Finding North
Journeys of discovery and inspiration for 55+
Step out of your life.
Reflect. Reorient. Return.
Finding North is a travel program of reflection and meaning making for people 55+ integrating Jewish wisdom and the power of midrash – Jewish storytelling.
Haifa and selected cities around the world serve as lens and landscape for exploration and introspection. Part summer camp, part retreat, part creative workshop.
Join 15-25 participants in an open and welcoming Jewish context.
Our programs
Encounter inspirational individuals and intriguing faith-based communities. Engage with local innovators and artists. Delve into guided text study. Experience local cuisine. Weave your personal midrash – narrate stories from within your rich life experience.
Meet the team
Rabbi Golan Ben-Chorin, Ed.D.
Spiritual Director and Finding North co-founder, Golan is a third-generation Israeli Reform spiritual leader. A lifelong educator, his focus is engaging people in Jewish living and guiding the construction of Jewish identities.
Johanna Ginsberg
Finding North’s co-founder and program director, Johanna is a journalist and attorney who believes everyone has a story to tell and that our narratives connect us to what really matters. Her articles have been published in Ha’aretz, The Forward, Jewish Telegraphic Agency, and New York Jewish Week, among others. She is a former senior writer at the New Jersey Jewish News.
Rabbi Kerry M. Olitzky, DHL
Consulting Advisor and mentor, Kerry is a leader in the development of innovative Jewish education, particularly for adults. He is the author of over 75 books and hundreds of articles and was named one of the 50 Leading Rabbis in North America by Newsweek.
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