LimmudFest 2013 | Limmud Atlanta + SE

Start your day with a tiyul tefila, prayer hike, that will include a visit to one of the many fabulous waterfalls at Ramah Darom. Our tefila will follow the broad outline of the morning Shacharit service, with some time at the end for hitdbodedut – the Hasidic practice of personal prayer in nature. Wear comfortable shoes. A water bottle and shoes you don’t mind getting wet are also a good idea, as there will be an opportunity to dip your feet in the water. This session will take place rain or shine.

This session was made possible by a grant from The Covenant Foundation. 

Join Amy for a Shabbat afternoon hike to the waterfall just outside of camp. We'll do some exploring in the national forest, learn about the plants that grow there, and get some exercise in the process. There is one steep part so please wear sturdy shoes.  

Join your kids in a Camp Limmud nature walk/treasure hunt. We will meet Under Cafe Limmud Porch, hike through camp, to the waterfall, then return, collecting treasures along the way within the Eruv. Please wear comfy clothes and shoes. All ages.

The body is the "house" of the spirit. Drawing from Hatha Yoga poses and deep breathing, join Mitch Cohen, Steve Gold and Michael Levine as they guide participants to personally experience the weekly Torah portion through gentle movement (led by Mitch), Jewish meditation (led by Steve) and Jewish chanting (led by Michael).

Neshama can mean breath / spirit - the breath of life (nishmat chaim) breathed by G-d into Adam. Celebrate Shabbat, nourishing your Neshama with the wisdom of Torah through the body-mind-spirit experience.

No prior Yoga experience required - just bring a Yoga mat, a thick blanket and optional Yoga blocks.

At Selichot we prepare ourselves for the spiritual journey of the High Holidays. "Who Shall Live...?" introduces us to four Jews from different backgrounds as they struggle with the themes and issues with which many of us are challenged as we come face to face with the words of the prayers and the realities of our lives. In these four characters we see pieces of ourselves. The reading will be followed by a discussion of its themes as we prepare for the spiritual journey of this season.

Judaism is not just practiced from the neck up. Perhaps it is time for a martial/warrior tradition to grow within Jewish practice too. A student of Tae Kwon Do for many years, Rabbi Norry explores the teachings and core values of the ancient Korean discipline and highlights points of contact with Jewish values. We will also learn a few basic TKD moves.