We sit quietly in a circle, resting our backs against rocks and tree trunks. We listen to the sound of the wind blowing over the ridge and the birds calling to one another in the trees.

Here it is easy to feel the peace of Shabbat, to cherish the rest of sitting still.

Here it is easy to slow down, to notice the present rather than a future destination.

Here it is easy to thank our Creator for this awesome ridge, for this day, and for each other.

Shabbat in the wilderness is a peaceful, inspirational, and joyful experience that brings us closer as a community, yet allows time to be alone. We sing familiar melodies and prayers together as a group, and take time for private contemplation beneath the forest trees.

We reach deeply inside ourselves, while extending to meet That Which is Greater Than Ourselves.

Of all her work, Rabbi Jamie Korngold is best known for her outdoor services. These are rich spiritual experiences, uniquely crafted to fit the needs of each community.

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Come, let the wilderness awaken your Judaism!

Congregation B'nai Havurah's B'nai Mitzvah Class with Rabbi K. A progressive service on a hike in Rocky Mountain National Park