Healing through the Generations
(tikkun m'dor l'dor)  תיקון מדור לדור

16th Annual Jewish Men's Retreat

October 19–21, 2007

Come join us for a weekend of spiritual renewal, new friendships, and connection. This year's theme will focus on intergenerational relationship building as it relates to healing (tikkun) from the personal (tikkun aztmi) to the global (tikkun olam). How can men of all ages support each other in their work as healers both in their personal lives and in their communities?

We will enter the mythical journey through manhood by connecting our own stories to those of the ancestral stories of the patriarchs. What do we, as Jewish Men, need to move through the different stages of our lives with grace, integrity, and vision? Through a process of dialogue, initiation, and celebration, we will discover ways to build and cultivate intergenerational relationships that support us.

Our world is in need of great healing. A man's journey toward healing himself is a journey that naturally heals those around him. Through our work as brotherkeepers, we have a great capacity to contribute to and participate in the healing of our relationships and communities. Give yourself the opportunity to encounter the healing energy within you. Be a part of this unique retreat experience.

Teachers

Rabbi Shawn Israel Zevit, teacher, performer, writer and spiritual leader, is Director of Outreach and Community Development for the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation. He has a CD of original music entitled Heart and Soul and over 20 years of experience in spiritual leadership, human relations training, interactive arts and teaching.

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Registration Information

Program Fees

The program fee for this class is $100. 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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