amazing because she was able to touch our prostatovesiculitis with a reading of "Sadie and the Big Mountain" during their weekly Shabbat service, elementary and middle school children and parents during a Shabbat hike at a local state park, and our general congregation during our Friday evening services. Adventure Rabbi led us indoors and out. We are so happy to have had her with us as a PJ author, as guide and leader, and as a one to lift our spirits and our spirituality.
Felicia Block
Special Projects Coordinator
Westchester Reform Temple |
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Sample
Topics (formatted for a Talk with
Power Point, Interactive Discussion, or Sermon):
- The
Upside of Downsizing (Jew
thoughts on how "less" can make your life more
meaningful.)
- The
God You Don't Believe in, I Don't Believe in Either: A Rabbi's
Confession (How Judaism can be relevant and meaningful
without a God in the Sky God concept)
- Conscious
Consumption (Jewish teachings about green living.
Includes Talmudic references and action items)
- The
Story of the Adventure Rabbi
(An intriguing story of an adventurous woman's journey in
the rabbinate and the unique program she created.)
- Stop
Trying so Hard! Even God Isn't Perfect (The dangers
of overachieving)
- Shabbat,
# 4 on God's Top Ten List (accessible and meaningful ways
to practice Shabbat)
- What
Trees, Rocks, and Mountains Can Teach us About Shabbat
(How the outdoors can help us reclaim a meaningful Shabbat
practice)
- Re-Calibrating
Our Awe Meters (How to find spiritual uplift in
our every day lives, even if you live far from wilderness)
- Why
We Hate Snakes (A
humorous historical look at the fractured relationship between
Judaism and nature and how these ancient mores still impact
us today)
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Sample
Scholar-in-Residance Schedule
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This
group asked for
programs for a variety of ages, some physical some not,
but with an emphasis on hard to reach groups such as
ages 20s/30s |
| Friday |
5:30
- 6:30 p.m. |
Welcome
Dinner - All Ages for weekend participants
(or just with planning committee) with Rabbi Korngold
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| 7:30
- 9:00 p.m. |
Kabbalat
Shabbat Service - All Ages
Song filled evening service led by Rabbi Korngold on guitar.
Special Adventure Rabbi service is filled with readings
which envelope us in the spirituality of the outdoors.
Includes a teaching or sermon. (see sample topics above) |
| Saturday |
9:00
a.m.- 3:00 p.m. |
Shabbat
Hike: Geared for people in their 20s and 30s
(or all ages)
We meet at a local park where we can hike. Emphasis
of the day is to demonstrate how Judaism can be relevant,
meaningful and accessible. Interspersed throughout the
hike are teachings, discussions and a brief 20 minute
Shabbat service. This song filled service led by Rabbi
Korngold on backpacking guitar. She might also read
from from a backpacking Torah and discuss the weekly
parsha. |
| 5:30
- 9:00 p.m. |
Evening
Havdallah Program - All Ages
We join together for dinner, havdallah (led by Rabbi
Korngold on guitar) and energetic talk and discussion.
(See sample topics above) |
| Sunday |
9:00
a.m. - 12:30 p.m |
Family
Program for Families with Children (Examples
of age splits might be Ages 0-5, 6-9, or 9-12 etc.)
On this age appropriate hike, Rabbi Korngold demonstrates
how nature can enrich our Jewish experience. Through stories,
songs (with her backpacking guitar) games and prayers,
she engages children of all ages. |
| 1:30
- 3:00 p.m |
God
in the Wilderness - All Ages
Rabbi Korngold speaks about her books God in the
Wilderness and The God Upgrade and signs
copies. |
Call
for availability 303.417.6200 ext 10 |
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The
pinnacle Adventure Rabbi experience is to gather a group from
your community at a retreat center or lodge with access to
trails, lakes, gardens or hills. Away from the pace of our
frenetic lifestyles, we slow down and are able to focus and
recognize the awe inspiring moments, places, and people that
fill our lives. What a wonderful experience to build community
and re-energize our connection to Judaism.
Rabbi
Jamie Korngold is a magical community builder, creating varied
opportunities for people to connect with themselves, each
other and God. Her retreats can be geared for all ages.
All
programs are customized for the group and can be done year
round. |
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| Sample
Retreat Schedule |
Friday
Erev Shabbat |
5:00
- 6:00 |
Welcome
Program (Orientation and sharing our hopes
and expectations)
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| 6:00
- 6:30 |
Kabbalat
Shabbat
prayers and songs led by Rabbi Korngold on guitar,
transition us into the peace and presence of Shabbat |
| 6:30
-7:30 |
Dinner
A Shabbat meal that someone else cooks and
clean What a treat! |
Saturday
Shabbat |
7:30
- 8:15 . |
Breakfast |
| 8:30
- 9:30 |
"Shema
Stretches" Gentle Yoga Style Stretching
integrated with Jewish Prayer |
| 10:00
- 3:00 |
Shabbat
Stroll, Hike or Snowshoe, with learning, discussions
and Shabbat service (Special Adventure Rabbi service song
filled service led by Rabbi Korngold on backpacking guitar.
Includes a reading from our backpacking Torah.) |
| 3:00-
4:00 |
Free
Time |
| 4:00
- 5:30 |
Study
Examples:
- Option
1: Text Study "I am but Dust and Ashes"
How the Wilderness comforted Job
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Option 2: Writing Workshop - we use
creative writing techniques to process and integrate
our learning
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| 6:00-
7:00 |
Dinner
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| 7:30
- 9:00 |
Havdallah
program: Rabbi Korngold presents talk leading
into a discussion |
| 9:00
- ? |
After
hours social time |
| Sunday |
7:30
- 8:30 |
Breakfast and
optional morning stretches |
| 9:00
- 12:00 |
Morning
Hike or Snowshoe, with learning, service, song
and discussion |
| 12:00
- 1:00 |
Lunch |
| 1:00
- 2:30 |
Closing
Program: Bringing it all together and taking
it home! How we will continue what we have learned.
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Click
here to have Rabbi Korngold contact you about
speaking or teaching at your event. |
Call
for availability 303.417.6200 ext 10
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