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November 15-22, 2025

Mar de Jade, Chacala, Mexico

Mindful Practice & Jewish Wisdom for Challenging Times with Rabbi George Gittleman and Cantor Kerith Spencer Shapiro

Mar de Jade Retreat and Wellness Resort, Chacala, Mexico

Our week together will be a rich mix of sitting and walking meditation, study, instruction, prayer, and song as well as daily yoga. Rabbi George Gittleman and Cantor Kerith Spencer-Shapiro are longtime meditators, and certified Jewish Mindfulness Meditation teachers with years of experience working with people on their inner lives. The beautiful meditation hall where we spend most of our time is just a stone's throw from the ocean. The soothing sound of the surf is a constant companion throughout our time together. The retreat will be mostly silent Saturday evening through Wednesday evening, allowing time for excursion and/or R&R on Thursday and Friday with a Shabbat celebration Friday evening. The schedule will be simple - sitting or walking meditation interspersed with learning and instructions with time to "just be" and enjoy the beauty of Mar de Jade. All backgrounds and levels of experience are welcome. 

Flights (not included) should be booked by participants. Mar de Jade is 90 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR). Remember that you will need a passport to travel outside of the US.

Transportation from airport - Mar de Jade is happy to arrange for transfer. Other options are car rental or taxi/Uber.

For more information - Visit https://www.cantorkss.com/retreats