Camp Shoshanah Program – 2026

Camp Shoshanah welcomes people of all ages from all around the globe to learn and grow in Messianic discipleship. This beautiful facility is nestled in the scenic Adirondack Mountains of Upstate New York, and provides the perfect setting for deep Bible study, fellowship and fun extending from end of June right through Labor Day weekend.

Our program is designed to deepen and strengthen believers through comprehensive study of the Scriptures from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Whether you’re able to attend from week 1 through week 8, or join us over Labor Day weekend, you can tailor your experience to fit your schedule. The combination of focused Bible study, worship, fellowship, and the peaceful, scenic environment makes Shoshanah an ideal retreat for spiritual renewal and growth.

If you have any questions, our campus staff is available to assist you. Feel free to email us at shoshanahcampus@ariel.org , or call us on (518) 834-6057.

We look forward to seeing you this summer for Shoshanah 2026!

2026 Course Curriculum

Week 1 : July 5 – 11

Tour of the Tanakh (OT Survey) | Sigler
This comprehensive overview of the Hebrew Scriptures explores the structure, themes, and divine message of the Tanakh. Students will trace God’s covenantal relationship with Israel, gaining a deeper understanding of biblical history, theology, and prophecy that points forward to Messiah. A foundational journey through God’s revelation in the Old Testament.

Weeks 1-2 : July 5 – 18

Survey of Messianic Doctrine | Baleston / Sigler
This course examines the key doctrines central to Messianic faith, including Messiah’s nature, redemptive work, and future reign. Through Scripture and history, students will explore how Jewish and Gentile believers together form one body in Messiah, deepening their understanding of God’s unified plan of salvation.

Week 1 : July 5 – 11

Book of Ephesians | Morris
Paul’s letter to the Ephesians presents the believer’s identity and unity in Messiah. This study explores the spiritual blessings, calling, and practical outworking of life in the body of Messiah. Students will gain insight into God’s eternal purpose for the congregation of believers, both Jew and Gentile.

Week 2 : July 12 – 18

Brit Chadasha (NT Survey) | Adler
A sweeping exploration of the New Testament, this course highlights the fulfillment of God’s promises through Yeshua the Messiah. Students will trace the unfolding story from the Gospels to Revelation, discovering the continuity between the Old and New Covenants and the foundations of Messianic faith and practice.

Week 2 : July 12 – 18

Book of 1 John | Morris
This course delves into John’s pastoral letter emphasizing love, truth, and assurance in Messiah. Students will examine key themes of fellowship, obedience, and discernment, learning how to walk in the light and demonstrate authentic faith in daily life through a deep, abiding relationship with Yeshua.

Week 3 : July 19 – 25

Book of Hebrews | Adler
The Book of Hebrews presents Yeshua as the ultimate High Priest and fulfillment of the Hebrew sacrificial system. This study explores how the New Covenant surpasses the Old, offering believers a deeper understanding of faith, perseverance, and the perfect atonement provided through Messiah’s once-for-all sacrifice.

Weeks 3-5 : July 19 – August 8

Highlights of the Life of Messiah | Barker
Drawing from all four Gospels, this course traces the earthly ministry of Yeshua the Messiah chronologically. Students will explore key events, teachings, and miracles, understanding them within their Jewish context. The study reveals the significance of Yeshua’s mission and message as the promised Redeemer of Israel and the world.

Weeks 3-4 : July 19 – August 1

Eschatology: Doctrine of the Last Days | Sigler
This course explores prophetic Scripture concerning the end times, the return of Messiah, and the establishment of His Kingdom. Students will examine biblical prophecy from a Messianic perspective, gaining insight into God’s unfolding plan for Israel, the nations, and the ultimate restoration of all things.

Week 4 : July 26 – August 1

Messianic Prophecy | Barker / Sigler
Messianic Prophecy uncovers the prophetic promises of the coming Messiah throughout the Hebrew Scriptures. Students will study key passages that anticipate Yeshua’s birth, ministry, suffering, and triumph, discovering how prophecy validates faith in Him as Israel’s promised Redeemer and King.

Week 5 : August 2 – 8

Book of Jeremiah | Wechsler
This study of the prophet Jeremiah examines God’s call to repentance, judgment, and hope amid national crisis. Students will explore Jeremiah’s life, his messages to Judah, and the prophetic promise of the New Covenant, gaining insight into God’s faithfulness to His people through all generations.

Week 6 : August 9 – 15

Life of Messiah | Barker
An in-depth chronological journey through the life and teachings of Yeshua from a harmonized Gospel perspective. Students will explore His ministry in historical and cultural context, understanding how He fulfilled prophecy and revealed God’s Kingdom. This study deepens appreciation for Messiah’s person, purpose, and passion.

Weeks 7-8 : August 16 – 29

Acts 16–28 | Baleston
This course continues the story of the early Messianic community, focusing on Paul’s missionary journeys, trials, and final years. Students will trace the spread of the Gospel among Jews and Gentiles, learning how the Ruach HaKodesh empowered believers to proclaim Messiah’s message throughout the Roman world.

Weeks 7-8 : August 16 – 29

Exposition of Romans | Sigler
A verse-by-verse study of Paul’s theological masterpiece, Romans reveals the righteousness of God through faith in Messiah. Students will explore justification, sanctification, and Israel’s future, gaining a firm grasp of Paul’s message of grace and the believer’s life empowered by the Spirit.

Weeks 7-8 : August 16 – 29

Romans: Applied Theology | Shermett
Building upon the doctrinal foundation of Romans, this course emphasizes practical application for daily living. Students will learn how to embody the truths of grace, unity, and spiritual transformation, discovering how Paul’s message shapes Messianic life and service in a complex and diverse world.

Weeks 7-8 : August 16 – 29

The Eight Covenants | Baleston
This course explores the eight biblical covenants that structure God’s redemptive plan—from Eden to the New Covenant in Messiah. Students will gain a unified understanding of Scripture as God’s progressive revelation, highlighting His faithfulness to Israel and His eternal purposes for humanity.

Labor Day Weekend : September 4 – 7

Jewish Evangelism & Discipleship | Katz
Focusing on effective ministry among Jewish people, this course equips students to share the Good News of Messiah with cultural sensitivity and biblical insight. Through study and practical guidance, participants will learn principles of outreach and discipleship rooted in Scripture and Yeshua’s example.

Begins with Shabbat meal on Friday of Labor Day Weekend through lunch on Monday

Program Description

The Program of Messianic Jewish Studies has grown over the years to become an extensive offering of courses on various Bible topics all taught from a Messianic Jewish Perspective. The Program is divided into modules, the first being a two week curriculum followed by a three week curriculum. An intensive one-week course, The Life of Messiah from a Messianic Jewish Perspective, is always offered in the sixth week followed by another two week curriculum. These curricula cycle over a period of years, so that if you miss a module in one year, you could attend it in a later year. The courses on Labor Day Weekend can be taken as a module separately from the other modules.

You may attend for a single week, or for just one or two modules, or for the entire time, including Labor Day Weekend. The choice is yours, but we encourage you to attend all eight weeks and Labor Day Weekend of the Program if your schedule allows.

How the Program is Scheduled

Classes begin on Monday morning and end on Friday evening. Classes take place in the morning hours and in the evenings after supper, and attendance is required. Each class session begins with a brief time of worship and is one hour in length, with the exception of 75 minute classes for the Highlights of the Life of Messiah course which is required only for those who are attending for the first time in weeks 3-5.

The schedule is designed to maximize the teaching time during the day, yet provide ample time for fun, fellowship, and relaxation. Thus, each afternoon is open time to enjoy fellowship, hiking, recreation at Trout Pond, other local attractions, or to take time with the Lord in personal study and prayer.

Each week comes to a fitting climax in a special Shabbat dinner with time for sharing, music and Israeli dancing for those so inclined, followed by the teaching service. Saturday is a free day for those continuing in their studies the following week, or departure day for those not continuing. Sunday mornings feature a time to gather for worship led by Ariel staff members and students. If you play a musical instrument, please bring it and assist in the worship times. The fun-filled Wednesday evening “talent night” provides further opportunities to use your musical and other abilities. Impromptu music always makes the Saturday and Sunday evening lakeside cookouts to be very special occasions indeed.

Children and Youth Program (up to age 17):

While the adults are attending the teaching sessions, the children and youth are also learning and being discipled by carefully selected committed staff using age appropriate settings and activities. Many of the young people have indicated that this time at Shoshanah is a highlight of their year.

Accommodations:

Varied types of accommodations are available, from en-suite rooms to family cabins, RV spots, and camping facilities. Please note there are no single rooms available. The Administration strives to accommodate individuals and families to make the most efficient use of the facilities. All accommodations are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, with early registrants receiving preference for type of accommodation and dates. No pets are permitted in any of the facilities. If desired, off-site accommodation is available at local motels (contact the Shoshanah Office for a list).

Meals at the Dining Facility

Meals are always a great time for relaxed conversation around the table while enjoying the well-prepared food selection. Please plan to arrive after 2pm on a Saturday, since the first meal for new arrivals is the special weekend evening cookout at the lakeside pavilion. Kitchen facilities may not be used by attendees to prepare special diet meals, and no food is allowed in the cabins. A refrigerator for medications is available in the dining hall. Please call the Campus office beforehand if you have any questions about special dietary or medical needs.

Shoshanah Scholarship Fund

Would you like to assist a pastor, church leader or missionary in their learning and training, who, because of financial constraints would not otherwise be able to attend? The Shoshanah Scholarship Fund does just that. You can go to the Shoshanah donation page and select “Shoshanah Campus-Scholarship Fund” to make your donation, or call the Shoshanah Office.

Invest in the leadership you love. Churches can show their appreciation and love by sending their pastor and family to Shoshanah for a week or more. The deep Messianic scriptural understanding they gain will in turn be a blessing to the congregation and the lives of those they touch by their teaching.

Call the Shoshanah Office at (518) 834-6057 and we’ll help you donate to the Shoshanah Scholarship Fund or we can help you set up a *sponsorship for someone you have in mind that you would love to attend. (*Please note that sponsorships are not considered tax deductible gifts by IRS, whereas donations to the Scholarship Fund will receive tax deductible receipts.)

Whatever the case, Ariel’s Program of Messianic Jewish Studies is an investment that pays eternal dividends.

Tyndale Seminary Course Credit

If you are already enrolled as a student at Tyndale Seminary, you can receive three semester hours of graduate or undergraduate course credits for every 10-12 hours of study completed in our Program of Messianic Jewish studies at Camp Shoshanah. For information on how to obtain credits, please contact Josh Bailey at (800) 886-1415, or email administration@tyndale.edu, or write to Registrar, Tyndale Seminary, 701 West Pipeline, Hurst, TX 76053.