Educator: Rabbi Shari Shamah

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.

Please note that this retreat is currently full. However, you are welcome to apply for our waitlist using the link shared below.

Educator: Rabbi Dvir Cahana

Base is the home of a Rabbinic family which serves as a home-base for community, learning, and mentorship. Join your Base community for a weekend retreat where we will celebrate Shabbat together through spirited song, discussion, and prayer (traditional and experimental) and of course food and play! For this retreat, we are only accepting applications from individuals who actively participate in the Base Miami community.

This retreat will be Shabbat observant, and there will be kosher food served.

Educator: Sarah Chandler

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.

Educator: Urban Adamah

Calling all foodies! Join us for an unforgettable weekend, jam-packed with Judaism’s tastiest traditions. At this retreat, we’re keeping it fresh – fresh-baked bread, fresh fruits and vegetables, and fresh ideas about what food means in Jewish culture. Master the art of baking the perfect loaf of challah (or even share a few tips of your own!) and prepare a delicious Shabbat feast with ingredients straight from the garden. With hands-on learning and noshing to your heart’s content, it’s guaranteed to be full of fun, flavor, and stories you can taste!

This retreat is held in partnership with Urban Adamah. There will be kosher food served at this retreat, and there will be Shabbat friendly activities available.

Educator: TBD

Join us for an unforgettable Tikkun Olam weekend in Portland! Bust out those construction skills to build a new village of tiny homes (don’t worry, no actual construction experience required), get all the dirt on how urban regenerative farming is having an impact, discuss the ins and outs of Jewish Service Learning, and much more! Along the way, we’ll explore the incredible city of Portland. Get ready to have a blast, make an impact, and get the tools you need to lead service programs that are grounded in Jewish learning, values, and wisdom.

This retreat is generously subsidized by Repair the World. In addition, this retreat will not be shomer Shabbat, and the food served will be kosher style.

Educator: Rabbi Sofia Zway

Base is the home of a Rabbinic family which serves as a home-base for community, learning, and mentorship. Join your Base community for a weekend retreat where we will celebrate Shabbat together through spirited song, discussion, and prayer (traditional and experimental) and of course food and play! For this retreat, we are only accepting applications from individuals who actively participate in the Base LA community.

This retreat will be Shabbat observant, and there will be kosher food served.

Educator: Yulia Bezrukova

Celebrate your RSJ community under the open sky! Through the Exodus story and other Jewish traditions, we will explore the journey of the RSJ community in North America, and dive into conversations about what freedom has meant across generations – and what it means to us today. Through creative workshops and exciting outdoor adventures, we’ll come together and connect with your community, while discovering what it means to be a part of the ever-evolving RSJ story.

Educator: Elyssa Hurwitz

Dive into the mysteries of Lag B’Omer! Get ready to have all your burning questions answered, from the stories and rituals of Lag B’Omer, to how to build the perfect bonfire blaze. Plus, there’s a reason for every season of the Jewish calendar, and we’ll use this time between Pesach and Shavout to explore what it means to be in transition. Don’t worry about burnout – we’ll be sparking new ideas, igniting conversations, and dropping hot tips on how to bring Lag B’Omer back to your own community all weekend long!

Post-Retreat: Looking to extend that retreat magic? Wish you could keep learning about Lag B’Omer – or just explore more than the airport in Chicago? Then this Post-Retreat: Tikkun Olam experience is for you! At this special add-on to the Lag B’Omer Retreat, we’ll dive into meaningful service projects, learn about Lag B’Omer through a Tikkun Olam lens, and explore Chicago with our retreat community. We’ll begin Sunday afternoon in Chicago and end at 1pm on Monday. Lodging, meals, and transportation for the post-retreat are included with your retreat registration. This opportunity is optional and is available at no additional cost!

Educator: Rabbi Dave Yedid

Educator: Rabbi Jackson Mercer

Base is the home of a Rabbinic family which serves as a home-base for community, learning, and mentorship. Join your Base community for a weekend retreat where we will celebrate Shabbat together through spirited song, discussion, and prayer (traditional and experimental) and of course food and play! For this retreat, we are only accepting applications from individuals who actively participate in the Base Boston community.

This retreat will be Shabbat observant, and there will be kosher food served.

Educator: Elyssa Hurwitz

Red nose? Check. Crazy costume? Double check. Having the time of your life at the Mem Global clown retreat? Triple check! This Rosh Chodesh, it’s time to stop fooling around – wait, make that start fooling around! — and discover your inner clown. Through classic clown exercises and hilarious workshops, our expert jesters will help you develop your own clown persona, all while exploring how clowns embody what it means to be honest, vulnerable, and connected to others. It’s big shoes to fill – but hey, we know you can juggle it all. So if you’re ready to have fun, get silly, and find your fool, this is the retreat for you!

Educator: Rabbi Dimitry Ekshtut

Base is the home of a Rabbinic family which serves as a home-base for community, learning, and mentorship. Join your Base community for a weekend retreat where we will celebrate Shabbat together through spirited song, discussion, and prayer (traditional and experimental) and of course food and play! For this retreat, we are only accepting applications from individuals who actively participate in the Base Harlem community.

This retreat will be Shabbat observant, and there will be kosher food served.

Educators: Noya and Zohar Achiasaf

More information to come!

Educator: Yulia Bezrukova

Your perfect weekend getaway is here – designed especially for the RSJ community! For this retreat, we’re all about Shmirat Atzmut: self care. From classics like yoga and meditation to relaxing journaling sessions, we’ll be getting grounded, feeling rested, and cultivating mindfulness. And of course, it’s the perfect place to learn about Judaism’s most powerful wellness practice: Shabbat! After this restorative weekend, you’ll head home feeling rooted in tradition, refreshed by nature — and deeply connected to your RSJ community.

The food served at this retreat will be kosher certified. There will be some activities at this retreat that are not Shabbat friendly, and there will be alternative options made available to participants who adhere to a traditional Shabbat observance.