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SUMMARY:National Retreat- FALLS VILLAGE\, CT
DESCRIPTION:A Retreat for Orthodox Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual and Transgender Jews\n   Community: Past\, present\, and future\n\nJoin us for one of the largest gatherings of LGBTQ+ Orthodox Jews who come together to celebrate Shabbat and our unique identities.\n\n\n\n  \n  \nLOCATION:\nIsabella Freedman Retreat Center\n116 Johnson Road\, Falls Village\, CT 06031\n\n\nIS THIS FOR YOU?\n\nDuring our annual weekend\, we gather in this ever-growing  community of formerly Orthodox/currently Orthodox/traditional/Ortho-curious folks and anyone who wants to experience a traditional Shabbat with other LGBTQ Jews.  During Shabbat we get to know each other\, learn\, sing\, and shmooze\, and Saturday night we share our talents and have lots of fun!  On Sunday we offer exciting  out-of-the-box learning opportunities.\nWANT TO GIVE A SESSION?  \nEach presenter gets a discount\, so apply now! \nCLICK HERE FOR THE FORM\n\nIf you have a topic or session you would like to give\, please  fill out this short form. We will be in touch to let you know if your topic has been accepted.  Not all topics must relate to our theme.  Share with us what you know and your areas of expertise.  For each session you apply for\, you will receive a $25 rebate within two weeks of the conference for up to two sessions.\nCHILDCARE:\nWe provide childcare at various times throughout the weekend\, especially when there is programming for adults. This year we welcome back Tracy Patton\, from Once Upon Some Messy Fun\, to create fun and excitement for our kids.\n\n\nRegistration is open!\nAll prices include full room and board.  There are many options for room choices.  After Dec. 1 prices go up.\n \nEarly Bird Deadline: Dec. 1\n\n FINANCIAL AID\nCLICK HERE TO LINK TO THE FINANCIAL AID FORM\n\n					Financial Aid: We are committed to making our weekends as inclusive and accessible as possible. We provide a limited amount of financial aid available for those who\, for financial reasons\, cannot otherwise attend.\nThe priority deadline for financial aid is December 1st\, 2015. After that date\, applications for remaining scholarships will be reviewed on a first come\, first served basis. Timeline for applying for financial aid: \n\nSend in financial aid form below by December 1st.  Cut and paste it into a Word document and send it to: info@eshelonline.org\nYou will hear back from us within two weeks of applying with instructions and a registration code.\nYou will have three days to register.  After that time we will pass on the aid to someone else.\n\n\n  \nBe an Eshel Angel!  Contribute to the Barry Youngerman\, Z”L Scholarship Fund\nFind out more about Barry Youngerman\, Z”L here\, who cared so much about our community and spent a lifetime helping to make it grow. \n\nIf you are able to donate funds to enable people to come to the retreat\, please donate here. Your contribution is greatly appreciated and will go to those who cannot afford to attend.  Please indicate in the memo that you are contributing to scholarships. \n\nHalachik Information\nAll food will be strictly kosher\, the retreat will be shomer shabbos\, and we will have traditional davening/prayer. We will offer a variety of learning options\, from traditional text study to experiential workshops covering a wide variety of subjects. \nGetting there\nTransportation to and from the retreat is at your own expense.  Check out the Ride Board to find or offer a carpool to the retreat. Here are some options below. \nBy Metro-north train: \nTake the Metro North train to Wassaic. The trip is approximately 2 hours from Grand Central. Call 1-800-METRO-INFO or visit https://www.mta.info/ for an updated schedule.  Click here for a link to fares. \nGetting from train to retreat site: \nUpon registering\, you can sign up for the Isabella Freedman shuttle that will bring you to and from the train station in Wassaic.  The drive from Wassaic to Isabella Freedman is about 30 minutes. \nSHUTTLE FROM WASSAIC TO ISABELLA FREEDMAN: \nThis shuttle will only pick you up if you are on the train that leaves Grand Central Station on Jan. 15th at 11:47 a.m. and arriving at 2:03 p.m. into Wassaic. \nSHUTTLE FROM ISABELLA FREEDMAN TO WASSAIC: \nThis shuttle will only bring you from the retreat site at the end of the retreat on Jan. 17th to the 2:27 train in Wassaic arriving into Grand Central Station at 4:46. \nShuttle One way=$25 \nShuttle Round trip= $50 \nWe must receive your payment for the shuttle by Dec. 30\, 2015.  The shuttle payment is non-refundable. If you are signing up for the shuttle after you have registered\, click here to make a payment.  Indicate in the memo line that the payment is for the shuttle. \nThird-party taxi service is available from the Wassaic train station to Isabella Freedman.You must call in advance for a reservation. Lakeville Taxi: (860) 435 8000. \nBy plane: \nBradley International Airport in Hartford\, CT is located 1­­­¼ hours from the retreat center. We can recommend third-party taxi and limousine services from the airport to Isabella Freedman. \nBy bus: \nPETER PAN / BONANZA BUS LINES offers daily bus service to Canaan\, CT from New York City and points throughout New England. Call (888) 751-8800 for a schedule. This is a 3-hour trip from the Port Authority Bus Terminal. Third-party taxi service is available from the Canaan bus station to Isabella Freedman. You must call in advance for a reservation. Lakeville Taxi: (860) 435 8000. \nFor more directions and transportation information\, please visit the Isabella Freedman website. \nAbout the retreat center: \nFACILITIES: \nThe terrain at Isabella Freedman includes a mix of gravel and paved roads\, gentle inclines and grassy areas. When we are there\, it is usually cold and snowy\, and incredibly beautiful. \nACCOMMODATIONS: \nAll beds are twins\, unless otherwise noted. Each room has a bureau or closet\, chair\, lamp\, alarm clock\, towels and soap. A small refrigerator can be rented for a $ 25 fee. All cottages are fully winterized.  None of the units have doors that may be locked from the outside. Valuables may be stored in the office safe. Rooms do not have telephones or television sets. Each cottage has one phone in a common hallway or porch space. \nDuring cooler months\, rooms are heated to a comfortable 68­­­°. Where thermostats are accessible to participants\, we ask that you follow instructions on accompanying signage to ensure that you and your neighbors are comfortable and to conserve energy. Where thermostats are not accessible\, please ask a site coordinator for assistance. \nCots and cribs may be added to certain rooms but not to others so please let us know well in advance and we will be glad to help you with these requests. Please notify us if you have a physical challenge that requires you to be close to the main building or in a wheelchair accessible room. \nMEALS: \nIsabella Freedman is committed to providing you with Glatt kosher\, wholesome food that is sustainably grown and locally produced when possible\, while also providing a distinctly Jewish culinary experience. They make every effort to serve the produce that is grown on their own six-acre organic farm. All meals are served buffet style and are strictly kosher. For this reason\, no food from the outside may be brought into the Main Building. Any questions about this may be directed to the Mashgichim (Kosher Kitchen Supervisors). We will make every effort to accommodate special food needs as long as they are communicated to us at least two weeks prior to your arrival. \nThere is a Mashgiach/Masgichah on site at all times; Isabella Freedman is under the supervision of\, and are certified by\, the Hartford Kashrut Commission. Please direct all Kashrut questions to: Rabbi Adler of the Hartford Kashrut Commission at (860) 236-1241. \nARRIVAL & DEPARTURE: \nAll retreat participants must check in upon arrival. Check-in typically begins at 2:00 pm. \nAll members of the group must check out of their rooms by 9:00 am on the scheduled day of departure. If you have not checked out of your room by 9:00 am\, an additional $25 per person late fee will be charged. Departure from the retreat site is usually no later than 2.00 p.m. \nPHONES & INTERNET: \nSince we are located in a remote wooded area many cell phones will have poor or spotty reception. There are phones available for use in the main building and you may buy a calling card in the Bookstore to make long-distance calls. Free wireless internet is available in the Main Building and there are two public-access computers located in the Lounge. \nPACKING: \nThe following is a suggested list of what to bring with you: \n\nComfortable shoes for walking and hiking\nSeasonally appropriate clothing; it is often snowy when we are there\nToys for children\nRaincoat or umbrella\nToiletries: toothpaste\, bath soap\, shampoo\nFlashlight\n\nConfidentiality Policy\nSome participants may not be out as LGBT in their daily lives\, or may have other important reasons for keeping their attendance at the event confidential. You have affirmed that you WILL NOT POST OR DISTRIBUTE PHOTOGRAPHS or audio/video recordings of other attendees publicly unless you have the EXPLICIT permission of every attendee represented therein. This includes distribution or posting online on flickr\, Facebook\, MySpace\, and similar sites\, as well as anywhere else in which photographs and other representations are publicly available. \nINFORMATION: Please do not share information you have heard about individuals at the retreat with anyone else.  For many people who attend\, strict confidentiality is crucial. \nRefund Policy\nParticipants who cancel their registration after Dec. 30th\, 2015 will not be eligible for a refund nor will they be eligible for a credit towards a future Eshel event.  Cancellations before Dec. 30th\, 2015 are eligible for a full refund minus a $25 processing fee. \nThe fee for the shuttle to and from the retreat center is non-refundable. \nQuestions?\nPlease email us at info@eshelonline.org. Please help us spread the word about the retreat!
URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/national-retreat/
LOCATION:Isabella Freedman Retreat Center\, 116 Johnson Road\, Falls Village\, CT\, 06031
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=DESCRIPTION:A Retreat for Orthodox Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Jews\n   Community: Past present and future\n\nJoin us for one of the largest gatherings of LGBTQ+ Orthodox Jews who come together to celebrate Shabbat and our unique identities.\n\n\n\n  \n  \n\nIsabella Freedman Retreat Center\n116 Johnson Road Falls Village CT 06031\n\n\nIS THIS FOR YOU?\n\nDuring our annual weekend we gather in this ever-growing  community of formerly Orthodox/currently Orthodox/traditional/Ortho-curious folks and anyone who wants to experience a traditional Shabbat with other LGBTQ Jews.  During Shabbat we get to know each other learn sing and shmooze and Saturday night we share our talents and have lots of fun!  On Sunday we offer exciting  out-of-the-box learning opportunities.\nWANT TO GIVE A SESSION?  \nEach presenter gets a discount so apply now! \nCLICK HERE FOR THE FORM\n\nIf you have a topic or session you would like to give please  fill out this short form. We will be in touch to let you know if your topic has been accepted.  Not all topics must relate to our theme.  Share with us what you know and your areas of expertise.  For each session you apply for you will receive a $25 rebate within two weeks of the conference for up to two sessions.\nCHILDCARE:\nWe provide childcare at various times throughout the weekend especially when there is programming for adults. This year we welcome back Tracy Patton from Once Upon Some Messy Fun to create fun and excitement for our kids.\n\n\nRegistration is open!\nAll prices include full room and board.  There are many options for room choices.  After Dec. 1 prices go up.\n \nEarly Bird Deadline: Dec. 1\n\n FINANCIAL AID\nCLICK HERE TO LINK TO THE FINANCIAL AID FORM\n\n					Financial Aid: We are committed to making our weekends as inclusive and accessible as possible. We provide a limited amount of financial aid available for those who for financial reasons cannot otherwise attend.\nThe priority deadline for financial aid is December 1st 2015. After that date applications for remaining scholarships will be reviewed on a first come first served basis. Timeline for applying for financial aid: \n\nSend in financial aid form below by December 1st.  Cut and paste it into a Word document and send it to: info@eshelonline.org\nYou will hear back from us within two weeks of applying with instructions and a registration code.\nYou will have three days to register.  After that time we will pass on the aid to someone else.\n\n\n  \nBe an Eshel Angel!  Contribute to the Barry Youngerman Z”L Scholarship Fund\nFind out more about Barry Youngerman Z”L here who cared so much about our community and spent a lifetime helping to make it grow. \n\nIf you are able to donate funds to enable people to come to the retreat please donate here. Your contribution is greatly appreciated and will go to those who cannot afford to attend.  Please indicate in the memo that you are contributing to scholarships. \n\nHalachik Information\nAll food will be strictly kosher the retreat will be shomer shabbos and we will have traditional davening/prayer. We will offer a variety of learning options from traditional text study to experiential workshops covering a wide variety of subjects. \nGetting there\nTransportation to and from the retreat is at your own expense.  Check out the Ride Board to find or offer a carpool to the retreat. Here are some options below. \nBy Metro-north train: \nTake the Metro North train to Wassaic. The trip is approximately 2 hours from Grand Central. Call 1-800-METRO-INFO or visit https://www.mta.info/ for an updated schedule.  Click here for a link to fares. \nGetting from train to retreat site: \nUpon registering you can sign up for the Isabella Freedman shuttle that will bring you to and from the train station in Wassaic.  The drive from Wassaic to Isabella Freedman is about 30 minutes. \nSHUTTLE FROM WASSAIC TO ISABELLA FREEDMAN: \nThis shuttle will only pick you up if you are on the train that leaves Grand Central Station on Jan. 15th at 11:47 a.m. and arriving at 2:03 p.m. into Wassaic. \nSHUTTLE FROM ISABELLA FREEDMAN TO WASSAIC: \nThis shuttle will only bring you from the retreat site at the end of the retreat on Jan. 17th to the 2:27 train in Wassaic arriving into Grand Central Station at 4:46. \nShuttle One way=$25 \nShuttle Round trip= $50 \nWe must receive your payment for the shuttle by Dec. 30 2015.  The shuttle payment is non-refundable. If you are signing up for the shuttle after you have registered click here to make a payment.  Indicate in the memo line that the payment is for the shuttle. \nThird-party taxi service is available from the Wassaic train station to Isabella Freedman.You must call in advance for a reservation. Lakeville Taxi: (860) 435 8000. \nBy plane: \nBradley International Airport in Hartford CT is located 1­­­¼ hours from the retreat center. We can recommend third-party taxi and limousine services from the airport to Isabella Freedman. \nBy bus: \nPETER PAN / BONANZA BUS LINES offers daily bus service to Canaan CT from New York City and points throughout New England. Call (888) 751-8800 for a schedule. This is a 3-hour trip from the Port Authority Bus Terminal. Third-party taxi service is available from the Canaan bus station to Isabella Freedman. You must call in advance for a reservation. Lakeville Taxi: (860) 435 8000. \nFor more directions and transportation information please visit the Isabella Freedman website. \nAbout the retreat center: \nFACILITIES: \nThe terrain at Isabella Freedman includes a mix of gravel and paved roads gentle inclines and grassy areas. When we are there it is usually cold and snowy and incredibly beautiful. \nACCOMMODATIONS: \nAll beds are twins unless otherwise noted. Each room has a bureau or closet chair lamp alarm clock towels and soap. A small refrigerator can be rented for a $ 25 fee. All cottages are fully winterized.  None of the units have doors that may be locked from the outside. Valuables may be stored in the office safe. Rooms do not have telephones or television sets. Each cottage has one phone in a common hallway or porch space. \nDuring cooler months rooms are heated to a comfortable 68­­­°. Where thermostats are accessible to participants we ask that you follow instructions on accompanying signage to ensure that you and your neighbors are comfortable and to conserve energy. Where thermostats are not accessible please ask a site coordinator for assistance. \nCots and cribs may be added to certain rooms but not to others so please let us know well in advance and we will be glad to help you with these requests. Please notify us if you have a physical challenge that requires you to be close to the main building or in a wheelchair accessible room. \nMEALS: \nIsabella Freedman is committed to providing you with Glatt kosher wholesome food that is sustainably grown and locally produced when possible while also providing a distinctly Jewish culinary experience. They make every effort to serve the produce that is grown on their own six-acre organic farm. All meals are served buffet style and are strictly kosher. For this reason no food from the outside may be brought into the Main Building. Any questions about this may be directed to the Mashgichim (Kosher Kitchen Supervisors). We will make every effort to accommodate special food needs as long as they are communicated to us at least two weeks prior to your arrival. \nThere is a Mashgiach/Masgichah on site at all times; Isabella Freedman is under the supervision of and are certified by the Hartford Kashrut Commission. Please direct all Kashrut questions to: Rabbi Adler of the Hartford Kashrut Commission at (860) 236-1241. \nARRIVAL & DEPARTURE: \nAll retreat participants must check in upon arrival. Check-in typically begins at 2:00 pm. \nAll members of the group must check out of their rooms by 9:00 am on the scheduled day of departure. If you have not checked out of your room by 9:00 am an additional $25 per person late fee will be charged. Departure from the retreat site is usually no later than 2.00 p.m. \nPHONES & INTERNET: \nSince we are located in a remote wooded area many cell phones will have poor or spotty reception. There are phones available for use in the main building and you may buy a calling card in the Bookstore to make long-distance calls. Free wireless internet is available in the Main Building and there are two public-access computers located in the Lounge. \nPACKING: \nThe following is a suggested list of what to bring with you: \n\nComfortable shoes for walking and hiking\nSeasonally appropriate clothing; it is often snowy when we are there\nToys for children\nRaincoat or umbrella\nToiletries: toothpaste bath soap shampoo\nFlashlight\n\nConfidentiality Policy\nSome participants may not be out as LGBT in their daily lives or may have other important reasons for keeping their attendance at the event confidential. You have affirmed that you WILL NOT POST OR DISTRIBUTE PHOTOGRAPHS or audio/video recordings of other attendees publicly unless you have the EXPLICIT permission of every attendee represented therein. This includes distribution or posting online on flickr Facebook MySpace and similar sites as well as anywhere else in which photographs and other representations are publicly available. \nINFORMATION: Please do not share information you have heard about individuals at the retreat with anyone else.  For many people who attend strict confidentiality is crucial. \nRefund Policy\nParticipants who cancel their registration after Dec. 30th 2015 will not be eligible for a refund nor will they be eligible for a credit towards a future Eshel event.  Cancellations before Dec. 30th 2015 are eligible for a full refund minus a $25 processing fee. \nThe fee for the shuttle to and from the retreat center is non-refundable. \nQuestions?\nPlease email us at info@eshelonline.org. 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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160127T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160127T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T072518
CREATED:20160108T093336Z
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SUMMARY:BeisCamp Jan. 27th\, 2016
DESCRIPTION:January 27\, 7:30-9 pm\nBody and Justice: Where Limitation and Perfection Meet\nAviva Richman\nYM & YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood\, 54 Nagle Ave\, New York\, NY\n\n Aviva Richman studied at the Pardes Kollel in Jerusalem and at the Drisha Scholars Circle in New York City.  She currently teaches Talmud at Mechon Hadar is pursuing a PhD in Talmud at NYU as a Wexner fellow\, focusing on gender and sexuality in the Talmud.
URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/beiscamp-jan-27th-2016/
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