AhDaMa, if I had to sum up my experience into one sentence. The Remembrance was EXACTLY what I didn’t know I needed to experience to bring so much healing and to level up on my healing journey. The sacred container AhDaMa provided was so strong and powerful and together with my newfound brothers, I was able to truly lean deep into my discomforts, a lot of time, and truly unpack deep heavy wounds. I felt completely comfortable and safe to be vulnerable in ways I didn’t believe possible. Supporting and being a part of this brotherhood and feeling so supported brought on so much safety and healing to each one of us. I was able to heal and let go from painful and unhealthy parts of myself that I’ve been carrying for so long and with that lifted weight I feel so much lighter. I feel energized, liberated, and excited to continue this healing path full throttle ahead. Learning and experiencing what it means to truly be a man, stepping into real masculinity, embracing myself for who I am, and today I know without a doubt who I am. I AM A MAN! In every sense of the meaning and with that brought on a newfound freedom to life, I’m excited for the future, for myself, my family and my newfound brothers. I can’t thank the facilitators of AhDaMa enough for this incredible transformative, healing and liberating experience. Each one of the facilitators played such a powerful part in making this space so sacred. They all participated in all the programs and had their own healing experiences together with us. Eli, Meir, Omar, Mendel and all of AhDaMa, thank you for creating this space that will bring so much healing to the world!​

I feel this weekend has finally got me to step 1. I feel like I have a voice. I never felt like this, and might I mention I've done lots of this work in the past, and I'm committed to get to the next 2 steps in the right time! What's kept me going post-Shabbos was the container of authenticity. Just one another there to help and hold space. I'm so fortunate to have been a part. In 30 years, I've never felt so alive! Thank you.

Signing up for AhDaMa was the best and most needed gift I could’ve ever given myself. Being part of a tight and loving brotherhood, being able to be an open book and greatly vulnerable, not being judged, are things I craved all my life. This weekend remembrance fulfilled all of these. The ceremonies and exercises, the brothers and mentors, were teaching me how to be the best man I can be, and how to use my masculinity in the healthiest way. “And most of all that all the healing and answers are within me.” This weekend of healing has transformed my life. Love and gratitude to Eli, Meir, Omar, Mendel, Tyler, and all AhDaMa brothers ✨

I had an amazing experience at the AhDaMa retreat. Everyone there was so friendly, fun and helpful. The entire retreat was very well taken care of. I'm very picky and this experience by far exceeded all my expectations. The chef prepared delicious 5 star quality food. The staff was always available to assist with anything that was needed. The guides/mentors gave life changing support and guidance. AhDaMa provided me with a safe space along with a brotherhood. Allowing me to process trauma, explore my raw/vulnerable side and overcome obstacles without feeling judged or uncomfortable. I learnt about vulnerability, confidence, emotions and healthy masculinity. The ceremonies were eye-opening experiences. One of my favorites was Meir Kay's breathwork. I journeyed along with the breath, the music and Meir's guidance and was able to work through trauma that had been sitting safely locked away and pushed down for many years. I also loved waking up to the cold plunge in the morning. A very warming and calming experience. It took a lot of hard work and wasn't easy but I'm so happy I went. I learnt so much and really feel that I came out a better person with the tools for a greater tomorrow. This retreat taught me amongst many other things that no matter what life throws at me I have the ability to breathe through it and be okay. Thank you to Meir, Eli and the entire AhDaMa Crew. You changed my life and I will be forever grateful.

Im in my early 30’s with a family of 3. But I can’t shake the numb feeling that overtakes me. I try to climb out of it while playing with my kids, on a date night with my wife, even trying to go to one extra minyan, no matter what, it won’t leave. When the retreat was advertised, I thought finally a lifeline was given. Then the doubt kicked in, are they experienced enough to pull this off? Is it worth the money? I’m not a retreat guy, I just need to keep my head down and keep going. But I stuck to my gut. Arriving at the retreat, seeing the faces of 10 strangers through all my walls, I assessed and calculated, where will I fit-in over this long weekend. That all was alive within, until our first cold plunge. No mans walls were spared, but no man was any longer without a brother. Through each experience we dug deeper and I gained a part of myself back. I discovered what was missing all along, my compassion. I’ve been conditioned to survive. Through the power within and the collective, I’ve finally been held and accepted by an unbreakable bond of men, that have taught compassion and vulnerability. I was nervous for the true test though - returning home to my wife and kids. To my surprise, for a first, I can hold them in their entirety. I can confront my emotions and ground myself when needed. I speak from my essence, devoid of shame and guilt. I have much more work to do, but I’m excited to continue to discover the new parts of me and share that with others. I thank Eli and Meir for this sacred lifeline, but most importantly the brothers I’ve gained, for giving me this invaluable gift. Oh and all the logistical and comfort stuff, that gets a 5 star review.