Celebrate Your Judaism
Snorkel & Study
Jan 3-10, 2027
THE #1 Jewish Winter Break Adventure for College Women
Become a stronger, smarter, prouder Jew—in 7 days of stereotype-busting, myth-shattering Jewish learning, lots of sun, swimming, snorkeling and fun. Make lasting friendships with your Jewish peers from around the world.
Countdown to Snorkel & Study
Why Snorkel & Study
You have questions.
And you're wondering, what's next.
Did you go on a Birthright trip to Israel or Pegisha in NYC and come home wishing you could hold onto that special feeling? Do you love Shabbat at your campus Chabad House? Did you do a magical week at Sun & Study? Are you wondering what's next?
In one week at Snorkel & Study you'll explore Jewish thinking, texts and traditions with these A-list educators.
You'll have candid conversations about everything—from antisemitism and Jewish unity, to the battle between good and evil. From love, dating and intimacy, to souls, reincarnation, free will and abortion.
You'll find out what Jews believe, why we pray, what's the key to happiness and what really happened in the Garden of Eden. You'll go home a stronger, smarter, prouder Jewish woman.
Rabbi Manis Friedman
Youtube's #1 Rabbi
Leave your preconceptions home. This rabbi will make you rethink love, loyalty, G-d, faith and more.
Rivkah Slonim
Chabad at Binghamton
She takes you on a journey through core Jewish texts with stunning clarity and depth.
Miriam Lipskier
Chabad at Emory
She takes serious topics like "Happiness" and "Jewish Dating" and opens minds with insight and humor.
Itty Kay
Bais Chana online
The force behind Bais Chana Online, she trains women to be mentally strong and contagiously optimistic about life.
Shifra Sharfstein
Chabad at GA Tech
An unstoppable and passionate champion of women's learning, she gets to the heart of every matter.
Manya Lazaroff
Chabad at Texas A&M
Insightful and fun, she'll get you thinking about who you are and how you can be better.
come home to your Jewish heritage
Bond with your Jewish sisters
On the Agenda
A crash course in Judaism you take at your own pace
Hold on, these 7 days are going to go fast.
This is a crash course in Judaism like no other.
If you’re ready to go deep, for an intense week of study, take every class on the schedule and fill in with tutorials. If you're just starting to explore and want to take it lighter, we’ll let you know which main classes you should attend.
Whatever you do, leave your preconceptions about Judaism home, keep an open mind and don’t miss the challah baking, the farbrengens (we’ll explain) or the talent show. There are going to be lots of surprises.
She said, she said.
I can't believe how much I learned in such a short time, about so many things I didn't expect.
Amie, Montreal
The teachers are such strong, smart, outspoken women. I've never met Jewish women like this before.
Claire, Bellmore
I never had Jewish friends — I'm leaving with two of the closest friends I've ever had.
Robin, El Paso
Scholarship Awards & Cost
Application Fee $50
The Snorkel & Study application fee is $50. It must be submitted at the time of your application.
Full Scholarship $50 only
A FULL SCHOLARSHIP covers 100% of the program; you pay just the application fee.
Partial Scholarship-10-90% off
You pay just the balance of the program fee and the $50 application fee. Payment of your balance is due Dec 12, 2025.
Program Fee $1,750
Covers lodging, meals, classes, workshops, tutorials and the snorkeling trip.
Travel is not included. Contact us if you need a deferred payment plan which allows you to pay the balance off in monthly installments.
Have JewishU credits?
Each JewishU credit is worth $35 toward your Snorkel & Study balance. Apply first, then redeem here.
3 Easy Steps to Apply for Snorkel & Study
- Complete the online application*
- Fill in the name, number and email address of the person writing your letter of recommendation.
- Pay your $50 application fee & you're on your way to the BEST winter break ever!
Application Timeline
Sept 1, 2026
Snorkel & Study applications open
Dec 14, 2026
Deadline to apply for full scholarship.
Dec 22, 2026
Deadline to apply for partial scholarship.
Jan 03, 2027
Snorkel & Study begins
Learn More
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About
Bais Chana Women International is a Chabad nonprofit organisation that serves an international clientele of Jewish women from all walks of life, from teenagers to grandmothers, with Jewish education, guidance and support.
Bais Chana Women International retreats include JEWISH UNCAMP, SNORKEL & STUDY, SUN & STUDY, LAND & STUDY, WOMEN'S JEWISH STUDY RETREATS, SINGLE JEWISH MOMS CONNECT and BAIS CHANA ONLINE.--