Nourish your mind, body, and soul in preparation for the new year
In the spirit of the month of Elul and in preparation for the chagim, join us for a Shabbat weekend retreat in the Old City and the surrounding nature of Tzfat—medicine in and of itself—to integrate the lessons of the past year and to cultivate vessels to contain it and capture new light in the year to come.
Retreat Schedule
Thursday
- Arrive by 4 pm, settle in
- Kabbalistic and somatic embodiment class with Miriam
- Dinner & song circle with special guest musicians
Friday
- Yoga in Sheva Chaya's art gallery
- Experiential, in-depth tour of Tzfat and erev Shabbos shiur with Rabbi Amichai
- Art workshop with Kabbalistic artist Avraham Lowenthal
- Kabbalat Shabbat ("choose your own adventure" — please ask us about the many shul options)
- Meet at Artist Quarter Minyan by 8:15 pm to walk to the Cohens' for Shabbat dinner
Shabbat
- "Choose your own adventure": Pray, sleep in, explore (feel free to ask for suggestions regarding shul options, kiddush, lunch, etc.)
- Lunch (please contact us for option details)
- Shabbos afternoon shiur with Madison: Medicine for the Soul—Jewish Integration Techniques
- Third meal/Shalashudis at Madison's with closing circle
Saturday Night / Motzei Shabbos
- Melave malka with local Tzfatis (location TBD)
Contact us:
WhatsApp: Miriam +972546380852 | Madison +13108698642
Madison Rachel Margolin
Madison Margolin is an author, journalist, and facilitator focused on the intersection of Judaism and psychedelics. She is the author of Exile & Ecstasy: Growing Up with Ram Dass and Coming of Age in the Jewish Psychedelic Underground, and two more books forthcoming, including a Jewish psychedelic practical guide. She is also the co-founder of DoubleBlind Magazine and the Jewish Psychedelic Summit, and has been published with outlets like VICE, Rolling Stone, Ayin Press, and others. Find out more at madisonmargolin.com.
Miriam Cohen
Miriam is a gifted teacher, therapist, coach, and co-director of Live Kabbalah, wife and mother of 10. She brings a unique blend of Torah insight, somatic embodiment practices, and deep intuitive guidance to her work. Through her “Own Your Light” program and private sessions, Miriam supports individuals in reconnecting to their inner wisdom, healing emotional patterns, and embodying their soul’s purpose. Her warm presence and integrative approach create a safe and uplifting space for transformation.
Amichai Cohen
Rabbi Amichai is the founder of Live Kabbalah, an educational platform dedicated to making the profound wisdom of Torah and Kabbalah practical, accessible, and transformative. A seasoned teacher and guide, he weaves together Chassidic teachings, Jewish mysticism, and personal growth tools to help people live with clarity, purpose, and inner alignment. Based in Tzfat, Rabbi Amichai leads classes, retreats, and spiritual tours, creating spaces for authentic connection and deep learning.