40 Days in the Wilderness
Dear BaMidbar Community, For the first …
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Mental Emotional and Social Health for Experiential Educators (MESH-EE) Fellowship
Are you a Colorado-based Jewish communal professional looking to expand your mental health literacy and explore facilitation through the lens of social and emotional growth experiences? Apply today to BaMidbar’s virtual MESH-EE Fellowship. Who: This program is for Colorado-based teen…
We’re Hiring!
Join a dedicated team of professionals this summer, and make a difference in the lives of Jewish young adults. We are seeking outdoor professionals, Jewish educators, and licensed clinical therapists to support our Therapeutic Expeditions in Summer 2021. “The mechanism…
Summer 2021 Mifne: Therapeutic Expeditions Registration Opens
Mifne BaMidbar: Therapeutic Expeditions June 20th to July 29th, 2021 Registration is now open for Mifne BaMidbar: Therapeutic Expeditions for programs beginning June, 2021. Mifne means turning point. Mifne BaMidbar: Therapeutic Expeditions is an immersive, 40-day program for emerging adults…
BaMidbar 2020 Highlights
It has been quite a year, and as the Yiddish saying goes, “People plan, and G-d laughs.” While 2020 did not turn out the way we expected, BaMidbar has been working hard to meet the mental health needs of the…
A Turning Point in Times of Darkness
By Emily Heeren Image: Students on trail
Announcing BaMidbar’s 2021 Programming Calendar
We are so excited to announce our 2021 program calendar. While none of us know what our world will look like in 2021, participant and staff safety is our #1 priority. We believe we can create a safe operating environment…
Shana Tova from BaMidbar
As we prepare for the Days of Awe, days of deep introspection and self-reflection, we face a challenging task. Despite the challenges we face, last week’s Torah portion reminds us that we can do it; we are capable. From all…
Our Path Moving Forward
In early March, BaMidbar hosted its first Experiential Educator Course, attended by Jewish community professionals looking to expand their mental health literacy and explore facilitation through the lens of social and emotional growth experiences. The program was a huge success,…
August Newsletter: From Zoom Fatigue to Digital Simcha
“How to use experiential education principles in online facilitation“ As we settle into a world of virtual interaction, video conferencing, and Zoom fatigue, professionals are struggling with creative and engaging online facilitation. This two-session course will explore how we translate…