Join Us on May 31!
OLAMOT: Jewish Wellness Festival

SUPPORTED BY THE MARY JEAN EIG WELLNESS FUND

Sunday, May 31, 2026 | 1:00-6:00pm
Temple Shalom in Chevy Chase, MD

Am Kolel, a Jewish Renewal community, invites you to OLAMOT: A Jewish Wellness Festival. Named after the Hebrew word for “worlds,” OLAMOT explores the connection between ancient Jewish wisdom and modern approaches to holistic health and well-being.

Spend the afternoon choosing from a range of sessions—including Judaic meditation, movement, healing arts, and mindful approaches to diet and lifestyle. OLAMOT offers a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds to explore wellness through a uniquely Jewish lens.

Click below to register, purchase your ticket, and choose your preferred workshops for each session.

Meet Our Instructors

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Rabbi Lauren Tuchman

Rabbi Lauren Tuchman is a sought-after speaker, spiritual leader, and educator ordained by the Jewish Theological Seminary in 2018. Based in the Washington, D.C. area, she teaches, consults, and leads workshops across North America on disability access and inclusion, bringing a deep commitment to radical inclusivity and the belief that anyone can take hold of Torah and contribute their unique insights.

Rabbi David Shneyer

Reb David is the founder and director of the Am Kolel Jewish Renewal Center based in Rockville. A singer and composer of new Jewish liturgical folk music, Reb David has made numerous pilgrimages to Yogaville (Satchidanada Ashram) in Virginia and enjoys exploring the Eastern roots of Judaism.

Sharon Neubauer

Sharon Neubauer, E-RYT 500, has been teaching Yoga since 1999. She holds a certification in Anusara Yoga but describes her teaching style as non-rigid, alignment-based Hatha Yoga.

Jenna Hopp

Jenna is a woman who wears many hats. Jenna is a student of the Davening Leadership Training Institute and the ALEPH Ordination Program. She is a Teva Educator, songwriter, service leader, and dancer. Jenna is a Nia White Belt and has taught dance at SoulShine Studios of Richmond, VA.

Jessica Needle

Dr. Jessica Needle earned her bachelor’s in psychology from Mills College and her doctorate in naturopathic medicine from Bastyr University, completed a post-graduate internship at TrueNorth Health Center, and went on to guide over 200 patients in nutritional detoxification at Sedona Wellness Retreat.

Julie Tonto

Julie Tonto is a Yogi, Jewish educator, meditator, potter, Jewish history and spirituality junkie. You can find her at www.claybrookyogaandpots.com or working on a graphic novel of Glikl of Hemlin (glikl.com) or supporting school at Jewish Educational Services in Baltimore Maryland.

Rob Coltun

Rob has been teaching Tao Yoga classes and leading workshops for over 20 years and leading OM Chanting circles for the last 4 years. Rob is a musician, a music venue owner, and a technologist were he built some of the foundational technology of the Internet.

Debi Roemer

Debi Roemer is an embodiment guide and educator with decades of experience in movement, somatic practices and therapeutic modalities. Trained as a Craniosacral and Massage Therapist, yoga teacher, birth doula and in conscious movement, she supports transformative healing.

Alisa Abrams

Alisa Abrams, Founder/Principal of the Abrams Ayurveda Group (AAG), is a Certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor (Kripalu) with advanced Ayurvedic Practitioner training (Boston Ayurveda), and a Certified Ayurvedic Chef and Culinary Instructor (Bhagavat Life).

Olamot Schedule

1:00 PM — Doors Open

1:15PM - 1:45PM — Bruchim HaBayim - Welcome & Introduction

2:00 PM - 3:15pm — Shiur - Session #1

Nishmat Chayim - Breath of Life Movement - Debi Roemer
Kosher Ayurveda 101 - Alisa Abrams
Divine Shapes - Hebrew Letter Inspired Yoga (Ofanim) - Sharon Neubauer & Rabbi David Shneyer
Mindfulness Meditation - Rabbi Lauren Tuchman
Kabbalah of the Spine - Julie Tonti

3:30PM - 4:45PM — Shiur - Session #2

Dance as Prayer - Jenna Hopp
Healing Herbalism - Dr Jessica Needle
Cooking - Alisa Abrams
Ki Energy, Meditation, & Niggun in Motion - Rob Colton & Rabbi David Shneyer
Session Pending - Acupuncturist Devorah Walder

5:00PM - 6:00PM — Closing - Healing Circle

Ready to join us? Register Today

Secure your place today! Purchase your ticket and select your preferred workshops for Session 1 (2:00 PM) and Session 2 (3:30 PM).

Join Us on May 31!OLAMOT: Jewish Wellness Festival

Sunday, May 31, 2026 | 1:00-6:00pmTemple Shalom in Chevy Chase, MD