In the month of Shvat, creation whispers its quiet promise…
Even after the coldest season, life returns. Growth begins again. Hope finds its way back into the soil.
Our Shvat retreat honors this sacred moment of reawakening.
Through Healing Torah, music, movement, and soulful therapeutic practices, we tend to the “inner tree” within each of us, the roots that hold us, the trunk that carries our strength, and the branches that reach toward possibility.
And we do this in community.
With two programs running t the same time for men and women, this retreat promises an unforgettable experience growing together as a community, sharing a Music Healing Night, with Arie Guiloff, two Master Classes with Rav Avraham Arieh Trugman and a Art Community Project with Avigail Sapir.
A retreat for deep renewal, grounding, community connection, and the first blossoms of your next chapter, both as individuals and as a people.
Kibutz Lavi Hotel
Breathe in the fragrant air of the Galilee and let the peaceful beauty of nature restore your body, heart, and soul.
Nestled in the Lower Galilee at 310 meters above sea level, Kibbutz Lavi Hotel is just 10 minutes from Tiberias and the shores of the Kinneret.
Here, the warmth of an authentic kibbutz merges with the richness of Jewish tradition to create a unique and meaningful experience.
The hotel features spacious, elegantly designed rooms and suites, year-round access to an indoor swimming pool, lush green spaces, panoramic views, and strictly kosher mehadrin meals. Whether you're walking the grounds, soaking in the quiet, or gathering in community, this is a space designed for rest, renewal, and connection.
Food & Kashrut
Sample Lunch /Dinner Buffet Menu.
At the main course station, help yourself to tender mini chicken thighs, succulent chicken breast, slow-roasted beef in a rich sauce, and delicately prepared fish fillets. Pair your selection with hearty sides like herbed potatoes, a potato and sweet potato medley, or fluffy steamed rice.
Our warm vegetable offerings include sweet peas and carrots, stir-fried green beans, and a comforting root vegetable stew—each dish crafted to highlight natural flavors.
Conclude your meal with a tempting selection of desserts, including light sponge cakes, decadent chocolate treats, and delicate macarons. A range of hot beverages is also available to complete your experience.
Relax, explore, and enjoy—this buffet is yours to savor.
*This menu is for demonstration purposes only.
Holistic Torah-Based Healing Workshops
Rooted in Torah wisdom and focused on emotional restoration, personal growth, mindful presence, and collective healing.
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Chaya Lester
Kabbalistic Dreamwork & Accessing Revelation
Chaya is a 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. -
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Tziona Achishena
Song Circle
Tziona Achishena is a singer, songwriter, and medical musician who bridges music and healing. A chaplain at Northern Israel’s largest hospital, she uses song to bring comfort and renewal. She has performed worldwide, sharing Hebrew and English songs inspired by Psalms, prayers, and personal faith.
Born in Maryland and shaped by diverse musical and spiritual influences, Tziona’s work weaves Jewish tradition with global sounds. Her latest album, Perfectly Free, blends Rumi’s poetry with East–West rhythms, inviting the listener into a space of healing, joy, and connection.
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Malka Sima Pais
Breathwork
Malka Sima integrates the power of Body-Centered Gestalt Psychotherapy and Polyvagal Theory with Torah, the freedom of the expressive arts, safe touch, laughter, mindfulness, compassionate presence, thoughtful conversation, and emotional release. She will help you to come into profound connection with yourself, others, and the Holy One; access your Ruach haKodesh (divinely inspired intuition); and become free from what is preventing you from fully engaging in your life. -
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Dalia Orlev
Jewish Meditation & Aleph Bet Movement
Dalia Orlev is a pioneer in Jewish spiritual movement, with over 45 years of experience. A dancer and certified teacher of yoga and meditation, she guides participants through profound encounters with the Hebrew letters—using movement, mindfulness, and Torah-based insight to support healing and spiritual growth. -
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Avigail Sapir
Community Art Project
Avigail Sapir is a Jewish abstract and inspirational painter whose work blends spirituality, emotion, and depth. Based in Pardes Hanna, Israel, she lives with her husband and three children. In addition to creating ketubot and fine art, Avigail teaches and mentors women who seek to open their creative channel and embark on a soul journey through the healing power of art.
Retreat Program
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Day 1
11:00 Welcome & Registration
11:30 Opening Circle
Chaya Lester & Maim Haim Team13:30 Lunch
15:30 Swimming pool / Sauna
17:30 Interactive Growth Workshop I
Chaya Lester19:00 Dinner
20:30 Intro: The Mystical Power of Music
Avraham Arieh Trugman21:30 Music Healing Night - Orot HaNigun
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Day 2
7:00 Movement
8:00 Musical Tefilah
9:00 Breakfast
10:30 Master Class: 70 Faces
Rav Avraham Arieh Trugman12:00 Interactive Growth Workshop II
Chaya Lester13:30 Lunch
15:00 Breathwork
18:00 Break
19:00 Dinner
20:30 Sacred Song Circle
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Day 3
7:00 Movement
8:00 Musical Tefilah
9:00 Breakfast
10:30 CHECK OUT
11:00 Community Art Project
13:00 Lunch
14:30 Closing Circle
Chaya Lester16:30 Shabbat Shalom / Departure
*Schedule subject to change
Rates & Accommodation
Pricing is per person and includes your full retreat experience—accommodation, all workshops, and nourishing full-board meals (Kosher Mehadrin) throughout your stay.
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Eden Room / Modern
A soft and modern design with a heavenly feeling of comfort and relaxation.
• Double Occupancy
• Single Occupancy
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Galilee Balcony Room
A beautiful and serene room with a private balcony overlooking the spectacular view of the Galilee and Golan Mountains. Includes a bathtub and elegant furnishings.
• Double Occupancy
• Single Occupancy
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