Ruach Nashim

A women's retreat for the body, mind and spirit

April 27-29, 2012

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Join us for a weekend retreat of spirituality and relaxation for women at beautiful Camp Ramah in California.

Be part of a unique program combining creativity, text study and friendship with the joyous celebration
of Shabbat in an inspirational setting. Share with friends, connect spiritually through reflection, prayer
and song. Indulge in relaxation and activities such as yoga, pilates or Tae Kwondo. Bring your daughter(s)
(age 18 and older), mother, sister(s) and friend(s)! You will return home refreshed and renewed in
body, mind and spirit.

Body

• Invigorate the body through yoga, hiking, pilates or sports
• Walk, talk and relax with friends
• Pamper your body spa-style in the beautiful Camp Ramah setting

Mind

• Delve into both traditional and modern texts, bringing them to life in dynamic, participatory study sessions led by Rabbi-in-Residence, Shawn Fields-Meyer
• Enjoy rare quiet time for rest, reading and guided meditation

Spirit

• Celebrate Shabbat with lively singing, joyous prayer and reflective contemplation
• Discover how the creative meets the traditional through our innovative programming.
• Join friends, sisters, daughters, mothers in forming a warm community

Scholar-In-Residence: Rabbi Shawn Fields-Meyer

Rabbi Shawn Fields-Meyer teaches Bible, prayer and spiritual practice throughout Los Angeles. She co-authored, with Noam Zion, a practical spiritual guide to the home rituals of Shabbat, called A Day Apart: Shabbat at Home. She serves as Instructor in Bible at the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies at American Jewish University. Rabbi Fields-Meyer is also founder and facilitator of Ozreinu, a spiritual support group for Jewish parents of special-needs children. She and her husband, Tom, a journalist, have three sons.

About Camp Ramah

• Ojai, California affords a lush backdrop for Camp Ramah.
• The facility includes hotel style rooms with private baths and excellent kosher cuisine.
• Large dining facility, beautiful synagogue, arts and crafts studio, outdoor amphitheaters provide charming settings for many camp activities.
• Sports facilities include Olympic size swimming pool, courts for volleyball, tennis and basketball and playing fields for baseball and soccer.

2012 Rates & Registration - Coming Soon

First come, first serve basis. Prices based on two adults per room. A limited number of single rooms are available
deluxe, TBD or standard, TBD. No pets allowed. Childcare will not be provided.