Beginning in 1979, Karen Fields was the leader of Kehila's retreat. Until her untimely death in 2007, Karen oversaw every detail of housing 100 plus people in appropriate cabins in a summer camp site every spring, feeding them, and enriching and entertaining them. It has taken a committee to replace her. The Karen Fields Memorial Retreat continues to be the annual opportunity to bring the community together in fellowship, study, and fun during a Shabbat weekend in West Virginia. Certain traditions have emerged over 30 years:

• Shabbat services Friday night, Saturday morning, and Havdalah
• Saturday late-night folk/pop music sing-alongs with Rabbi David
• Jewga (Yoga with a Jewish flavor)
• Adult education with a guest scholar
• Food, food, and more food
• Fishing, crafts, fossil pit explorations and other activities for children
• Saturday afternoon soft ball games and hikes
• The infamous talent show that has produced numerous original songs and memorable skits.

Members, click here to see photos from the talent show from the 2009 retreat