Jewish Learning Retreats

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Are you Queer and Jewish? Are you searching for a weekend of learning and connecting with other Queer Jews? We have a retreat for you! Join our second annual Moishe House Queer Retreat where we will explore your relationships to self, Judaism, and our queer community.

Moishe House's Jewish Summer Camp experience for young adults, Camp Nai, is sailing out to the Bahamas, December 6-9! Cruise with new friends - on a Royal Carribean ship, that's guaranteed to be filled with laughter, adventure, parties and rest. Soak in the sun and explore what it means to be “Wandering Jews,” moving together as Jewish through time and spaces. 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 Florida!

As we are saying farewell to the summer and getting ready for the High Holidays season, I’m excited to share with you the news of our upcoming 4 HQ Jewish Learning Retreat: Engaging with Israel through 4 Hatikvah Questions which takes place on December 13-15, in Prague.

Let’s Talk about Israel! The subject of Israel can be a particularly challenging topic to handle, especially since October 7. How do we engage in conversations about subjects that we ourselves do not completely understand? How do we embrace complexity without shying away from the unknown or the controversial? How do we create a safe space for dialogue about issues that might divide us while interacting with them and each other in a way that builds community? How do we engage in healthy arguments and why is it important? We invite you to join the Let’s talk about Israel retreat and engage in a dialogue about Israel through the 4 Hatikvah questions exploring the topics of peoplehood, identity, freedom, and land. Healthy arguments make us smarter and bring us closer. And this retreat will help develop tools and techniques to help you engage in healthy arguments in your home, campus, or community. The aim of this 3-day learning retreat is to equip its participants with foundational knowledge and skills to create and facilitate meaningful programs about Israel for their community, while creating a safe space where community building can happen along divided and complex opinions.

What is 4HQ? The 4HQ framework serves as a template to guide meaningful conversations about Israel, even (and especially) with a divided audience.

Join Moishe House for a Direct-Service Retreat to support the ongoing recovery efforts in Asheville, North Carolina, following the devastation of Hurricane Helene. In partnership with Nechama, Jewish Response to Disaster, our volunteer work will focus on both immediate response and long-term recovery, helping to rebuild the Asheville community sustainably. Rooted in Jewish values and wisdom, our service will include daily reflection sessions where we’ll learn about recovery work, explore environmentalism through a Jewish lens, and foster meaningful connections with one another. Come be a part of this impactful journey as we lay the groundwork for a resilient future together.

***Please note: To ensure your safety and full participation in the retreat you must be able to lift 15 pounds and stand/walk for up to two hours at a time. We will be volunteering from 9am-4pm on service days and partaking in physical labor. We will be engaging in direct service/volunteering to celebrate Shabbat and therefore the retreat will not be Shomer Shabbat. No prior disaster response experience is necessary.

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 dive 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.

Please note: To ensure your safety and full participation in the retreat you must be able to swim, lift 15 pounds, and stand/walk for up to two hours at a time. We will be engaging in direct service/volunteering to celebrate Shabbat and therefore the retreat will not be Shomer Shabbat.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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?

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!

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?

Join Moishe House in Germany October 20 - 28 for an exclusive trip for Moishe House alumni (community builders, MHWOW hosts, Camp Nai and retreat participants). In partnership with Germany Close Up, we will tackle these questions through a visit to a former concentration camp, meetings with members of the German Federal Foreign Office, and experiences with the local Jewish community. The trip will be based out of Berlin, Germany’s capital and a hub of artists, musicians, and tech talent.

Trip participants must be or become members of Moishe House’s Ambassador Circle. You can become a member by making a $180 donation. The trip is only open to participants from North America.

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.

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!

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!

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!

Moishe House's International Retreatology is back in person for the first time since 2019! Join other Jewish young adults (21-32) who dream big, are passionate about building Jewish community and want to create amazing multi-day immersive Jewish programming! After completion of International Retreatology, you'll be eligible for a grant of up to $5,500 (USD) to put on the retreat of your dreams! We'll be gathering on November 22-24 just outside of Paris, France to learn all of the skills to run a Peer-Led Jewish Learning Retreat!

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!

Retreatologists are eligible for a grant of up to $5,500 to plan and execute the Jewish learning retreat they have always dreamed of creating. Whether it’s creative writing, Jewish mindfulness, Jewish food or Torah yoga, Retreatology and Moishe House are here to make it possible.