Jewish Women’s Getaway

• Kavanot (Tracks) Time: Immersive creative tracks led by professional artists and educators.    
• Chuggim (Electives): Outdoor adventures, fitness, hiking, ropes courses, archery, yoga, art and more.
• Community Sicha (Conversation) Time: Dive into meaningful conversations.
• Z’man Keyf (Social & Fun Time): Evenings, meals and afternoon wellness hours provide an opportunity for YOU time. Connect with friends, new and old, take a walk or just relax on the porch, marvel at the changing leaves, a glass of wine or tea in hand.
  

Rabbi Jaymee Alpert

Jaymee is passionate about exploring the connection between spirituality and physical activity. She is the co-creator of NBS, Neshama Body and Soul, a practice that combines exercise with Jewish prayer and Torah reflections and has created and led Shabbat morning hiking services. She spent 20 years as a congregational rabbi serving synagogues in the Bay Area, Westchester, NY, and Princeton, NJ. She was ordained by the Jewish Theological Seminary and holds master’s degrees in Jewish Education and Jewish Women’s Studies. She currently sits on the Conservative Movement’s Committee on Jewish Law and Standards and the board of Lilith Magazine, and she is a certified fitness trainer and life coach.

Jennifer Kaplan

Jennifer has been creating art for as long as she can remember. She has worked in a variety of mediums, including metal, clay, fiber, glass, acrylic, pencil, gouache, ink and paper. She is inspired by Hebrew letter forms, sacred texts, and the concept of “Hiddur Mitzvah,” literally, beautification of the commandments. She strives to create beauty and art out of ancient traditions, allowing the texts to come alive through calligraphy, color, papercuts and design.

Kaplan spent all her years of schooling studying Hebrew and Jewish texts, and continued her studies at the graduate level, focusing on ancient Semitic writing systems and language. She studied Art, Art History and Jewish and Islamic Studies at Washington University in St. Louis, and did her graduate work in Ancient Near Eastern Cultures at University of California, Los Angeles.

Currently, she resides in Cleveland, Ohio with her husband Dave, daughters Jillian and Lydia, and dog, Watson.

Sarah Klegman

Sarah is a writer, speaker and Chief Happiness Officer for a tech startup. She began her career in the comedy space, then went on to collect a plethora of diverse professional experiences, including co-founding the challah bread company Challah Hub and writing for the Jewish women’s wellness organization, At The Well. Her international speaking tour, passion for creativity, and a surprising turn of events led to her current position, where she fosters happiness and spirited company culture for 300+ employees. Her unique background inspires her leadership, guiding others to express their creativity and discover joy in all facets of life.

Amy Price

Amy Price lives in Chamblee, Georgia, with her husband, son and growing numbers of chickens and beehives. Professionally, she supports people to find employment opportunities and dream big for their lives. Amy has been working with Adamah Atl and Ilan Katan Nature Tots program, 2 new Atlanta outdoor/environmental Jewish programs. She spent time at Isabella Friedman working for The Teva Learning Center doing outdoor Jewish environmental education and farming at a youth village in Rwanda. Amy loves all things outdoors and has been fully engaged in turning her home into a homestead and garden oasis.

Judy Robkin

A native Atlantan, Judy is a professional studio potter. Her work is shown in numerous juried shows and galleries. In addition to her time at Ramah Darom, she teaches Pottery to adults at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Murphy, North Carolina, and enjoys sharing her love of art with her students. At Ramah Darom, whether teaching drawing, painting, clay or fabric arts, she encourages creativity and individuality to seasoned artists as well as to beginners.

Judy’s work can be found on her website and on Instagram.

Sharona Rubinstein

Sharona holds a BA and MA in Dance from ULCA, and has been a performer, choreographer and instructor of dance for over 35 years.  She has been on staff at Camp Ramah Darom where her children grew up as campers and counselors on and off since 1998 for a total of 20 years as Director of Drama and Dance. She established the After School Dance program at Stratford Academy from 2014 -2020, and was the founding Artistic Director of Macon Moving Company Dance Theater and Performance Art Network in Memphis, TN. Her professional dance experience includes performing with HaEnsemble, Jerusalem,  and the Parparim Ensemble Professional Israeli Folk Dance Company in New York.  Recently, she performed in the New York Folk Dance Festival with her former dance partner Steve Weintraub with whom she performed for Jewish communities throughout the North and South eastern United States. She graduated in May 2023 from MGA with an AS as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) and is now Certified in the field and working with senior adults as a COTA.  She recently combined her passion for dance with her new career as a COTA by providing creative dance classes as therapeutic intervention to senior living communities in Macon, GA where she lives with her husband Rabbi Aaron Rubinstein of Congregation Sha’arey Israel. 

Rabbi Danielle Upbin

Danielle is the Rabbi and prayer leader at Congregation Beth Shalom. Originally from New York City, she graduated with honors from Barnard College, Columbia University, with a BA in Political Science. She was ordained from the Jewish Theological Seminary in 2002. She has lived and studied in Israel, including a year of exploration in Jewish mysticism and art. Rabbi Upbin is currently the president of the Pinellas County Board of Rabbis and serves on the Rabbinic Advisory Counsel of Israel Bonds. In connection to her alma mater, she has served as the JTS Florida Rabbinic Fellow, teaching in the community on behalf of the Seminary. Rabbi Upbin is professionally trained in voice and the performing arts. She has shared her spirited prayer style and ability to teach all ages, in congregations around the country. Inspired by her participation in the Institute for Jewish Spirituality rabbinic cohort, she has recently become a certified yoga instructor, with an approach to the cross section of Jewish and universal spirituality, meditation and yoga. In 2012, she released a CD entitled “Reveal the Light”, a compilation of Hebrew chant and original music. Rabbi Upbin resides in Clearwater, FL with her husband, Rabbi David Weizman, and their four children.

McKenzie Wren

McKenzie Wren (she/her/hers) is a facilitator who works in multiple arenas to support connection and growth. As Wren Consulting, she works with businesses and non-profits to support inclusion and belonging. As Ma’ayan Spiritual Arts, she facilitates art, ritual and connection through Earth-based, embodied Jewish practices uplifting the Divine Feminine.  At the heart of everything she does is the belief in the power of relationship, community and connection to nature. Whether facilitating art experiences, ritual or ceremony, workshops or classes, McKenzie creates a space where each person is seen, heard and valued and has an authentic experience.

2024 Rates

All-inclusive rates are per person for 4 days/3 nights and is based on accommodations. Price includes delicious kosher meals, snacks and beverages, and all activities.

Early Bird Discount: Register by September 19 and get $25 OFF the posted rates.

First Timer Discount: First-time JWG participants get 10% OFF registration in a cabin or double occupancy hotel room with discount code JWGFIRST.

Payment Schedule:

• Due at Registration: A $75 non-refundable deposit for each adult will be processed when the registration application is submitted.
• October 14, 2024: Full payment due. Our system automatically charges the balance to your stored payment method (credit card or e-check). Credit card payments incur a 2.5% fee. To change your stored payment method, contact finance@ramahdarom.org.

Cancellation Policy

No refunds will be made after October 14, 2024. We highly recommend purchasing Trip Protection Insurance as we are not able to refund you in the event of a last-minute cancelation.

Shared Cabins

Cabins are spacious and nestled throughout the campus. Each cabin offers a dorm-style bunking area and private twin rooms with shared stalls, showers, and sinks. All cabin rates are based on shared space. The private room within each cabin is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Linens are provided, but beds are not made up. 

Hotel Rooms

There are 57 hotel rooms across 4 hotel/motel style buildings on our 185-acre campus. All hotel rooms have a private bathroom, a table and two chairs, heating and air conditioning, complimentary toiletries, and bed and bath linens. Most rooms have 2 queen beds, and a few have 1 king bed or 2 full beds. Some connecting rooms are available. All hotel buildings and some hotel rooms are ADA-accessible.

Deluxe Private Cottages

There are 4 deluxe private cottages on Ramah Darom’s campus and they are our most luxurious accommodations! These beautiful studio-style cottages feature a kitchenette, private porch, bathroom with walk-in shower, king-sized bed and full-sized pullout couch. These cozy cottages are located on the mountainside of our campus with stair access only and are most comfortable for two people. Please note that cottages are not ADA accessible. Rates are based on an upgrade from a double occupancy hotel room. Upgrades are also available to a single occupancy cottage.

Check-in: Sunday, November 10, 2024, 3;00-5:00pm ET
L’hitraot: Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 12:00pm ET

Ramah Darom is two hours from Atlanta, in Clayton, GA. Please download and print these Driving Directions and bring them with you when you travel. GPS shortcuts can lead you to dangerous mountain roads!

There will be a shuttle between the Atlanta airport and Ramah Darom’s campus on arrival and departure days. The shuttle is $75 per person each way. Sign up for the shuttle as part of the registration process.

The shuttle will depart from the airport at 1:30pm (flights should land by 12:30pm) on November 10 and will leave campus at 12:00pm (flights should take off after 4:30pm) on November 13.

Please use this Packing List as a guide and bring any specific items that you feel are necessary for your health, safety and enjoyment.

Please note that NO pets of any kind may join you for your stay onsite, for any length of time.

Health Protocols & Vaccination Policies

Ramah Darom brings people of all ages together for exceptional experiences in Jewish living and learning on its 185-acre North Georgia mountain campus. Ramah Darom programs – including summer camp, family camps and year-round experiential retreats – inspire a lifelong love of Jewish values, tradition and community.