Breaking the Water, Birthing the Self: A Liberation Journey

Join us for a transformative journey of self-birth and collective liberation, using the metaphysical power of Pesach to release what no longer serves and embrace your sovereign, liberated self. Through healing ceremony, song, prayer, storytelling, dance, mysticism, yoga, meditation, and more, we will move from the narrow places (Mitzrayim) of duality into unification (yichud) and unconditional presence.

Together, we will create a safe and courageous space to shed limiting beliefs, cultivate openness and playfulness, and locate yourself in your unique and universal story.

Whoever you are, if there is breath in you,

you are welcome.

(We draw from Jewish Mystical sources and practices. You need not be any certain religion or hold any specific beliefs to benefit from this powerful journey!)

Register here, or e-transfer: ThatWeAre@gmail.com or Venmo: @alice-frank

Scholarships available on request: ThatWeAre@gmail.com

Retreat Schedule: Journey Through the Four Worlds

(subject to change)

Thursday, April 17 – Arrival & Grounding (Assiyah: Action World)

• 4:30 pm: Arrival, Mingling, Settle into Rooms

• 5:30 pm: Grounding Meditation & Silent Walk (Collect items for the group altar)

  • Opening Circle

• 6:30 pm: Dinner

• 8:00 pm:Expression Circle & Dance Party

  • Let go of layers of identity and prepare for Shabbat

Friday, April 18 – Creation & Preparation (Briah: Creation World)

• 8:00 am: Morning Bodywork with Alice

• 8:15 am: Prayer with Gabriel

• 9:15 am: Breakfast (Kiddush + Motzi)

• 11:00 am – 1:00 pm: Morning Session with Gabriel

• 1:00 pm: Lunch

• 2:00 – 4:00 pm: Free Time (hot tub, rest, relax)

• 4:00 – 6:00 pm: ‘Shabbish’ Session with Alice

  • Preparing for a personal Shabbat practice

• 6:30 pm: Dinner

• 8:00 pm: Shabbat Salaam: An Interfaith Celebration

  • Featuring a Sufi musician

  • Ecstatic prayers, songs, and teachings on Shabbat as a practice for peace

• 9:00 pm: ‘Prayerformance’ with Gabriel

  • Storytelling, music, writing prompts, and reflections

Saturday, April 19 – Shabbat & Connection (Yetzirah: Formation World)

• Morning in Silence: Continue personal Shabbish practice

• 9:00 am: Yoga

• 9:20 am: Chanting Shacharit (morning prayers) with Alice

• 11:00 am: Blindfolded Brunch (break silence here)

• 2:30 – 5:30 pm:Afternoon Connection Session

  • Sound healing

  • Connection games, eye-gazing, crossing the "Red Sea," and Angel Walk

• 6:00 pm:Multi-Sensory Havdalah (Atzilut: Spiritual World)

  • A closing ceremony engaging all the senses

• 7:00 – 10:30 pm:Messianic Feast (Mimouna Celebration)

  • Sharing your personal story and message for the world

  • Ecstatic singing, storytelling, and reflection

Sunday, April 20 – Integration & Departure (Atzilut: Spiritual World)

• 9:00 am: Closing Bodywork & Prayer with Alice & Gabriel

• 11:00 am: Final Brunch & Goodbye!

Blessings!