Celebrate special
Jungle Shabbat in the rainforest! The magical
beauty of this remote area is a perfect place
to sing and feast for the creation of the
universe. Spend the day exploring the jungle
with friends or hanging out on the beach.
Costa Rican
Adventures' farm at Punta Mona (Monkey Point)
provides an exercise in sustainable living
in a gorgeous and remote setting. Spend the
days harvesting fruits and vegetables from
the organic gardens and awaiting the harvest
of local fisherman. During the days, view
dolphins playing off-shore, ride sea-kayaks
through a mangrove-lined lagoon, and create
arts and crafts from natural materials. At night,
make chocolate from locally grown organic cacao beans,
and take a walk down the beach to watch leatherback
sea turtles lay their eggs in the sand.
While hiking
through the Kekoldi Indigenous Reserve with
a native Bribri guide, learn about the culture
and customs of the Bribri People, one of the
few remaining indigenous groups in Costa Rica.
Visit the Iguana Farm, and learn about this community's
efforts to save the endangered green iguana from
extinction. Learn about their
deep connection to the forest and the environmental
threats to their way of life. A native lunch
is served with all ingredients coming from
the Reserve!
Head to the
banks of the Pacuare River for an unforgettable
overnight whitewater rafting trip on class III and
IV rapids. This scenic river slices through
virgin rainforest and plunges through mountain
gorges dropping the most beautiful waterfalls
right alongside your raft.
Traverse from
tree to tree using pulleys on horizontal traverse
cables. This exhilarating experience allows
you to sail through the treetops of the canopy
and over the trails far below. Expert guides
assist you in this exciting journey through
the different layers of the virgin cloud forests
and explain the orchids, bromeliads and exotic
birdlife that surrounds you.
Spend the weekend
with the Jewish community of San Jose. Meet
Costa Rican Jewish teens, attend a Shabbat Service at
the local synagogue, join a Jewish host
family for a Shabbat dinner, and learn about the Serpharan tradition,
a combination Ashkenaz and Sephardic traditions.
Provide service
to local host communities while exploring
the balance of giving and receiving. Past
projects have included planting gardens and
painting murals at local schools, helping
with building and planting projects at the
Kekoldi Indigenous Reserve, and volunteering
at a Woman's Cooperative Farm.
As the sunset
reflects into the sea, gather together to
mark the end of Shabbat with song and ritual.
Take a surfing lesson to learn basic skills
for riding the waves.
Bathe in delightful
hot springs at the base of Costa Rica's most
active volcano. Witness red lava flows from
the volcano observatory lookout.
Throughout the
program, we will dip into Jewish wisdom about
our natural world through text study, song,
prayer, and discussion groups. Together we
explore Jewish environmental ethics
and contemplate our roles as stewards of the
Earth.
Horseback ride
through forests and fields to hidden waterfalls
where invigorating pool await.
Everywhere we
go, meals will reflect regional specialties
and locally grown crops. Delight in fresh
fruits not readily available in North America.
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