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Reflections on this Summer's Retreat
    On Sunday August 18, the Adelynrood Retreat and  Conference Center in Byfield, Massachusetts was the host of  the Fourth Daughters of Abraham retreat. The theme was A  Retreat for Peace.
    Twenty eight women from our three Abrahamic religions  came together for conversation and contemplation. In small and  large groups, we shared our hopes and fears for peace in our  lives, our communities and in our nation during this time of  division and discord. 
    The day afforded opportunity for quiet individual time as well  as the option to participate in prayer services in each religion. 
 The grounds at Adelynrood provided a lovely setting for the  Jewish prayer gathering based on the practice of Hitbodedut, an  ancient practice of individual meditation, usually done in  nature.  The Christian service drew from the ancient Celtic  spiritual tradition linked to the Christian community of Iona.
 Before the Muslim Call to Prayer, there was an opportunity for  us to learn about the meaning of gestures used in Islamic  prayer.  Prayer scarves were available for use.
    The grounds at Adelynrood provided a lovely setting for the  Jewish prayer gathering based on the practice of Hitbodedut, an  ancient practice of individual meditation, usually done in  nature.
    After a break we shared reflections on the day and enjoyed a  delicious vegetarian dinner.  Our reflections were put into a  poem which was read before we departed for home. 
 Click here for the poem.
Save the date for Bystander Training
A three hour training will be offered for members of Daughters of Abraham  on Sunday, October 27th from 2:00 to 5:00pm. The training will be led by our member, Rona Fischman and will take place  St. Anne's in the Fields Episcopal Church, Lincoln MA

More information about bystander training will follow soon. 
Holidays
  Islam
     August 31  Islamic New Year
 
  Judaism
      September 30, October 1   Rosh  HaShanah
     October 9 Yom Kippur
     October 14-20 Sukkot
     October 21 Simchat Torah

Reminder...all Jewish and Islamic holidays start at sundown the day before dates above
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