The Seven Sounds of the Ram Application
The Seven Sounds of the Ram** - An Ancient Musical Instruments Shabbaton is a Mem Global Peer Led Retreat (retreatology.org) with Daniel Stermac-Stein of The Herd's Throne (theherdsthrone.ca) and Tamar Goldberg and Tiferet Nashman of Shoresh Jewish Environmental Programs (shoresh.ca). 

Calling Jewish adults (geared toward 20's and 30's, though all are welcome, including families,) to join us for an ancient musical instrument making workshop, Jewish learning, and camping, and to top it all off, a musical outdoor Shabbat Bereishit-Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan-Thanksgiving celebration! Get ready to use your hands in a new way and delve into embodied Earth-based Jewish rituals.

We plan to make traditional hand drums under Daniel's expert guidance, and following that, to use a variety of animal parts to work together to create other ancient musical instruments such as those that were played by the Levites in the Temple.

Dates: October 8-12, 2026 (this retreat begins in the afternoon on Thursday, ends midday on Thanksgiving Monday)
Location: Near Barry's Bay, ON (a 3.5-4 hour drive from Toronto, carpooling available)
Cost: $150 CAD with sliding scale pricing available
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply soon to avoid missing out!

The cost of this retreat includes meals and snacks for all the days, materials to make a traditional hand drum that you can take home and work on other instruments, all instruction, camping site, and many other invaluable benefits. 

Jews of all stripes and colours welcome, including you. We will do our best to honour the diverse traditions within our group, but by default, things will be Ashkenazi shabbat and kashrut observant just based on the organizers' backgrounds.

We predict that this application will take you approximately 10-20 minutes.

** What are the Seven Sounds of the Ram? “Rabbi Yehoshua said: This is what it meant when they said: “When [the ram] is alive it possesses one sound, but when it is dead its sound is sevenfold.” In what way is its sound sevenfold? Its two horns [are made into] two trumpets, its two leg-bones into two flutes, its hide into a drum, its entrails for lyres and its large intestines for harp strings;” (Mishnah Kinnim 3:6)

* Please note that this is an application form. You will receive confirmation of your registration within two weeks of applying.
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Do you have access to a vehicle to drive to the retreat? *
Describe yourself and your Jewish background in a few sentences *
What is your shabbat observance level? 

The standard is that no communal work will be done, food will be prepared in advance, an eruv will be set up around the site, and no communal photography or instrument-playing will occur on shabbat.
What skill or aspect of yourself are you excited to bring to this retreat experience? *
What relevant experiences have you had that you think prepare you for this retreat? *
Why do you want to be part of this retreat? What do you hope to take away from the experience? *
Do you have any accessibility needs (medical, mental, social, physical) that you would like us to be aware of that may impact your participation in the workshop, the camping, or in the shabbat aspect of the retreat? 

Please let us know what accommodations you may require and we will be in touch to discuss accommodations.
This retreat is going to be co-created by all the participants. We're all going to be part of schlepping, setting up and tearing down camp, cooking, cleaning, etc., but may offer different cultural/logistical gifts. In what areas are you most excited to contribute? By checking this box you consent to being placed on the team in charge of this aspect. *
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I have/can borrow the following camping items for myself. (Do not check anything that you do not have. We will try to make sure everyone has what they need.) *
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I have the following camping equipment to share. Indicate how many people the tent is for and how many of each item you have in the "other" box.
In order to ensure the health and safety of participants, we have put measures in place that are in line with the Canadian Federal Government, Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), and Health Canada's recommendations. *
Participants will be required to fill out a health screening form and complete a rapid antigen test (provided by Mem Global).
Due to generous support from Mem Global, we are able to offer this retreat experience well below cost. Participants are contributing $150 CAD, sliding scale pricing is available $75-$225 CAD. Upon acceptance, you will be asked to etransfer your contribution to tamarmgoldberg@gmail.com. How much will you be paying if you are accepted? *
The cost of this retreat includes meals and snacks for all the days, materials to make a traditional hand drum that you can take home and work on other instruments, all instruction, camping site, and many other invaluable benefits. Without support from Mem Global, the registration cost would be closer to $500 CAD per person.
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