What is the relationship between ADAMAH and Isabella Freedman?
Fellows are integrated into the larger Isabella Freedman community in three ways: as teachers, community members and as institutional support. ADAMAH fellows lead educational programs for Freedman’s three primary client groups: senior adults during Freedman’s summer adult programs, elementary school students who participate in the Teva Learning Center, and Jews of all ages and affiliations who visit the retreat center during the summer and fall. Fellows may lead garden, farm and green facilities tours, prayer services or nature hikes. During special retreat programs (like High Holy Days), ADAMAH fellows are members of the larger spiritual community, learning and praying with Isabella Freedman staff and retreat guests. Adamah Fellows provide institutional support by working 10 hours a week in the kitchen, housekeeping and maintenance. This work is an important piece of ADAMAH’s financial sustainability as well as our integration with the larger staff community at Freedman.
