Educators: Abbey London and Tivnu

Celebrate the magic of New York City during one of its most joyful seasons on this direct service retreat, held in partnership with Tivnu. As we welcome Shabbat – and the first night of Chanukkah! – we’ll learn about the rich history of Jewish life in New York while enjoying delicious food, classic New York activities, and soaking up the incredible energy of the city! It’s the perfect time to make a difference for local communities through hands-on service with organizations that address food insecurity and access, and learn with them about the impacts of hostile infrastructure on the city today. Along the way, we’ll explore how Jewish immigrants brought their identities to New York and how Judaism inspires us to spread light and generosity – all year long.

A note on lodging: The retreat will be held in a Hostel. We will have two rooms with 16 beds, one for male-identifying participants and one for female-identifying participants. If you are local to NYC, you are expected to stay at the Hostel for the duration of the experience. If you have any questions regarding the lodging, please reach out to Retreats@memglobal.org.

This retreat is generously subsidized by Repair the World. In addition, this retreat will not be Shabbat observant, and the meals will be vegetarian but not kosher certified.