Canoeing, dog sledding, wilderness camping, Judaism, spiritual renewal, John Muir, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nachman of Bratzlav, hasidism, family camping, stars, cooking over open fires, studying Torah

1. Combining Judaism and Wilderness Travel Since 1990
Burningbushadventures@gmail.com
Burningbushadventures.com
413-652-7086

2. ‫מתנה וממדבר‬
And from wilderness, a gift…
‫וממדבר‬
Numbers 21.18‫מתנה‬
And from wilderness, a gift…
(Numbers 21.18)

3. Wilderness trips plus:
Torah Study
Canoeing
Davennen
Dog Sledding
Nature
Back Country
Camping
Rites of Passage
Families
Groups
Shabbat under the
stars

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The world, we are told, was made especially for man – a
presumption not supported by all the facts.
(John Muir: Thousand Mile Walk to the Gulf)

5. Kabbalat
Shabbat
on the
Delaware
River

6. I think the map says we go this way

7. Every Trip Includes
* Vegetarian, locally grown food *
* Hand made wood canoes & sleds*
* Time for reflection and meditation*
Trips are led by Rabbi Howard Cohen who has
30 years of experience guiding wilderness trips.

8. Canoeing up stream

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In the woods is perpetual youth.
(Ralph Waldo Emerson)

10. Dog Sledding in Western Maine
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The clearest
Universe
a forest
(John Muir)
way into the
is through
wilderness.

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Mah tovu ohalecha…
O how goodly are your tents…
(Numbers 24.5)

13. Burning Bush Adventures
Lead Dog: Rabbi Howard Cohen
Burningbushadventures@gmail.com
413-652-7086
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14. Wilderness is a necessary
condition for … true
internalization of Torah…
(Midrash Rabbah)

15. … wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the
human spirit, and as vital to our lives as water and good
bread. Edward Abbey, Desert Solitaire.

16. Prayer enables us create a wilderness within, where a
person can be alone with God. (Maimonides)
The happiest person is the one who learns from nature the
lesson of worship. (Ralph Waldo Emerson)

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Every trip
includes time for:
• Reflection
• Journaling
• Meditation
• Prayer
• And lots of fun

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Ask the beast and it will teach you. Job 12:7

19. Why, mountains, did you leap like rams!
(Psalm: 114:6)

20. Sailing down this golden river,
sun and water all my own..

22. It is impossible for human intelligence to comprehend God, yet
certain places may allow people to experience the necessary risk that
opens them, body and soul, to what their minds cannot entertain.
Belden C Lane, Solace of Fierce Landscapes;

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&
Tiferet Trails
Burning Bush Adventures and Tiferet Trails
(Jessica/Yaffa Rubin) are teaming up to offer a
Canoe Based Adventure on Lake Champlain
This trip is for you if you are between 12 - 15 years old and want to develop
outdoor skills, bring your Judaism into uncharted territories, and experience
how Jewish wisdom can support your life journey
The Trip Runs July 21 - 24
No prior experience required.
We are non-denominational.
Cost: 500.00 per person.
We provide all gear except clothing.
Kosher and vegetarian food.
(75.00 early bird discount if
registered by May 1)

25. Early Hints that Howard Might Become a Wilderness Rabbi
When Howard was a child he used to play in the woods near his home
all day long. At first his parents left him alone. But because he used to
venture deeper and deeper into the woods his parents began to worry.
The woods were unsafe in their mind. There were wild animals, poisonous
plants, stinging insects, dangerous cliffs, and unsavory people lurking in
the woods.
So his parents decided to share their concerns with him.
“Howard”, they said, “we notice how much you enjoy spending time in
the woods. Why do you prefer the woods over playing ball with your
friends or riding your bike in the park?”
To their surprise Howard replied, “I go there to find God”.
“Well that is great. We’re glad you are seeking God. But don’t you
know that God is the same everywhere?”
“Yes, I know this”, Howard said, “but I am not.”