Kol: A Retreat for Jewish Music Across the Diaspora

Join us for a weekend of music, Shabbat practices, and community building. This unique participatory retreat brings together singers, musicians, and learners of diverse backgrounds and ages to explore both ancestral and modern Jewish music. Everyone is a learner, everyone is a teacher. Together with our faculty teachers, we will co-create the weekend. Bring your songs and spirit to share. We are committed to making space for Jewish and non-Jewish people of all backgrounds and intend to include a diverse array of music cultures. We sing and play for our love of healing, community and liberation, and to ground and elevate ourselves.
No music experience is required - your inherent creativity is enough. Every voice and musically curious spirit is welcome, so come share yours. Our time together will include workshops on Jewish music, with everything from nigunim (wordless melodies) and songwriting to Middle Eastern drumming and Jewish song instrumental accompaniment. We will offer traditional and non-traditional prayer experiences, all of which are optional.
Kol Retreat will be held in the peaceful setting of the Urban Adamah farm, where you can wander amongst plants, animals, and humans, eat delicious organic food, and experience a deeper, slower time as you connect with yourself and old and new friends. Onsite accomodations will be available for those who want to stay in our retreat lodge.
This program is open to all ages, however there will not be childcare or youth-specific programming offered. Children under the age of 12 will need to be supervised and accompanied by an adult at all times. If you're a parent who would like to be in touch with other parents attending to coordinate childcare, please reach out to [email protected].
Urban Adamah strives to offer programming that is accessible to our community. Thanks to our program supporters, we are able to offer this series for a sliding scale. If you are able to register at the higher end, your contribution will directly support the financial accessibility of another participant. If you are in need of financial assistance, please apply by filling out this form. If you are approved, we will reach out to invite you to complete your registration.

If you have questions or comments, you are welcome to email [email protected].

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