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A Trailhead to Jewish Life

in the Hudson Valley

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BaDerekh/בַּדֶּרֶךְ
a trailhead to Jewish life
in the Hudson Valley

BaDerekh/בַּדֶּרֶךְ

Trail Calendar

July 6, 2026 • 8:30AM

In Abraham's Path: Lost City Escarpment Trail Hike

This 2.5 mile moderate hike featuring dramatic, glacier-formed stone walls, narrow crevice passages, and panoramic views of the Catskills, will include teachings on Abraham's Call and what it may reveal about our own paths.

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July 9, 2026 • 6:00 PM

Mountainside Mussar

Evening walk from Rosendale Trestle to Giants Ledges Pocket Park, with observations and lessons from nature to take into the spiritual practice of character development.

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July 11, 2026 • 10:00 AM

Slabsides Pilgrimage

A pilgrimage and hike around the famed naturalist's 1895 cabin, with reflections on his writings and related Jewish teachings. Features a 3.8 to 4-mile moderate loop trail that offers scenic hemlock forests, rocky ridgelines, and pond.

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On the Path

BaDerekh (בַּדֶּרֶךְ) means 'along the path'. It describes both a literal journey and, metaphorically, a process of spiritual growth and personal development.

 

Wherever you are on your path, BaDerekh's hikes, outdoor experiences, and meet-ups are a way to 1) experience how Jewish life inherently fosters a deep connection to nature and 2) help build Jewish community in the Hudson Valley.

 

So join us to explore the region's trails, orchards, and kills, and find meaning through experiential learning and shared adventures.

 

Read more about BaDerekh's vision and founding guide-educator Rabbi Jason Gitlin.

Off the Trail

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Hopefully the connections BaDerekh nurtures on the trails, will lead to people meeting up for coffee and drinks , sharing Shabbat meals, and friendships. Stay tuned for news on meet-ups at community spaces around the Hudson Valley and informal holiday gatherings to help nurture more Jewish connections. 

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