Skiing Using Terminology of Jewish Mysticism
This course is made available through JCP, LLC.
For the Winter of 2019-20/5780
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 chairlift 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
Cost:
$200: You must supply your own lift ticket.
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
Student Requirements:
Skiing:
No formal schedule is planned for the 2021-2 season. If interested, please send an inquiry
to Rabbi Joshua Segal. The course will be designed around the skiing ability of the participant(s).
Judaica:
Some knowledge of Kabbalah or Jewish mysticism might be useful, but
it is not required.
If interested, please send an inquiry
to Rabbi Joshua Segal
and we can schedule where and when.
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
in the 2021-2 season on demand. If interested, please send an inquiry
to me.
I hope to see you on the Mountain.
Le-sha-lom,
Joshua L. Segal
Behind the Scenes: Lift Operations
Lift Operations: Berhind the Scenes.
Ski Magazine article about Rabbi Segal.
The Ski Kabbalah Course.
Sermons Combining Skiing and Judaism
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Updated: 4/8/2021
Link to Lost NY Ski Area Site