Jewish Reconstructionist Federation

Butzel Conference CenterNeed a break? Want to re-energize your Shabbat practice? Could your family use some time to relax and be playful together? Come celebrate Shabbat with members of Reconstructionist congregations throughout the Midwest at the JRF Midwest Region Shabbaton.

This gathering for singles and families is conveniently located at the Butzel Conference Center in Ortonville, MI, just an hour's drive from Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Lansing.

The Butzel Conference Center is located on 1,300 acres of beautiful woodland overlooking a scenic lake with hiking, basketball, tennis, mini golf and more.

Register before March 28th and get the Early Bird Rate!

Help spread the word - please download and post the two-sided event flyer and schedule.

Highlights

• Explore the meaning and practice of Shabbat
• Learn with Midwest Reconstructionst rabbis
• Text study of Judaism and the Environment
• Storytelling and Music
• Sports and Teambuilding games
• Intergenerational learning

Registration fees
Adults - per person, shared room $185
Adults - per person, single room $325
Kids ages 2-12 $50
Kids under 2 - Free

Rates include all meals,* lodging, and programming

* All meals will be Kosher certified by the Vaad Harabanim of Metropolitan Detroit and each meal will include a vegetarian option.

Additional donations for scholarships for the Shabbaton are welcome.

For more information, contact Rabbi Renee Bauer at reneehbauer@earthlink.net.