Gather

Build community with artists, activists, entrepreneurs, Rabbis, creators, families, elders, healers, psychonauts, and ritualists from across California.

Play

Revel in the playful spirit of Sukkot with live music, DJs, shtick, emergent performances, workshops, talks, and more. Sing, dance, make art, and co-create.

Pray

Awaken your spirit with pluralistic Jewish prayer, musical Shabbat services, Sukkot rituals, and embodied practices that connect to our ancient traditions.

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Join us in Mendocino County, California

Aravah takes place at a private retreat center in Hopland, California. The venue is nestled in a permaculture garden that is easily accessible to the Bay and Santa Rosa Airport. Various accommodations include: camping, glamping and nearby hotels

Aravah Festival is an opportunity to gather across difference,
in shared grief, praise, play and joy 
 to actively shape Olam Haba’a — the world we dream of.

Aravah Festival is guided by the nourishment and deep wisdom of our ancestors and ancient Jewish rituals.   

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