Welcome to the CBH spiritual retreat!October 16-18, 2015Camp Ramah Darom

Your mishpacha group leader is _________________________ .Your sleeping location is ___________________ .

We are so very excited our retreat is finally here!Please peruse our schedule and see all that is available for you to participate in with us.ADD MORE HERE? – add Gayanne’s kavanah

FRIDAYAll locations except children’s programming are at the Levine Center

Time Activity Location Information to Know

Friday, 4-6pm Registration Welcome center

Friday, 5-5:30Mishpacha group leader meeting

Multipurpose room(Levine Center)

Friday, 6-7pm DinnerDining Hall(Levine Center)

We will light the Shabbat candles and do the Shabbat blessings as a community before beginning to eat

Friday, 7:15-8pm Kabbalat ShabbatSpiritual Center(Levine Center)

Led by Rabbi Josh Lesser, Will Robertson, and Gayanne Geurin

Friday, 8:15-9:15pm Mishpacha groupsMulti-Purpose Room(Levine Center)

Friday, 9:30-?? TischLakeside dining hall(Levine Center)

Led by Gayanne; all are invited to share a short story or song with the group. You are welcome to bring Kosher wine, beer, or liquor.

Friday, 8pm-10pm

Kids programming Youth lounge

With Emet and madrichim

Thank you to our bag sponsors: Modern Tribe and Ariela Freeman of Maven Tree Consulting

SATURDAYAll locations except children’s programming and havdallah are at the Levine

Center

Saturday, 7-8am

Modeh Ani Morning Hike, Waking up with Gratitude Meet at porch Led by Amy Price

Saturday, 7:30-8am QiGong Meet at porch Led by Neil NortonSaturday, 8am-9am Breakfast Dining Hall

Saturday, 9:15-10:15Shacharit Option: Torah Yoga Lakeside dining

Led by Mitch Cohen. Please bring a yoga mat or towel

Shacharit Option: CBH traditional Shacharit Spiritual Center

Led by Rabbi Josh Lesser

Shacharit Option: Chanting Library

Led by Gayanne Geurin

Saturday, 10:15-11:15Torah service Conclusion of Service Spiritual Center

Saturday 11:30-1p Lunch Dining Hall

Kiddish and Motzi to be done by individual tables.

Saturday, 1:00-5pm Kid's camp Youth Lounge

With Emet and madrichim

Sat 1-2:15 Learning 1: Silence Multi-purpose room Led by Marcy Leach

Learning 1: Silence Lakeside diningLed by Rebecca Staple Wax

Sat 2:30-3:45 Learning 2: Gratitude Multi-purpose room Led by McKenzie Wren

Learning 2: Gratitude Lakeside diningLed by Shelly Rose and Terry Egdal

3:45 Snack available Dining Hall

Sat 4:00-5:15 Family Art ActivityLakeside dining and outside

Led by Ariela Freedman

Tree Gong Meet at porch Led by Neil Norton

5:30-6:45 pm Dinner Dining Hall

Kiddish and Motzi to be done by individual tables.

7pm-8:30pm Children's activity Youth LoungeWith Emet and madrichim

7-8:15pm Mishpacha Groups Multi-purpose room

8:30-9:30Havdalla, bon fire, s’mores, singing Fire pit at Alpine Tower

Please bring instruments to play together after Havdalla

9:45-?? The “Newlywed” Game Lakeside dining Rabbi Malka Packer, MCYou are welcome to bring Kosher wine,

Thank you to our bag sponsors: Modern Tribe and Ariela Freeman of Maven Tree Consulting

beer, or liquor.9:30-11:30 Movie for kids PG Multipurpose Room Prince of Egypt; PG

SUNDAYAll locations except children’s programming are at the Levine Center

Sunday, 7-8am Walking MeditationMeet at porch(Levine Center) Led by Shelley Rose

Sunday, 7-8am QiGongMeet at porch(Levine Center) Led by Neil Norton

8-9:15am Breakfast and packDining Hall(Levine Center)

Rooms and cabins must be completely emptied by 9:15.

Sunday, 9am-noon

Children's program Youth lounge

With Emet and Madrichim

Sunday, 9-10:30 Learning 3:ChesedLakeside dining(Levine Center)

Led by Rabbi Josh Lesser

Learning 3: Chesed/chant

Multi-purpose room(Levine Center) Led by Gayanne Geurin

10:45-noon Mishpacha GroupsMulti-purpose room(Levine Center)

noon-1pm Lunch and farewell!Lakeside dining(Levine Center)

Thank you to our bag sponsors: Modern Tribe and Ariela Freeman of Maven Tree Consulting

Session DescriptionsMarcy Leach- Silence as the Way Into your SoulMussar teaches us that in our essential nature, each of us IS a soul. In our noisy, frenetic world, it can be a challenge to connect with our soul, our truest, most holy self. In exploring the Middah of Silence, Sh’tikah, we will learn about cultivating a silent space and the ability to listen attentively to the voice at the core of our soul that guides us on our path to everyday holiness.

McKenzie Wren- GratitudeThrough a combination of movement, art and conversation we explore gratitude and the many ways that it enriches our lives. Learn techniques of deep appreciation, effortless gratitude and explore gam zeh la tovah, even this is for the good, even when it feels like there is nothing to be thankful for.

Terry Egdal and Shelley Rose- A Look at the middah of gratitude – Hakarat ha’TovThe Hebrew term for gratitude is hakarat ha’tov, which means, literally, ‘recognizing the good.’ Through practicing gratitude we focus on acknowledging the good that is already ours. This can be easier said than done. Join us as we explore this middah through chant, guided meditation, text study and discussion.

Ariela Freedman- Free Art CBH Workshop Free Art Friday is a global gifting art movement -- people make art and leave it out for others to find. We'll do our own version of this in our workshop, using the Middot as our foundation. Channel your creative self to make small pieces of artwork, then hide them around camp for others to find and take home. A wide range of creative materials will be provided. Open to all ages; no experience needed.

Rabbi Josh Lesser- Olam Hesed Yibaneh: The World is Built on Loving KindnessDive into some of the best Jewish wisdom on what exactly is lovingkindness and what can we learn from this trait. We will combine chant, reflection, text study and provocative conversation to uncover why Hesed should be the foundation of how we live our lives.

Gayanne Geurin- The sound of ChesedChant is a conduit of connection. Through the tools of sound , vibration, Word , and intention we connect more deeply to ourselves, to each other, and to the Oneness we are drawn towards. These are mighty fine conditions that when nurtured create a rich fertile ground for chesed, lovingkindness, to grow in our lives. This session will invite us into curiosity about the sound of Lovingkindess. We will explore how we "find each other" and care for each other in sound and harmonies. This session is open to ALL especially if you quietly judge yourself and think you cannot sing. It isn't true. In chant/prayer we will practice chesed in sound making and find release from restrictions and constrictions that limit our capacity to love ourselves and each other.

Neil Norton- Morning QiGong and TreeGongNeil started exploring martial arts and meditation practice 30 years ago. To help bring balance and vitality back into his life after being diagnosed with cancer in 1998 he developed a qigong practice with the guidance of his Teacher, Dr. Michael Jamison. Neil teaches the Wild Goose, Tree Gong, Four Season, Five Element Medical Qigong, and Dao Yin. He has taught qigong at the Decatur Recreation Center, Decatur Hot Yoga, and Woodlands Garden. Outside of qigong, Neil works as a consulting arborist.His teaching focuses on personal energy management to help combat fatigue and improve our immune response. The practice is accessible to anyone and may be practiced indoors, outdoors, standing up, and/or on the ground.

Torah Yoga - A gentle basic Hatha yoga practice for beginners and intermediate yogis with insights from this week's Torah portion weaved through out

Thank you to our bag sponsors: Modern Tribe and Ariela Freeman of Maven Tree Consulting

MISCELLANEOUSParking – Please park in designated areas near your accommodations once you check in, and then walk around campus during the weekend.

Food – Do not bring food into camp. It attracts both bugs and bears.

In case of emergencyPlease leave word that you have an emergency and are leaving campus.MOUNTAIN LAKES HOSPITAL, 196 RIDGEVIEW CIRCLE, CLAYTON GA 30525(706) 782-3100 or (706) 782-4233 Approximately 15 miles1. From campus gates turn RIGHT onto Persimmon Rd2. Travel 7.5 miles on Persimmon Rd veering Right at the fork of Mellie Keener and Persimmon roads3. At Stop Sign turn LEFT onto 76E4. Travel 6.7 miles on 76E5. Turn LEFT onto Germany Rd6. Travel 0.2 miles7. Turn RIGHT into Hospital Parking8. Emergency Room is behind the main building.

Questions? During program hours, you can find a CBH staff member at the information table in the dining room.

Thank you to our bag sponsors: Modern Tribe and Ariela Freeman of Maven Tree Consulting

Thank you to our bag sponsors: Modern Tribe and Ariela Freeman of Maven Tree Consulting