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Nationally recognized program brings transformational support for divorcing Jews to JCC Ranch Camp
Divorce & Discovery: New Visions in Jewish Healing is announcing a groundbreaking new partnership with JCC Ranch Camp that will bring the program to Colorado this summer. From August 21 to August 24, 2025, JCC Ranch Camp will host participants from across the country for a content-rich, educational and spiritual retreat for divorce healing. This partnership is the first to bring this unique and popular program to the Jewish community in the Rocky Mountain region. Registration is now open.
“Divorce & Discovery has had more impact than I dreamed it would,” said Rabbi Deborah Newbrun, founder of Divorce & Discovery: New Visions for Jewish Healing. “Past participants rave about the transformational learning, Jewish rituals, and community of friends they enjoyed at our Jewish healing retreats. One participant responded in the post retreat evaluation, “The Divorce & Discovery weekend exceeded all expectations. The rituals created by the incredible leaders felt so natural, as if Judaism was always meant to support the (unfortunate) life-cycle event of Divorce.”
“We are excited to bring this experience to the Colorado Jewish community for the first time,” said Katelyn Skeen, director at JCC Ranch Camp. “Working to bring Divorce & Discovery here has really shown how camp’s power to facilitate Jewish learning and growth is so important for all people and stages of life.”
Divorce & Discovery: New Visions for Jewish Healing provides Jewish spiritual healing practices, education and rituals to support those struggling with divorce. For participants, whether men, women, or non-binary, whether straight or gay, whether Jewish or Jewish-adjacent, the retreat forges a path from rupture to wholeness, guided by Jewish healing rituals, community, friendship, deep Jewish learning and professional expertise.
JCC Ranch Camp is the premier residential summer camp owned and operated by JCC Denver. Sitting on 380 acres of beautiful private land in Elbert Colorado, nestled in the Black Forest. Serving over 400 campers each summer and playing host to transformative retreat experiences, every day at camp is an adventure exploring our miles of trails, swimming in the pool, and flying down the ziplines.
Those interested in registering for the program may do so through the JCC Ranch Camp website here. For more information, contact Rabbi Deborah Newbrun at deborah@getsetgoca.com or (415) 823-1302.
Divorce & Discovery at JCC Ranch Camp is generously supported by the Rose Community Foundation.
ABOUT JCC RANCH CAMP
JCC Ranch Camp offers overnight camp experiences for kids in grades 1 through 11. The camp is located in Elbert, Colorado and sits on 574-acres in the Black Forest. Every night campers sleep in cozy cabins after a full day of exploring miles of trails on foot, bike, or horseback, climbing high on the challenge course and playing on the 60,000 sq. ft. sports field. Camps offered include traditional camps for grades 2-8, one-week mini camps for grades 2-5, Equestrian and Outdoor Adventure Camps for grades 5-9, back country trips (both backpacking and horse packing) for grades 9-11, leadership development programs for grades 10-12. For more information about JCC Ranch Camp, visit www.ranchcamp.org, call (303) 648-3800 or follow us on Facebook and Instagram @JCCRanchCamp.
ABOUT STAENBERG-LOUP JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
The Staenberg – Loup Jewish Community Center (JCC Denver) serves the metro-Denver area through educational, social, cultural, fitness, sports, and other programs that are rooted in Jewish tradition and values. The JCC Denver’s mission is to create a vibrant and inclusive family and social gathering place that is guided by these timeless Jewish values. The JCC Denver offers a wide range of programs and options for people in all ages and stages of life. The JCC Denver is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located at 350 S. Dahlia Street in Denver. For more information, please visit www.jccdenver.org, like us on Facebook and Instagram @jccdenver, or call (303) 399-2660.
