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 Panama 2008Retreat for Women, March 25-28 Retreat for Couples, March 28-30 Join us in Panama, host of Bais Chana’s next two sessions, one for women and one for couples. Besides Bais Chana’s extraordinary Jewish learning retreat, why travel to Panama? The locals say it’s places like the Panama Canal, Gamboa with its pristine jungle and breathtaking wildlife undiscovered by tourists, and Panama’s fabulous shopping that draw visitors from the around the world. Beautiful beaches are an hour's drive from the hotel.  Featured Lecturers  Rabbi Manis Friedman, Bais Chana’s primary lecturer, is a gifted educator – an internationally acclaimed lecturer, social philosopher, author and counselor. Friedman’s compelling worldview comes from Torah, Kabbala and Chassidut, and with his trademark wit and wisdom, he’ll challenge our assumptions about Judaism, spirituality and G-d. With over thirty-five years in the classroom and on the lecture floor, a profound knowledge of the soul and psyche, and a crystal clear perspective on life today, Friedman is one of the most riveting teachers you’ll have the pleasure to study with.
 Click for rates and early application discounts for visitors to Panama and local Panama City residents. Daily Schedule of Classes  The Plaza Paitilla Inn is located on the Bay of Panama, near Multicentro Mall and Multiplaza Mall. It’s in an exclusive neighborhood where most of Panama’s Jewish community lives and it’s just 20-25 minutes from the airport. All the guestrooms have wall-to-wall panoramic windows, a refrigerator and air conditioning with in-room controls. Our classroom and dining room are a short walk from the hotel guestrooms.What to Expect in Panama Weather - Panama’s pleasant tropical climate is warm during the day (highs of 95 F or 32 C) and cooler at night (lows of 75 F or 22 C). You’ll need a light jacket or sweatshirt indoors because of the air conditioning. Driving - Taxis are inexpensive so it's preferable not to rent a car; the fare from the airport to the hotel is $20-25. If you must rent a car, visitors to Panama may drive with their foreign license during the first 90 days of their stay; if asked, you should present your passport. Keep in mind  road signage is poor and there’s no GPS in Panama.Currency - Panama’s official currency is the Balboa but the US dollar is the currency in circulation. One Balboa equals one US dollar. The Panama Canal - Completed in 1914 and still considered one of the wonders of the modern world, the Canal is the passageway for ships to cross between the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean, without having to make the treacherous route around South America. Considered one of the largest and most difficult engineering projects ever undertaken, the Canal is a key conduit for international shipping. Gamboa – Home to caymans, crocodiles, iguanas, and hundreds of bird species, Gamboa is a destination for anyone interested in the sheer beauty and diversity of G-d’s creations. A jungle tour, combined with a tour of the Panama Canal, is scheduled for Friday, March 28. Shopping - Many of the boutiques you find in Manhattan, you’ll find in Panama with considerably lower tax rates. And because Panama distributes to all of Central and South America, you’ll also find more inexpensive items – like clothes, shoes and electronics – that come from China and the Orient.  RatesAttend any or all days of the retreat. Rates are per night and include hotel accommodations, meals, classes and workshops; the full women's retreat is 3 nights. An application fee of $50 must be paid at the time of registration. If you live in Panama City and do not need hotel accommodations click here. To qualify for a 10% discount, register by Feb 25, 2008. Register now. Application Fee: $50 Rates include overnight accommodations, meals, and classes and workshops: Double Occupancy: $210/night Private Room: $280/night Trip to the Panama Canal and Gamboa additional. Register now Cancellation Policy Cancellations received more than 30 days from your date of arrival will be fully refunded. Cancellations received 30 days or less from your date of arrival, will be refunded at 50% of the total fees. Guest Rooms and Check-In When you arrive, the hotel front desk will ask to run your credit card for any incidentals (video rental, phone charges, etc.). Your credit card will not be charged for room or program fees. Official check-in is at 2 pm; if you arrive early the hotel will put your luggage in a secure place until your room is ready. Check-out is at 2 pm. You’ll need to make sure to remove all your belongings from your room by that time on the day you leave to avoid being charged for an extra night. By Plane Fly into Panama City (airport code PTY) and take a taxi or rented car to the hotel. The Plaza Paitilla Inn is 20-25 minutes from the airport. Taxi charges should be $20-25. If you’re arriving on Friday, make plans to arrive as early in the day as you can to avoid the afternoon rush. Although check-in is at 2 pm, the hotel will make every effort to get you into your room as soon as it’s available. If your room is not ready, your luggage will be stored safely for you. Please make your reservations for the full program or select days by emailing to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Reservations for the following must be made by March 18: · Full program, Tuesday to Thursday, including all classes and lunches: $274/person · Tuesday (3 classes):$54/person · Wednesday(5 classes and lunch): $110/person · Thursday (5 classes and lunch): $110/person To reserve for individual classes at $22/person, please email to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call Daniela in Panama, 507.209.5303 wk/507.6671.9777 cell/507.223.4053 hm/507.263.4384 hm. See class times in the section below. To make a reservation for babysitting, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it at least two days before.To make a reservation for Friday's trip to Gamboa and the Panama Canal please This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Register now Click here to register. Please have your credit card ready for payment. Women's Schedule of Classes All classes are in English unless otherwise noted Tues: 2:00-3:00 pm Introduction to Tanya: Discovering the anatomy of your Soul (Spanish) - Vivian Perez 3:00-4:20 pm The Feminine Side of Torah: Explore the legacy of the Matriarchs – Malka Touger 4:30-5:45 pm The Pesach Seder: Is it the beginning or the end of our spiritual liberation (Spanish) – Vivian Perez 8:15 pm Defying The Laws of Nature: How resilience comes from the soul - Rabbi Manis Friedman Wed: 9:30-10:50 am Bina: What is the extra understanding given to women? - Touger 11:00-12:30 pm Understanding Love & Pleasure, 1 (Tanya, Chap. 14) – Friedman 3:00-4:20 pm Are We There Yet?: How the Biblical journey through the desert is mirrored in all of life's journeys - Touger 4:30-5:45 pm Kosher - Beyond Separating Dishes: The mystical dimension (Spanish) – Perez 8:15 pm The Feminine Millenium: Thousands of years of history, the Sefirot and Jewish destiny are all moving in one direction - Friedman Thurs: 9:30-10:50 am The Ladder Up: Mystical Insights into Prayer and Meditation - Touger 11:00-12:30 pm Understanding Love & Pleasure, 2 – Friedman 3:00-4:20 pm The Odyssey of Tamar and Ruth: What are the eternal lessons? - Touger 4:30-5:45 pm Song is the Pen of the Soul: Learn the melodies of the mystics (or Learn Chassidic melodies)- Touger 8:15 pm Like Mother, Like Daughter: The relationship that gives us vital insight into generations past and present is a key into our future selves- Friedman Couples' Schedule of Classes Fri 4:00-5:15 pm Partners In Life – and How We Find Each Other: The story of Yosef & Osnat – Touger 6:30 pm The Soul of Shabbat- Friedman 9:00 pm What is Love?: It's the main ingredient in all our relationships, the basis of all our expectations. We talk about it all the time but do we really know what love is? – Friedman Shabbat 9:00 am Mystical Insights Into Shabbat Morning Prayers – Friedman 3:00 pm Women: The Mystique of Mikva - Touger 3:00 pm Men: Life With Your Soulmate: No one said it would be easy- Friedman 5:00 pm Lessons From Paradise: Find out what really happened in the Garden of Eden - Friedman 9:15 pm Why We Don't See G-d (Isn't seeing believing!?) - Friedman Sunday 9:30-10:50 am Beauty and The Beast: Torah's perspective on beauty and it's relevance to both men and women - Touger 11:00 am Love, Marriage and the Third Partner (Tanya 42) - Friedman 1:30 pm The Nature of the Soul Revealed - Friedman |
Malka Touger is a world renowned teacher and lecturer whose insights on marriage and the role of the Jewish woman have attracted and inspired women and men on all seven continents. Drawn in by Touger’s authenticity and infectious enthusiasm for Jewish study, students commonly describe her presentations with superlatives – and always walk away enriched. Touger has authored and co-authored several best-selling books in both English and Hebrew; created educational videos in both languages; and produced a series of audiotapes on intimacy in marriage. You’re sure to enjoy her.
Vivian Perez teaches Tanya and Parsha weekly classes in Spanish and English in her home of Bal Harbour, Florida. Ginette Sultan, one of her students, sums up her experience studying with Vivian, “Happiness is when Vivian Perez speaks. I feel like an angel has escaped from Heaven to speak specifically to us.” [Vivian will be teaching in Spanish.]
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