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.

Registration closes on September 24th!

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 published 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

Participant Info
No prior art experience is required to participate in this studio experience. At JSP we believe we are all created creative. We will guide you through an accessible and facilitated process to engage your creativity as a spiritual practice. 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.

Family Groups
If you are bringing your family (3+), please contact Candace Goodwin at cgoodwin@jewishstudioproject.org to request an adjoining room.
If you're bringing a minor they are required to room with you.

Transportation
We will not be providing transportation to or from the airport. Uber & Lyft are available in this area.

Scholarship:
JSP hopes to never turn anyone away for 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 up until October 10.

Facilitated by Rabbi Adina Allen

What to Expect

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