28-31 MAY 2010

Introduction

It’s time to indulge yourself and your family to a weekend of Torah and entertainment in the supreme comfort and grandeur of one of Europe’s most prestigious holiday spots.

Hear internationally acclaimed speakers as they inspire and challenge you on all aspects of Judaism. Enjoy the superb kosher cuisine, and relax in the opulent surroundings of one of the Leading Hotels of the World.

Speakers

This weekend aims to re-invigorate your soul with a combination of renowned speakers who will challenge, stimulate, and inspire you as to the significance of being Jewish.

Rabbi Yona Metzger

Rabbi Berel Lazar

Rabbi Shalom Lipskar

Chani Lipskar

Rivka Hazan

Rabbi Simon Jacobson

Perfect Cuisine

The retreat offers not only nourishment for your soul, but also a wide selection of exquisite kosher cuisine prepared by the gourmet chefs of Food Art Europe (Chez Gilles) from Brussels Belgium, which are sure to delight you.

Ohad

No event is complete without a good dose of Jewish entertainment. Ohad was chosen as Singer of the Year at the “People of the Year” ceremony of Jewish Music in Israel.

Location

Resting on the southern shores of enchanting Andalusia, in the Costa Del Sol region (Marbella) south of Spain. This is the perfect place to embrace the spirit of Mediterranean sea; to relax and enjoy a Shabbat weekend.

Where the breezes of the Mediterranean fill your spirit.

Imagine the perfect location for your dream holiday day…a place where you can relax and invigorate your mind and body. Join us for the European Jewish Retreat 2010 at this magnificent Kempinski Hotel Bahia Estapona, member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

Image gallery

Photo Gallery

In May 2009 the European Jewish Retreat was held in Steigenberger Hotel Belvédère, Davos Switzerland, and included participants from across Europe.

Select Photos from European Jewish Retreat 2009

Testimonials

The success of the 2009 European Jewish Retreat was long-lasting. Take a moment and read what our participants had to say:

Testimonials from last years event

“I would like to congratulate you for the first class organization of the Retreat, we enjoyed it very much.”
S. Gehler – Brussels, Belgium

“We are returning as different people, our lives have been changed forever.”
M. Wichers – The Hague, Holland

“I am still under the wonderful impressions of the unique, excellent experience of the conference and the whole weekend.”.
S. Gaat – Israel

“The whole weekend was very inspiring and pleasant.”
E. Bialoglowski – Amsterdam, Holland

About EJSN

Connecting Torah, People & Technology

The European Jewish Study Network (EJSN) founded in 2005 and based in Brussels, seat of the EU institutions.

Its mission is to unite Jewish communities and make the study of Judaism accessible throughout Europe by providing stimulating and interactive lectures on a wide range of contemporary Jewish issues utilizing the latest technology.

EJSN offer a variety of multi-lingual and interactive Jewish educational programmes throughout Western and Eastern Europe included in its past events are lectures by renowned speakers such as Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Chief Rabbi Israel Meir Lau, Nobel Prize winner Professor Robert Aumann and Professor Alan Dershowitz.

EJSN has drastically changed the landscape of Jewish education across Europe by bringing Torah, people and technology together, ensuring our heritage will continue to inspire the next generation