Educator: Jessica Herrmann

Pack your Mickey Mouse ears…we’re heading to Disney World! Get ready for a magical weekend that brings all your Disney dreams to life. We’re talking epic rollercoasters, dazzling fireworks, and thrilling parades – now with an extra sprinkle of Mem Global magic! Dive into the Magic Kingdom and see how sacred moments can be created in both expected and unexpected places. With Disney as the world’s coolest classroom, we’ll explore how stories and shared moments can inspire new Jewish rituals and learn how to bring them back to your own community. From pictures with your favorite characters to a Disney Themed Shabbat, don’t miss this chance to meet new friends, build new traditions – and make your wishes come true! 

This retreat will not be shomer kashrut or shomer Shabbat.

Educator: Sarah Chandler

Pre-Retreat: Looking to get a head start on all the retreat fun? Join us for our Pre-Retreat: Tikkun Olam Edition! At this Pre-Retreat experience, you will have the chance to connect with your retreat group, get a taste of movement and mindfulness with meaningful service projects, and explore San Diego through a Tikkun Olam lens. We will start on Thursday at 4:00pm, and end when the full retreat begins at 2pm on Friday. Lodging, meals, and transportation for the pre-retreat are included with your retreat registration. This opportunity is optional and is available at no additional cost!

Breathe in…breathe out. Been needing that moment to slow down and reset? Then don’t miss this retreat experience all about mindfulness, movement, and keeping it calm. Together, we’ll enjoy relaxing meditation, quiet meals, and scenic strolls, all while getting rooted in earth-based Judaism. Plus, learn how Jewish tradition can support self-care and pick up practical tools to keep the peaceful vibes going wherever you are. Whether this is all new to you or you’re excited to deepen your practice, this is the perfect moment unplug from daily life and cultivate connection—with others, with nature, and with yourself.

Note: This will be a phone-free & alcohol/substance free experience. Participants will turn off (or hand in for safekeeping) their devices (phones, apple watches, cameras, tablets, laptops) from arrival on Friday until the program ends on Sunday. If someone outside the retreat needs to reach you, they will have access to a staff member’s phone number for emergencies.

The food served at the venue will be kosher style, but kosher certified food can be ordered in advance if requested. In addition, the activities taking place throughout this retreat will be Shabbat friendly. However, there will be no eruv on site.