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Late one afternoon, having spent the entire day climbing, we reached a summit ridge…I was mesmerized by the panorama of oceanic mountains that surrounded me and propelled by the rhythm of my feet touching the ground. The soft golden light of the setting sun cast the forest in an emerald glow. I was captivated by the moment and felt lifted and humbled. Every breath inspired me. I had discovered the meaning of worship.
   It was then that I began to take my wanderlust more seriously. I recognized that my adventuring resembled a religious quest. It was my chance to encounter life’s mystery.

Ellen Bernstein
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Don't forget to check the
TorahTrek National Schedule

SoCal Schedule

Congregation Emanu El, San Bernardino
Shabbat Services D'var Torah (Sermon)
Friday, March 23, 6:30 PM

Temple Israel, Long Beach
Shabbat Services D'var Torah (Sermon)
Friday, March 30, 7:00 PM

Temple Beth El, South Orange County
TorahTrek Hiking Retreat
Saturday, March 31

Leo Baeck Temple, Los Angeles
TorahTrek Hiking Retreat
Sunday, April 1

Pesach in Jackson Hole
See National Schedule

Congregation Or Ami, Calabasas
Wild Shabbat Minyan
 Seder in the Wilderness at Malibu Creek State Park
Saturday, Apr. 7

Temple Ner Tamid, Camarillo
Shabbat Services D'var Torah (Sermon)
Friday, April 20

Temple Israel, Long Beach
TorahTrek Hiking Retreat
Saturday, April 21

Sha'arei Am The Santa Monica Synagogue
Shabbat Services D'var Torah (Sermon)
Friday, April 27

Wilshire Blvd. Temple, Los Angeles
Wild Shabbat Minyan
Saturday, April 28

Temple Beth Hillel, Valley Village
TorahTrek Hiking Retreat
Saturday, May 12

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Temple Israel, Hollywood
Shabbat Services D'var Torah (Sermon)
A Wild Faith:
How the Jews Discovered God in the Wilderness
(And We Can Too)
Friday, March 14, 6:00 PM

Temple Israel, Long Beach
Confirmation Class, TorahTrek Hiking Retreat
Sunday, March 11

Wild Shabbat Minyan
 Zuma Canyon, Saturday, March 3
For details, click here

TorahTrek Hiking Retreat
First-Timers and Regulars
Millard Canyon, San Gabriel Mtns.
Sunday, February 25, 10:00 AM
For details, click here

Tu B'shvat
Wild Shabbat Minyan
 Zuma Canyon, Saturday, February 3
For details, click here

TorahTrek First-Timer Hiking Retreat
Malibu Creek State Park
Sunday, January 28
For details, click here

Pacific Association of Reform Rabbis
TorahTrek Hiking Retreat
Palm Springs, Tuesday, January 9

New Community Jewish High School
TorahTrek Retreat
Joshua Tree National Park
December 8-10

Temple Aliyah, Woodland Hills
TorahTrek Hike
Sunday, November 19
Noon - 5pm
(818) 346-3545

TorahTrek Hike
 Millard Canyon
Sunday, April 23
For details, click here

Earth Day
Contemplative Shabbat
sponsored by Metivta
Zuma Canyon, Saturday, April 22
For details, click here

Congregation Or Ami, Calabasas
Pesach in the Wild
TorahTrek hike on Saturday, Apr. 15
(818) 880-4880

Malibu Jewish Center & Synagogue
Family TorahTrek Hike
Sunday, April 2
(310) 456-2178

Malibu Jewish Center & Synagogue
TorahTrek Hike
Confirmation Class Retreat
Saturday, March 25
(310) 456-2178

Congregation Or Ami, Calabasas
The Nature of Jewish Spirituality
4-session Course and TorahTrek Hike
Monday Evenings, 7:30-9:00
March 20, 27, Apr. 3, 10
Pesach in the Wild
TorahTrek hike on Saturday, Apr. 15
(818) 880-4880

Shomrei Torah Synagogue
Temple Aliyah
West Hills
The Nature of Jewish Spirituality
4-session Course and TorahTrek Hike
Tuesday evenings, March 7, 14, 21, 28;
TorahTrek hike April 9

First-Timers TorahTrek Hike
at Malibu Creek State Park
Sunday, March 19
For details, click here

Temple Judea, Woodland Hills
Synaplex
TorahTrek Family Activity
Saturday, March 11
(818) 758-3800

Temple Beth El, South Orange County
TorahTrek Hike
Saturday, March 4
(949) 362-3999
ask for Rabbi Johanna Herschenson

Wilshire Boulevard Temple
 First-Timer TorahTrek Hike
to Franklin Canyon
Sunday, Feb. 26
9:30 - 12:30
For details, click here

First-Timer
TorahTrek Hike
with Jewish Outdoor Adventures
Sunday, February 19
For details, click here

First-Timers TorahTrek Hike
at Malibu Creek State Park
Sunday, January 29
For details, click here

Temple Beth Hillel, Valley Village
The Nature of Jewish Spirituality
4-session Course and TorahTrek Hike
Thursday evenings, 7:30-9:00
classes on Jan. 12, 19, 26 and Feb. 2
TorahTrek hike, Feb. 26
(818) 763-9148

University of Judaism
Desert Torah
Wednesday Evenings, Jan. 18 - March 1
7:30 to 9:00
For full information, click here

Temple Judea, Woodland Hills
Synaplex
TorahTrek Hike
Saturday, Jan. 14
(818) 758-3800

Temple Israel, Stockton
Post-Confirmation Class TorahTrek Hike
Saturday, Jan. 14

Temple Beth El, South Orange County
TorahTrek Hike
Saturday, Jan. 7
(949) 362-3999
ask for Rabbi Johanna Herschenson

Temple Beth El, South Orange County
TorahTrek Hike
Saturday, Dec. 3
(949) 362-3999
ask for Rabbi Johanna Herschenson

Congregation Or Ami, Calabasas
TorahTrek Hike
Adult Spirituality Retreat
Saturday, Nov. 12
(818) 880-4880

Temple Isaiah, Los Angeles
The Nature of Jewish Spirituality
4-session Course and TorahTrek Hike
Thursday evenings, 7:30-9:00
classes on Nov. 10, 17, Dec. 1, 8; hike tba
Class and Registration Info
(310) 277-2772

University Synagogue, Los Angeles
The Nature of Jewish Spirituality
4-session Course and optional TorahTrek Hike
Monday evenings, 6:30-8:00
classes on Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28; hike tba
(310) 472-1255

University of Judaism
Eco Bet-Midrash
Wednesday Evenings, Nov. 2 - Dec. 21
(no class Nov. 23)
Optional chevruta time – 7 to 8
(text study in small groups)
Class – 8:00 to 9:30
For full information, click here

The Westside Lehrhaus
Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles
The Nature of Jewish Spirituality
4-session Course and optional TorahTrek Hike
Tuesday evenings, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, hike Dec. 4
Class and Registration Info (scroll down the page)
(310) 652-7353

Temple Israel, Hollywood
TorahTrek Hikes in Runyon Canyon
Sundays, Oct. 30, Nov. 13, 20
Class and Registration Info (scroll down the page)
(323) 876-8330

Congregation Or Ami, Calabasas
Guest Sermon at Kabbalat Shabbat services
Friday, Oct. 28
(818) 880-4880