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Older to Elder: A Journey into Jewish Eldering (In-Person) Application
Application deadline: January 15, 2027
Salutation
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Rabbi
Rabbanit
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Kohenet
Reverend
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Birth Year
Mailing Address
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Communications
By applying, you consent to receive program-related emails.
Would you like to be added to the Adamah SF newsletter list?
Yes
Would you like to be added to the general Adamah newsletter list?
Yes
How did you hear about this program?
Program Questions
What draws you to this program?
Where do you think you are in the process of seeing yourself as an elder?
Have you engaged in any programs, reading, or other ways of exploring the eldering journey?
What is your experience with earth-based Judaism or nature connection?
How are you engaged with Judaism in your life?
Do you have spiritual practices that are important to you?
Tell us a little about yourself -- your past and current life -- including work, family, and interests.
We are hoping to create a diverse cohort of elders to enrich our program experience. In addition to age, where you live, race/ethnicity and gender/sexual orientation, what other aspects of diversity would you bring to this program (including your background and life experiences?)
What do you hope to gain from this program?
What do you think you would bring to this program?
What topics related to eldering are you most interested in exploring?
Have you had any experiences with Wilderness Torah or Adamah?
Is there anything else that would be helpful for us to know about you?
Do you have any questions or concerns?
Skills and Capacities
Do you have any of the following skills?
Leading singing (both songs in Hebrew, English, and Yiddish)
Leading movement activities (yoga, stretching, Qi Gong, dance)
Leading Jewish prayer and services
Playing an instrument
Any other skills you would like us to know about?
Please elaborate:
Do you have a paid Zoom account?
Yes
No
I am open to getting a paid Zoom account
Are you comfortable setting up and hosting video meetings (on Zoom or Google Meet)?
Yes
No
I am open to learning more about how to do this
Do you have experience facilitating small group discussions?
Yes
No
Can you tell us about your experience?
Logistics
Which of these options would you prefer for accommodations? (We will share more about this if you are accepted to the program.)
A single room: $1,900
A shared room (with one other participant): $1,700
A larger, nicer room (single or shared): $2,100
A shared room with your own bathroom: $2,100
In order to participate in the retreats, you need to be able to walk up and down 1-2 flights of stairs (multiple times each day) and walk/hike at least one mile. Do you have any concerns about this?
Yes
No
Please elaborate:
Would you be attending with a partner or friend you want to share a room with?
Yes
No
We will be putting everyone into
chevrutas
(partners) and peer groups that meet monthly. We try to have people in person if possible. Would you be willing to drive or take public transportation up to an hour to be able to meet in person some of the time (if there are others in your geographical area)?
Yes
No
Please check the program dates carefully - you need to be able to attend both half-day zooms and the full 6-day retreat.
Zoom Dates:
Sunday, Feb 7, 1-5pm PT / 4-8pm ET / 3-7pm CT
Sunday, April 18, 1-5pm PT / 4-8pm ET / 3-7pm CT
In-Person Retreat:
Sunday, March 7, 2:30pm PT - Friday, March 12, 2:30pm PT
Please confirm that all these dates work for you.
Yes
No
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