Friday, 5/17 – Sunday, 5/19, Camp Ramah (Ojai)

A taste of what you’ll experience:

Friday afternoon:
-Road trip to Ojai, light candles, do some learning with your rabbis, and take a deep breath.

Saturday:
-Wake up early on Shabbat morning to enjoy yoga or hiking, or roll out of bed just in time for the breakfast buffet.
-Enjoy services and spend the afternoon indulging in some much deserved chill time. Feel like taking a swim? A nap? Engaging in some community learning? Writing some poetry? Getting a massage? Your options are endless.
-In the evening, get a second dose of learning with IKAR rabbis, then stroll into dinner and out to Havdallah. Enjoy some scrumptious s’mores by the fire, followed by an evening program, or just share a moment in time with your community.

Sunday morning:
-Wrap up the weekend with a meditative walk, one last buffet, and beautiful closing ceremonies – with plenty of time to make it back down the hill to prepare for the week ahead.

The WHAT:
A relaxing weekend of prayer, music, hiking, meditation, learning and meaningful community bonding. We’ll focus on wellness, self-care,  and of course… s’mores.

The WHY:
It’s summer camp – IKAR-style. We’re leaving the city behind and heading to the tranquil, beautiful outdoors for our annual community Shabbaton. If you’re a lover of relaxation, rejuvenation and inspiration, you won’t want to miss it.

The WHEN:
Friday, May 17 (afternoon) through Sunday, May 19 (morning)

The WHERE:
Camp Ramah in Ojai, California

The WHO:
IKAR members of all ages! Kids are welcome – and encouraged – to come. 2nd-7th are invited to stay in bunks. Eighth grade and older- reach out to Rebecca if you’re interested in being a (paid) counselor for the weekend. This program is family-friendly, but for you TRIBErs (20’s-30’s), Sababa-ites (35-50), Boomers (55+), and anything in between, there will be plenty of programming geared towards you as well.

The SAFETY:
We plan to eat all meals outside, weather permitting.

What you can expect:

Meet fellow IKARites: Dine, daven, and adventure with friends old and new. Joined IKAR during the pandemic? This is a great opportunity to meet other IKARites in 3D.

Get Unstuck: Let the great outdoors recharge your spiritual battery.

Kids & Family Programming: We’ll have activities that are educational and fun for IKAR kids age 2 years old through 7th grade.

Text Study & Discussion: Dialogue, debate and dig in to Torah with our beloved rabbis. It’s everything you love about learning together but in nature.