Peer-Led Retreat Calendar
The Art of Jewish Retreat Making
Peer-Led Retreats are weekend-long gatherings created and hosted by Retreatologists (the graduates of Retreatology!). After learning how to design meaningful Jewish experiences, they bring their ideas to life through retreats rooted in their own interests, identities, and communities. Unlike our Mem Global Retreats, which are curated and led by Mem Global staff, PLRs are dreamed up and run entirely by young adults! And while Retreatology teaches the how—vision-setting, planning, experience design—PLRs are the what happens next.
Every PLR is a little different: some explore big questions through text and tradition, others dive into mindfulness, hiking, art, or something totally unique. The retreats below are accepting applications from all community members, so take a look and choose your next adventure!
-
In Search of the Sacred: A Divine Prayground
USAIn Search of the Sacred: A Divine Prayground
USANew YorkBaruch atah Adonai… Words many of us have said hundreds of times — sometimes with awe, sometimes on autopilot, sometimes barely noticing them leave our lips. Judaism is, at its heart, a path of relationship with the Divine. Our prayers, rituals, songs, and blessings are all attempts to reach toward something greater. And yet in modern life, talking openly about God can feel awkward, abstract, or even taboo… God forbid. This retreat is a weekend-long experiment: What actually happens when you slow down and give your spiritual life your full attention? Through ancient prayer, soulful music, embodied practice, nature, wine, learning, laughter, and heartfelt community, we’ll create a space to pray — and PLAY — our way toward a more alive, authentic, and intimate experience of the Divine.
-
The Tribe Has Spoken: “Survivor” and the Jewish Experience
USAThe Tribe Has Spoken: “Survivor” and the Jewish Experience
USANew York CityHow can we build meaningful connections in a world where we are incentivized to turn against each other? Why do humans play games? What wisdom do the Jewish ancestors offer on the upkeep of our fires, both physical and spiritual? How can Jews present as a united people if we can’t even agree on what a Jew is? Does Jeff Probst count as a rabbi? If these questions excite you, then we invite you to grab your torch and apply for “The Tribe Has Spoken: Survivor and the Jewish Experience.” The weekend-long social strategy game experience is a jumping off point to tackle these deep questions with fellow Young Jewish professionals, and maybe make your own alliances along the way. This retreat is New York City-based, but open to all.
