Eighteenth Annual Jewish Men's Retreat
Being a Righteous Man in Our Generation
October 23 – 25, 2009
The Jewish Men's Retreat (JMR) celebrates its 18th year of bringing together a diverse, intergenerational group of men during the peak of foliage season in New England. The JMR gives us the opportunity to set aside the demands of our day-to-day lives and step into a unique community of men that honors caring, listening and celebration.
This year's event, scheduled for the weekend when we read the wondrous tale of Noah, will consider what it means to be a righteous man in our generation. Just as Noah courageously stood apart from others of his time, so we, as men, face a similar challenge as we identify how to do the righteous thing in our day. We will consider how we can stay connected with our core values as Jewish men in this tumultuous world. We?l explore how we can act on these values to maintain our personal integrity, further our relationships with our significant others, and heal the world that we will pass on to our next generation.
These themes will be woven through an energetic weekend of spirited conversation, large and small group discussions, joyous worship services, text study and laughter.
Over the years, many men have used the JMR to enrich their relationships with their fathers, sons, friends and congregants by inviting them to attend the retreat. We encourage you to spread the word about the JMR. Give yourself and others the gift of experiencing this truly unique weekend.
We welcome all men - whether gay or straight, younger or older, in relationship or not, and all expressions of Jewish observance - to become part of our 18th annual JMR. We offer you a weekend filled with meaningful conversation, fun, deep connections and lasting friendships. Scholarship assistance is available.
Registration Information
The program fee for this class is $125. Fees are per person, and do not include the cost of Room and Board (below). We strive to make our programs affordable to everyone. For information about Financial Assistance, please see below.
Room and Board
Room and board includes housing, meals, 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 18 and higher. 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.
Summer 2009 Discount! Bring someone with you to a weeklong or weekend retreat between July 13 - August 16, and both you and your friend, partner, parent, child or guest can receive up to 50% off the cost of your room and board.
Deluxe rooms
Deluxe rooms have private bathrooms. Single and double occupancy are provided with queen-sized beds, triple occupancy has twin beds. Handicap accessibility available, please call (800) 398-2630 x4.
| Deluxe Rooms |
Two
Nights |
| Single Occupancy |
560 |
| Double Occupancy |
340 |
| Triple Occupancy |
230 |
Plus rooms
Plus rooms have private bathrooms.
| Plus Rooms |
Two
Nights |
| Single Occupancy |
480 |
| Double Occupancy |
290 |
| Triple Occupancy |
190 |
Standard rooms
Standard rooms share a bathroom with one other room.
| Standard Rooms |
Two
Nights |
| Single Occupancy |
400 |
| Double Occupancy |
240 |
Economy rooms
Economy rooms have twin beds with the bathroom in the hall.
| Economy Rooms |
Two
Nights |
| Single Occupancy |
310 |
| Double Occupancy |
190 |
Dormitory rooms
Dormitory rooms are either triple or quadruple occupancy with bunk beds and bathrooms on the hall.
Camping
Campers supply their own tents and equipment and have access to bathrooms and showers. Camping 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.
Commuter
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.
Children's Rates
There is no charge for infants and children ages 3 and under. Children ages 4 – 17 must share a room with at least one parent or guardian. Young adults ages 18 and above must pay the regular rates.
| Children's Rates |
Two
Nights |
| Children |
90 |
Financial Assistance
Financial Aid for Room and Board
We strive to make our programs affordable to everyone. We provide limited scholarship funding of up to 30% of room and board fees for those in extreme financial need. Financial aid is only available for dormitory rooms with hall baths and economy rooms for couples and families. If you would like to request financial aid, please complete the financial aid form. In requesting aid, please consider that we have a limited pool of resources. We are committed to helping you in any we can, and we ask you to help us help others by limiting your request to your genuine need. Financial aid requests must be received at least three weeks prior to the retreat.
Cancellation Policy
Payments made will be refunded in full (less a $50 processing fee) if you cancel more than 14 days prior to your arrival. If you cancel between 13 days and 72 hours prior to a retreat for which you have registered, a non-refundable credit (less a $50 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 within 72 hours of a retreat or on the retreat arrival day, if you do not show up, or if you leave a retreat early for any reason.
If you are participating in a two-year training institute and you miss or cancel one of the weeklong retreat sessions, your room and board fee will be refunded according to the policy above, but the program fee for a missed or cancelled retreat session is still due. Withdrawal is permitted only after the first retreat session. If you withdraw from a training institute after the first retreat session, or if you are asked by faculty to leave the institute, you will receive a full refund on your program fee for any remaining pre-paid retreats.
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 a transportation reservation at least 3 days (72 hours) in advance. No refund is available if less than 3 days notice is given.
