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 Join Perry and members of Congregation Eitz for:

Summer 2006 Shabbatons

July 21-22 AND August 25-25, 2006

Communal 4 world davenning -
Meditate, Movement, Chant, and Torah study


Pinchas with his Djembe drum leading a chant during a Kol Zimra retreat at Elat Chayim, Acorn, New York (July 2005)

Pinchas Spring is a chant leader, teacher, musician, and ecologist. As the Director of Sacred Nature, he is developing a regional center for Spiritual Ecology. Pinchas received the title “ Moreh L’hitbodedut”, certified Meditation Teacher, upon completion of a 3 year program through Chochmat HaLev. In January 2006, Pinchas completed Kol Zimra, a 2 year Chant Leadership Training Program, with Rabbi Shefa Gold.

Perry “Reb Pinchas” Spring leads Shabbaton celebrations for Congregation Eitz Or, Seattle’s Jewish Renewal Community. Services at Eitz Or, Tree of Light, are characterized by their warmth and inclusiveness. Members take part in joyful music, chanting, guided visualizations, prayerful movement, meditation, and heartfelt interactions. An egalitarian siddur provides a rich foundation for vibrant worship. Anyone is welcome to sit quietly, or to try things out in order to learn what spiritual experience works best for you.

Friday July 21 @ 730 pm – Kabbalat Shabbat followed by dessert potluck Oneg Shabbat. Knatvold Room of UUC.

Saturday July 22 @ 10 am – Shabbat morning service followed by vegetarian potluck lunch. Parsha Mattot – Massei (Numbers 30:2 – 36:13). Bring cushion or camp chair to sit on. Skykomish River @ Wild Lily Cabins, Index, WA

Friday August 25 @ 7:30 pm – Kabbalat Shabbat followed by dessert potluck Oneg Shabbat. Knatvold Room of UUC.

Saturday August 26 @ 10 am – Shabbat morning service followed by vegetarian potluck lunch. Parsha Shoftim (Deuteronomy 16:18 – 21:9). Knatvold Room of UUC.

Knatvold Rm of UUC: Downstairs room at the University Unitarian Church (UUC), located at 6556 35th Ave. N.E. in Seattle’s Wedgwood neighborhood. www.eitzor.org

Wild Lily Ranch, Index, WA: Congregants Barak Gale & Joe Puchot operate this bed and breakfast inn on the Skykomish River. RSVP appreciated but not required by replying here or calling 206-467-2617.

Directions:
Take Highway 2 east towards Steven's Pass. After milepost 35, turn left at the sign to Index. (Ignore signs for Index Rd turning right.) Index Cafe is on the corner. Check your odometer. Go slightly less than 1.3 miles, passing a bridge on the left that goes into Index, and turn left at a gravel road that is easy to miss! There is a pole with two red reflectors, one above the other. If you come to the sign "Skyko 1" on the left, you've gone too far. (Turn around. Pass one turn out on the right, then what looks like a second turnout - easy to miss, where our gravel road turns sharply to the right.) So, back on our gravel road, disregard "keep out" signs, and stay to the right. In 0.2 miles you'll see our place on the left side - "Wild Lily Bed and Breakfast" on the wood sign. http://www.wildlilyranch.com/
Important Note: Classes and workshops may be tailored to the needs of individuals and organizations. Please contact the director Perry Spring for more information about customized classes.