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Jewish UnCamp

A judgment-free zone for independent-thinking Jewish high school girls. Bring an open mind and a sense of adventure. We don’t call it the UnCamp for nothing.

Snorkel & Study

A Jewish winter break adventure for college women from all over the world. 7 days of stereotype-busting, myth-shattering Jewish discovery, lots of sun, swimming, snorkeling and fun.

Jewish Study Retreats

Part spiritual journey, part summer camp for women of all ages from all walks of life. Challenge conventional wisdom. Try out a new mitzvah. Turn your world right-side up.

Single Jewish Moms

The retreat you need, when you need it most. Workshops on solo parenting, finding real love, financial management, and Jewish spiritual teachings to master life’s most demanding moments.

Women 55 +

You’ve got more experience, more wisdom, more spunk. Now you’ve got a place to explore the things that are on your mind and in your heart with Jewish women who get it.

Jewish Home & Office

Online Torah classes from the comfort of home. New friends in every time zone. A week's worth of fresh thinking, a la Chassidic teachings.

Bais Chana Pages

Check out the awesome things Jewish women are getting done all over the world. Pages connects, promotes and showcases the work of our alumnae. Ready to join?

Bais Chana Pop Up

Want to share what we do with your friends? Meet like-minded Jewish women? Have some fun? Bring us to your city for a day of learning, Pop Up style. It's easier than you think.

Better Bartering

Are you an aspiring chef? A people-loving photog or a writer with flair? Got something else up your sleeve? We need you! Barter your talent for a life-changing experience.

"They said “retreat” so I thought I’d feel blissed out. Instead, my mind is buzzing with fresh ideas and I haven’t been this stimulated in years. "

Seema

from Los Angeles

" I had feared a spate of girly learning — you know, just skip the sources and go home and be patient with your husband and kids. Instead the learning was real and deep. "

Deborah

from Israel

" Like landing at Hogwarts. This place is magical. "

Jacky

from Vancouver

"Bais Chana should be a government requirement."

Rosie

from Chicago

"Who am I? Why am I here? Where am I going? That's the Judaism Bais Chana is about."

April

from New York City

What we like to talk about at Bais Chana.

What is a soul. Are women better. If G-d is good, why is there evil in the world. What's the key to happiness. How do I do Shabbat. Is Judaism spiritual. What is love. What do dreams mean. Should I use the mikvah. How can I become a better person. Where does Torah come from. What does G-d want from us. How do I know if what I believe is true. Can I learn to pray. Why do bad things happen to good people. What's kosher. Does G-d really care what we do. How do I know I'm marrying the right person. Do Jews believe in fate.

PROVOCATIVE. FUNNY. WISE.

Our Teachers Help You Live What You Learn.

Rabbi Manis FRIEDMAN

With wit and candor, Friedman will take a good hard look at everything you thought you knew about G-d, Judaism, love, family and happiness. Then he'll mine Torah's mystical teachings for the wisdom we need to live a life of purpose.

Freidy YANOVER

Freidy Yanover is a brilliant and provocative educator, comfortable going deep into the canon of Chassidic texts. Listen and learn as she applies that understanding to spiritual and emotional healing, dream interpretation, and living a fuller, happier life.

Aarah AIZMAN

Leave behind everything you thought you knew about art and artists. Aizman is more coach than instructor. She wants to see you experiment and explore – not strive for perfection.

Rochel HOLZKENNER

Holzkenner’s sensitivity, depth and quiet intelligence are like a magnet, drawing her students into the Bible stories she’s teaching. Or the personal stories she’s recalling. Or the mitzvot she’s describing. And that means you won’t ever want her classes to end.

Itty KAY

Just when you're ready to jump into the deep end of Jewish learning, Kay will crack open the Chassidic holy books with enthusiasm, peel back layers of superficiality, and let you peek at the world (and yourself) through the eyes of the Chassidic Masters.

Miriam LIPSKIER

Lipskier is spirited and stand-up-comic funny but her life-lessons are profound, ready to use and always memorable. Especially when she’s talking about dating and marriage, and the serious problem of happiness.

Shimona TZUKERNIK

Tzukernik looks at the human condition through the lens of Torah and see things most of us can’t: what Torah says about loyalty, motivation, addiction, defensiveness, intellectual honesty, freedom and more. Once she points it out, you’ll see through that lens too.

Shifra SHARFSTEIN

Sharfstein’s a passionate educator, on board for everything you ever wanted to know about faith, prayer and happiness. Because when the going gets tough, she knows you don't want feel-good Judaism. You want the truth.

Rivkah SLONIM

Slonim takes you on a journey through Torah texts, Talmudic passages and mystical commentary, conveyed with stunning clarity and depth. She’s also the most straight-up down-to-earth Chassidic feminist you’ll ever meet.

Rus Devorah WALLEN

Wallen is multi-talented – an educator, musician and therapist – but her real gift to the Jewish People is her big heart and irrepressible energy and zest. Once she pulls out the guitar all bets are off.

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