Frequently Asked Questions

Hamsa Nomads brings Jewish young adults together through small-group Shabbos weekends, holiday retreats, community gatherings, and travel experiences. We create spaces for friendships, meaningful conversations, Jewish life, and exploring new places.

Our plans range from Shabbos and Yom Tov retreats to city meetups, themed weekends, and international trips. Each program has its own setting, activities, dates, and registration details. See Trips & Events for what is currently announced.

Most Hamsa Nomads gatherings are designed for Jewish young adults, including singles and couples. Some retreats also welcome young families when the particular venue and program are suitable. Check each event page for its audience.

Complete our general interest form and choose the kinds of experiences you want to hear about. We use those details to share relevant opportunities and updates as events take shape.

Joining the interest list is a way to stay connected. Each event opens registration separately, with its own availability, pricing, and policies. Your place is confirmed only through that event’s booking process.

We organize events in different cities and retreat settings, especially across the Northeast, and explore trips farther afield. Exact venues and travel instructions are shared when they are confirmed, with private-house addresses generally provided to registered participants.

Absolutely. Many people come to meet others, while friends and couples also attend. For a particular retreat, please follow the registration instructions for each participant and note any relevant rooming requests.

Kashrut planning depends on the event. Meals may be self-catered by our team in a prepared kitchen or arranged locally using kosher ingredients and procedures. Not every event has a formal third-party hechsher. We share the specific setup for each event so guests can decide what works for them.

Our Shabbos and holiday retreats are planned around observant Jewish life, including Shabbos meals and a schedule that respects Shabbos or Yom Tov. Details such as minyan, Sefer Torah, eruv, and local facilities depend on the event and are announced for each program.

Tell us about dietary needs during the registration process, or contact us before booking. We review what can be accommodated for each menu and kitchen; specific allergen-free preparation cannot be assumed.

Accommodation options vary by house and event. We explain whether rooms are shared, private, or camping, and how sleeping arrangements are organized, before guests confirm a booking. Room requests are considered where possible.

When practical, we help interested guests connect for carpools or shared travel from nearby areas. Transportation is event-dependent, and a seat or route is not guaranteed unless explicitly included in the booking.

Each event has its own price and inclusions. Retreat pages explain accommodation, meals, activities, and any optional extras; local gatherings may use a different format. Current details are published on the relevant event page before registration.

You can express interest in the Hamsa Nomads WhatsApp community on the interest form. We review requests and share the appropriate community information when applicable.

Yes. We welcome ideas for new cities, activities, partners, and volunteers. Add a note to your interest form or use our other contact channels to tell us what you have in mind.

Hamsa Nomads Events LLC operates our events. Cancellation and change terms are shared before payment. Any event-specific policy applies when provided; otherwise see our cancellation terms and event-change terms. Applicable refund rights still apply.