professional psychotherapist
Shalvi Waldman M.Sc.
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UMAN WOMEN'S RETREAT
Who heals the healer?
You do so much for your family, clients, and community. Who can you turn to when you need a spiritual, emotional and physical reboot?
I am honored to invite you to join the second 'Who heals the healer' Pilgrimage, join other like-minded women therapists, healers and community leaders in learning, praying, growing and healing, in an experience like no other, with memories to last a lifetime.
Are you ready for an impactful soul adventure?
Would you love a chance to reJEWvinate, learn, grow and pray with kindred spirits?
Have you been curious about Rebbe Nachman, but not sure where to begin, how to connect, not sure what a modern professional woman might find in Uman?
Take some time off from the race, and focus on what’s really most important, find new kochos, plug in to your source for engaging inspiration and deep fun!
We are part of a long line of Jewish healers
What can the Ba'al Shem Tov, his daughter Udel, Rebbe Nachman and his students teach us about healing?
In their times, even non-Jews traveled long distances to receive their blessings and healing. The Gemara teaches us that Tzaddikim, even in their deaths are considered alive. We can receive their blessings, learn from their writings, and continue their work for the many in need in this generation.
$1500
Price includes:
• ElAl airfare from Tel Aviv (flights from the USA available for an additional price)
• VIP Ground transport from Moldova airport
• Visit to the gravesites of Rebbe Nachman, Reb Nosson, and the Ba’al Shem Tov
• Delicious Eida Chareidis weekday and Shabbos cuisine
• Upscale accommodations at the Hoshen hotel in Uman and Holiness hotel in Mezhybuzh (private rooms available for additional price)
(Considering coming with your baby? Speak with me about child care options.)
And...
• Powerful interactive workshops
• Learn from the sources how to harness grounded emuna in the process of healing
• Hands on and hearts on learning, applying attachment theory to spiritual connection
• Empowered prayer circles
• Memories, connections and inspiration to last a lifetime
• A Certificate of Completion
Testimonials - from women like you who had the time of their lives!
"Going to Uman with Shalvi and the amazing group of healers was something that I never planned on doing. But I'm so glad that I did! There are no words to express how transformational it was for me! Depth, and deep connections that touched the core of my neshama. You'll only know once you go!"
-Emuna Shayna Scodnick, Director of Merkaz Sion in the Golan
"Shalvi is an inspiring, knowledgeable guide. The depth of her connection and understanding of the Tzaddikim and their Torah, and her ability to inspire and facilitate a group process on a deep spiritual and psychological journey were outstanding. Sure to be life changing and deeply nourishing." -Bluma Shaindle Bank, Hakomi Attachment Therapist
"Can I be openly spiritual and not necessarily more religious or more observant? I found the answer in Medzibuz at the spring and mikveh of the Baal Shem Tov. The spring is famed to have healing powers. Along with many women in my group, we toveled (dipped). The water was cold, some screamed out in shock. To me the water was cold, but more significantly it was refreshing. As we toveled one after the other, I shared the experience with a Hasiddishe FFB wife and mother of 12 whose head was shaved, wearing a sheitel and hat, seemingly worlds apart in our backgrounds and observances. I felt a connection to everything around me, to my spirituality, to life, to her, maybe even to Hashem. In that moment, I felt renewed, I felt refreshed, I felt some of the spirituality I was yearning for. I began to feel my uninhibited self enjoy breaking out in song and dance with tears both of joy and sadness as I connected and really felt a part of this group of amazing women healers on my trip. I wasn’t sure what I came looking for, or what I would find. But at the well, the spring and the mikveh of the Baal Shem Tov, I felt more connected to my spirituality and who I was and wanted to be and who I hope to continue to be." - Excerpt from an article by fellow participant Debby Duitch, MD.
"I had no expectations when I signed up to travel to Uman with Shalvi. That way I wouldn't be disappointed. Wow, the journey ended up being amazing and revealing! Shalvi led our group wih fresh creativity each day. She opened my eyes to a very personal truth which helps me understand my life until this day. Thank you Shalvi - I wish I could go again!" -Rebbetzin Tova Weingot
"Shalvi took me with a group of women on an incredible journey to Uman. Her leadership was grounded, organized and inspiring- far beyond my expectations. Shalvi shared deep teachings at each gravesite, and facilitated therapeutic interventions that were connected to the essence of every Rebbe that we visited. I highly recommend this trip to anyone. I had resistance to going to the Ukraine, and I didn't think that I was on the spiritual level to fully appreciate this trip, but I had the time of my life!" Nechama Shaina Langer, Expressive Arts Therapist
Trip Details: Oct 30-Nov 5
ElAl flight 5129 departs from Tel Aviv on Wednesday October 30th at 16:45, landing in Chișinău Moldova at 20:00. VIP ground transport to Uman.
Thursday and Friday we will learn, explore and pray together in Uman, visit Gan Sophia, one of the largest and most beautiful botanical gardens in the world, rest rejuvenate and relax. After an uplifting and scrumptious Shabbos, we will travel to the Ba'al Shem Tov, visiting his shul, ma'ayan (natural spring) and gravesite. We will be hosted in the lovely Holiness hotel in Mezhybuzh on Sunday night, before traveling back to Chișinău for our return late Monday night, November 4th, on ElAl flight 5130, landing in Tel Aviv at 3:30 am on Tuesday, November 5th.
