Omer Retreat: Sitting in the Light of Generosity and Awareness
 

Thursday, April 30-Sunday, May 3, 2026

13-16 Iyar 5786

Days 28-31 of the Omer

Himalayan Institute

As of March 14, 2026 registration is CLOSED. If you are interested in being added to a waiting list, contact Bea at retreats@awayin.org

Dear Friends,

We will return to the beautiful Himalayan Institute in Honesdale, PA, as we begin the fifth week of the Omer, which brings the energy of Hod. Hod calls forth presence, awareness, gratitude, trust and patience. It teaches about the transformation that comes through listening and being. The full moon of Iyar will be shining on our time together and we will open to its generous, healing light.

Our retreat will be held in the sacred vessel of silence that we will open to share teachings, songs, prayers and reflections.

After our festive dinner on Thursday evening, we will enter into shared silence until Sunday, creating a sacred vessel for our practice. The silence will help us focus, be present and listen into the heartbeat of Hod.

During the retreat we will open the silence mindfully to pray, chant, explore teachings and share reflections with each other.

Our practices will include:

• Sitting and Walking Meditation
• Prayer, Song, Chanting and Movement
• Exploration of Psalms
• Hitbodedut: Meditative Encounter
• Shared Reflections

I pray that the energy of Hod will call us present with loving strength, revealing our great capacity to be messengers for healing and peace.

I look forward to our explorations together.

Blessings,
Rabbi Yael

Here’s what registrants who attended past Omer Retreats had to say…

“This retreat was an absolute blessing. For me it was transformative. I will draw from this experience endlessly.”

“A beautiful experience in every way. I am deeply grateful!”

“Teachings were just right in intention and length. Body prayer outside at night was sweet.”