Jewish Arts Retreat

David Moss

Artist David Moss, Kol HaOt co-founder, senior mentor, and advisory board.

David considers himself a “mitzvah beautifier”. He works in diverse media, including calligraphy, illumination, papercuts, sculpture, wood, prints, artist books, architecture, pottery, drama, educational programming, and others. He is responsible for the revival of the hand-illustrated ketubah, created The Moss Haggadah, and collaborated on the Tree of Life Shtender. His magnificent artwork has been acquired by major museums, and is included in many private collections. He is currently working on a “Garden of Jewish Exploration” and continues to create daily from his studio in Hutzot HaYotzer, across from Kol HaOt.

Elyssa Moss Rabinowitz

Elyssa Moss Rabinowitz, Kol HaOt co-founder and Executive Director.

Elyssa is an experiential Jewish educator who constructs worlds of Jewish meaning and beauty. She draws on all media to create interactive, participatory events and programs of Jewish content. She is responsible for the leadership and management of the organization, constantly bringing the various elements of our vision into reality. Before Kol HaOt, she founded “A Day Away”, weaving together Jewish texts, music, food, art, and drama to create all-encompassing experiences that are authentic, educational, inspirational, and fun. She created and runs the “Zer Mitzvot” year-long group study/experience for Bat Mitzvah-aged girls and their mothers, and has worked on creative content for television programming, as well as acted and produced in live theater.

Nachum Peterseil

Nachum Peterseil is a dynamic Jewish singer, songwriter, and performer whose music bridges generations and brings people together in spirit and song. Based in Los Angeles and currently serving as Cantorial Soloist at Congregation Kol Ami in Tampa, Nachum blends soul-stirring prayer with genre-bending creativity.

As the lead vocalist of the hip-hop trio PLVNK and the visionary behind Nachum’s Hallel, he infuses Jewish tradition with fresh energy and originality. For more than two decades, Nachum has shared his music and message with communities around the world—from Zambia to Israel, North America to the Caribbean—performing and teaching in early childhood centers, schools, synagogues, festivals, private homes, and summer camps.

Through Nachum’s Hallel, he reimagines the ancient prayer of hope and praise with powerful new melodies, inviting audiences to sing, reflect, and rise together in unity and light.

Alicia Jo Rabins

Alicia Jo Rabins is an award-winning writer, musician, performer, and Jewish educator. The New York Times calls her voice “gorgeous,” while the San Francisco Chronicle describes her writing as “a poetry page-turner, both sexy and humble.”

She is the author of Divinity School (winner of the APR/Honickman First Book Prize), Fruit Geode (finalist for the National Jewish Book Award), and Even God Had Bad Parenting Days, a collection of essays blending early parenthood with Jewish text and tradition (Behrman House). Forthcoming works include a picture book about Leonard Cohen (2025) and a spiritual memoir (2026).

Alica created and stars in A Kaddish for Bernie Madoff, an award-winning independent feature film exploring the intersection of finance and mysticism. The Atlantic called it “a blessing,” and it received honors from the Ashland, Port Townsend, and Sarasota film festivals. As a musician, she has released three albums with Girls in Trouble, her indie-folk song cycle about women in the Bible. She has toured internationally as a bluegrass fiddle player with the U.S. State Department and spent eight years as a violinist in New York City’s klezmer-rock band, Golem.

She lives in Portland, Oregon, with her husband and two children.

The first 50 people to register will receive an automatic $500 discount!

Rates are per person for 5 days/4 nights, based on accommodation type, and include enriching workshops (all supplies included), inspiring programming, delicious kosher meals, snacks, and beverages. Travel is not included.

Please scroll down and review “Accommodations” for photos and descriptions.

Payment Schedule

• Due at Registration: A $250 non-refundable deposit for each participant will be processed.
• October 16, 2025: Full payment due. No refunds are offered after this date. See ‘Cancellation Policy’.

Payment can be made via credit card, e-check, or by mailing a check. If paying via credit card, a 2.5% fee will be added to cover the processing fees charged to Ramah Darom by the credit card companies. There is no fee to pay via e-check or mailed check. Please ensure mailed checks reach our Atlanta office by the payment due date indicated.

We strongly encourage purchasing Trip Protection Insurance. This insurance must be purchased before your final payment is made! While we understand that unexpected life events can happen between registration and the retreat, please note that our refund policies are based on the significant upfront costs we incur once your registration is confirmed. As a result, we regret that we cannot provide any refunds after October 16, 2025, for any reason.

Cancellations must be submitted in writing to retreats@ramahdarom.org.

Hotel Rooms

There are 4 hotel buildings on our 185-acre campus. All hotel rooms have a private bathroom, heating, and air conditioning, a dresser, a table with two chairs, a Keurig-style coffee maker, a mini-fridge, complimentary toiletries, and bed and bath linens. Most rooms have 2 queen beds, and a few have 1 king bed, or 2 full beds. A limited number of connecting rooms are available, and some hotel rooms are ADA-accessible.

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Deluxe Private Cottages

There are 4 private cottages on Ramah Darom’s campus—our most luxurious accommodations. Nestled among the trees, these cozy, studio-style cottages feature a king-sized bed, a full-sized pullout couch, a private porch, and a bathroom with a walk-in shower. A small kitchenette includes a sink, refrigerator, and Keurig-style coffee maker. All cottages have heating and air conditioning, a dresser, a table with two chairs, complimentary toiletries, and bed and bath linens. Best suited for 2 guests, these charming cottages provide an elevated retreat experience. Cottages are not ADA-accessible and can only be accessed via stairs.

Check-in: Sunday, November 16, 2025, 3:00-5:00pm ET
L’hitraot: Thursday, November 20, 2025, 12:00pm ET

Ramah Darom is two hours from Atlanta, in Clayton, GA. Please download and print these Driving Directions and bring them with you when you travel. GPS shortcuts can lead you to dangerous mountain roads!

If you need transportation to or from the Atlanta Airport, please complete the necessary information in your registration on your dashboard. The shuttle is $75 per person each way.

• November 16: The bus will depart from the airport at 1:30pm ET (flights should arrive by 12:30pm ET)
• November 20: The bus will leave campus at 12:00pm ET (flights should depart after 5:00pm ET)

Please use this Packing List as a guide and bring any specific items that you feel are necessary for your health, safety and enjoyment.

Please note that NO pets of any kind may join you for your stay onsite, for any length of time.

Vaccination Policies

Kol HaOt is a Jerusalem-based organization that utilizes the arts to convey Jewish ideas, values, and texts in an interactive and engaging manner. Through immersive experiences, workshops, exhibitions, and performances, Kol HaOt opens new pathways into meaningful and relevant Judaism.

Ramah Darom inspires a lifelong love of Jewish values, tradition, and community by bringing people together for exceptional, immersive Jewish experiences.