Autumn 2026 Scottish Borders Shabbaton Application Form
Join us for an incredible Shabbaton in the Scottish Borders, where we'll join together to celebrate Shabbat with friends and community. 

Over the weekend we will have a chance to celebrate Shabbat together with old friends and new from across Scotland. We'll have all your favourite Shabbat traditions and celebrations, Jewish learning sessions, walks in nature, optional wild swimming, a tour of a local distillery, Shabbat meals, and more, and we'll be joined by both international and local Jewish educators! 

All are welcome, from all Jewish backgrounds, including non-Jewish partners. This will be a welcoming and pluralistic space, perfect for people looking to connect to the Jewish community here for the first time, as well as those looking to deepen their existing communities and relationships. It will be open and explanatory, so no worries if it's your first time. We'd also love for people to take a part in shaping the weekend, so definitely note it below if you have something you'd like to share with the group!

We will begin with a soft arrival between 11:30 am and 12:30 pm on Friday, October 16, to allow people to settle in. Lunch will be served at 12:15 pm, and the formal programme will begin at 1:00 pm. We will finish at 4:00 pm on Sunday, October 18. If you need to arrange alternative joining and departing times, please note in the form below. Sunset that Friday is at 6:15 pm. 

 The location will only be sent to registered participants, in order to keep everyone safe and secure. Please don't share the location with others publicly. The venue can be reached via a:
-1 hour 30 minute direct bus ride from Buchanan Street Bus Station (Glasgow), followed by a 10-minute (relatively flat) walk to the venue
-1 hour drive from Glasgow
-1 hour 30 minute drive from Edinburgh
-2 hour 15 minute drive from Dundee
-3 hour 30 minute drive from Aberdeen
-50 minute drive from Carlisle
-45. minute bus ride from Dumfries
Participants are required to arrange their own transportation, and these costs are not included in the registration fee. There is ample free parking at the venue. If you need to know the exact location in order to decide if you'll be able to come, please reach out to Sydney at torahbteva@gmail.com. 

This will be a pluralistic, egalitarian and welcoming space for people coming from a wide variety of Jewish backgrounds and communities. All activities on the Shabbaton will be Shabbat observant to a Modern Orthodox level, and we would encourage all participants to use this opportunity to unplug and settle into the Shabbat vibe. All food will be kosher and vegetarian. Please note any additional dietary requirements below. If you have any specific questions regarding religious observance please reach out.

This Shabbaton is funded through the Mem Global Retreatology Programme. The early bird registration price (until August 23, 2026) is £75, and £95 for those who register after (until October 4, 2026). After those dates, please be in touch with Sydney at torahbteva@gmail.com to see if there is any availability prior to filling in the form. Limited financial assistance may available, please be in touch with Sydney for more information. Following your submission of this form, we will send an acceptance email and transfer details, to complete the payment via e-transfer. Payments will be due within 1 week of your registration deadline (either early bird or regular), via e-transfer, unless you're in touch to make alternative arrangements. 

If this is your first time attending a Jewish community event, we might reach out to get to know you. If you have a person you know from another organisation (i.e. a friend who's been to previous events, someone from your shul), feel free to let us know. If not, no worries, you're still very welcome to join! 

Please note that this is an application form, we will review all applications and confirm your acceptance by email. 

Please contact Sydney at torahbteva@gmail.com with any questions or for more information.
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Email *
Participant Name *
Participant Email *
Participant Phone Number (WhatsApp) *
Do you consent for your number to be added to a WhatsApp group closer to the time which will be used for sending information and final reminders for the trip? *
What city/town do you live in? *
How do you plan to arrive to the Shabbaton? *
If driving your own car, do you have any spaces to offer to drive others to locations during the Shabbaton - i.e. from the main venue to a hike (not on Shabbat)? Note that this is completely voluntary, and is not covered under any sort of insurance by Mem Global or the Shabbaton. If so, how many people can fit in your car? 
Eligibility
This Shabbaton is open to those aged 18 and over. Unfortunately, we're not able to accommodate any pets at this Shabbaton. These questions are primarily for reporting demographics, as well as to help us get to know who's coming. 
Why do you want to join the Shabbaton? What do you hope to get from it? *
Funding for this Shabbaton comes from Mem Global, who mainly cater to those in their 20s and 30. We'd love for you to join us if you're above or below those demographics (18+), but we just need to monitor ages for our grant reporting. What is your date of birth? *
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Do you identify as a member of the Jewish community? This is based on self-identification and includes people who are going through the conversion process. We have a broad understanding of Jewish identity, if you identify as Jewish or as part of the community, you're welcome! *
Are you currently a university student? This is just to help us understand demographics, this is not a Shabbaton specifically for students, although students are very welcome! *
Have you attended a Teva event before? *
If not, but you have been involved in other Jewish community programming (in Scotland or elsewhere), please list a person or organisation who can vouch for you (this can be Sydney if you know her from elsewhere). If not, no worries, just let us know and we'll chat.  *
Payment Information
This Shabbaton is heavily subsidised through the Mem Global Retreatology Programme. The early bird registration price (until August 23, 2026) is £75, and £95 for those who register after (until October 4, 2026). After those dates, please be in touch with Sydney at torahbteva@gmail.com to see if there is any availability, prior to completing the form. Limited financial assistance may available, please be in touch with Sydney for more information. Following your submission of this form, we will send an acceptance email and transfer details, to complete the payment via e-transfer. Payments will be due within 1 week of your registration deadline (either early bird or regular), via e-transfer, unless you're in touch to make alternative arrangements. 

Participants will be responsible for their own transport costs to and from the Shabbaton. If you need financial support in covering this cost, please be in touch. 
Do you confirm that you have read and understand the above payment information? *
Will you be contacting Sydney about requesting financial assistance? If yes, please do so as soon as you can.  *
Preferences, Wellbeing, and Accessibility
Please use this section to share information to help us create an inclusive and supportive space over the Shabbaton. All information will be treated confidentially. 
All food on the Shabbaton will be kosher and vegetarian. We will be bringing our own dishes, kashering the kitchen, and using only certified ingredients. Do you have any additional dietary restrictions, requirements or preferences? Please note the severity of the restriction (i.e. severity of allergies, allergies vs. preferences, etc.). *
Do you have any other allergies we should know about? *
All rooms on the Shabbaton will be shared between 2-4 people. Do you have any preferences as to who you share a room with? This could be specific people, or also relate to Shabbat observance, etc. We may be in touch with further questions regarding room allocations. If you want to request a single room for reasons relating to medical conditions or additional support needs, please note that below.  *
Which rooming allocation would be best for you? *
Do you have any additional support needs we should know about? This can relate to physical or mental health, injuries, or anything you'd like us to know!
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We would love for participants to facilitate aspects of the Shabbaton! Can you lead yoga or a morning stretch, or make Kiddush on Friday night? Do you want to lead a session or short activity? Let us know what you'd like to do! Likewise, are there any topics or activities you'd like to explore on the Shabbaton?
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When do you think you'll arrive to the Shabbaton?
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When do you think you'll be leaving the Shabbaton?
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Do you consent to photographs taken on the Shabbaton being shared via relevant social media channels or in local Jewish media?
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A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.
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