A Pre-Passover In-Person Retreat
Thursday, March 31, 2022 – Sunday, April 3, 2022
This retreat is by invitation only and open to members of IJS’s Sustainers Circle (donors of $10,000 or more to our annual campaign). Capacity is limited. Advance reservation is required and will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. For more information, please contact Maidelle Goodman Benamy, [email protected], 646-863-5233.
COVID-19 Policy
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- Proof of vaccination, including boosters, required to attend this event.
- Other COVID-19 requirements will be forwarded to you closer to the event and will be in keeping with all local ordinances and recommendations.
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Your safety is our priority. We are closely monitoring COVID-19 and consulting with our medical advisory group. We will keep you updated on any adjustments that need to be made. You will be fully refunded if the retreat is postponed due to COVID-19.
Retreat Schedule
Subject to Change
Thursday, March 31 | 28 Adar II
2:00 PM | Participant Reception
3:00 PM | Opening Program
5:00 PM | Room Check-In
6:00 PM | Dinner
7:30 PM | Evening Program
9:00 PM | Taste of Ma’ariv & Entering Silence
Friday, April 1 | 29 Adar II
7:00 AM | Birchot HaShachar Yoga
Birchot | HaShachar Mindfulness Walk
8:00 AM | Silent Breakfast
8:45 AM | Shacharit
10:00 AM | Meditation
11:00 AM | Talmud Torah/Text Practice
12:30 PM | Silent Lunch
2:00 PM | Talmud Torah: Preparation for Shabbat: Shabbat HaChodesh
4:15 PM | Personal Preparations for Shabbat
5:00 PM | Core Groups
5:45 PM | Candle Lighting, Kabbalat Shabbat & Ma’ariv
7:00 PM | Kiddush, Handwashing, Motzi, Dinner
8:30 PM | Singing, Program
9:30 PM | Return to Silence
Saturday, April 2 | Rosh Chodesh Nisan
7:30 AM | Optional Meditation or Mindful Walk
8:30 AM | Silent Breakfast
9:30 AM | Shabbat Morning Service
12:30 PM | Kiddush/handwashing/motzi, Lunch (speaking)
1:30 PM | Free Time/Walk
2:30 PM | Meditation
3:00 PM | Talmud Torah/Text Practice
4:30 PM | Free Time/Walk
5:30 PM | Meditation
6:00 PM | Seudah Shlishit / Dinner
8:00 PM | Havdalah & Saturday Evening Program:
9:30 PM | Ma’ariv & Return to Silence
Sunday, April 3 | 2 Nisan
7:00 AM | Birkhot HaShachar Yoga
Birkhot HaShachar Mindfulness Walk
8:00 AM | Silent Breakfast
8:45 AM | Shacharit
10:00 AM | Closing Program
11:30 AM | Closing Ritual
1:00 PM | Departures (boxed lunches are available)
Retreat Faculty
Rabbi Josh Feigelson
Executive Director, IJS
Michal Fox Smart
Chief Program Officer, IJS
Rabbi Miriam Margles
Guest Scholar and Prayer Leader
Rabbi Marc Margolius
Senior Program Director, IJS
