Join us as we celebrate Shabbat and renew our spirits in the beauty of nature! This year we return to Bort Meadow at Chabot Regional Park in Oakland
Great food, great conversations, great “play-shops” and the inimitable Kehilla Talent Show to end the evening!
Camping is available all weekend! More information about camping below.
Saturday, July 2nd information:
(all times are approximate)
9:45am-10:15am: Torah Study
10:15am – 12:30pm: Shabbat Service in the Redwoods. Children’s activities
12:30pm – 1:30pm: Lunch
1:30pm – 4:00pm: Activities: Play-shops and Learn-shops (no “Work”shops on Shabbat!); Children's Activities
5:30pm – 7:00pm: Dinner & S'mores
7:00pm – Dusk: The Amazing, Amusing Kehilla Talent Show concluding with Havdalah
Dusk (8:45ish ) Campfire and Campsongs
*We ask everyone to help some at the retreat to help make it a wonderful community experience. You can sign up at the retreat or sign up here
Come for the day or stay for the weekend!
Camping: Folks wishing to camp out arrive at Bort Meadow and set up their tents and gear. Kehilla will provide challah, wine and candles for Shabbat blessings. Dinner is potluck or register to contribute to a pizza delivery. Short Friday night service with Rabbi David. Camping is at the edges of the open meadow with porta potties. Breakfast may be organized among campers, more info soon. Questions? Contact Anna Martin at [email protected].