Joy is Essential 

Joy is essential to a life of purpose, connection, and spiritual vitality—yet it often feels elusive in today’s fast-paced, tech-saturated, and pressure-filled world. How do we reclaim joy when it seems overshadowed by the weight of daily responsibilities, societal challenges, and personal struggles? This retreat invites you to take a profound journey into understanding, cultivating, and sustaining joy in your life.

Join Rabbi Yonah Bookstein, Rachel Bookstein, and the Neshama team for a transformative day of exploration, practice, and renewal. Together, we will draw upon the timeless wisdom of Kabbalah, Torah, and modern psychology.

Space is very limited at this special retreat.

Understand Barriers to Joy 

Explore why joy feels distant in our contemporary world. Reflect on how technology, antisemitism, societal pressures, and other challenges inhibit our capacity for joy.

Learn Practical Tools 

Discover simple yet powerful practices to cultivate joy, foster gratitude, and create moments of delight amid life’s demands.

Workshoping Joy

Participate in exercises and group work to unlock the sources of joy within you and develop strategies to integrate them into your daily routine and relationships.

Study Wisdom of Joy

Engage in dynamic discussions and text study of sacred teachings that illuminate the path to living a more joyful, meaningful life.

Experience Joy in Community

Connect with a supportive group of participants on the same journey, building a sense of unity, healing, and inspiration.

By the end of the day, you’ll leave with not only a deeper understanding of joy but also a renewed spirit and practical tools to bring joy into every facet of your life.