Chevre:

Though we have announced the Reb Zalman/Eve Ilsen Shabbaton before, we wanted you to know that now we have hotel blocks set up in three nearby hotels. The closest hotels did not have many rooms-only 120 total for the weekend.

We are urging those of you who will be traveling to Philadelphia for this event to SIGN UP NOW!

When the block of 120 rooms fills up, we will seek out other lodging, but other hotels will be further away and the prices could be higher. (Please note none of the hotels, including the three we have already secured are in walking distance. We will provide shuttle service and/or organize car caravans for those who won't have cars with them.)

If you already know you want to join us for this wonderful gathering, please register with ALEPH RIGHT NOW and register at one of the following three hotels RIGHT NOW as well. Just tell the hotel that you are with the ALEPH Reb Zalman weekend at the Keswick Theatre.

The Shabbaton outline and registration information is below. As we get closer to the event we will be putting more program specifics on the web site.

I do apologize for the cross-postings and for the number of emails I've been sending out lately. There is so much good news to share.

Hope to see you all in May!
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Deb Kolodny
DebraRuth@mac.com

Hotels on contract:

All rates will be increased by an 8% tax

Spring Hill Suites by Marriott - 5 miles to Keswick 30 rooms @ $94/night for a single or a double 215-657-7800 2480 Maryland Rd. Willow Grove, PA 19090

Courtyard by Marriott - 5 miles to the Keswick 30 rooms @ $94/night for a single or a double 215-830-0550 2350 Easton Rd. Willow Grove, PA 19090

Holiday Inn Fort Washington - 4 miles to the Keswick 60 rooms @ $93/night for single or double Phone: (215) 643-3000 432 Pennsylvania Ave. Fort Washington, PA 19034-3458

Shabbaton information:

Heavenly Days Right Here on Earth: A Magical Weekend with Rabbi Zalman Schachter- Shalomi and Eve Ilsen

Keswick Theatre
May 12, 13, 14, 2006
Philadelphia, PA

Renewal Judaism points to a way of life that is neither ascetic nor self-indulgent. Rather, it reveals and honors the Divine Source within the earthy details of this very life. Join Reb Zalman, Eve Ilsen and the rabbis of Jewish Renewal in a celebration of life and a renewed blossoming of hope.

Don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to welcome Reb Zalman back to Philadelphia!

Friday night and Saturday services
Friday night dessert
Saturday workshops
Saturday lunch
Saturday evening concert
Sunday brunch and closing celebration

Details on schedule, accommodations, directions, and frequently asked questions can be found on the web at
www.aleph.org/rebzalmanweekend.html.

To support and honor Reb Zalman's work even more generously, come to an intimate catered dinner and teaching on Saturday evening.

Register on line at www.aleph.org/rebzalmanweekend.html or fill out the form below and mail it to: ALEPH, 7000 Lincoln Drive # B-2, Philadelphia, PA 19119. Make checks payable to ALEPH.

Names:__________________________________________________________

Address:_________________________________________________________

Phone:_____________________________________

Email:___________________________________________________________

Visa/Mastercard # ________________________________________________

Exp. _______________________________________

Name and signature for credit cards:
________________________________________________________________

___$160 for ALEPH members * before February 15  x___people=  $_____

___$180 for ALEPH members between February 16 & May 12 x___people=  $_____

___$198 for non-ALEPH members        x___people=  $_____

___$100 Saturday evening dinner and teaching    x___people=  $_____


*ALEPH membership can be individual or through your community

Total: $_______________