3 Woodlawn St, Augusta, ME
9:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Join us for a retreat that invites you to explore meditation and mindfulness rooted in Jewish practices. Whether you have never meditated or you have meditated for 20 years, we encourage you to show up with a beginner’s mindset, and to connect with others seeking deeper Jewish spirituality. Join us in meditation, movement, prayer, and singing to co-create a beautiful day of quietly exploring life in Jewish community.
Schedule:
9.15 a.m.: Arrival
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.: Shacharit
15-minute break
10:45 - 11:15 a.m.: Guided meditation
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Mindful movement (gentle and accessible to all bodies)
12:00 - 12.30 p.m.: Guided meditation (option of walking meditation)
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.: Lunch (*Meals provided will be vegetarian and will include gluten-free options)
1:30 - 2:00 p.m.: Song circle
10-minute break
2:00 - 2:45 p.m.: Guided meditation + Q&A
2:45 - 3:00 p.m.: Closing activity
A note about our registration fee: This retreat will cost the Center for Small Town Jewish Life approximately $100 per participant to put on. We are committed to offering accessible learning that respects both the financial needs of our participants, and our needs to compensate our staff for their time and expertise. We're offering three registration prices—please choose what you can afford.
Questions? Contact [email protected].
We strive to serve people at all ages and stages of life. The following questions help us ensure we reach a broad range of participants.
Which synagogue(s) do you attend? (Select all that apply.) Note: Synagogues are arranged by geography.
If you would like to make an additional donation to support this program, please visit our giving page here and tell us which program you're supporting in the designation comments! Your support will go toward program costs and allows us to offer scholarships to community members who may not otherwise be able to attend this program.
Donations made though our giving page are tax deductible.
