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Hi everybody,
I've never posted here before but wanted to let you all know that my dear friend Zelig is creating an amazing program next month, the Jewish vision quest. More information is below, including his contact info. I participated in a vision quest last summer and it was *crucial*!
Much love,
Caitlin
Vision quests in the desert are at the core of Judaism. The fore-fathers and foremothers
received much of their inspiration while alone in the desert, directly
connected to the Source.
All who are called to deepen their personal journey are
invited to join us in the desert this summer.
To help individuals connect to spirit, nature and to themselves, and to mark life transitions,
Rites of Passage has been leading individuals on vision quests for over 30 years. In this
spiritual quest, participants will gather as a community with Rites of Passage guides in the
high California desert to celebrate Shabbat Hazon - the “Shabbat of Vision.” We will create
sacred space through song, prayer and learning focused on preparing for the solo experience.
Framed with the universal message of the medicine wheel and informed by Jewish tales and
perspectives on bringing vision, you will enter the desert alone as our ancestors did to
encounter the Source and yourself.
This special program will be co-led by Rites of Passage Executive Director Mike Bodkin, a
vision quest guide for over 25 years, and Zelig Golden, a vision quest guide and Maggid.
The Program
During three pre-trip meetings, and two days at a wilderness base camp before the solo, the
guides will work with you to clarify your intention: What are you questing for? What life
changes are you marking? What do you hope to receive? Throughout this process, we will
explore Jewish perspectives on seeking vision and connecting directly to the Source in the
natural world.
After preparing during the Shabbat of Vision, you will enter the desert alone for three days
and nights of solitude (fasting is encouraged). This is the time to claim the truth of your
purpose on earth. It is a period of journeying inward, held in the sacred silence of wilderness.
Sing, pray, dance, meditate, connect with the Divine, and witness your own growth,
transition, and ultimate rebirth.
On the fourth morning, you will return to the community to begin the process of sharing
and incorporating your vision. Your guides will help you understand the meaning of your
quest, acknowledge the many gifts it revealed, and develop personal ceremony to mark this
moment in your life. As a community, we will help each other to integrate our lessons as we
prepare to take our visions back home.
The Details
Preparatory Meetings: In order to fully prepare for the wilderness quest, we will have
preparatory meetings in Berkeley, CA, on three Tuesday evenings – July 22nd, July 29th, and
August 5th from 7-10pm. These meetings will prepare you to enter the wilderness safely,
introduce the sacred teachings of the medicine wheel, Jewish prayer and song, and Jewish
perspectives on seeking vision.
Dates, times, location: The Jewish Vision Quest will take place at approximately 10,000
feet in the White Mountains of California, a beautiful high desert wilderness on the Nevada
border. The program will begin at 9 a.m. on Friday, August 8 near Bishop, CA, and will end
by noon on Friday, August 15. Shabbat will be observed as a community.
Registration and tuition: This program is limited to 10 participants. Registration requires a
$250 non-refundable deposit. The full program fee is $1,095, which includes a vision quest
manual, healthy vegetarian meals (except 1-2 restaurant meals), and campground fees.
Chevra Hazon (“Friends of Vision”): Upon return from the Vision Quest experience, we
are all faced with the challenge of bringing our vision back to the people. To help facilitate
this integration process, Zelig will offer optional, post-quest gatherings in Berkeley, CA for
those who wish to join in council and share the process of bringing vision into the world.
For more information and to register - www.ritesofpassagevisionquest.org
If you have questions or want to inquire further:
Contact Michael Bodkin at (707) 537-1927; info@ritesofpassagevisionquest.org
Contact Zelig Golden at (510) 590-1479; zeliggolden@gmail.com
I've never posted here before but wanted to let you all know that my dear friend Zelig is creating an amazing program next month, the Jewish vision quest. More information is below, including his contact info. I participated in a vision quest last summer and it was *crucial*!
Much love,
Caitlin
Vision quests in the desert are at the core of Judaism. The fore-fathers and foremothers
received much of their inspiration while alone in the desert, directly
connected to the Source.
All who are called to deepen their personal journey are
invited to join us in the desert this summer.
To help individuals connect to spirit, nature and to themselves, and to mark life transitions,
Rites of Passage has been leading individuals on vision quests for over 30 years. In this
spiritual quest, participants will gather as a community with Rites of Passage guides in the
high California desert to celebrate Shabbat Hazon - the “Shabbat of Vision.” We will create
sacred space through song, prayer and learning focused on preparing for the solo experience.
Framed with the universal message of the medicine wheel and informed by Jewish tales and
perspectives on bringing vision, you will enter the desert alone as our ancestors did to
encounter the Source and yourself.
This special program will be co-led by Rites of Passage Executive Director Mike Bodkin, a
vision quest guide for over 25 years, and Zelig Golden, a vision quest guide and Maggid.
The Program
During three pre-trip meetings, and two days at a wilderness base camp before the solo, the
guides will work with you to clarify your intention: What are you questing for? What life
changes are you marking? What do you hope to receive? Throughout this process, we will
explore Jewish perspectives on seeking vision and connecting directly to the Source in the
natural world.
After preparing during the Shabbat of Vision, you will enter the desert alone for three days
and nights of solitude (fasting is encouraged). This is the time to claim the truth of your
purpose on earth. It is a period of journeying inward, held in the sacred silence of wilderness.
Sing, pray, dance, meditate, connect with the Divine, and witness your own growth,
transition, and ultimate rebirth.
On the fourth morning, you will return to the community to begin the process of sharing
and incorporating your vision. Your guides will help you understand the meaning of your
quest, acknowledge the many gifts it revealed, and develop personal ceremony to mark this
moment in your life. As a community, we will help each other to integrate our lessons as we
prepare to take our visions back home.
The Details
Preparatory Meetings: In order to fully prepare for the wilderness quest, we will have
preparatory meetings in Berkeley, CA, on three Tuesday evenings – July 22nd, July 29th, and
August 5th from 7-10pm. These meetings will prepare you to enter the wilderness safely,
introduce the sacred teachings of the medicine wheel, Jewish prayer and song, and Jewish
perspectives on seeking vision.
Dates, times, location: The Jewish Vision Quest will take place at approximately 10,000
feet in the White Mountains of California, a beautiful high desert wilderness on the Nevada
border. The program will begin at 9 a.m. on Friday, August 8 near Bishop, CA, and will end
by noon on Friday, August 15. Shabbat will be observed as a community.
Registration and tuition: This program is limited to 10 participants. Registration requires a
$250 non-refundable deposit. The full program fee is $1,095, which includes a vision quest
manual, healthy vegetarian meals (except 1-2 restaurant meals), and campground fees.
Chevra Hazon (“Friends of Vision”): Upon return from the Vision Quest experience, we
are all faced with the challenge of bringing our vision back to the people. To help facilitate
this integration process, Zelig will offer optional, post-quest gatherings in Berkeley, CA for
those who wish to join in council and share the process of bringing vision into the world.
For more information and to register - www.ritesofpassagevisionquest.org
If you have questions or want to inquire further:
Contact Michael Bodkin at (707) 537-1927; info@ritesofpassagevisionquest.org
Contact Zelig Golden at (510) 590-1479; zeliggolden@gmail.com
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