Shefa: Jewish Psychedelic Support

What Shefa: Jewish Psychedelic Support does

Shefa: Jewish Psychedelic Support, Inc. is a California 501c3 religious nonprofit corporation founded in 2021 and headquartered in Berkeley, CA. The organization supports and educates Jewish psychedelic explorers by integrating Jewish mystical textual traditions (Hasidic and Kabbalistic) with contemporary psychedelic practice, addressing a niche gap where Jews seeking psychedelic experiences often feel culturally isolated in both Jewish and psychedelic communities. Its operating model is structured around three pillars: Learning (educational content, the Jewish Journeys national population study, scholarly advising), Community (the Jewish Entheogenic Society, a worldwide network of psychedelically curious Jews), and Integration (Integration Circles and Private Integration Support). The organization is led by Rabbi Zac Kamentez and operates with a 5-person team plus a board of directors and a network of clinical and rabbinic collaborators.

Shefa's product portfolio spans immersive in-person experiences, digital resources, and ongoing community programming. Immersive programs include the Shuva ketamine-assisted retreat (launched 2024, the first such program offered by a Jewish nonprofit), Tzohar Jewish Psilocybin Retreats, the Derech course (multi-week, hosted in Berkeley), and the Idra Project rabbinic cohort (scheduled for 2026). Digital products include the Derech teachings download and the Ready to Receive virtual song ceremony. Content assets include The Jewish Psychedelic Podcast and a long-running monthly blog by Rabbi Zac organized around the Jewish calendar. Shefa does not develop proprietary technology; its delivery is built on a Squarespace website, social media, email newsletter, a Facebook-based community group, and conference appearances such as Psychedelic Science 2023.

Shefa's revenue model is a hybrid of earned program revenue and philanthropic support. Earned streams include one-time fees for retreats, courses, events, and digital downloads, plus professional-service fees for private integration support. Philanthropic revenue comes from tax-deductible donations processed through a DonorPerfect form, which is the largest single revenue source for a nonprofit of this size. Pricing for events and programs is not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, with the Jewish Entheogenic Society and word-of-mouth referrals within Jewish and psychedelic communities as the primary acquisition channels. The customer base is a long-tail of individuals and a secondary segment of Jewish religious leaders and educators, with no enterprise customers and no disclosed customer concentration.

Name

Shefa: Jewish Psychedelic Support

Legal name

Shefa: Jewish Psychedelic Support, Inc.

Website

https://shefaflow.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Shefa is a Berkeley-based 501c3 nonprofit that supports and educates Jewish psychedelic explorers through retreats, courses, digital content, and community programming, integrating Hasidic and Kabbalistic traditions with contemporary psychedelic practice.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Psychedelic Integration Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Meditation Retreats, Workshops & Immersive Programs (HSADAJAF)

Keywords

• Psychedelic integration services
• Spiritual retreat programs
• Religious education services
• Rabbinic cohort training
• Psychedelic harm reduction

Headquarters

HQ city

Berkeley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Events and Courses: Shefa offers purchasable events and courses including the Derech program, ketamine-assisted retreats (Shuva), breathwork ceremonies, and other workshops available through their website.
2. Digital Products: Sale of digital downloads including educational materials such as 'Derech: Teachings and Practices for Navigating the Inner Journey' and 'Ready to Receive: Virtual Song Ceremony'.
3. Integration Services: Personalized religious information and support through Integration Circles and Private Integration Support services offered through the website.
4. Donations: Shefa is a California 501c3 nonprofit religious corporation that accepts tax-deductible donations to support their work.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Shefa provides educational programs, immersive psychedelic retreats, and integration support services tailored for Jewish individuals. The organization translates Hasidic and Kabbalistic traditions into accessible frameworks for psychedelic exploration, delivered through digital courses, in-person psilocybin and ketamine-assisted retreats, podcasts, rabbinic cohort training, and one-on-one and group integration support.

Product overview

Shefa: Jewish Psychedelic Support is a California religious nonprofit organization that operates as an educational and consulting platform providing Jewish community support for psychedelic experiences. The organization is structured around three core pillars: Learning (educational programs and research including the Jewish Journeys population study and scholarly advisor services), Community (through the Jewish Entheogenic Society network), and Integration (private integration support and integration circles). Its product portfolio includes immersive programs like Tzohar Jewish Psilocybin Retreats and The Idra Project rabbinic cohort; digital products such as Derech teachings and virtual song ceremonies; content through The Jewish Psychedelic Podcast; and direct services including Integration Circles, Private Integration Support, and Shefa Events. The organization positions itself as a resource for Jews seeking to integrate psychedelic experiences with Jewish wisdom and tradition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Jewish Entheogenic Society: A worldwide network of psychedelically curious Jews to explore the meeting points between entheogenic practice, Jewish traditions, ideas, and identities.
• Shuva
• Derech
• Tzohar

Products and services

• Tzohar: Jewish Psilocybin Retreats Immersive psilocybin retreat experiences designed for Jewish participants, integrating psychedelic practice with Jewish spiritual traditions and wisdom.
• Shuva Ketamine-Assisted Day-Long Retreat Jewishly-informed day-long ketamine-assisted retreat program co-designed with medical and integration professionals, providing psychedelic experiences in a Jewish spiritual framework.
• The Idra Project (Rabbinic Cohort) Rabbinic cohort program offering intensive Jewish psychedelic education and training for Jewish leaders, with sessions planned for July 2026 and October 2026.
• The Jewish Psychedelic Podcast Podcast featuring Rabbi Zac Kamentez in conversation with pioneers and leaders at the intersection of Judaism and psychedelics; available on major podcast platforms.
• Derech: Teachings and Practices for Navigating the Inner Journey Digital download providing Jewish teachings and practices for navigating psychedelic and inner journeys, available for purchase on the Shefa website.
• The Medicine of Grief: A Journey Through the Fire and the Holy Dark Immersive experience focused on processing grief through Jewish spiritual practices and psychedelic integration support.
• Ready to Receive: Virtual Song Ceremony with Kohenet Elana Virtual song ceremony led by Kohenet Elana, available as a digital download for Jewish spiritual practice and integration.
• Integration Circles Group integration support sessions for processing psychedelic experiences within a Jewish spiritual framework.
• Private Integration Support Personalized one-on-one support services for individuals seeking to make meaning of their psychedelic experiences through Jewish wisdom and tradition.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Urban AdamahcoreOthersJewish educational farm and community in Berkeley, CA that serves as the venue for Shefa's Shuva ketamine-assisted retreat. Provides the physical space and hospitable environment for immersive Jewish psychedelic experiences.
• Lauren Taus (Inbodied Life)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPsychedelic-assisted therapy and integration training provider. Rabbi Zac attended Lauren Taus's training and her team contributed to the design and medical oversight of the Shuva ketamine-assisted retreat program.
• Justin Lubin (Perspective Wellness)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKetamine protocol developer and facilitator who co-designed and co-facilitated the Shuva retreat. Brought expertise in personal and group ketamine protocols and integration methodologies including the 'integration wheel' and 'shift language' method.
• Dr. Mimi SchultzcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBerkeley-based physician who provided medical and psychiatric support for the Shuva ketamine-assisted retreat. Essential for medical oversight and safety protocols during medicine administration.
• Chochmat HaLevcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJewish spiritual center in Berkeley, CA that provided the venue and staff support for the Derech program. Co-facilitated the course with Dr. Ido Cohen.
• Dr. Ido Cohen (The Integration Circle)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-facilitator for the Derech program, bringing expertise in integration support and Jewish wisdom to the multi-week course on Jewish psychedelic exploration.
• Erica Siegal (Shine Support)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard secretary of Shefa with over a decade of experience in psychedelic harm reduction, trauma-informed psychotherapy, and ketamine-assisted care. Mentored Rabbi Zac on ethical implications of holding space in group settings.
• Center for Medicinal Mindfulness (Daniel McQueen)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFacilitated Shefa's earlier BYO cannabis Shabbat retreat in 2022, bringing expertise in psychedelic harm reduction and Jewish psychedelic education.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Double Blind Magazine: Independent journalism and education outlet covering psychedelics. Comparable as a content publisher building authority in the psychedelic space; Shefa's podcast and blog represent an analogous grassroots content strategy with a narrower audience.
• Chabad-Lubavitch: The largest Jewish educational and outreach movement, with global programming in adult education, holidays, and spiritual practice. Comparable as a Jewish organization with broad educational reach that Shefa's Idra Project potentially interfaces with when training rabbis in psychedelic-supportive frameworks.
• Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS): The leading nonprofit advancing psychedelic research, therapist training, and policy reform. Comparable as a 501c3 operating at the intersection of psychedelics and education/policy; Shefa's Psychedelic Science 2023 participation reflects MAPS as the umbrella convener of the field.

Direct peers

• Urban Adamah: Berkeley Jewish educational farm and community center that hosts Shefa's Shuva ketamine retreat. Directly comparable as a Jewish institution offering immersive, experiential programming that integrates Jewish values with hands-on practice in a Bay Area setting.
• Jewish Journeys: Research organization conducting the national Jewish Journeys Population Study in partnership with Shefa. Comparable as a Jewish-research entity focused on understudied aspects of Jewish spiritual life, directly relevant to Shefa's research and credibility-building arm.
• Zendo Project: Nonprofit harm-reduction service that trains peer volunteers to support individuals undergoing difficult psychedelic experiences at events. Comparable as a psychedelic nonprofit delivering peer-support services and education, operating from a similar values-driven, volunteer-supported model.
• Center for Medicinal Mindfulness: Boulder-based psychedelic education and harm-reduction organization that facilitated Shefa's earliest BYO cannabis Shabbat retreat in 2022. Directly comparable as a psychedelic education nonprofit offering group retreats and facilitator training with overlapping methodology.
• Chochmat HaLev: Berkeley-based Jewish spiritual center that co-facilitated Shefa's Derech program and provides a venue for Jewish contemplative education. Directly comparable as a Bay Area Jewish organization offering adult spiritual learning programs that bridge Jewish tradition with embodied practice.
• Fireside Project: Nonprofit providing free, confidential peer support during and after psychedelic experiences via a hotline and integration circles. Directly comparable as a psychedelic peer-support and integration nonprofit with a community-driven operating model analogous to Shefa's Integration Circles.

Emerging players

• Third Wave: Educational platform providing psychedelic training, microdosing courses, and community resources. Comparable as a content-and-education-led psychedelic organization with a similar mix of paid courses, digital products, and community, though secular rather than faith-rooted.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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Funding overview

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