Moishe House Jewish Learning and Leadership Retreats are multi-day, immersive learning experiences that train Jewish young adults worldwide in ritual and program skills. They are:
- Immersive: Enter a new (head)space that’s away from the everyday.
- Inclusive: Learn in a truly pluralistic environment – no judgements or prerequisites.
- Interactive: Learn while DOING, through hands-on sessions taught by incredible Jewish educators.
- Implementable: We focus on teaching TANGIBLE skills which will serve you in your role as a Jewish leader – Moishe House and beyond.
In short, Moishe House Retreats are a place to learn how to be “youish” – Jewish in a way that makes sense for you!
There are two main types of Retreats:
- Staff-Led (led by a Moishe House staff person and guest educators)
- Peer-Led (led by a trained facilitator who participated in our Retreatology program).
See below for a calendar and descriptions of upcoming staff-led Retreats.
Jewish Learning Retreats
Jan 30 - Feb 2, 2025 |
Join Moishe House for our second annual direct service retreat in the Florida Keys! We will build community, volunteer, and explore how service is a meaningful way to engage in Jewish life. In partnership with Repair the Sea, we’ll jump into ocean clean-ups in Key West, study Water Torah to explore environmental justice through a Jewish lens, participate in Shabbat water meditation, and much more. As we kayak for water clean-ups, we’ll embody our Jewish commitment to environmental stewardship. Our activities will be rooted in Jewish values, wisdom, and history. This experience is powered by Repair The World.
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Feb 21-23, 2025 |
Base is the home of a Rabbinic family which serves as a home-base for community, learning, and mentorship. Join your Base community for a weekend retreat where we will celebrate Shabbat together through spirited song, discussion, and prayer (traditional and experimental) and of course food and play! For this retreat, we are only accepting applications from individuals who actively participate in the Base Bay community. Express Interest |
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Mar 14-16, 2025 |
Can we talk about the pil (elephant) in the room? Conversations around Israel are rarely easy or comfortable; yet, as Moishe House community members, they come with the territory. Join us for our Jewish Learning Retreat, Threads of Hatikvah: Navigating Israel with 4HQ , where we will deep-dive into how to create and facilitate questions about Israel. The Four Hatikva Questions (4HQ), is a modality used by Moishe House for years as an approach to Israel dialogue that teaches Moishe House residents, hosts, and alumni how to create programs about Israel that spur conversation, thought, and introspection. Participants will leave 4HQ with facilitation skills, not talking points. Apply Now |
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May 16-18, 2025 |
Base is the home of a Rabbinic family which serves as a home-base for community, learning, and mentorship. Join your Base community for a weekend retreat where we will celebrate Shabbat together through spirited song, discussion, and prayer (traditional and experimental) and of course food and play! For this retreat, we are only accepting applications from individuals who actively participate in the Base Downtown community. Express Interest |
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May 23-25, 2025 |
Join us for the Tikkun Olam RSJ Retreat where we’ll dive into the idea of Tikkun Olam—repairing the world! This retreat is all about community building and how we can create spaces that truly meet people’s needs. We’ll explore the role of Jewish values in shaping the communities we want for the future and how we can bring our unique RSJ (Russian-Speaking Jewish) voices into that vision. Expect engaging learning, meaningful conversations, and time in nature with fellow RSJers. Whether you’re new to the community or a seasoned retreat-goer, this is the perfect space to connect, reflect, and brainstorm together. Let’s create the kind of future we all want to be a part of—one where our communities are strong and welcoming. Come for the community, stay for the vibes, and leave feeling inspired! Express Interest |
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Jun 5-8, 2025 |
Camp Nai is a welcoming and pluralistic environment designed to provide Jewish young adults with the opportunity to disconnect from the stressors of daily life and tap into child-like joy while exploring Judaism, Jewish values and wisdom. Throughout the long weekend at Camp Nai, participants will choose their own adventure of seeing Judaism brought to life, through creative and nostalgic summer camp activities. Click to learn more about Camp Nai, pricing, and more! Learn More |
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Jun 13-15, 2025 |
So much of Jewish life happens in the context of community, yet how often do our gatherings lack the warmth, inspiration and sense of purpose that we crave? In partnership with the world renown Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies, join us for an immersive weekend exploring what Jewish tradition has to say about building community with intentionality. Together we will gain practical tools in order to create gatherings that foster a deeper sense of connection and belonging. Express Interest |
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Jun 13-15, 2025 |
Base is the home of a Rabbinic family which serves as a home-base for community, learning, and mentorship. Join your Base community for a weekend retreat where we will celebrate Shabbat together through spirited song, discussion, and prayer (traditional and experimental) and of course food and play! For this retreat, we are only accepting applications from individuals who actively participate in the Base Harlem community. Express Interest |
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Aug 1-3, 2025 |
Shabbat is a powerful Jewish practice based on our deeply rooted need for rest and renewal, but how that looks in your life may shift from week to week and year to year. This weekend, you’re invited to join us in exploring the underlying meaning of traditional Shabbat rituals, learning how to create new rituals that meet our modern needs, and testing what we come up with to see if we have met our needs. Express Interest |
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Aug 22-24, 2025 |
Join Moishe House for an amazing weekend of adventure, exploration, and community as we emerge through the wilderness! Located at the upper part of the Colorado River, this retreat will have you celebrating Shabbat with friends old and new, alongside hiking, campfires, rafting, and so much more! Express Interest |
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Sep 12-14, 2025 |
Base is the home of a Rabbinic family which serves as a home-base for community, learning, and mentorship. Join your Base community for a weekend retreat where we will celebrate Shabbat together through spirited song, discussion, and prayer (traditional and experimental) and of course food and play! For this retreat, we are only accepting applications from individuals who actively participate in the Base UWS community. Express Interest |
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Sep 12-14, 2025 |
All good things come to an end. Join us for a time to celebrate your Moishe House accomplishments and to discuss and explore what comes next. How can you utilize the skills you've refined as a Moishe House Resident, MHWOW Host or Community Builder? What future opportunities might exist? Express Interest |
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Oct 17-19, 2025 |
Join us for RSJ retreat - Nosher Kosher 3.0: From Manna to Shakshuka where we’ll take a delicious dive into the role of food in Jewish life and RSJ culture! This retreat is all about exploring how food tells a story—from the symbolism of Manna in the desert to the comforting, savory bite of shakshuka. You are in for a treat! Learning workshops, interactive discussions about food in Jewish texts and art, and meaningful conversations on how the foods we love unite our RSJ community and so much more. Whether it’s borscht, challah, or that dish your babushka used to make, we’ll explore how food is more than sustenance—it’s culture, history, and identity. So, come hungry, come curious, and leave with a full belly and an even fuller heart. Let’s nosh, connect, and celebrate our heritage through flavors and stories! Express Interest |
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Oct 20-28, 2025 |
What can we learn from Germany in a time of rising global antisemitism? How has the Holocaust and Germany’s Nazi past shaped the country’s role on the world stage and its relationship with its Jewish community? |
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Oct 24-26, 2025 |
Looking for a space where your Queer and Jewish identities can thrive together? Queer Neshamot: A Jewish Soul Retreat is the perfect place for Queer Jews in their 20s and 30s to come together, celebrate, and learn. This weekend is all about creating community, exploring what it means to live at the intersection of these identities, and finding support in a welcoming, inclusive environment. Come for the conversations, stay for the connections, and leave feeling recharged and inspired. Express Interest |
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Nov 7-9, 2025 |
Get ready for an unforgettable experience on the West Coast this November 2025 at "MHWOW Connect: Cheshvan"! This unique retreat, set during the special month of Cheshvan—a time with no Jewish holidays—offers the perfect opportunity to come together, learn, grow, and connect with hosts across North America. Dive into inspiring sessions that will enhance your hosting skills, spark fresh ideas, and leave you energized to bring new life to your gatherings. Let’s mark our calendars for this chance to celebrate our hosting journey, connect with amazing peers, and create lasting memories! Express Interest |
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Dec 5-7, 2025 |
If you’ve wanted to engage in Jewish ritual practices with ritual objects, but not felt like you know where to begin or like you have enough knowledge to participate, this is the right retreat for you (especially if you’re looking for some artsy fun)! We want you to come with questions and be ready to engage in the deep meanings of our traditions and ritual objects so that we can cultivate a space filled with curiosity, creativity, and community. If you're new to the Moisheverse, this is the perfect retreat for you to come and create some of your own ritual items! Please note that this will not be a shomer shabbat retreat so that we can lean into different ways of creating and destroying. Feel free to reach out to our retreats team if you have questions about what that looks like! Express Interest |
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Dec 10-15, 2025 |
Moishe House's Jewish Summer Camp experience for young adults, Camp Nai Nai Nai, is sailing out to Cabo San Lucas, December 10-15! Cruise with new friends - on a Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas, that's guaranteed to be filled with laughter, adventure, parties and rest. Get somewhere warm this winter with Nai Cruise. Spots are limited and fill up quickly so grab your room before we lift the anchor in Los Angeles! Learn More |
Retreatology
Mar 7-9, 2025 |
Retreatology is the premier training in the art of Jewish Retreat-Making. Participants (or “Retreatologists”) learn how to create a Jewish gathering for their friends and community from start to finish. From goal-setting to venue selection to experience design, we cover it all. We are looking for community builders, creatives, and people who dream big! |
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May 30 - Jun 1, 2025 |
What if your retreat could help repair the world? This special edition of Retreatology is all about Tikkun Olam (repairing the world)—exploring how social justice, sustainability, and Jewish values can come together to create meaningful change. Connect with like-minded changemakers as we explore how to create gatherings focused on these themes. Apply Now |
We celebrate and encourage shomer shabbat/observant participants to attend Moishe House retreats! Please connect with Jonah Rothstein or Rabbi Brad to confirm how we can accommodate your personal observance practice and discuss any questions/concerns about a specific upcoming retreat. All Moishe House retreats are fully vegetarian or held at supervised Kosher facilities. Moishe House welcomes participants of all Jewish movements and practices to attend our Jewish learning retreats.