Pardes Levavot, “Orchard of Hearts,” was formed in the spirit of creating conscious holy community. Our name expresses the spiritual blossoming of each individual heart within an inspiring and nurturing orchard.

For information on our congregation please call (303) 563-2110 and leave a message or send email to info@pardeslevavot.org. To join our congregation, please print a copy of our membership form, fill it out, and send it to our Synagogue.

Pardes Levavot gratefully acknowledges Allied Jewish Federation of Colorado for their support of our Circle of Family Education program. Thank you!

TALES OF TORAH - TELLING THE STORIES OF OUR LIVES

A JEWISH WOMEN'S SPIRITUAL SHABBAT RETREAT

FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL 13 SUNDAY MORNING, APRIL 15 led by RABBI LEILA GAL BERNER and RABBI ILYSE KRAMER With TORAH YOGA teacher LARISSA BLECHMAN At CAPITAL CAMPS RETREAT CENTER WAYNESBORO, PA (ninety minutes drive from Washington DC)

Enjoy a LOVELY SHABBAT OF SINGING, SPIRIT AND DEEP LEARNING in the company of Jewish women seeking to deepen their ties to ancient tradition in ever-meaningful ways.

Study with INSPIRING AND RENOWNED TEACHERS WHO BRING TORAH TO LIFE in unexpected and intriguing ways.

Experience GENTLE "TORAH YOGA" led by an experienced teacher who is spiritual grounded in the teachings of Judaism.

SHARE YOUR OWN LIFE EXPERIENCES IN BEAUTIFUL SURROUNDINGS during the height of springtime and in the intimate company of like-minded women who seek JOY, WISDOM AND CONNECTION with each other through the treasures of our Jewish heritage.

The Shabbat retreat includes:

2 nights lodging in comfortable shared cabins
5 delightful kosher meals plus snacks throughout the weekend in a magnificent dining room complete with fireplace and outdoor deck overlooking hiking trails and beautiful woods.
Creative Shabbat services fills with song, reflection and simcha (bring your tambourines and other musical instruments!)
Contemplative Torah learning and intellectual stimulation and just plain fun!

COST: $240 per person (all inclusive) (some scholarships may be available)

TO REGISTER: DEADLINE TO REGISTER: MARCH 5, 2007

By credit card: go to www.jewishdelights.com and go to the "Tales of Torah" link.

By mail: Send check payable to: ³JSHH² to P.O. Box 62, Simpsonville, MD 21150

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CALL: Rabbi Leila Gal Berner (301) 946-1411 Rabbi Ilyse Kramer (410) 992-9982

Rabbi Leila Gal Berner is founder and Director of Lev Tahor: A Center for Jewish Soulwork and serves as rabbi of Kol Ami, the northern Virginia Reconstructionist community. She is a well-known and admired Torah teacher, scholar and spiritual guide.

Rabbi Ilyse Kramer is a respected Torah and Talmud teacher in the Baltimore-Columbia area and is the author of Sacred Arguing in Jewish Tradition, Tales of the Talmud and Bridges: Jewish Learning to Jewish Living.

Both rabbis have a passion for teaching a Judaism that honors the mind and reaches the heart.

Larissa Blechman is a trained yoga instructor and member of the Himalayan Institute Teacher's Association (HITA) and the Mid Atlantic Yoga Association. Her passion for yoga and Judaism are reflected in her expression of Yoga combined with Judaism, ShalomYoga. She brings a unique synthesis of a Jewish soul and the best of yoga learning to her facilitation of the Jewish yoga experience.