Portland Kollel/NCSY Shabbaton

Guest Speaker – Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen – JWRP & Aish Lecturer

Dov Ber Cohen, originally from England, has extensive experience in tzedakah, Tikkun Olam and self-development projects. Having completed a BA Honors Degree at the University of Manchester, Dov Ber Cohen spent the next 6 years living in Asia, where he taught English and Buddhism, as well as volunteered in orphanages and trained in several martial arts.

After leaving Asia, Dov Ber Cohen came to Israel and studied in yeshiva for over a year, discovering the deep wisdom and spiritual insight of Torah Judaism. Dov Ber Cohen started multiple organizations that focus on self-help and the idea of Tikkun Olam. He is currently a lecturer at the Aish World Center, JWRP and JustifI. He travels the globe teaching thirsty souls.

To learn more about Dov Ber Cohen click here.

The term Shabbaton is often employed to mean an event and/or celebration that is held on Shabbat or over a full weekend. A Shabbaton is an immersive family Shabbat experience — providing engaging programs and activities for all ages.

The Shabbaton is for everyone — singles, couples of all ages and families with kids.

The Shabbaton has professionally staffed programming for all ages:

• Childcare for children ages 0-2
• Fun Camp SEED programming for children ages 3-12
• Awesome teen programming with NCSY (13-18)
• AKIVA programming for college students

We also provide evening childcare — babysitters in the hallway outside your room will monitor your sleeping children and will call you if your child needs your attention.

As adults and as parents we need to recharge our physical, emotional and spiritual batteries. The Shabbaton is an opportunity to enjoy delicious food and drink, have a fun time relaxing and socializing with other adults and enjoy amazing Jewish classes from world-class speakers and lecturers.

COST:

• Regular pricing — $500 for a room with up to four people.
• EARLY-BIRD SPECIAL — $450 BEFORE APRIL 1.
• $100 for a 5th family member in room (only available for a family with children)
• Upgrade to a suite for an additional $300.