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Contact: Rabbi David Shneyer Phone: 301-349-2799 E-mail: buber@am-kolel.org Registrar: Rachel Kriger rkrigs@gmail.com 215-495-3229
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The Martin Buber Summer Youth Kibbutz offers a unique way for youth to deepen their Jewish identity and sense of community, their understanding of Jewish teachings on community and ecology, as well as their practice of and commitment to Tikkun Olam.
The overnight camp will take place at Am Kolel’s Sanctuary and Renewal Center www.sanctuaryretreatcenter.com in Beallsville, MD. There will be two separate one-week sessions to choose from, July 28th–August 3rd 2008 or August 4th-August 10th 2008. The first week will be geared to youth of Bar and Bat Mitzvah age, 12-13, the second week or teenagers, 14 -16. Participants will experience kibbutz-style cooperative living while learning about Jewish social philosophy, Jewish environmental ethics, conflict-resolution, and working on an organic farm.
Each day includes morning prayer and contemplative spiritual practice, farm work and cooking, hiking, study of Martin Buber's teachings on social philosophy and Jewish renewal, a campfire and a kumsitz, or sing-along. In addition, daily chuggim (interest groups) include opportunities to learn new skills such as bicycle maintenance, guitar, harmonica, wood crafts and storytelling.
Students will hear presentations and participate in discussions on Such topics as "Judaism and Food Culture" and "Global Warming." We will also take field trips to local sites.
Shabbat will be observed in a traditional and uplifting manner. We will refrain from the week’s work, and take the time to sing, learn and eat. Because we are encouraging a pluralistic Jewish encounter, we want to respect everyone’s level of observance, and create a space where everyone feels comfortable celebrating.
Am Kolel is an independent, Jewish community dedicated to Jewish renewal by addressing spiritual needs in a welcoming, inclusive community and responding to issues facing society with a progressive Jewish presence. Am Kolel was founded by Rabbi David Shneyer.
Mat Tonti returns as our Program Director and would be happen to speak to parents and students personally about a Buber Summer with us. Please consult our web site www.bubersummer.org for more information.
You can more about Am Kolel by going to www.am-kolel.org
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At Am Kolel sanctuary and renewal center |