Skiing Using Terminology of Jewish Mysticism
This course is made available through JCP, LLC.
For the Winter of 2008/5768
A Course Offering
Skiing Using Terminology of Jewish Mysticism
Option 1: Ski "The 4-Worlds"
Option 2: Ski "The Sfirot"
Instuctor: Rabbi Joshua Segal
Rabbi Segal was ordained by the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of
Religion, Cincinnati, OH.
In addition, Joshua Segal is a PSIA Certified Alpine
Ski Instructor, having taught skiing since the 1978-1979 season.
The Place:
To Be Determined
The Course Syllabus:
9 AM: Meet, boot up and discuss backgrounds and objectives of the participants.
9:30 AM - 11:30AM:
1. Discuss the specific objective of the run on the chairlift ride up
2. Ski the concept on the way down
3. Talk about it on the chailift ride back up.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 (ski coaching provided as a part of the experience)
11:30 to 1PM: Lunch and/or free ski
1PM - 3PM: Continue where the morning left off
Class Size:
The class will be strictly limited to one less than the largest lift at the
area. This is will provide a maximum skiing
experience, with most of the talking being on the lift and most of the
trip down is purely skiing.
Cost:
$200 per person which includes a lift ticket plus all instruction.
10 percent discount for those who are members of a synagogue or temple.
10 percent discount for those who belong to the Jewish Federation of
New Hampshire
NOTE: Season pass holders may deduct the cost of the
lift ticket. For all others, no passes or discount coupons will be honored.
Student Requirements:
Skiing:
Students must be at least advanced intermediate skiers who are
proficient on Blue Squares and comfortable on Black Diamond runs (assuming
reasonable conditions.) Ability to ski bumps is a plus, but not a requirement.
Note: If you are a lesser skier and still interested, please send an inquiry
to Rabbi Joshua Segal. If there is
sufficient demand, a lower-end ski section may be offered.
Judaica:
Some knowledge of Kabbalah or Jewish mysticism might be useful, but
it is not required.
Refunds:
1. Cancellation more than 2-weeks before scheduled class. $180 refund.
2. Cancellation less than 2-weeks before scheduled class. $150 refund.
3. After the first hour, if a student is deemed to be holding up the class
due to lack of skill, s/he will be offered a $100 refund and invited to free-ski
the remainder of the day.
4. An injury or equipment problems during the first hour which prevents
the student from continuing: $100 refund
5. No refunds will be given after the first hour.
Instructor's Statement:
The vast majority of truly advanced skiers have moved well beyond the pure
physical sensations of skiing. For me and many like me, skiing is a
transcendental experience which brings me into a spiritual space. At a younger point in
my life, I couldn't put my finger on what it was. As I have gotten older, I
am seeing skiing as a portal, from the physical world into the spiritual world.
In winter of 2003-4, I piloted a course titled, "Skiing, Using the Terminology
of Jewish Mysticism." It was a resounding success. As such, I am offering it
this season on selected Sundays in January, February and March of 2008.
I hope to see you on the Mountain.
Le-sha-lom,
Joshua L. Segal
Note: Kabbalah is a very specific type of Jewish mysticism, although the term is often
used (or misused) to imply Jewish mysticism in general.
To sign up or for more information
Rabbi Joshua Segal
Please include a preference of dates for a specific Sunday and if you
prefer option 1, "Ski the 4-Worlds" or option 2, "Ski the Sfirot." Since
the minimum class size to offer this course is three-students, an alternate
date may be useful in case your primary date is undersubscribed or oversubscribed.
Additional discounts are available if you want to book a group of up to
"N" people. [Note: If the largest lift is a quad, N=3; If the largest lift is
a 6-pack, N=5]
Updated: 11/5/07
Link to Lost NY Ski Area Site