Ruach PNW
December 22 – 23, 2024
We’re thrilled to invite you to Ruach PNW, an immersive, two-day retreat hosted by Camp Solomon Schechter, where the focus is on finding YOUR ruach – your unique spirit that drives connection and creativity in your work in our Jewish community.
From Sunday, December 22, to Monday, December 23, you’ll have the chance to explore a variety of learning experiences, all centered around the theme of ruach. Rather than separate tracks for educators, song leaders, experiential learning or ECC, this weekend invites you to tap into your spirit through different lenses: song, education, outdoor experiences, mindfulness, and more. It’s about finding the way you connect most deeply to ruach and bringing that energy back to your community.
The retreat is co-chaired by Kim Schneiderman (Chief Community & Jewish Life Officer at BB360, Artist-in-Residence at Congregation Beth Israel in Portland) and Josh Niehaus (Artist-in-Residence at Temple De Hirsch Sinai and Camp Solomon Schechter).
During this weekend, you’ll:
- Learn with inspiring leaders in Jewish education, outdoor learning, and song leading, all focused on enhancing your understanding of ruach.
- Explore your own personal spirit through engaging workshops, mindfulness practices, and hands-on activities.
- Participate in a community concert that celebrates the power of music in building connection and elevating spirit.
- Create beautiful Hanukkah-themed art with a professional artist, a project that will infuse creativity into the holiday season.
- Reflect on self-care and personal growth to help nourish your ruach for the year ahead.
We believe this one-of-a-kind experience will leave you energized and inspired, with new tools to bring ruach into your life and work, no matter your role. It’s a special opportunity to connect with other passionate educators, song leaders, and community builders from across the Pacific Northwest – and we’re excited for you to join us.
The cost is $118 per person, which includes four meals and lodging for one night at Camp Solomon Schechter. Thanks to a generous grant from the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle, we are able to keep this event affordable for all participants.
We can’t wait to see how you discover and share your ruach!
