TheRetreat, organized by the New England Region of The Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs, is the first and oldest weekend retreat for Jewish men.
Speakers:
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- Rabbi Elan Babchuck, Executive Vice President at Clal and Founding Director of Glean Network. A dynamic speaker and thought leader, Rabbi Babchuck has inspired audiences from TEDx to the U.S. Army and has contributed to publications including The Atlantic, The Guardian, and The Washington Post. He is also the co-author of the newly released “Picking Up the Pieces: Leadership After Empire” (2024).
- Mark Patinkin, a longtime Providence Journal columnist and acclaimed author. With a fascinating background reporting from the Middle East, Africa, Asia, India, and Eastern Europe, Mark brings a wealth of global insight and storytelling experience to the conversation.
- David Srebnick, a passionate and experienced ba’al tefillah who has been singing and performing Jewish music since grade school. David has led Shabbat and High Holiday services at congregations across Connecticut and Massachusetts, and brings a special energy to singing with USYers during Kabbalat Shabbat and Shabbat meals.
12 reasons to attend TheRetreat 2025:
- Your spouse and children want you to go.
- Make a friend or two.
- Experience a Shabbat in a beautiful setting at Camp JORI.
- Escape for a few days. You’ll have no responsibilities. You can even leave your cell phone in the car! Do something fun—softball, tennis, basketball, canoeing, biking, eating, etc.
- Have access to our honored speakers all weekend.
- Make contacts locally and within the region.
- Feel connected with the Jewish community.
- Learn something Jewish.
- The first year is discounted.
- You don’t have to be a temple member or men’s club member to attend.
- L’dor v’dor—bring your sons and carry on the tradition!
Until Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 8:00 pm
1065 Wordens Pond Rd
Wakefield, RI 02879
$440.00 Returning Camper
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