Jewish Multiracial Network
Eleventh Annual Retreat
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June 6-8, 2008
Join dozens of other Jewish multiracial families and Jews of Color of all ages for an inclusive Shabbat experience that will celebrate the diversity of our community. The weekend includes exciting adult discussions and workshops, youth and teen programming, childcare, multi-generational family programming and time to relax and enjoy all that the Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center and JMN have to offer.
Participants come for transformative experiences, a diverse and welcoming community, or simply to have fun and meet people in a beautiful natural setting. Just before we traditionally celebrate receiving Torah on Shavuous (starting on the 8th at sundown), let's celebrate the mixed multitude who received — and continue to receive — all the legacies of the Jewish people!
Last year's retreat sold out, so please register early!
Artist-in-Residence
We are pleased to announce that we will be joined by artist Maya Escobar, who will be enriching both adult and children's programming this year with opportunities for artistic expression, and using art as "text" to examine and discuss.
Maya Escobar is a Guatemalan Jewish interdisciplinary artist and educator, and a recent graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where she received a BFA with an emphasis in Art Education. She has taught, performed and exhibited work in Spain, Guatemala, Puerto Rico and the United States. Currently, Escobar is pursuing her MFA at Washington University in St. Louis.
To learn more about Maya or join an on-line discussion she's launched on "Who is a Jew?" (prompted in part by a random visitor to her website asking, Is Maya Escobar really Jewish? Clearly not someone familiar with JMN!), please visit her website: MayaEscobar.com.
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The program fee for this class is $50. Fees are per person, and do not include the cost of Room and Board (below).
Financial Aid
We strive to make our programs affordable, but the costs of retreats are on the rise. We provide limited scholarship funding toward room and board, and program fees, for those in extreme financial need. Financial aid is only available for dormitory rooms with hall baths for single adults and economy rooms for couples and families. If you would like to request financial aid, please contact us at , and someone from JMN will be in touch with you. Please note financial aid requests must be received by May 5th.
Room and Board
Room and board includes housing, meals, Shabbat services, evening activities, hot tub, yoga, meditation, and full use of our facility. All rooms are air-conditioned in the summer and heated in the winter. Adults fees apply to ages 17 and higher, or for any child housed without an adult. Rates are per person, and include all meals. For double or triple occupancy, you may either request a roommate, or be matched with one by our staff.
Deluxe rooms
Deluxe rooms have private bathrooms and entrances. Single and double occupancy are provided with queen-sized beds, triple occupancy has twin beds. Handicap accessibility available, please call (800) 398-2630 x307.
| Deluxe Rooms |
Two
Nights |
| Single Occupancy |
405 |
| Double Occupancy |
275 |
| Triple Occupancy |
245 |
Plus rooms
Plus rooms have private bathrooms. A limited number of queen-sized beds are available for a $15/night surcharge, please call for availability.
| Plus Rooms |
Two
Nights |
| Single Occupancy |
360 |
| Double Occupancy |
245 |
| Triple Occupancy |
215 |
Standard rooms
Standard rooms share a bathroom with one other room. A limited number of queen-sized beds are available for a $15/night surcharge, please call for availability.
| Standard Rooms |
Two
Nights |
| Single Occupancy |
325 |
| Double Occupancy |
210 |
Economy rooms
Economy rooms have twin beds with the bathroom in the hall.
| Standard Rooms |
Two
Nights |
| Single Occupancy |
290 |
| Double Occupancy |
190 |
Dormitory rooms
Dormitory rooms are either triple or quadruple occupancy with bunk beds and bathrooms on the hall. Campers supply their own tents and equipment. The commuter fee includes all meals and snacks, use of the facility and its amenities, and participation in any open programming provided, such as prayer, meditation, or yoga.
| Dormitory Rooms |
Two
Nights |
| Dormitory |
150 |
| Camper |
130 |
| Commuter |
110 |
Children's Rates
Infants and toddlers under three are complimentary. Children aged 3-17 are welcome to share the room with at least one parent or guardian per room.
| Children's Rates |
Two
Nights |
| Children |
75 |
Cancellation Policy
Payments made will be refunded in full (less a $75 processing fee) if you cancel more than 30 days prior to a retreat for which you are registered. If you cancel within 30 days or less, a non-refundable credit (less a $75 processing fee) will be held for one year from the date of issue. This credit is non-transferable. No credit or refund is available if you cancel less than 24 hours prior to or on the workshop’s arrival day, if you do not show up, or if you leave a retreat early for any reason.
Isabella Freedman reserves the right to cancel any program at any time. In the event of such cancellation, you will be given a complete refund. A full transportation refund is available if you cancel at least 3 days (72 hours) in advance. No transportation refund is available with less than 3 days notice.
Coming by Train
A shuttle is availabl from Wassaic train station for guests who reserve in advance. There will be one pickup at the station at 3:58 pm on Friday afternoon, June 6. Sunday departure for staff/guests will be at 1:30 pm (in order to meet the train departing at 2:23pm). The cost is $15 per person each way and reservation must be made with Isabella Freedman 2 weeks in advance.
Coming by Air
A shuttle is available from the Bradley International Airport in Hartford, CT for guests who reserve in advance. There will be one pickup at the airport on at 2:30 pm on Friday, June 6. Sunday departure for the airport is at 1:30 from Isabella Freedman. The cost is $35 per person each way and reservations must be made with Isabella Freedman 2 weeks in advance.
Taxi Transport
Also need to reserve in advance
Guests who can not make the available times or do not book at least two weeks in advance need to make their own transportation arrangements. Taxi's are available from the Lakeville Taxicab Company at 860 435-8000, and reservations should be made at least a week in advance.
