| The air is crisp and crackles with the sound of golden leaves. And the time has come to gather around in the great outdoors for an extraordinary adventure with family and friends. Give thanks for the fall harvest and celebrate the festive holiday of Sukkot. You are invited to the 5th Annual Bay Area Be’chol Lashon Retreat for ethnically and racially diverse Jews, family, and friends. The Shabbaton begins with a community Shabbat dinner on Friday, October 10 and ends after lunch on Sunday, October 12, 2008. The Retreat is held at Walker Creek Ranch, an inspirational outdoor educational facility only 1- hour north of San Francisco in beautiful West Marin. |
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| Kids Camp - Toddlers to Teen | Some workshop highlights.. |
 Sukkot Arts & CraftsYummy Sukkah Build a delicious edible sukkah to celebrate the sweet new year.  Glittery Mogen DavidsDazzle the inside of our sukkah with 3D stars.  Latino-inspired flowersEmbrace the last of summer and liven up the sukkah with colorful realistic flowers.  KiragamiCreate unique designs using the Japanese art of Kiragami.  First fruits of FallCelebrate the harvest season by tasting and learning about the first fruits of Fall.  Drumming, Singing, & DanceWest African drumming and dancing with Rhythm Village. + Community Campfire, Jewish Camp Songs, and s’mores!  Eco-JudaismFarm animal fun and organic gardening adventures. Plus, Outdoor Activities Ropes course, swimming, canoeing and nature hikes. And gaga. 
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 Rabbi Capers FunnyeJoin Be’chol Lashon’s Scholar-in-Residence, Rabbi Capers Funnye, to study Torah and celebrate the festival of Sukkot.  Documentary FilmDiscuss documentary film "Outside the Box" Trailer with NY filmmaker Lacey Schwartz.  Wine TastingTaste Israel new Rimon Pomegranate Wine and local Petaluma’s Cow Girl Creamery Cheese.  Special GuestWe would like to welcome Rabbi Eli Aronoff, spiritual leader of the new Temple Beth Emet in Washington, DC.  Camp Be’chol LashonDiscuss the exciting new program, Camp Be’chol Lashon, with director, Denise Davis.  Rhythm Village’s Gabe Harris, Naby Bangoura and Ben Isaacs will join us again to bring us the beat of West African. Experience the synergetic power of dancing to live drumming, and learn how to create your own rhythm!And more...!  See the discounted prices on the chart below.  *Please inquire about a campership if you need financial assistance. Call 415-386-2604. |
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