Children come into this world bearing the wisdom gained in lifetimes lived before and the memory of God breathing life into them once again. Their greatest gift to us is to open our eyes to the unlimited potential and purity of the universe. Our greatest gift to them is to overcome our controlling need to shape them in our image.
The spiritual practice of parenting seeks to create a safe, loving and supportive environment where these young beings can grow in conscious partnership with their Divine intention. When we learn to parent in this way, our homes are defined by love, authenticity and meaning.
Come learn this practice, sourced in our rabbinic and mystical tradition, and find new joy and purpose in your relationships with your children.
Rabbis Victor and Nadya Gross are co-presidents of Ruach Ha’Aretz, a Project of ALEPH, and co-rabbis of Pardes Levavot: a Jewish Renewal Congregation in Boulder, CO. They received Joint Rabbinic Ordination from Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi in recognition of their unique paradigm of spiritual partnering. Living and working together for over 33 years (and parenting 4 beautiful children), they bring their experience and the lessons of our sacred tradition to their work with couples, families and in community. Their gift is the message of conscious relationship and the joyful wholeness that engenders.
Single Room | |
w/ private bath & queen-sized bed |
1,090 |
w/ private bath |
965 |
w/ shared bath |
725 |
w/ hall bath |
545 |
Double Room | |
w/ private bath & queen-sized bed |
610 |
w/ private bath |
535 |
w/ shared bath |
495 |
w/ hall bath |
425 |
Triple Room | |
w/ private bath |
430 |
w/ hall bath |
410 |
Tent/Commuter | |
300 | |
Children (Ages 3-14) | |
per night |
35 |
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.
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.
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.