A one-of-a-kind creative, immersive experience!
With Rabbi Adina Allen & Team JSP
Friday, October 11 - 3:00 pm through
Sunday, October 13 - 10:00 am
Location: Semi Valley, Los Angeles
Early Bird Rates:
$200 - $650 (until August 31)
Standard Rates:
$300 - $750 (until September 23)
We invite you this Yom Kippur to join us at the Brandeis Bardin Campus in Simi Valley, CA (near Los Angeles) for a two-day creativity retreat! At this one-of-a-kind immersive experience we will draw on the power of our inherent creativity to access the deep meaning and healing potential of this sacred time in the Jewish calendar. Through a mix of prayer, ritual, text study and art-making we will open ourselves to the possibility of release, renewal and forgiveness in the year to come.
Facilitated by Rabbi Adina Allen
JSP Co-Founder & Creative Director
Rabbi Adina Allen (she/her) is a spiritual leader, writer and educator who believes in the power of creativity to revitalize our lives and transform Jewish tradition.
Integrating a lifetime of experience in the expressive arts with her rabbinic training, Adina has taught clergy, educators and lay leaders in hundreds of Jewish communal settings across the country.
This year Adina will publish her first book, “The Place of All Possibility,” which pairs spiritual wisdom with art therapy, liberation theology, and creativity research.
What to Expect
Arrival Time: Friday, October 11 - 3:00 pm
Departure Time: Sunday, October 13 - 10:00 am
FRIDAY
Settling in and pre-fast meal
Chanting of Kol Nidre and a musical selection of core Yom Kippur prayers
Text exploration and ritual art making
SATURDAY
Art-making as a practice for letting the ideas, images and insights flow through you
Small group reflection of evocative texts exploring the themes of possibility
Optional nature walk
A powerful Yizkor (memorial service for those who have passed away) and Neilah Service
Break the fast meal and camp fire
SUNDAY
Breakfast, closing ritual and departure
Family Groups
If you are bringing your family (3+), please Candace Goodwin at cgoodwin@jewishstudioproject.org to request an adjoining room. If you are bringing a minor they are required to room with you. Please Note: This retreat is intended for adults and young people (high school and older). Please leave younger family members at home for this experience.
Transportation
We will not be providing transportation to or from the airport. Uber & Lyft are available in this area.
Location Details and Accessibility
If you are traveling from out of town we recommend that you fly into Burbank or LAX airport and take an Uber or Lyft to the retreat center. Please view more in depth information on accessibility click here.
FAQ’s:
Please click here for answers to frequently asked questions.
Scholarship:
JSP hopes to never turn anyone away from lack of funds. If you need financial assistance to make this retreat possible please contact Candace Goodwin at cgoodwin@jewishstudioproject.org. We have a limited pool of scholarships available and they will be given on a first come, first serve basis for those of self identified need.
Refund Policy:
Partial refunds will be available on a case by case basis for medical or family emergencies between September 24th - October 10th.