The Elat Chayyim Center for Jewish Spirituality

Manifesting the Divine in The Four Worlds of Body, Heart, Mind and Spirit

The Elat Chayyim Center for Jewish Spirituality continues to offer the transformational and cutting-edge retreat experiences carried over from Elat Chayyim in Accord, NY. Our year-round programs promote practices that draw on the wisdom of Jewish tradition and reflect the values and consciousness of our evolving society. Experiential approaches to Jewish learning, ritual and prayer are designed to help us all on our search to cultivate awareness of the Divine presence in all aspects of life.

“This place opened my mind to what healthy, vibrant, connected, spiritual Jewish community can look like. It made me hopeful about my own life, spiritually and otherwise.” – Elat Chayyim retreat participant

Unique retreat features such as alternative prayer services, mishpacha sharing circles, silent breakfasts and evening programs invite guests to discover more about themselves and their Jewish lives. Learn more about a typical day on an Elat Chayyim retreat.

Spend part of your summer at Elat Chayyim

In July and August we offer both weeklong and weekend courses. Weeklong courses consist of either morning or afternoon classes—giving you plenty of time to relax when you’re not in class or giving you an opportunity to take a second course. Our weeklong retreats culminate in joyous Shabbat celebrations with the entire Elat Chayyim community. The program fee for one weeklong summer retreat is $375. Take a second course during the same week for only $150!

Our Children's Program is available during all summer Elat Chayyim retreats.

Our Intern Program is full.

Elat Chayyim Program Calendar