[HANNUKKAH ON THE MOUNTAINS]
THE KESHET ACTIVIST ACCADEMY 2025
The Keshet Europe Academy Retreat is more than a Hanukkah gathering—it’s six days of young queer Jewish community, learning, and celebration in a mountain villa. With workshops, candle lightings, a role-play simulation, plus pool parties and bonfires, it’s an experience you won’t forget.
Queer Jewish Vibes
Queer Jewish Vibes
Queer Jewish Vibes
Role-Play With Purpose
Role-Play With Purpose
Role-Play With Purpose
Interactive Workshops
Interactive Workshops
Interactive Workshops
[About]
The Making of Our Event
[About]
The Making of Our Event
[About]
The Making of Our Event
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Goal and Mission
This Hanukkah, Keshet Europe will gather in the Polish mountains for a unique retreat. Thirty participants will come together under one roof, in a villa surrounded by snow and light, to celebrate, connect, and imagine new possibilities for our communities.
01
Goal and Mission
This Hanukkah, Keshet Europe will gather in the Polish mountains for a unique retreat. Thirty participants will come together under one roof, in a villa surrounded by snow and light, to celebrate, connect, and imagine new possibilities for our communities.
01
Goal and Mission
This Hanukkah, Keshet Europe will gather in the Polish mountains for a unique retreat. Thirty participants will come together under one roof, in a villa surrounded by snow and light, to celebrate, connect, and imagine new possibilities for our communities.
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The concept
Our Hanukkah retreat is not only about celebration — it is also about dialogue and creativity. Inspired by the style of Model United Nations simulations, participants will step into the roles of Keshet Europe’s partners: Jewish communities, queer organizations, and allies across Europe. Together, we will explore how these different voices can interact, challenge each other, and build bridges.
02
The concept
Our Hanukkah retreat is not only about celebration — it is also about dialogue and creativity. Inspired by the style of Model United Nations simulations, participants will step into the roles of Keshet Europe’s partners: Jewish communities, queer organizations, and allies across Europe. Together, we will explore how these different voices can interact, challenge each other, and build bridges.
02
The concept
Our Hanukkah retreat is not only about celebration — it is also about dialogue and creativity. Inspired by the style of Model United Nations simulations, participants will step into the roles of Keshet Europe’s partners: Jewish communities, queer organizations, and allies across Europe. Together, we will explore how these different voices can interact, challenge each other, and build bridges.
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The experience
Over several days, the villa will become a space of learning, collaboration, and inspiration. Through workshops, role-play, and shared rituals, we will light the Hanukkah candles while also illuminating the intersections of Jewish and queer life in Europe. With thirty participants embodying the diversity of our networks, this retreat is both a laboratory for ideas and a celebration of resilience and community.
03
The experience
Over several days, the villa will become a space of learning, collaboration, and inspiration. Through workshops, role-play, and shared rituals, we will light the Hanukkah candles while also illuminating the intersections of Jewish and queer life in Europe. With thirty participants embodying the diversity of our networks, this retreat is both a laboratory for ideas and a celebration of resilience and community.
03
The experience
Over several days, the villa will become a space of learning, collaboration, and inspiration. Through workshops, role-play, and shared rituals, we will light the Hanukkah candles while also illuminating the intersections of Jewish and queer life in Europe. With thirty participants embodying the diversity of our networks, this retreat is both a laboratory for ideas and a celebration of resilience and community.
[The KeshetMUN]
Time to unleash your inner diplomat
Get ready to trade your name tag for a new identity! At the retreat, you won’t just be yourself—you’ll step into the role of one of Keshet Europe’s partners...
[The KeshetMUN]
Time to unleash your inner diplomat
Get ready to trade your name tag for a new identity! At the retreat, you won’t just be yourself—you’ll step into the role of one of Keshet Europe’s partners...
[The KeshetMUN]
Time to unleash your inner diplomat
Get ready to trade your name tag for a new identity! At the retreat, you won’t just be yourself—you’ll step into the role of one of Keshet Europe’s partners...
Keshet Role-Play Simulation
Diplomacy, but make it queer.
You’ll get to play as one of Keshet Europe’s partners: maybe a Jewish community, maybe a queer organization, maybe an ally with lots of opinions. Like in Model UN, you’ll write a position paper (yes, your moment to sound very official) to share your community’s dreams and struggles. Then it’s time for debates, surprising alliances, and a bit of glorious chaos. Basically: politics meets improv comedy—only with menorahs, latkes, and plenty of queer Jewish sparkle.
Keshet Role-Play Simulation
Diplomacy, but make it queer.
You’ll get to play as one of Keshet Europe’s partners: maybe a Jewish community, maybe a queer organization, maybe an ally with lots of opinions. Like in Model UN, you’ll write a position paper (yes, your moment to sound very official) to share your community’s dreams and struggles. Then it’s time for debates, surprising alliances, and a bit of glorious chaos. Basically: politics meets improv comedy—only with menorahs, latkes, and plenty of queer Jewish sparkle.
Keshet Role-Play Simulation
Diplomacy, but make it queer.
You’ll get to play as one of Keshet Europe’s partners: maybe a Jewish community, maybe a queer organization, maybe an ally with lots of opinions. Like in Model UN, you’ll write a position paper (yes, your moment to sound very official) to share your community’s dreams and struggles. Then it’s time for debates, surprising alliances, and a bit of glorious chaos. Basically: politics meets improv comedy—only with menorahs, latkes, and plenty of queer Jewish sparkle.
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What to Expect
[Moments]
What to Expect
[Moments]
What to Expect
Key Features
Celebrate Together
Light Hanukkah candles every night with a community that feels like family.
Celebrate Together
Light Hanukkah candles every night with a community that feels like family.
Celebrate Together
Light Hanukkah candles every night with a community that feels like family.
Lead Through Play
Join our unique role-play simulation inspired by Model UN—only queerer and with more sufganiot.
Lead Through Play
Join our unique role-play simulation inspired by Model UN—only queerer and with more sufganiot.
Lead Through Play
Join our unique role-play simulation inspired by Model UN—only queerer and with more sufganiot.
Learn & Unwind
Fostering a vibrant and inclusive LGBTQ+ Jewish community across Europe.
Learn & Unwind
Fostering a vibrant and inclusive LGBTQ+ Jewish community across Europe.
Learn & Unwind
Fostering a vibrant and inclusive LGBTQ+ Jewish community across Europe.
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Total Attendees
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Total Attendees
20
Total Attendees
6
Days of retreat
6
Days of retreat
6
Days of retreat
8
Hanukkah candles lit together
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Hanukkah candles lit together
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Hanukkah candles lit together
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