On Campus Yoga, Spirituality & Ancient Wisdom Hineni: Welcoming What Arrives A Shabbat retreat Elizabeth Shammash Claudia Kreiman Danielle Bensimhon See all presenters Enter a Sacred PausePracticing Shabbat is like exhaling into a deeply renewing yoga posture. Join gifted teachers Cantor Lizzie Shammash, Rabbi Claudia Kreiman, and Rabbi Cantor Danielle Bensimhon for a retreat that draws on Jewish spiritual practices of mindfulness, prayer, chant, meditation, and study to help us enter and "hold the pose" of Shabbat.Rooted in the themes of the weekly Torah portion, Parashat Vayera—hospitality, presence, love, rupture, and the call of hineni (“here I am”), this retreat invites you to gently explore what it means to show up to your life with openness and courage.Through yoga, discussion, chant, meditation, and reflection, you will:Experience Shabbat rituals in a shared and supportive community.Deepen your self-understanding through the wisdom of the Torah portion.Practice meeting your inner world with curiosity and compassion.Explore what it means to hold on, and what it means to let go.Step away from the busyness of daily life and enter a sacred pause, resting in the spacious awareness that Shabbat offers. This program is open to all levels. Included In Your Stay 10+ Daily Yoga Classes 3 Nutritious Meals a Day Access to the Kripalu Grounds Schedule THURSDAY2:00 pmCheck-in begins4:45–6:00Kripalu Yoga class5:30–7:30Dinner7:30–9:00Program SessionFRIDAY6:30–7:45Kripalu Yoga class7:30–9:00Silent Breakfast8:45–11:45 amProgram Session12:00–1:30 pmLunch2:30–4:30Program Session4:45–6:00Kripalu Yoga class6:30–8:00Shabbat DinnerSATURDAY6:30–7:45Kripalu Yoga class7:30–9:00Silent Breakfast8:45–11:45 amProgram Session12:00–1:30 pmLunch2:30–4:30Program Session4:45–6:00Kripalu Yoga class5:30–7:00Dinner7:00–7:15Havdalah (outside)SUNDAY6:30–7:45Kripalu Yoga class7:30–9:00Silent Breakfast10:00 amRoom check-out ends9:00–11:00Program Session11:30 am–1:30 pmLunch and DeparturePlease note: Rooms are ready by 4:00 pm. You may store your bags in the Luggage Room until your room is available. On the day of departure, room check-out time is 10:00 am—you may remain on campus and take part in workshops until 2:00 pm. Actual times and schedules may vary; please see the Guest Boards or the schedule provided upon check-in for details and room locations. FAQs What are your accommodations? From private rooms to community-style dorms, our accommodations are intentionally simple—designed to help you unplug and feel grounded. Whether you're seeking solitude or connection, we offer a variety of options to support your stay.View All Accommodations What’s included in my overnight stay? Registering for any Kripalu on campus experience includes three daily meals, daily yoga, and movement classes, and access to the Kripalu grounds and other amenities: including Healing Arts, the Shop, the Cafe, and our grounds. Plan My Visit Can I book for me and another person? Online booking is available for 1–2 guests. Please select the appropriate booking button on the program page. Do you have a waitlist if my preferred program is full? Yes. If a program is full, you may add yourself to the waitlist or by contacting registration@kripalu.org. If space becomes available, we’ll contact you in the order received. Where do I go to see all programs offered at Kripalu? For a full view of programs, visit our experiences page.Explore All Programming This is so much more than a retreat—it is a life-changing experience that I look forward to and deeply cherish each year. It has become a sacred time of reflection, renewal, and coming home to myself. - Batsheve Leshed in NJ The retreat offered a rare opportunity to step out of daily pace and enter a more intentional, spacious rhythm. Being in a space led by three women clergy was especially meaningful, and the experience of Shabbat through movement, nature, and community felt deeply restorative. - Jane Feinberg-Kaplan I didn’t expect a spiritual opening, but it happened in a dance yoga class and stayed with me throughout the retreat. The integration of breath, movement, and Jewish practice felt deeply grounding. I returned home calmer and more present than I had been in a long time. - Tatiana Becker Presenter(s) Elizabeth Shammash Presenter Read Bio Claudia Kreiman Presenter Read Bio Danielle Bensimhon Presenter Read Bio Book Now October 29–November 1, 2026 Starting at $450 Per person, plus accommodations BOOK NOW (1 ADULT)BOOK NOW (2 ADULTS) View our accommodationsView our cancellation policy Jump To... Overview Included In Your Stay Schedule FAQs Presenter(s)
What are your accommodations? From private rooms to community-style dorms, our accommodations are intentionally simple—designed to help you unplug and feel grounded. Whether you're seeking solitude or connection, we offer a variety of options to support your stay.View All Accommodations
What’s included in my overnight stay? Registering for any Kripalu on campus experience includes three daily meals, daily yoga, and movement classes, and access to the Kripalu grounds and other amenities: including Healing Arts, the Shop, the Cafe, and our grounds. Plan My Visit
Can I book for me and another person? Online booking is available for 1–2 guests. Please select the appropriate booking button on the program page.
Do you have a waitlist if my preferred program is full? Yes. If a program is full, you may add yourself to the waitlist or by contacting registration@kripalu.org. If space becomes available, we’ll contact you in the order received.
Where do I go to see all programs offered at Kripalu? For a full view of programs, visit our experiences page.Explore All Programming
This is so much more than a retreat—it is a life-changing experience that I look forward to and deeply cherish each year. It has become a sacred time of reflection, renewal, and coming home to myself. - Batsheve Leshed in NJ
The retreat offered a rare opportunity to step out of daily pace and enter a more intentional, spacious rhythm. Being in a space led by three women clergy was especially meaningful, and the experience of Shabbat through movement, nature, and community felt deeply restorative. - Jane Feinberg-Kaplan
I didn’t expect a spiritual opening, but it happened in a dance yoga class and stayed with me throughout the retreat. The integration of breath, movement, and Jewish practice felt deeply grounding. I returned home calmer and more present than I had been in a long time. - Tatiana Becker
October 29–November 1, 2026 Starting at $450 Per person, plus accommodations BOOK NOW (1 ADULT)BOOK NOW (2 ADULTS) View our accommodationsView our cancellation policy
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