Wellness & Healing Retreat
12-13 May 2026
Iyar Men’s Unplugged Edition
At the Botanic Garden & Boutique Wellness Spa
Yam Hamelach -Ein Gedi Resort
In Iyar, surrounded by the stillness of Yam HaMelach, we remember: “
“Ani Hashem Rofecha”
the source of healing flows within and around us:
In Iyar, as the land blooms and the sun warms the earth, life grows quietly strong.
We gather as women of Am Yisrael—sisters, mothers, daughters—to slow down, breathe, and listen.
Through Torah, song, movement, and mindful holistic jewish healing classes and workshops, we nourish our inner roots, finding strength, healing, and resilience.
Dear sisters,
Join me and the incredible Maim Haim team
at the upcoming Women’s Wellness &Healing Festival Retreat
at the most beautiful Yam Hamelach Spot, The Ein Gedi Resort, Wow!
It’s our way of saying: Let’s keep the inner work alive.
Looking forward to see you all again!
Chaya Lester
Ein Gedi Resort Hotel
Ein Gedi: A Healing Oasis in Yam Hamelach
Welcome to Maim Haim Wellness & Healing Festival Retreat (Women’s Iyar Edition), hosted at the exquisite Ein Gedi Hotel, a rare sanctuary where the iridescent blues of the Dead Sea meet the ancient stillness of the Judean Desert. Cradled between them lies the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve, a lush, life-giving oasis that sets the tone for deep restoration and quiet luxury.
Your stay unfolds in elegantly designed guest rooms, nestled within private gardens and sweeping green lawns, offering an atmosphere of seclusion, serenity, and natural beauty. At the heart of this experience is the Synergy Spa—an intimate, boutique wellness sanctuary reserved for those seeking the highest level of care and calm. Here, every treatment is a ritual, every space thoughtfully curated for privacy, and every moment designed to support profound relaxation and renewal.
Unwind in the exclusive spa facilities, indulge in personalized treatments, and bask in the tranquil pool overlooking the dramatic desert-sea landscape, where time seems to slow and the outside world gently fades away.
This retreat is not simply a getaway—it is a deep healing immersion, created for women who value depth, elegance, and intentional self-care. Ein Gedi offers more than comfort; it offers a rare, refined sanctuary for transformation.
✨ An exclusive haven where wellness, nature, and feminine renewal meet. ✨
https://ngedi.co.il/en/
Food & Kashrut
From the Mashgiach Rav Shlomo Lando:
כשרות רבנות רגילה בישול לפי הרמ"א. ירקות נקיים מחרקים חוץ מהכרוב מוצרי חלב הרוב מהדרין עוף מהדרין רבנות בשר כשר מוכשר דגים כשרים הלחם למהדרין פרות וירקות מעושרים
Regular Rabbinate kosher certification. Cooking in accordance with the Rema’s rulings. Vegetables are checked (Gush Katif), except for cabbage. Most dairy products are mehadrin. Chicken is mehadrin under the Rabbinate. Bread is mehadrin. Fruits and vegetables are tithed.” Meat is Kasher Muksher (not chalak) and kosher fish.
* If you would like to order Eida Chareidis from Goldi’s https://en.goldys.co.il) it’s possible for an extra charge. Contact us at 053-4731-874
* Any questions please reach out to the Mashgiach of the hotel: Rev Shlomo Lando 050-520-8781
The hotel restaurant offers an open,
rich, fresh and indulgent buffet
The breakfast is known for its wide variety of prepared salads, sliced vegetables, eggs of choice, various hot, zesty and sweet dishes, a large dessert bar and many other treats that will guarantee that your morning starts with a smile in an indulgent atmosphere.
At dinner, we serve a rich meat buffet with a huge assortment of fresh and tasty dishes, a large salad bar, quality dessert bar and more.
The hotel restaurant is run by Chef Arthur Gadilov
Facilitators & Workshops
Rooted in Jewish wisdom and focused on emotional restoration, personal growth, mindful presence and collective healing.
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Mosje - Lead Facilitator
Kabbalistic Dreamwork & Accessing Revelation
Psychotherapist, author, and spiritual guide blending Jewish mysticism, psychology, and the arts. With degrees from Ivy League schools and Oxford doctoral work, she co-directs Jerusalem’s Shalev Center, offering therapy, classes, and retreats. Her session teaches practical Kabbalistic tools for receiving divine guidance through dreamwork, meditation, and spiritual practices.Chaya will be leading a Kabbalistic Tu B’Shvat Journey Seder—an embodied passage through the Tree of Life using fruit, wine, intention, and ancient wisdom.
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Sarah Leah (Susan) Eklove - Core Facilitator
Sound Meditation
Teacher, coach, and Jewish meditation guide specializing in sound healing. She combines vibrational instruments like bowls and gongs with Jewish tradition to promote deep relaxation and healing. Based in Ra’anana, she also supports trauma survivors at Havat Marpeh and leads workshops blending spiritual and energy work.Sarah Leah (Susan) will weave immersive soundscapes throughout the retreat using Sound healing instruments and accompany meditations.
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Dalia Orlev - Core Facilitator
Aleph Bet Movement
Experience the Hebrew alphabet as a living spiritual practice. Each of the 22 letters of the Aleph Bet carries unique energy, meaning, and healing potential. In this embodied exploration, we'll move through the sacred letters, allowing their shapes, sounds, and spiritual essence to flow through our bodies. Embody the healing energies of Tu B'Shvat through the names of the 7 species and their 7 Hebrew vowel sounds (nekudot) with their corresponding movements
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Levi Saada
Breathwork facilitator
Levi Saada is a certified life coach, breathwork facilitator, musician, and currently studying at the Hakomi Institute of Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy. His healing journey began nearly a decade ago and has since evolved through deep study in IFS (Internal Family Systems), Nonviolent Communication (Levels 1–3), Theta Healing, and somatic therapy. He is the founder of Hineni, a grassroots movement offering sacred spaces for healing, prayer, and connection for Anglos in Israel in the wake of October 7th. Levi weaves coaching, music, breath, and deep presence into every container he leads, guiding others into embodied remembrance and return.
Testimonials
Wellness & Healing Retreat
May 12-13
Iyar Unplugged Mens Edition
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Tuesday May 12th
A R R I V A L
You may arrive at check-in time (14:30) or earlier if you wish to spend time in the hotel gardens or sit in the cafeteria’s terrace (chalavi) for food or beverages.
PLEASE NOTICE the retreat will officially begin at 15:00 after you check in into your room14:30 ROOM CHECK IN (not before)
Get your keys, the hotel map and welcome gift at the reception, then please go directly to your room in order arrive at the open circle ON TIME!R E T R E A T S T A R T
15:00 Opening Circle
Eliyahu Beda & Levi Saada17:00 EIN GEDI BOUTIQUE WELLNESS SPA (Men only)
- Yoga
- Indoor Heated Dead Sea Water Pool
- Outdoor Fresh Water Pool
- Dry Sauna & Hammam (Turkish Bath)
- Relaxing garden with Yam HaMelach views
- SPA Treatments (10% discount for Maim Haim retreat participants)
- Olympic Pool19:30 DINNER BUFFET
21:30 Healing Static Dance
Yochanan10:30 Sacred Song Circle around the fire
Levi Saada
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Wednesday May 13th
7:00-8:00 Abulafia Meditation & Tefilah I at the Botanic Garden
Yeheskiel Abulafia8:00-9:00 EIN GEDI BOUTIQUE WELLNESS SPA (Men only)
- Indoor Heated Dead Sea Water Pool
- Outdoor Fresh Water Pool
- Dry Sauna & Hammam (Turkish Bath)
- Relaxing garden with Yam HaMelach views
9:00-10:00 BREAKFAST10:00 ROOM CHECK OUT
10:30 The Healing Power of Iyar
Eliyahu Beda or Abraham Arieh Trugman or Daniel Kohn11:30 Breathwork Journey
Levi Saada13:30 LUNCH
14:30 Jewish Mindfulness or other? Haifa
15:30 Closing Circle
Eliyahu Beda & Levi Saada17:00 SHALOM & SAFE TRAVELS
See you at the next Maim Haim retreat!* Extended stay (optional)
If you’d like to extend your stay, please contact us to receive the group rate.*Schedule subject to change
Ein Gedi Boutique Wellness Spa
Ein Gedi: A Healing Oasis in Yam Hamelach
Ein Gedi Resort – Synergy Boutique Spa offers a luxurious retreat in the heart of the desert, overlooking the Dead Sea and the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve. The spa provides a full range of amenities designed for relaxation and rejuvenation:
Heated indoor Yam Hamelach Pool (floating)
Outdoor freshwater pool
Authentic Turkish Hammam
Dry sauna
Garden with serene relaxation areas with Yam Hamelach views.
Treatment rooms. A variety of massages (Swedish, hot stone, aromatherapy, pregnancy) and beauty treatments including facials, body scrubs, mud wraps, manicures, and pedicures (10% Discount for Maim Haim participants).
RECOMMENDED TO BOOK IN ADVANCE (at least 2 week s before the retreat date)
TO RESERVE A TREATMENT CALL: +972 8-659-4060
Reservation should be for Tuesday 17:10 or 18:10 and Wednesday 8:10am (when we will be at the SPA)
Accommodation & Rates
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Standard Room
A cozy room (about 22 m²) set in the hotel’s green garden area. It typically includes a coffee corner, a refrigerator, a safe, and a spacious shower with hairdryer.
It’s a basic but comfortable room option ideal for a relaxing stay surrounded by nature.
💡 Note: Some traveler reviews mention that the standard rooms are quite basic and offer standard amenities only, so if you prefer more space or upgraded features you might consider a superior garden or deluxe room.
LINK FOR MORE INFO & PICTURES:
https://ngedi.co.il/en/rooms/standard-room/Rates are per person and includes full retreat experience, accommodation and full-board meals.
DOUBLE OCCUPANCY ₪3,200
Early Bird ₪3,000 until the March 8 | 12 tickets only
Early Bird ₪2,900 Returning participants* Optional spouse accompaniment: Additional ₪1,350 Covers meals and hotel facilities (retreat program excluded)
SINGLE OCCUPANCY ₪4,250
Early Bird ₪4,000 until the March 8 | 12 tickets only
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Superior-Garden Room
Slightly larger and more contemporary in design, this room overlooks the botanical gardens. It includes a living area, espresso machine, private wooden deck right by the garden, and a relaxed natural feel.
Outdoor Space
A private wooden deck directly accessible from the room opens into the garden, offering a peaceful spot to relax with nature right outside your door.
LINK FOR MORE INFO & PICTURES:
https://ngedi.co.il/en/rooms/superior-garden-room/Rates are per person and includes full retreat experience, accommodation and full-board meals.
DOUBLE OCCUPANCY ₪3,600
* Optional spouse accompaniment: Additional ₪1,800 Covers meals and hotel facilities (retreat program excluded)SINGLE OCCUPANCY ₪4,500
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Deluxe Room (Balcony or Terrace)
A more spacious and designed room (~31 m²), offering beautiful views of the Judean Desert and Ein Gedi Nature Reserve. It features a sitting area, espresso machine, bathtub and shower, robes, and a balcony or patio with scenic outlook
The Deluxe Room is a more comfortable and roomy choice if you want:
More space than a Superior Garden or Standard room.The rooms are constructed on two floors, theupper level offering a balcony overlooking the nature reserve and the lower level providing a patio to a nurtured garden.
LINK FOR MORE INFO & PICTURES:
https://ngedi.co.il/en/rooms/deluxe-room-with-a-balcony/
Rates are per person and includes full retreat experience, accommodation and full-board meals.SINGLE OCCUPANCY ₪5,500
DOUBLE OCCUPANCY ₪4,200
*Deluxe double occupancy option is subject to roommate availability.
** Optional spouse accompaniment: Additional ₪2,200 Covers meals and hotel facilities (retreat program excluded)
HOLISTIC HEALING TREATMENTS
One-one private sessions with top practitioners
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Refaela Ades - Harish
Energy Healing
Integrative therapist specializing in energetic blockages and psychosomatic pain, combining Chinese medicine (meridians) with Kabbalistic wisdom, including the Sefirot, to restore balance between body, mind, and soul.
AVAILABLE TREATMENTS
✨ Cupping + Energy Healing
45-minute session combining Chinese cupping with intuitive energy healing to release tension, energetic stagnation, chronic fatigue, and psychosomatic pain.✨ Subconscious & Sefirot Reading + Energy Healing
60-minute session exploring subconscious emotional patterns through the meridians and Sefirot, combined with focused energy healing for clarity, alignment, and deep transformation.Limited Spots
Book an appointment: 058-474-7222@refaelahealing
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Rachel Landsman - Beit Shemesh
Palmistry I Palms Reading
For over 30 years, I have been reading palms with the haskamos and brachos of respected rabbonim. My approach weaves together intuition, deep life experience, and my background as a Judaic studies teacher and personal coach.
A palm reading with me is not about predicting your fate - as we all have free will and can rise beyond our mazel - but about understanding your strengths, your patterns, and the path you are currently walking. The palm reflects your character, your history, and the direction your soul is moving toward.
People often leave their session feeling seen, validated, and clearer about who they are and who they are becoming. I offer gentle, practical guidance to help you align with your divine purpose and move forward with greater confidence.
Limited Spots
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Tu B’Shvat is about nourishing our roots Choosing food that is pure, alive, and deeply supportive. To align with this special time, I’m offering retreat participants an exclusive 10% off the Fresh, raw, cold-pressed juices.
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So looking forward to nourishing you and sharing this meaningful time together.
With love, Leah
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