Transcend · Miami
Nov 2–5, 2026 · from $3,299 · Seats limited
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Rav Doniel Katz
Master your mind, unleash your soul

TRANSCEND

A 4-Day Kabbalah Meditation Retreat for Profound Transformation &
Spiritual Awakening.

Guided by Rav Doniel Katz

MiamiNovember 2–5, 2026
Book now →
Higher States·Practical Tools·Lasting Change·Open to All
★★★★★Loved by past participants worldwide
4Immersive days
1000sGuided worldwide
100%Authentic Kabbalah
Watch the film

See it for yourself

You know there is more.

More than simply getting through the days.
More than the constant noise inside your head.
More than the patterns that keep you stuck.
More than your past, your work, your achievements, or your failures.
More than another podcast, meditation app, spiritual bestseller, breathwork session, or psychedelic ceremony.
More than Instagram Kabbalah.
More than waking each day to a world of constant distraction, division, and disconnection.

Transcend is an invitation to step outside the momentum of your life and discover what lies beyond the ordinary mind.

Not simply to believe there's a higher reality beyond the ordinary—
but to experience it directly.
Not simply to believe in the infinite potential of your own soul —
but to experience it directly.

It's time to discover
what lies beyond.

This November · Miami

Elevation's largest retreat yet.

4 days of advanced healing, breakthroughs, and spiritual experiences unlike anything you've ever known.

Guided by Rav Doniel Katz, one of today's foremost teachers of authentic Kabbalah, meditation, and human potential.

What awaits you

Discover the hidden architecture of consciousness — the precise Kabbalistic system for mastering attention, transforming emotional patterns, and awakening the deepest capacities of the human mind and heart.

Opening the door to extraordinary states of expanded awareness, inner peace, unconditional love, and Divine connection.

The experience lasts four days. The skills last a lifetime.

You'll return home with practical tools to cultivate greater clarity, emotional freedom, resilience, intuition, deeper relationships, and a profoundly different way of navigating the challenges of everyday life.

Rav Doniel Katz
Your Guide on The Journey

Meet Rav Doniel Katz

Following a profound spiritual awakening, Rav Doniel walked away from an award-winning career in film and theater in search of a deeper understanding of the experiences that had changed his life.

That search led him to Jerusalem, where he spent nearly three decades immersed in the study of Kabbalah, Torah, and Chassidus under some of the city's most revered rabbis and tzaddikim.

Today, he dedicates his life to making the experiential wisdom of authentic Kabbalah practical and accessible to all. Renowned for his rare ability to see deeply into the hearts of those he teaches, Rav Doniel has guided thousands through profound healing, spiritual awakening, and a radically new way of experiencing themselves, others, and the Divine.

There are moments words can't hold.
This is where they happen.

New Skills to Transform Every Area of Your Life

What you'll actually learn to do (seriously)

01

Enter genuine spiritual experiences at will

02

Rapidly release fear, trauma, & self-sabotaging patterns that keep you stuck

03

Access states of deep inner peace, love, joy & resilience.

04

Improve your energy, sharpen your focus & concentration

05

Create deeper, more loving, more authentic relationships (yes, even the hard ones)

06

Accelerate your body's natural capacity to heal

07

Radically strengthen intuition, access higher intelligence, & navigate life's biggest decisions with confidence

08

Gain profound clarity about your life's mission & purpose

09

Don't just believe in God, experience a living connection with the Divine

Teaching the authentic Kabbalistic tradition
Real Kabbalah. Not the Instagram kind.

Don't just learn Kabbalistic wisdom. Be initiated into its practice.

Everything at Transcend is 100% rooted in the authentic traditions of Kabbalah, Torah & Chassidus — thousands of years old, radically relevant, faithfully preserved. The real thing.

ZoharBaal Shem TovRebbe NachmanHa'AriRamakRashashAvraham AbulafiaPiaseczna RebbeBaal HaTanya & Chabadand many others
Come exactly as you are

Ancient tradition,
now open to all.

Whether you've spent decades immersed in Kabbalah or you just Googled the word last week, you'll be welcomed exactly as you are.

Jewish and non-Jewish. Religious and secular. Beginner meditators and lifelong practitioners. Believers and skeptics. San Francisco psychonauts and yeshiva veterans. Boro Park Chassidim and modern seekers who've been to every retreat, seminar, and psychedelic circle out there—and still know there's something deeper.

Over four remarkable days, the labels that usually divide us finally dissolve, revealing how much we have always had in common.

Enter the highest states of human experience.

No substances required.

Not just a retreat — a turning point

What you'll leave with

Transcend isn't designed to create four extraordinary days that disappear the moment you return home. It's designed to permanently change the way you experience yourself, your relationships, and the world around you.

01The Experiences You'll Never Forget+

Some of the deepest and most transformative moments of your life—profound experiences of clarity, love, healing, connection, and spiritual awakening that continue to shape you long after the retreat ends.

02The Breakthroughs That Change Your Life+

A radically new understanding of the struggles you've been facing, why they've appeared, and what they're here to teach you. You'll leave feeling that emotional burdens you've carried for years have become dramatically lighter—or, for many, have fallen away altogether—replaced by a profound sense of freedom, clarity, and peace.

03The Practical Tools You'll Use Every Day+

A complete toolkit of powerful Kabbalistic meditation practices to navigate stress, relationships, purpose, prayer, suffering, and the challenges of everyday life with greater peace, resilience, and presence.

04The Community That Walks With You Afterward+

Lifelong friendships with extraordinary people who genuinely understand your journey, together with ongoing support through the Elevation community so your growth continues long after you return home.

The retreat ends when you go home.
Your journey doesn't.

Through Elevation Mastery—our new online program and app—you can continue learning with Rav Doniel Katz and the team through guided meditations, live classes, integration resources, and a global community, helping you deepen your practice and bring the retreat into everyday life long after it ends.

Elevation Mastery online program
Reserve your place →

The heart awakens here

A once-in-a-lifetime deep dive

Are you ready for it?

Looking for a relaxing mindfulness getaway? This probably isn't it.

Transcend is a once-in-a-lifetime deep dive for those hungry for a next-level spiritual experience.

Our days — beginning early at 6:30 am and continuing until around 8:30 pm — are intentionally immersive: sunrise Kabbalah sessions, guided meditations, healing workshops, live music, integration circles, deep conversations, tears, hugs, and plenty of laughter.

Yes, it's intensive. You'll be stretched. You'll be challenged. But you'll also find yourself held within an atmosphere that's warm, fun, magical, deeply human, and profoundly empowering.

Perhaps most importantly, you're encouraged to listen to your body, honor your own process, and move at the pace that feels right for you.

Retreat Overview

What to Expect, Day by Day

Day 01 · Intention · Kavanah

Set the Field

  • Go beneath the surface of your life and uncover what you're truly seeking from these four days. The clearer your intention, the deeper your transformation.
  • Discover the hidden architecture of human consciousness and the revolutionary convergence of science and Kabbalah—building the foundation for everything that follows.
  • Through shared vulnerability, group connection, and a powerful opening meditation, you'll establish the collective field of intention from which the entire retreat unfolds.
Day 02 · Ascension · Deveikus

Ascend Beyond the Ordinary

  • Learn practical meditative techniques to quiet the mind, ascend the ladder of consciousness, and enter profound states of peace, unconditional love, heightened intuition, and Divine connection.
  • For many, this is the day extraordinary experiences begin.
Day 03 · Transformation · Tikkun HaMiddos

Transmuting Darkness Into Light

  • Having entered expanded states of awareness, you'll discover Kabbalah's approach to healing from the top down—bringing fear, trauma, and old patterns into the light of higher intelligence to be transmuted, rather than carrying them alone.
  • Through powerful techniques and Kabbalah's deepest teachings on suffering and purpose, you'll discover one of Kabbalah's greatest truths: there is no darkness that we can't transform into light.
  • We call this “Breakthrough Day.” For many, they will experience the deepest breakthroughs of their lives.
Day 04 · Transcendence · Ein Od Milvado

Bring Heaven Down to Earth

  • Before dawn, we rise together for the culmination of the retreat. You'll ascend through worlds, angelic realms, and ever-deeper levels of consciousness toward the Source of all reality—entering what, for many, will be one of the highest spiritual experiences of their lives.
  • As the day unfolds, you'll discover how to carry those transcendent states into every part of life—seeing the Divine in others, transforming your relationships, discovering the sacredness of eating in divine awareness, and experiencing everyday life through entirely new eyes.
  • The retreat concludes with a closing celebration, integration, and meditation, carrying that light back to your family, your community, and the future you're here to create.

While these four days provide the framework, no two Transcend retreats are ever exactly the same. Rather than following a fixed script, Rav Doniel attunes to the unique questions, struggles, intentions, and collective energy of the room, drawing down exactly what the group needs most. The result is a unique and deeply personal experience, created for the people who are there.

The venue garden sanctuary
A one-of-a-kind Miami venue

A beautiful sanctuary for the journey

We've transformed an extraordinary venue in the heart of Aventura into a beautiful sanctuary for Transcend. Across stunning theater spaces, elegant outdoor pavilions, gardens, lounges, and shared dining areas, you'll move through an immersive environment designed to support every stage of your journey.

The theater filled for a session
Garden lounge
Covered pavilion lounge
Outdoor pavilion at dusk
Miami sunset skyline
The beauty is in the details

What's included in your Transcend experience.

Live Music

Original live music and immersive meditation soundscapes by Yonatan Attias & Tzvi Solomons (Nuriel).

Care & Support

Skilled guidance from our highly trained care team ensures you'll always feel safe, supported, and never alone throughout your journey.

Integration Circles

Transformation becomes lasting through integration. Small facilitated groups help you process your experiences, deepen your learning, and bring the retreat into everyday life.

Stunning Miami Venue

A beautiful indoor and outdoor sanctuary—an immersive retreat environment designed to quiet the mind and open the heart.

Kabbalah at Dawn

Gather each morning at sunrise for a special Kabbalah session, one of the most sacred and auspicious times of the day, followed by an optional movement practice to awaken the body and prepare for the day ahead.

Delicious Glatt Kosher Cuisine

Nourish body and soul with premium glatt kosher meals and refreshments served throughout the retreat.

Lifelong Community

The retreat ends. The community doesn't. Leave with lifelong friendships and a global community supporting one another through connection, practice, and continued growth.

Authentic Kabbalah Texts

Every teaching is accompanied by the original Hebrew texts with clear modern English translations, allowing you to explore and return to these timeless sources again and again.

Daily Minyanim

For those who practice formal daily prayer. Daily minyanim are held in our dedicated retreat shul, making it easy to maintain your regular tefillah throughout the retreat.

Don't take our word for it

Lives changed, in their own words.

★★★★★

“I've done Vipassana, years of therapy, and an ayahuasca ceremony. Nothing came close to what happened at Transcend.”

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[Name]
[City]
★★★★★

“This has been the most profound experience of my entire life. I've been yearning for this feeling through alternative, non-Jewish ways to elevate my consciousness. I'm feeling more connected to myself and to Hashem than ever before. It feels like a return for me. Like a rebirth.”

J
Josh E.
New York Retreat 2025
★★★★★

“I came in without expectations and left with a deep clarity and peace that has since touched every aspect of my life. My fears and anxieties disappeared, replaced by a profound understanding that true healing and growth come from within, in alignment with the Divine.”

M
Michaela
New York Retreat 2025
★★★★★

“Thank you for creating such a welcoming, safe, loving and truly transcendent experience. My old self is gone. I'm coming home to something forever changed.”

C
Courtney Leduc
Mexico Retreat 2025
★★★★★

“With every meditation, it felt like I was peeling away layers and blocks I never realized were there... as if my soul were realigning and remembering its true light. And when the shofar sounded it was just stunning… like a cosmic reset.”

R
RS
New York Retreat 2025
★★★★★

“Something in my soul knew I had to be there. What unfolded was more beautiful and powerful than I could have imagined. I now understand that everything I've gone through in my life was leading me to that moment — to my soul wound that had been aching for so long. I was finally ready to receive, to open, to heal. And I did. I have been looking for this ignition key all my life.”

M
M. Benasi
New York Retreat 2025
★★★★★

“Showed me practically how to tap into that warmth and love and open my heart — that's notoriously difficult for me.”

Noah S. · Lawyer, Chicago
★★★★★

“I feel so much more clear and at peace. It took me to a remarkable place and I am incredibly grateful.”

Gregg D. · Life Coach, Washington DC
★★★★★

“After so many years of accumulated stress and trauma — this was the most healing, soul-soothing experience of my life.”

Chava
★★★★★

“Seriously just the holiest and most amazing experience I've ever had…”

Tania
★★★★★

“To know that Hashem loves me, that I am the light, and I’m worthy of receiving infinite abundance as I am now… It really was unbelievable.”

Greg M.
★★★★★

“Pure light for 5 days. Just wow…”

Salomon E.
★★★★★

“I feel like I just came back from five days of open-heart-and-soul surgery. Despite being religious for decades, I feel like I just met Hashem for the first time…”

Aviva
Hear it from them

Voices from the room

Rav Yitzchok Berkowitz

“The Elevation Project is a wonderful thing. I certainly want to express my full support for what Rav Doniel Katz is doing and give him my complete blessing.”

Rav Yitzchok Berkowitz
Rosh HaYeshiva, Aish HaTorah
Everything you need to know

The Details

Location
Gulfstream Park
Aventura, Miami, Florida
Dates
November 2–5, 2026
Monday through Thursday
Timing · Start & Close
Event Registration
Monday 7:30 am–9:00 am
Program Begins
Doors Open Monday 9 AM | First Session 10:00 AM
Retreat Concludes
Thursday at approximately 7:30 pm
Daily Schedule
Monday
First session 10:00 am – 8:30 pm
Tuesday
6:30 am – 8:30 pm
Wednesday
6:30 am – 8:30 pm
Thursday
6:00 am – 7:30 pm
🎟️ Your Ticket Includes
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Four full days of teachings, meditations, workshops, live music, integration circles — plus 3 premium glatt kosher meals per day and plenty of snacks throughout.

🏨 Accommodation
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We've partnered with a recommended retreat hotel and negotiated a room block with special rates for Transcend participants. As retreat sessions begin promptly at 6:30 AM each morning, whether you stay at our recommended hotel or arrange your own accommodation, we strongly encourage you to stay nearby so you can arrive on time and not miss a moment of the experience.

→ View Partner Hotel and Hotel Recommendations
✈️ Recommended Airport
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Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International (FLL) is closest to the venue. Miami International (MIA) is also a convenient option.

🚐 Transportation
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Optional daily morning and evening shuttle service is included for Gold and Patron guests staying at our designated retreat hotel.

🍽️ Dietary Requirements
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Premium glatt kosher cuisine throughout. We do our best to provide gluten-free, dairy-free and vegetarian options at each meal. Please let us know any specific requirement before registering and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

👤 Who Can Attend?
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Open to adults of all backgrounds and experience levels. Participants must be 18 years or older. Teenagers may attend with a parent or guardian if they have a genuine interest in participating. An important note: Due to the sensitivity and intimacy of the experience, no children or babies are allowed to attend. We invite you to use this experience as a time for yourself, to go within.

🌍 Experience Level
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No previous experience with meditation or Kabbalah is required. Whether you're completely new or have studied for decades, you'll be warmly welcomed.

♿ Accessibility
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The venue is wheelchair accessible. If you have additional accessibility requirements, let us know and we'll do our best to assist.

📱 Phones & Technology
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To create a deeply immersive environment, participants keep phones switched off during sessions, with regular breaks throughout the day to check messages if needed.

💳 Payment Plans
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Flexible payment plans are available during registration.

❌ Cancellation Policy
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Please refer to our cancellation policy before registering.

→ Read the cancellation policy
🎒 What to Bring
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Comfortable clothing, a journal, a reusable water bottle, and an open heart.

💙 Coming Alone?
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You're in good company. Many participants come to Transcend on their own. You'll quickly feel part of a warm, welcoming community, and many leave with deep, lasting friendships.

👔 Modest Attire
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Out of respect for Rav Doniel and the retreat atmosphere, we kindly ask both men and women to dress in a manner that reflects a sense of professionalism and respect. Think of attire suitable for a professional yet mindful setting. We kindly ask all participants to avoid short shorts, short skirts, singlets, tank tops, or low-cut tops. Thank you for your consideration and thoughtfulness.

Reserve your place

Tickets

All ticket options include the complete four-day retreat experience, all teachings, meditations, workshops, activities, and premium glatt kosher meals and refreshments.

Accommodation, flights, airport transfers, service charges, and personal expenses are not included.

General Admission
$3,299per person

Everything you need for the complete Transcend experience.

Full four-day retreat
All teachings, meditations & workshops
Premium glatt kosher breakfast, lunch, dinner & snacks
Integration circles & community activities
Exclusive Elevation Swag Bag
Reserve General Admission
Most Popular
Gold
$4,199per person

Everything in General Admission, plus:

Priority seating throughout the retreat
Daily shuttle service between our recommended retreat hotels and the venue
Exclusive online preparation session with Rav Doniel
Exclusive online post-retreat integration session with Rav Doniel
Reserve Gold
Patron
$6,499per person

The ultimate experience with direct access to Rav Doniel. Everything in Gold, plus:

Exclusive 30-minute one-on-one post-retreat integration session with Rav Doniel Katz
Intimate private dinner with Rav Doniel and fellow Patrons during the retreat
Reserved premium seating for every session
Recognition as a Patron in the retreat handbook
Two months access of Elevation Mastery+ (new members only — $398 value)

Your Patron ticket directly helps support scholarship places for sincere seekers who otherwise could not attend.

Reserve Patron

We expect this retreat to sell out well in advance. Reserve your ticket today to avoid disappointment.

Register Now →

By purchasing a ticket you are agreeing to the Participant Terms and Agreement which can be found here. Please note that flights, transportation, service charges, and other personal expenses are not included. For partial scholarship requests, please see below.

Partial Scholarship Requests

We know that for some sincere seekers, the cost of attending Transcend may place it beyond reach.

One of our highest priorities is making this experience accessible to as many people as possible. We're actively raising scholarship funds and, thanks to the generosity of our community, hope to offer a limited number of partial scholarships to those with genuine financial need.

If attending at the full ticket price is truly not possible for you, we warmly encourage you to apply.

Apply for a Partial Scholarship →

Help Someone Else Attend

One of the greatest gifts you can give is helping another sincere seeker experience Transcend.

If you would like to contribute toward our scholarship fund and make this retreat accessible to someone who otherwise couldn't attend, we'd love to hear from you.

Your generosity may become the catalyst for a lifetime of healing, transformation, and a deeper connection to themselves, others, and the Divine.

Support a Scholarship →
Questions & answers

Frequently asked

Is this for me?
Do I need to be Jewish or religious to attend?+

No. Transcend is open to everyone — Jewish and non-Jewish, religious and secular alike. You'll be welcomed exactly as you are.

Do I need any previous experience with meditation or Kabbalah?+

None at all. Whether you're completely new or have studied for decades, the retreat is designed to meet you where you are.

What kind of people attend Transcend?+

A remarkably diverse community: seasoned practitioners and total beginners, founders and artists, the religious and the secular — united by a sincere desire for something deeper.

Who is this retreat designed for?+

Adults (18+) hungry for a genuine, next-level spiritual experience and real, lasting transformation.

Is this a religious event?+

No. It's an experiential retreat rooted in the authentic wisdom of Kabbalah, open to all backgrounds — not a religious service.

Is this therapy?+

No. While deeply healing, Transcend is a spiritual retreat, not therapy or a substitute for professional care. Our trained care team supports you throughout.

Will psychedelics, plant medicine, or other substances be used?+

No. Every state you'll experience is reached through authentic Kabbalistic meditation alone — no substances required.

Can I come alone?+

Absolutely. Many participants come on their own and quickly become part of a warm, welcoming community — often leaving with lifelong friendships.

The retreat experience
What will the four days be like?+

Four immersive days of teachings, guided meditations, healing workshops, live music, and integration circles — moving through intention, ascension, transformation, and transcendence.

How physically demanding is the retreat?+

It's emotionally and spiritually intensive but not physically strenuous. You're encouraged to listen to your body and move at your own pace.

Will there be free time to rest and integrate?+

Yes. The days are full, with breaks built in throughout to rest, reflect, connect, and integrate.

What if I feel overwhelmed?+

Our highly trained care team is present throughout, offering skilled guidance and compassionate support whenever you need it — you’re never alone.

Can my partner or friend attend if they know little or nothing about Kabbalah?+

Yes — no background is needed. Transcend is designed to welcome complete beginners alongside lifelong practitioners.

What happens after the retreat ends?+

Your journey continues through Elevation Mastery, our online membership and app, with guided meditations, live classes, integration resources, and a global community.

Travel & logistics
What time do I need to arrive on Monday?+

Event registration is Monday from 7:30–9:00 am, with the first session beginning at 10:00 am sharp.

What time does the retreat finish on Thursday?+

The retreat concludes on Thursday at approximately 7:30 pm.

Which airport should I fly into?+

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International (FLL) is closest to the venue. Miami International (MIA) is also a convenient option.

How do I get from the airport to the hotel?+

Taxis and rideshare are readily available. Optional daily shuttle service between our recommended hotel and the venue is included for Gold and Patron guests.

Can I arrive a day or two early or extend my stay after the retreat?+

Yes. You're welcome to arrive early or extend your stay — our recommended hotel offers special rates for Transcend participants. (Please confirm your dates directly with the hotel.)

What's the weather usually like in Miami in November?+

Warm and pleasant — typically mid-70s to low-80s °F, with the occasional light shower. Bring a light layer for cooler evenings.

What should I pack?+

Comfortable clothing, a journal, a reusable water bottle, and an open heart.

Is the food kosher?+

Yes — all meals are prepared to the highest glatt kosher standards.

Can you accommodate allergies or dietary requirements?+

We do our best to provide gluten-free, dairy-free and vegetarian options at each meal. Please let us know any specific requirement before registering and we'll do our best to accommodate you.

What's included in my registration?+

Four full days of teachings, meditations, workshops, live music, integration circles, and all sessions — plus three premium glatt kosher meals per day and refreshments.

What's not included in my registration?+

Accommodation, flights, airport transfers, service charges, and personal expenses.

Do I have to share a room? Can I choose my roommate?+

Accommodation is arranged separately through our recommended hotel — you're free to book your own room or arrange to share with someone of your choosing.

What should I wear?+

Comfortable, modest attire suitable for a professional yet mindful setting. We kindly ask all participants to avoid short shorts, short skirts, singlets, tank tops, or low-cut tops.

Can I bring my children?+

Due to the sensitivity and intimacy of the experience, no children or babies may attend. Participants must be 18 or older; teenagers may attend with a parent or guardian.

Registration & policies
Why does my application need to be reviewed?+

To protect the intimacy and safety of the experience, we personally review each registration to ensure Transcend is the right fit for you.

Can I attend only part of the retreat?+

Transcend is designed as one complete four-day journey, with each day building on the last. We strongly encourage full attendance so you don’t miss any stage.

Do you offer scholarships or sponsorships?+

Yes. A limited number of partial scholarships are available for those with genuine financial need, and you're also welcome to sponsor a place for another sincere seeker.

What's your cancellation and refund policy?+

Please refer to our cancellation policy before registering. Flexible payment plans are also available during registration.

Master your mind, unleash your soul

TRANSCEND

Miami · November 2–5, 2026 — Elevation's largest retreat yet.

Book your place now →Seats are strictly limited · Open to all
Master your mind, unleash your soul

TRANSCEND

A 4-Day Kabbalah Meditation Retreat for Profound Transformation & Spiritual Awakening.

Guided by Rav Doniel Katz

MiamiNovember 2–5, 2026
Book now →
Higher States·Practical Tools·Lasting Change·Open to All
★★★★★Loved by past participants worldwide
4Immersive days
1000sGuided worldwide
100%Authentic Kabbalah

You know there is more.

More than simply getting through the days.
More than the constant noise inside your head.
More than the patterns that keep you stuck.
More than your past, your work, your achievements, or your failures.
More than another podcast, meditation app, spiritual bestseller, breathwork session, or psychedelic ceremony.
More than Instagram Kabbalah.
More than waking each day to a world of constant distraction, division, and disconnection.

Transcend is an invitation to step outside the momentum of your life and discover what lies beyond the ordinary mind.

Not simply to believe there's a higher reality beyond the ordinary—
but to experience it directly.
Not simply to believe in the infinite potential of your own soul—
but to experience it directly.

It's time to discover what lies beyond.

This November · Miami

Elevation's largest retreat yet.

4 days of advanced healing, breakthroughs, and spiritual experiences unlike anything you've ever known.

Guided by Rav Doniel Katz, one of today's foremost teachers of authentic Kabbalah, meditation, and human potential.

What awaits you

Discover the hidden architecture of consciousness — the precise Kabbalistic system for mastering attention, transforming emotional patterns, and awakening the deepest capacities of the human mind and heart.

Opening the door to extraordinary states of expanded awareness, inner peace, unconditional love, and Divine connection.

The experience lasts four days. The skills last a lifetime.

You'll return home with practical tools to cultivate greater clarity, emotional freedom, resilience, intuition, deeper relationships, and a profoundly different way of navigating the challenges of everyday life.

Rav Doniel Katz
Your guide on the journey

Meet Rav Doniel Katz

Following a profound spiritual awakening, Rav Doniel walked away from an award-winning career in film and theater in search of a deeper understanding of the experiences that had changed his life.

That search led him to Jerusalem, where he spent nearly three decades immersed in the study of Kabbalah, Torah, and Chassidus under some of the city's most revered rabbis and tzaddikim.

Today, he dedicates his life to making the experiential wisdom of authentic Kabbalah practical and accessible to all. Renowned for his rare ability to see deeply into the hearts of those he teaches, Rav Doniel has guided thousands through profound healing, spiritual awakening, and a radically new way of experiencing themselves, others, and the Divine.

There are moments words can't hold. This is where they happen.

New skills to transform every area of your life

What you'll actually learn to do (seriously)

01

Enter genuine spiritual experiences at will

02

Rapidly release fear, trauma, & self-sabotaging patterns that keep you stuck

03

Access states of deep inner peace, love, joy & resilience.

04

Improve your energy, sharpen your focus & concentration

05

Create deeper, more loving, more authentic relationships (yes, even the hard ones)

06

Accelerate your body's natural capacity to heal

07

Radically strengthen intuition, access higher intelligence, & navigate life's biggest decisions with confidence

08

Gain profound clarity about your life's mission & purpose

09

Don't just believe in God, experience a living connection with the Divine

← Swipe through all 9 →
Real Kabbalah. Not the Instagram kind.

Don't just learn Kabbalistic wisdom. Be initiated into its practice.

Everything at Transcend is 100% rooted in the authentic traditions of Kabbalah, Torah & Chassidus — thousands of years old, radically relevant, faithfully preserved. The real thing.

ZoharBaal Shem TovRebbe NachmanHa'AriRamakRashashAvraham AbulafiaPiaseczna RebbeBaal HaTanya & Chabadand many others
Come exactly as you are

Ancient tradition,
now open to all.

Whether you've spent decades immersed in Kabbalah or you just Googled the word last week, you'll be welcomed exactly as you are.

Jewish and non-Jewish. Religious and secular. Beginner meditators and lifelong practitioners. Believers and skeptics. San Francisco psychonauts and yeshiva veterans. Boro Park Chassidim and modern seekers who've been to every retreat, seminar, and psychedelic circle out there—and still know there's something deeper.

Over four remarkable days, the labels that usually divide us finally dissolve, revealing how much we have always had in common.

Enter the highest states of human experience.

No substances required.

Not just a retreat — a turning point

What you'll leave with

Transcend isn't designed to create four extraordinary days that disappear the moment you return home. It's designed to permanently change the way you experience yourself, your relationships, and the world around you.

01The Experiences You'll Never Forget+

Some of the deepest and most transformative moments of your life—profound experiences of clarity, love, healing, connection, and spiritual awakening that continue to shape you long after the retreat ends.

02The Breakthroughs That Change Your Life+

A radically new understanding of the struggles you've been facing, why they've appeared, and what they're here to teach you. You'll leave feeling that emotional burdens you've carried for years have become dramatically lighter—or, for many, have fallen away altogether—replaced by a profound sense of freedom, clarity, and peace.

03The Practical Tools You'll Use Every Day+

A complete toolkit of powerful Kabbalistic meditation practices to navigate stress, relationships, purpose, prayer, suffering, and the challenges of everyday life with greater peace, resilience, and presence.

04The Community That Walks With You Afterward+

Lifelong friendships with extraordinary people who genuinely understand your journey, together with ongoing support through the Elevation community so your growth continues long after you return home.

Elevation Mastery online program
The retreat ends when you go home.
Your journey doesn't.

Through Elevation Mastery—our new online program and app—you can continue learning with Rav Doniel Katz and the team through guided meditations, live classes, integration resources, and a global community, helping you deepen your practice and bring the retreat into everyday life long after it ends.

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The heart awakens here

A once-in-a-lifetime deep dive

Are you ready for it?

Looking for a relaxing mindfulness getaway? This probably isn't it.

Transcend is a once-in-a-lifetime deep dive for those hungry for a next-level spiritual experience.

Our days — beginning early at 6:30 am and continuing until around 8:30 pm — are intentionally immersive: sunrise Kabbalah sessions, guided meditations, healing workshops, live music, integration circles, deep conversations, tears, hugs, and plenty of laughter.

Yes, it's intensive. You'll be stretched. You'll be challenged. But you'll also find yourself held within an atmosphere that's warm, fun, magical, deeply human, and profoundly empowering.

Perhaps most importantly, you're encouraged to listen to your body, honor your own process, and move at the pace that feels right for you.

Retreat overview

What to expect, day by day

Day 01 · Intention · Kavanah
Set the Field
  • Go beneath the surface of your life and uncover what you're truly seeking from these four days. The clearer your intention, the deeper your transformation.
  • Discover the hidden architecture of human consciousness and the revolutionary convergence of science and Kabbalah—building the foundation for everything that follows.
  • Through shared vulnerability, group connection, and a powerful opening meditation, you'll establish the collective field of intention from which the entire retreat unfolds.
Day 02 · Ascension · Deveikus
Ascend Beyond the Ordinary
  • Learn practical meditative techniques to quiet the mind, ascend the ladder of consciousness, and enter profound states of peace, unconditional love, heightened intuition, and Divine connection.
  • For many, this is the day extraordinary experiences begin.
Day 03 · Transformation · Tikkun HaMiddos
Transmuting Darkness Into Light
  • Having entered expanded states of awareness, you'll discover Kabbalah's approach to healing from the top down—bringing fear, trauma, and old patterns into the light of higher intelligence to be transmuted, rather than carrying them alone.
  • Through powerful techniques and Kabbalah's deepest teachings on suffering and purpose, you'll discover one of Kabbalah's greatest truths: there is no darkness that we can't transform into light.
  • We call this “Breakthrough Day.” For many, they will experience the deepest breakthroughs of their lives.
Day 04 · Transcendence · Ein Od Milvado
Bring Heaven Down to Earth
  • Before dawn, we rise together for the culmination of the retreat. You'll ascend through worlds, angelic realms, and ever-deeper levels of consciousness toward the Source of all reality—entering what, for many, will be one of the highest spiritual experiences of their lives.
  • As the day unfolds, you'll discover how to carry those transcendent states into every part of life—seeing the Divine in others, transforming your relationships, discovering the sacredness of eating in divine awareness, and experiencing everyday life through entirely new eyes.
  • The retreat concludes with a closing celebration, integration, and meditation, carrying that light back to your family, your community, and the future you're here to create.

While these four days provide the framework, no two Transcend retreats are ever exactly the same. Rav Doniel attunes to the unique questions, struggles, intentions, and collective energy of the room, drawing down exactly what the group needs most.

The venue garden sanctuary
A one-of-a-kind Miami venue

A beautiful sanctuary for the journey.

We've transformed an extraordinary venue in the heart of Aventura into a beautiful sanctuary for Transcend. Across stunning theater spaces, elegant outdoor pavilions, gardens, lounges, and shared dining areas, you'll move through an immersive environment designed to support every stage of your journey.

The beauty is in the details

What's included

Live Music

Original live music and immersive meditation soundscapes by Yonatan Attias & Tzvi Solomons (Nuriel).

Care & Support

Skilled guidance from our highly trained care team ensures you'll always feel safe, supported, and never alone throughout your journey.

Integration Circles

Transformation becomes lasting through integration. Small facilitated groups help you process your experiences, deepen your learning, and bring the retreat into everyday life.

Stunning Miami Venue

A beautiful indoor and outdoor sanctuary—an immersive retreat environment designed to quiet the mind and open the heart.

Kabbalah at Dawn

Gather each morning at sunrise for a special Kabbalah session, one of the most sacred and auspicious times of the day, followed by an optional movement practice to awaken the body and prepare for the day ahead.

Delicious Glatt Kosher Cuisine

Nourish body and soul with premium glatt kosher meals and refreshments served throughout the retreat.

Lifelong Community

The retreat ends. The community doesn't. Leave with lifelong friendships and a global community supporting one another through connection, practice, and continued growth.

Authentic Kabbalah Texts

Every teaching is accompanied by the original Hebrew texts with clear modern English translations, allowing you to explore and return to these timeless sources again and again.

Daily Minyanim

For those who practice formal daily prayer. Daily minyanim are held in our dedicated retreat shul, making it easy to maintain your regular tefillah throughout the retreat.

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Don't take our word for it

Lives changed, in their own words.

★★★★★

“I've done Vipassana, years of therapy, and an ayahuasca ceremony. Nothing came close to what happened at Transcend.”

[Name]
[City]
★★★★★

“This has been the most profound experience of my entire life. I've been yearning for this feeling through alternative, non-Jewish ways to elevate my consciousness. I'm feeling more connected to myself and to Hashem than ever before. It feels like a return for me. Like a rebirth.”

Josh E.
New York Retreat 2025
★★★★★

“I came in without expectations and left with a deep clarity and peace that has since touched every aspect of my life. My fears and anxieties disappeared, replaced by a profound understanding that true healing and growth come from within, in alignment with the Divine.”

Michaela
New York Retreat 2025
★★★★★

“Thank you for creating such a welcoming, safe, loving and truly transcendent experience. My old self is gone. I'm coming home to something forever changed.”

Courtney Leduc
Mexico Retreat 2025
★★★★★

“With every meditation, it felt like I was peeling away layers and blocks I never realized were there... as if my soul were realigning and remembering its true light. And when the shofar sounded it was just stunning… like a cosmic reset.”

RS
New York Retreat 2025
★★★★★

“Something in my soul knew I had to be there. What unfolded was more beautiful and powerful than I could have imagined. I now understand that everything I've gone through in my life was leading me to that moment — to my soul wound that had been aching for so long. I was finally ready to receive, to open, to heal. And I did. I have been looking for this ignition key all my life.”

M. Benasi
New York Retreat 2025
★★★★★

“Showed me practically how to tap into that warmth and love and open my heart — that's notoriously difficult for me.”

Noah S. · Lawyer, Chicago
★★★★★

“I feel so much more clear and at peace. It took me to a remarkable place and I am incredibly grateful.”

Gregg D. · Life Coach, Washington DC
★★★★★

“After so many years of accumulated stress and trauma — this was the most healing, soul-soothing experience of my life.”

Chava
★★★★★

“Seriously just the holiest and most amazing experience I've ever had…”

Tania
★★★★★

“To know that Hashem loves me, that I am the light, and I’m worthy of receiving infinite abundance as I am now… It really was unbelievable.”

Greg M.
★★★★★

“Pure light for 5 days. Just wow…”

Salomon E.
★★★★★

“I feel like I just came back from five days of open-heart-and-soul surgery. Despite being religious for decades, I feel like I just met Hashem for the first time…”

Aviva
Hear it from them

Voices from the room

“The Elevation Project is a wonderful thing. I certainly want to express my full support for what Rav Doniel Katz is doing and give him my complete blessing.”

Rav Yitzchok Berkowitz
Rosh HaYeshiva, Aish HaTorah
Everything you need to know

The Details

Location
Gulfstream Park
Aventura, Miami, Florida
Dates
November 2–5, 2026
Monday through Thursday
Timing · Start & Close
Event Registration
Monday 7:30 am–9:00 am
Program Begins
Doors Open Monday 9 AM | First Session 10:00 AM
Retreat Concludes
Thursday at approximately 7:30 pm
Daily Schedule
MondayFirst session 10:00 am – 8:30 pm
Tuesday6:30 am – 8:30 pm
Wednesday6:30 am – 8:30 pm
Thursday6:00 am – 7:30 pm
🎟️ Your Ticket Includes+

Four full days of teachings, meditations, workshops, live music, integration circles — plus 3 premium glatt kosher meals per day and plenty of snacks throughout.

🏨 Accommodation+

We've partnered with a recommended retreat hotel and negotiated a room block with special rates for Transcend participants. As retreat sessions begin promptly at 6:30 AM each morning, whether you stay at our recommended hotel or arrange your own accommodation, we strongly encourage you to stay nearby so you can arrive on time and not miss a moment of the experience.

→ View Partner Hotel and Hotel Recommendations
✈️ Recommended Airport+

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International (FLL) is closest to the venue. Miami International (MIA) is also a convenient option.

🚐 Transportation+

Optional daily morning and evening shuttle service is included for Gold and Patron guests staying at our designated retreat hotel.

🍽️ Dietary Requirements+

Premium glatt kosher cuisine throughout. We do our best to provide gluten-free, dairy-free and vegetarian options at each meal. Please let us know any specific requirement before registering and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

👤 Who Can Attend?+

Open to adults of all backgrounds and experience levels. Participants must be 18 years or older. Teenagers may attend with a parent or guardian if they have a genuine interest in participating. An important note: Due to the sensitivity and intimacy of the experience, no children or babies are allowed to attend. We invite you to use this experience as a time for yourself, to go within.

🌍 Experience Level+

No previous experience with meditation or Kabbalah is required. Whether you're completely new or have studied for decades, you'll be warmly welcomed.

♿ Accessibility+

The venue is wheelchair accessible. If you have additional accessibility requirements, let us know and we'll do our best to assist.

📱 Phones & Technology+

To create a deeply immersive environment, participants keep phones switched off during sessions, with regular breaks throughout the day to check messages if needed.

💳 Payment Plans+

Flexible payment plans are available during registration.

❌ Cancellation Policy+

Please refer to our cancellation policy before registering.

→ Read the cancellation policy
🎒 What to Bring+

Comfortable clothing, a journal, a reusable water bottle, and an open heart.

💙 Coming Alone?+

You're in good company. Many participants come to Transcend on their own. You'll quickly feel part of a warm, welcoming community, and many leave with deep, lasting friendships.

👔 Modest Attire+

Out of respect for Rav Doniel and the retreat atmosphere, we kindly ask both men and women to dress in a manner that reflects a sense of professionalism and respect. Think of attire suitable for a professional yet mindful setting. We kindly ask all participants to avoid short shorts, short skirts, singlets, tank tops, or low-cut tops. Thank you for your consideration and thoughtfulness.

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Tickets

All ticket options include the complete four-day retreat experience, all teachings, meditations, workshops, activities, and premium glatt kosher meals and refreshments.

Accommodation, flights, airport transfers, service charges, and personal expenses are not included.

General Admission
$3,299per person

Everything you need for the complete Transcend experience.

Full four-day retreat
All teachings, meditations & workshops
Premium glatt kosher breakfast, lunch, dinner & snacks
Integration circles & community activities
Exclusive Elevation Swag Bag
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Most Popular
Gold
$4,199per person

Everything in General Admission, plus:

Priority seating throughout the retreat
Daily shuttle service between our recommended retreat hotels and the venue
Exclusive online preparation session with Rav Doniel
Exclusive online post-retreat integration session with Rav Doniel
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Patron
$6,499per person

The ultimate experience with direct access to Rav Doniel. Everything in Gold, plus:

Exclusive 30-minute one-on-one post-retreat integration session with Rav Doniel Katz
Intimate private dinner with Rav Doniel and fellow Patrons during the retreat
Reserved premium seating for every session
Recognition as a Patron in the retreat handbook
Two months access of Elevation Mastery+ (new members only — $398 value)

Your Patron ticket directly helps support scholarship places for sincere seekers who otherwise could not attend.

Reserve Patron

We expect this retreat to sell out well in advance. Reserve your ticket today to avoid disappointment.

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By purchasing a ticket you are agreeing to the Participant Terms and Agreement which can be found here. Please note that flights, transportation, service charges, and other personal expenses are not included. For partial scholarship requests, please see below.

Partial Scholarship Requests

We know that for some sincere seekers, the cost of attending Transcend may place it beyond reach.

One of our highest priorities is making this experience accessible to as many people as possible. We're actively raising scholarship funds and, thanks to the generosity of our community, hope to offer a limited number of partial scholarships to those with genuine financial need.

If attending at the full ticket price is truly not possible for you, we warmly encourage you to apply.

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Help Someone Else Attend

One of the greatest gifts you can give is helping another sincere seeker experience Transcend.

If you would like to contribute toward our scholarship fund and make this retreat accessible to someone who otherwise couldn't attend, we'd love to hear from you.

Your generosity may become the catalyst for a lifetime of healing, transformation, and a deeper connection to themselves, others, and the Divine.

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Questions & answers

Frequently asked

Is this for me?
Do I need to be Jewish or religious to attend?+

No. Transcend is open to everyone — Jewish and non-Jewish, religious and secular alike. You'll be welcomed exactly as you are.

Do I need any previous experience with meditation or Kabbalah?+

None at all. Whether you're completely new or have studied for decades, the retreat is designed to meet you where you are.

What kind of people attend Transcend?+

A remarkably diverse community: seasoned practitioners and total beginners, founders and artists, the religious and the secular — united by a sincere desire for something deeper.

Who is this retreat designed for?+

Adults (18+) hungry for a genuine, next-level spiritual experience and real, lasting transformation.

Is this a religious event?+

No. It's an experiential retreat rooted in the authentic wisdom of Kabbalah, open to all backgrounds — not a religious service.

Is this therapy?+

No. While deeply healing, Transcend is a spiritual retreat, not therapy or a substitute for professional care. Our trained care team supports you throughout.

Will psychedelics, plant medicine, or other substances be used?+

No. Every state you'll experience is reached through authentic Kabbalistic meditation alone — no substances required.

Can I come alone?+

Absolutely. Many participants come on their own and quickly become part of a warm, welcoming community — often leaving with lifelong friendships.

The retreat experience
What will the four days be like?+

Four immersive days of teachings, guided meditations, healing workshops, live music, and integration circles — moving through intention, ascension, transformation, and transcendence.

How physically demanding is the retreat?+

It's emotionally and spiritually intensive but not physically strenuous. You're encouraged to listen to your body and move at your own pace.

Will there be free time to rest and integrate?+

Yes. The days are full, with breaks built in throughout to rest, reflect, connect, and integrate.

What if I feel overwhelmed?+

Our highly trained care team is present throughout, offering skilled guidance and compassionate support whenever you need it — you’re never alone.

Can my partner or friend attend if they know little or nothing about Kabbalah?+

Yes — no background is needed. Transcend is designed to welcome complete beginners alongside lifelong practitioners.

What happens after the retreat ends?+

Your journey continues through Elevation Mastery, our online membership and app, with guided meditations, live classes, integration resources, and a global community.

Travel & logistics
What time do I need to arrive on Monday?+

Event registration is Monday from 7:30–9:00 am, with the first session beginning at 10:00 am sharp.

What time does the retreat finish on Thursday?+

The retreat concludes on Thursday at approximately 7:30 pm.

Which airport should I fly into?+

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International (FLL) is closest to the venue. Miami International (MIA) is also a convenient option.

How do I get from the airport to the hotel?+

Taxis and rideshare are readily available. Optional daily shuttle service between our recommended hotel and the venue is included for Gold and Patron guests.

Can I arrive a day or two early or extend my stay after the retreat?+

Yes. You're welcome to arrive early or extend your stay — our recommended hotel offers special rates for Transcend participants. (Please confirm your dates directly with the hotel.)

What's the weather usually like in Miami in November?+

Warm and pleasant — typically mid-70s to low-80s °F, with the occasional light shower. Bring a light layer for cooler evenings.

What should I pack?+

Comfortable clothing, a journal, a reusable water bottle, and an open heart.

Is the food kosher?+

Yes — all meals are prepared to the highest glatt kosher standards.

Can you accommodate allergies or dietary requirements?+

We do our best to provide gluten-free, dairy-free and vegetarian options at each meal. Please let us know any specific requirement before registering and we'll do our best to accommodate you.

What's included in my registration?+

Four full days of teachings, meditations, workshops, live music, integration circles, and all sessions — plus three premium glatt kosher meals per day and refreshments.

What's not included in my registration?+

Accommodation, flights, airport transfers, service charges, and personal expenses.

Do I have to share a room? Can I choose my roommate?+

Accommodation is arranged separately through our recommended hotel — you're free to book your own room or arrange to share with someone of your choosing.

What should I wear?+

Comfortable, modest attire suitable for a professional yet mindful setting. We kindly ask all participants to avoid short shorts, short skirts, singlets, tank tops, or low-cut tops.

Can I bring my children?+

Due to the sensitivity and intimacy of the experience, no children or babies may attend. Participants must be 18 or older; teenagers may attend with a parent or guardian.

Registration & policies
Why does my application need to be reviewed?+

To protect the intimacy and safety of the experience, we personally review each registration to ensure Transcend is the right fit for you.

Can I attend only part of the retreat?+

Transcend is designed as one complete four-day journey, with each day building on the last. We strongly encourage full attendance so you don’t miss any stage.

Do you offer scholarships or sponsorships?+

Yes. A limited number of partial scholarships are available for those with genuine financial need, and you're also welcome to sponsor a place for another sincere seeker.

What's your cancellation and refund policy?+

Please refer to our cancellation policy before registering. Flexible payment plans are also available during registration.

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