August 8-12, 2012 Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, Cincinnati, Ohio Part of the Summer Learning Institute
An intense immersion in Jewish texts and ideas with outstanding teachers, full days of study and spiritual growth, including six sessions of a limud (text-based study seminars), plus additional workshops and learning opportunities.
What is the Kallah Experience?
An intense immersion in Jewish texts and ideas with outstanding teachers
An experiment with dynamic, innovative worship
A vibrant community of committed learners
An unparalleled opportunity for spiritual renewal
Full days of study and spiritual growth, including six sessions of a limud (text-based study seminars), plus additional workshops and learning opportunities
The entire Kallah community joins together for daily worship and meals, plus entertainment, singing and socializing
Kallah participants will share Shabbat with the Summer Learning Institute as we join in prayer, song and reflection.
What past attendees are saying...
“It never ceases to amaze me how each Kallah makes me feel welcome and transforms me into a welcoming soul.”
"The music at Kallah is superb.”
“Kallah is the one opportunity to keep me current in worship practices and to deepen my understanding of Jewish scholarship.”
“I not only feel rejuvenated, I feel Re JEWvinated.”
"My first URJ Kallah experience exceeded my expectations for learning, worship and connecting with other Reform Jews. The program ran very smoothly (thanks to the URJ staff); the leaders for the educational workshops, worship services and other programming gave us their knowledge and caring; and all participants were friendly and helpful. From the first moment, I felt that I was a vital part of this community. Prior to Kallah, I had been grappling with the meaning of Shabbat 'rest'; that is, how do I use my time on Shabbat after Torah study in the morning until the end of Shabbat and conversely, how am I a 'good' Reform Jew during the rest of the week? Since the theme of this year's Kallah was "living a Reform Jewish life", I came away from Kallah with many new ideas of what this means for me."
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Joan Kaspin
Small Congregations Kallot
No two congregations are exactly alike, and congregations of different sizes have varying needs. With this in mind, the URJ works hard to provide a variety of services tailored to the unique needs of smaller congregations. Whether your synagogue has 25 or 250 member units, our Small Congregations Kallot will address the most pressing issues facing small congregations today.
Join us as we study together, network with like-minded lay leaders and learn from a vibrant community of committed learners and knowledgeable teachers. Topics include leadership development, finances and outreach.
The following Kallot have been scheduled (additional information coming):
The catalogue includes a list of all faculty with descriptions of their class.
Typical Daily Schedule
7:30–8:30 A.M Breakfast on your own 8:45 A.M. Worship 10: 00 A.M.Limud 11:30 A.M. Coffee break 11:45 A.M.–1:00 P.M. Morning chug 1:15–2:15 P.M. Lunch 2:30–4:00 P.M.Limud 4:00 P.M. Coffee break 4:30–5:45 P.M. Afternoon chug or free time 6:30 P.M. Dinner 7:30 P.M. Worship 9:00 P.M. Evening program
Pre-Kallah track for teachers and facilitators of adult learning: Adult Jewish Living and Learning Journeys Project
Faculty to be determined
If you plan or facilitate adult learning in your congregation, join us in Cincinnati for an outstanding 2-day workshop, Wednesday, August 8-Thursday, August 9. For volunteer and professional teachers and planners of adult learning, this workshop will focus on the free online lessons of the Adult Jewish Living and Learning Project. We will learn about adult learning theory and marketing adult learning programs; study with scholars who consulted on the learning modules; spend time investigating the lessons and figuring out the best ways to make them succeed in your congregation; and visit the exceptional American Jewish Archives. This program is highly subsidized by the Covenant Foundation, so the cost is only $36/person for room, board and program. Kallah participants can register for this workshop as a pre-Kallah program, and non-Kallah participants are welcome as well. Questions? Contact Vicky Farhi.
If you are interested in registering for this track, please contact Ryan Becker at rbecker@urj.org or 212.650.4196.
Program Fees
Before June 10: Pre-Kallah: $175 Kallah:$525
After June 10: Pre-Kallah: $250 Kallah:$600
Housing Costs for Kallah Checking in on Thursday, August 9 and checking out on Sunday, August 12 Single Occupancy at the Kingsgate Marriott: $360 Double Occupancy at the Kingsgate Marriott: $180 Single Occupancy at the Hebrew Union College: $135
If you would like to stay for an additional night on Wednesday, August 8, contact the Event Registrar at 212.650.4196.
Housing Costs for Pre-Kallah Checking in on Wednesday, August 8 and checking out on Sunday, August 12 Single Occupancy at the Kingsgate Marriott: $480
Double Occupancy at the Kingsgate Marriott: $240
Single Occupancy at the Hebrew Union College: $180
If you would like to stay for an additional night on Tuesday, August 7, contact the Event Registrar at 212.650.4196.
T-shirts: $18 specify size
Program Information
First-time registrants receive a $50 discount.
Participants who return the completed registration form with a $200 deposit (including a $50 nonrefundable fee)will be guaranteed a place at Kallah until June 1st, the date on which full payment is due. All fees must be paid in full prior to the start of Kallah. We encourage online registration. If you pay with a credit card, the total amount will be charged at the time of your initial registration. fee) will be guaranteed a place at Kallah until June 1st.
Participants will receive an information packet approximately two weeks before Kallah, which includes personal course assignments, a complete Kallah schedule and emergency telephone numbers.
CANCELLATION If you must cancel your registration please contact event registrar Ryan Becker, 212.650.4196 or rbecker@urj.org. Cancellations received more than 30 days before Kallah begins will entitle a registrant to a full refund, minus the $50 per person administrative fee. Seventy-five percent of the total fee will be refunded for cancellations received 7 to 29 days before Kallah. Cancellations received less than 7 days before Kallah will result in the registrant forfeiting 50 percent of the total fee.
SCHOLARSHIPS Partial scholarships are available for participants who are members of Union congregations. To apply, please download the application, complete and send to Vicky Farhi, vfarhi@urj.org (212.650.4247). Each application will be considered on a first come-first served basis. *If you are applying for a scholarship do not register online, download a registration form and only send in a deposit.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE Participants should plan to arrive between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM on Wednesday, August 8th, the first day of Pre-Kallah. A welcome and orientation session officially kicks off the Kallah at 2:30 PM on Thursday, August 9th. Kallah will conclude after lunch on Sunday, August 12th. Please plan to stay until the end of the program and depart after 2:00 PM.
MEALS Our meals will include chicken and beef (non-kosher), fish and vegetable dishes. Vegetarian entrées are available at all meals.
SHABBAT Shabbat at the Kallah is a day of joy, relaxation and spiritual harmony — a definite change of pace from the other days. We welcome Shabbat with songs and prayers, special food and celebration. A variety of learning opportunities including Torah discussion augment Shabbat limud classes. There will be time for a leisurely walk around the grounds, meditation and even a Shabbat nap, followed by the s’udah sh’lishit (third meal). Shabbat ends with Havdalah and a musical celebration.
THE KALLAH BOOKSTORE As a service to Kallah participants, we feature a Jewish bookstore onsite. Participants will be able to purchase books by the Kallah faculty as well as other works on a wide range of Jewish subjects. We encourage continued learning of participants after they leave the retreat. The bookstore provides many tools for further study.
WHAT TO BRING
Comfortable, nice casual clothing for Shabbat
Whatever you will need to enjoy the fitness center or pool
A tallit and kipah if this is your custom
A Tanach
FOR MORE INFORMATION If you have questions or would like more information, contact Vicky Farhi at vfarhi@urj.org.
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