The "I" of "I AM"

Radical Unity with the Divine in the Jewish Experience

June 4-10, 2007
Co-sponsored by Hazon and Kehilat Romemu

Many people experience the separation between human and Divine as a fundamental Jewish belief. The statement "I am G-d" would be for some at best arrogant, and at worst heretical. Amazingly, almost all esoteric traditions, including that of Jewish mysticism, assert that this very experience is a manifestation of the highest spiritual level one can achieve.

Through song, text and meditation this class will sample different approaches to experiencing what the mystics described by divine union. It will use sources and practices from the cerebral Reb Schneur Zalman of Chabad to the contemplative practice of Tibetan dzogchen.

This is a Morning Class

Summer Week 1: June 4-10, 2007: Pathways to an Authentic Relationship with God
Children's Programming is available.

Teacher

Rabbi David Ingber studied Philosophy and Psychology at NYU, and has learned at a wide range of yeshivot in Jerusalem and New York, from the ultra-orthodox Yeshivat Chaim Berlin, to modern orthodox institutions such as Beit Midrash leTorah and Yeshivat Chovovei Torah. Major influences include Rav Moshe Weinberger, David Goshen, and Rav DovBer Pinson. His integrative approach spans traditional and renewal Judaism, as well as the psychological, philosophical, and contemplative teachings of a spectrum of traditions.

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Registration Information

Adult Fees

The program fee for this class is $300; take a second class this week for 50% off! Fees are per person, and do not include the cost of Room and Board (see table on the right).

Room and board includes housing, meals, Shabbat services, evening activities, hot tub, yoga, meditation, and full use of our facility. All rooms are air-conditioned in the summer and heated in the winter. Adults fees apply to ages 15 and higher.

Limited financial aid is available.

Arrival and Departure

Please arrive between 2pm and 5pm on the day your retreat begins. Retreats end with brunch at 11:30am on the last day of the retreat.

Cancellation Policy

• Receive a full refund minus a $75 processing fee for cancellations more than 30 days prior to retreat.
• If you cancel between 30 days and one day in advance, a non-refundable credit (less a $75 processing fee) will be held for one year from the date of issue. This credit is non-transferable.
• No credit or refund is available if you cancel less than 24 hours in advance or on the workshop’s arrival day, if you do not attend a retreat, or if you leave a retreat early for any reason.

The Elat Chayyim Center for Jewish Spirituality reserves the right to cancel any program at any time. In this event, you will be given a complete refund.

For transportation: A full refund of transportation fees is available if you cancel at least three days (72 hours) in advance. No refund is available if less than three days notice is given. For more information on getting here, please visit our Travel & Transportation page.

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