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retreats
Why I Became a NFTY Freak
Debbie Friedman, celebrated Jewish songwriter and singer, wrote the words, \”The youth shall see visions.\” For decades, this song has had a profound impact on Jewish youth of America, instilling value and hope among a generation in search of themselves.
Meditate on Shabbat in the Old City
Minutes from the Western Wall, brilliant bougainvillea grace the courtyard of an Old City apartment encased in Jerusalem\’s signature stone. This is where participants in Sarah Yehudit Schneider\’s women-only meditation retreats symbolically leave the rest of the week behind to embrace the healing, nurturing powers of Shabbat.
The Jewish State of Relaxation
At spas around the world, activity menus focus on the body, offering the likes of hiking, exercise, body treatments and tai chi. Occasionally, spirituality can be explored in a special class or workshop. Long before the spa frenzy began filling travel columns nationwide, Jews recognized the value of spas and retreats. But these oases focus on the mind and heart, with the purpose of refreshing one\’s spirituality and peace of mind.
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