Elul is not the end of the year — it’s the doorway.
We gather in this holy month to reflect, realign, and return. Not in fear of Hashem’s judgement — but in love and emmunah of His loveingkindness.
The sages teach that “The King is in the field” during Elul. Hashem draws near — not in the palace, but in the garden. You don’t have to climb the mountain or get permission to enter the palace. You only have to show up.
This retreat is a gentle, Torah-rooted space for women to reset — spiritually, emotionally, and physically. Through quiet walks in nature, soul-nourishing classes, sacred movement, and connection with wise, kind women — we plant the seeds of the new year.
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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Orit Esther Riter
Inner Glow: Surrender to Self
Orit Esther is an inspirational speaker, author, and founder of the Torah-based Or Emuna healing platform. After her MS diagnosis, she shifted from culinary arts to Emuna-centered energy healing. Her workshops help others release trauma and reconnect to self through faith, nervous system healing, and spiritual teachings rooted in the Ba’al Shem Tov. -
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Nechama Shaina
Elul Embodied
Nechama Shaina holds a Masters in Counseling Psychology with a specialization in Epressive Arts Therapy.Nechama integrates a holistic approach to creative therapy.
In her workshop, inspired by Elul, we will be exploring the concept of intimacy with our beloveds, with self, and the world around you.
We will explore this through movement and creative writing.
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Sara Leah (Susan) Eklove
Sound Healing
Sarah Leah is a 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.Facebook: Susie Stearn Eklove
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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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Jodi Sugar
Arts & Vision
Jodi is a photographer and mosaic artist based in Tzfat. Her workshops combine art, Hebrew names, and spiritual themes to help participants envision their future selves. Creator of a beloved calendar of Holy Land imagery, she shares her passion for Israel, nature, and creativity through hands-on artistic expression. -
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Batya Gorman
Maim Haim Healing Flow
Batya Ariela Rocker Gorman is a gifted healer and lifelong aquatic therapist whose work weaves together Somatic Emotional Trauma Release, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Hydrotherapy, and Therapeutic Massage. With deep training in both Chinese and Japanese Acupuncture, Batya works with the body’s fluid channels and meridian pathways—guiding healing through the mayim chayim, the living waters that flow within us. She brings decades of clinical and intuitive experience, and in Elul, she joins us to lead a powerful healing water class to prepare our bodies and vessels to receive the King.
Retreat Program
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Tuesday 9th
14:30 Registration & Room Check in
15:15 Opening Circle
Chaya Lester & Maim Haim Team17:00 Inner Glow: Surrender to Self
Orit Esther Riter18:45 Dinner
20:00 Revelations & Dreams
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Wednesday 10th
6:00 Hall Open for free Tefilah
7:00 Dream Processing
Chaya Lester8:30 Breakfast
9:15 Free Swim & Sauna
11:30 Meditation & Aleph Bet Movement
Dalia Orlev13:00 Lunch
14:00 Gates of Redemption
Chaya Lester15:30 Break
16:30 Sound Healing
Sarah Leah (Susan) Eklove18:15 Arts & Vision
Gabriela Penina (Jodi) Sugar19:30 Dinner
20:30 Song Circle
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Thursday 11th
6:00 Hall Open for free Tefilah
7:00 Meditation & Aleph Bet Movement
Dalia Orlev8:30 Breakfast
9:15 Free Swim & Sauna
10:30 Room Check Out
11:00 Sacred Self-Care
Avigayil Sapir12:00 Inner Glow: From Holding to Healing
Orit Esther Riter13:30 Lunch
14:30 Closing Circle
Chaya Lester & Maim Haim Team16:00 Departure & Shabbat Shalom
* 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: ₪2,950
• Single Occupancy: ₪3,950
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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.
• Single Occupancy: ₪4,650
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