16:30 – Welcome Reception

• Traditional refreshments at our Jerusalemite taboon
• Network with fellow participants

17:00-19:00 – Interactive Workshops (Two Rounds) Choose from immersive experiences in:

• Movement in nature
• Traditional craftsmanship
• Natural material artistry
• Bird language interpretation
• Nature therapy practices

18:00 – Keynote Presentation 

“Natural and Mindful Soul” : A Historical Perspective on the Psychological impact of nature disconnection and the Mindfulness bridge

Speaker: Assi Shorek 

Clinical Psychologist, Head of Psychotherapy at ‘Nature and Essence’, ‘ Developer of the ‘Present Therapy’ Approach

19:00 – Special Presentation

 ‘Jerusalem Friday in Nature’ Project Findings 

20:00 – Cultural Finale

Live performance by “Pulkes” 

Experience the vibrant fusion of Mediterranean and Balkan sounds

Gilad Shmueli 

Clinical Social Worker & Listening to Bird Language Practitioner.  

Workshop: An intimate dialogue with Ein Yael’s avian residents who will tell us interesting “bird stories” about ourselves.  

David Poni 

Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist, Facilitator of the “Approach” Program for Nature Therapists, Meditation Practitioner, and “Yemima” Student.  

Workshop: “Looking Beyond”– Expanding perception through nature connection & clearing our lens to look with fresh, bare eyes that see beyond what is visible to the naked eye.

Miki Klein 

Clinical Social Worker, Field and Movement Specialist, Manager of Expeditions and Outdoor Activities via the Lotans Way.  

Workshop: “Sensory Nature Practice” – Embodied exploration in natural settings 

Atara Sudri

Clinical Social Worker and Nature Therapist, Therapist and Group Facilitator.  

Workshop: “Imagination and Creativity” – Guided imagery and creative expression in nature inspired by our inner world.

Michal Sternbach

Movement Therapy Expert, 15 years of dance & movement instruction expertise

Workshop: “The Body in Nature” 

Discover a deeper connection with nature through:

• Mindful movement practices
• Contact improvisation techniques
• Sensory awareness exercises
• Environmental interaction

Ravid Boger

Educational Psychologist Specialist, combining dynamic therapy with mindfulness-based psychotherapy and nature therapy. Co-founder, Center for Attentive and Compassionate Education.  

Workshop: “Healing and Immune Power of Mindfulness in Nature” 

Experience nature’s transformative power through:

• Personalized mindfulness exercises
• Group support activities 
• Strength-based practices
• Attachment-building techniques 

Natali Levi 

Intuitive Arts & Design at “My Soul Mirror” 

Workshop: “Earth Connection” 

Explore therapeutic clay work as a path to:

• Creative expression
• Emotional Liberation
• Earth Connection

Ein Yael is conveniently located in Nahal Refa’im

• Adjacent to Malha Mall
• Opposite Biblical Zoo
• Easily accessible via Waze: “Ein Yael”

Date: Sunday, September 18, 2022 

Time: 16:30-21:00 

NIS 50 per participant