Yelala Spring Retreat 2025

After the dark, cold, quiet of winter, our annual Spring Retreat helps us to open up and connect with the new season.

Join us to sing, soak in knowledge, celebrate Shabbat, and be in each other's presence, with plenty of time for peace and quiet as you need.

We focus on connection, song, relaxation, delicious food, and gathering up some ritual-crafting skills for our every day lives. Each year we pick an additional theme, often influenced by the interests of those who sign up to join us.

Our gathering attracts Jewish folk & allies of varied ages, experiences, & genders. We do not expect any particular level of Jewish knowledge or practice. Places are limited and usually get snapped up, so we recommend signing up speedily!

If you are wondering whether you will feel at home, please read the FAQs below and email us if you are still unsure.

I have enjoyed every part of this retreat and appreciate the care and thought put in by Rachel and Yael.
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The weekend was restful and joyful. It has been good to make new friends, and meet old ones in person...Eat and drink wonderful food. Sing so much that my throat hurts, but my heart is so full with love and community - witnessing and caring for each other however we show up.
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This weekend has given me tools to reflect and protect myself, sharing in a caring community which has felt like a home...I have felt held, and supported, and met.

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I enjoy all the singing and practices around how this is led have helped me to heal my relationship with singing...Thank you for making a queer-friendly space.

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This weekend was wonderful. I had time and space to be just me with no obligations. I met friends joyfully and made new friends and connections… I found peace and relaxation and a quiet mind…I felt truly free to be my unmasked self