Photos from September 2025 Jewish Womens' Wellness Retreat!

Ellie Bass
3 days ago
2 min read

A Day of Jewish Women’s Wellness: Reset, Connect, Recenter

This past Sunday, we gathered for a Jewish Women’s Wellness Retreat—and what a day it was. Women from across Ontario came together with open hearts, ready to reset, connect, and recenter. The energy was nothing short of electric.

We began the day nourishing our bodies with a fully stocked kosher coffee/tea and snack bar, while the scent of essential oils at our aromatherapy station created a welcoming atmosphere. From there, we stepped into a carefully curated program designed to move us, challenge us, and hold us.

The highlights were endless:

Massages from OnTheGoMassage.ca, a brand-new perk that brought so much joy and relaxation.
A nourishing lunch by Royal Dairy Catering that was delicious, kosher, and beautifully presented.
An incredible smoothie station from Hela Nutrition
Yoga with Alana Weitzner, which guided us into deep, clear, and beautiful practice.
Improv with Lori Pearlstein, which invited us into laughter, bravery, and play.
Breathwork with Esther Willinger, an inside-and-out journey of release and renewal.
Movement, meditation, and reflection sessions with me, Ellie Bass, where we explored beyond our comfort zones into our deeper selves.

We were supported every step of the way by an extraordinary team. Huge thanks to our volunteers—Esther Dar, Sarah Novak, and Karen Krakower—who kept everything running smoothly and gracefully. Gratitude as well to Cheryl Obront Cohen at Creative Creations for the gorgeous swag, and to the women of the Jewish Wellness Collective Advisory Circle—Dayna Caplan, Vivian Sayegh, Dorit Palvanov, Michele Revivo, Robyn Segall, Esther Willinger, and myself—for their wisdom and energy in shaping this retreat.

And of course, this retreat was made by the participants themselves—women who showed up with courage, openness, and authenticity. You made this day real.

The space was stunning, the energy was palpable, and the feedback we received was incredible. This retreat was more than a day—it was a reminder of the power of Jewish women coming together to support, strengthen, and inspire each other.

We are already dreaming about the next one. Here's the link to register for it: https://www.elliebass.com/event-details/the-inner-circle

And now the photos: