Experience the rejuvenation of a retreat-based Teva Shabbat. Through engaging
prayer, hands-on learning, and immersion in the natural world, participants are
encouraged to develop more meaningful relationships with Creation and with
their own Jewish identities, while building a strong community. Teva�s programs
emphasize a genuine commitment to tikkun olam (healing the world) and becoming
shomrei adamah (guardians of the Earth).
Featured retreat activities include inspiring night and daytime nature hikes,
spirited singing, eco-arts and crafts, text study, biblio-drama, cooking, farming, and
community-building initiatives and games. Teva is committed to meeting the needs
of each unique community regardless of age or denomination.
Teva�s programs are available year round; contact us to
arrange dates. Costs are determined by site used, length
of program, and number of educators required.
Check out Teva's new congregational and community groups program brochure. To find out more call 212-807-6376 or email Alexandra Kuperman.
Menucha V�simcha: A Restful, Joyous shabbat for All Creation
Ideal for families with children up to 6th grade
What greater gift can we give to ourselves and the planet than
Shabbat? Discover the delight of celebrating Shabbat with
your personal community and with all of God�s Creation as
we sing, dance, study, and pray together. From inspiring
outdoor exploration to celebratory meals, Shabbat is a time
to recognize the blessings in our lives. Come learn what
Jewish tradition says about balancing use of the world�s
resources with pausing to appreciate and evaluate.
Ta�aseh Lecha Teyva: Build Yourself and Ark
Ideal for families with children up to 6th grade
It�s a family Shabbat celebration like Noah could only have
imagined! Let local lizards, ladybugs, deer, and hawks inspire
your prayer. Learn how to stalk like a fox, weave stories like
a spider, and stretch like a cat. Like Noah and his family,
we will learn to be shomrei chayyot � caretakers of the
animals and of all life. Join us as we build a kesher � a
connection to the animal world through Shabbat
celebration, family and community.
B�nai Mitzvah: What is our Responsibility?
Ideal for children in grades 5 to 8 � independently or with parents
As children begin their journey towards Jewish adulthood,
they face a host of difficult issues. Join other Bar and Bat
Mitzvah age youth as we embark on an exploration of social
responsibility, leadership, and Jewish identity. Spirited prayer,
challenging discussions, outdoor adventure, and a creative
exploration of Jewish texts and values will help create a
foundation for the entire B�nai Mitzvah experience.
Havurah Yerukah: Creating a Green Community
Ideal for teens, young adults, or families with older children
Pirkei Avot teaches us: �It is not up to you to complete the task,
but neither are you free to desist from it.� It is time to take
action! During this vibrant Shabbat experience, participants will
be introduced to a world of hands-on, practical ways to create
environmentally sustainable communities in their synagogues
and homes. Awaken your own connection to the natural world
through guided nature hikes, engaging text study, communitybuilding
games, and, ultimately, the creation of an individual or
family brit � a commitment to begin the meaningful work.
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