Menschwork
Compassion. Integrity. Spirit.
JMR32
Uncovering Holy Sparks: Seeking the Light in Ourselves, our Brothers, and our Communities
Friday, October 27, 2023 to
Sunday, October 29, 2023
Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center
Falls Village, CT
About the Retreat's Theme
JMR32’s theme is Uncovering Holy Sparks: Seeking The Light in Ourselves, Our Brothers, and Our Communities. Our theme is inspired by the Kabbalistic story of creation in which God self-contracts to make space and then sends rays of energy in the form of divine light into the void to bring about creation.
Rabbi Isaac Luria (1534-1572) taught that the light was contained in vessels that, unable to contain the divine energy, shattered, scattering holy sparks. In this world we have a purpose to uncover these sparks, which are hidden by the shards of the broken vessels. These shards, or kelipot, also serve a purpose: like the sparks, we also can uplift shards.
During JMR32 we will be exploring how we can seek and raise holy sparks as well as gain insights from shards. We also will explore connections between Parshat Lech Lecha and our retreat theme.
Of course, there will be plenty of opportunities to catch up with and make new friends as well as renew, refresh, and recharge.
Kindred Sparks: Tell Your Story
At the retreat we are pleased to offer our version of the popular NPR program The Moth, which we are calling Kindred Sparks, to enable Brothers to share and be inspired by each other’s stories of light and personal insight. Stay tuned for an email on how to submit your story.
Check back soon for more details!
JMR32 Ride Share
Looking for a ride to JMR32?
Have space to share in your car?
If so, please contact JMR@menschwork.org.
Interested in Chanting Torah
or Leading Torah Study?
If you are interested in chanting Torah on Shabbat morning, leading a Torah study session, or participating in some other way, please contact the JMR32 co-chairs at JMR@menschwork.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers to many questions can be found on general information page for
the Jewish Men’s Retreat.
Please contact JMR@menschwork.org for additional information.
Covid Safety
Menschwork has always been committed to providing a safe and comfortable environment that allows each man to set and communicate his individual personal boundaries.
To that end, Menschwork approved JMR32 Health and Safety Policy with reasonable and appropriate measures for all attendees.
Of course, there is no interactive situation that is 100% risk free (risk of any sort), and we all place our Trust in each other’s Integrity – a core Menschwork value – to care for and respect our JMR Brothers.
JMR 32 Co-Chairs
Lou Haber
Co-Chair of JMR32
David Shaw
Co-Chair of JMR32
Cobi Waxman
Co-Chair of JMR27 and JMR32
Registration Information
Room Categories (room descriptions are available at the registration website)
Basic: $470.00
Standard: $545.00 SOLD OUT
Standard Plus: $670.00 SOLD OUT
Camper: $400.00
Commuter: $400.00
Registration rates are per person, based on double-occupancy, and include lodging (except for Commuter and Camper rates), meals, and programming. There are a limited number of single rooms available at ab additional fee. You can request a specific roommate during the registration process (make sure to request each other and to register for the same room category!); otherwise, Menschwork will assign a roommate.
Questions?
Reach out if you have any concerns to: info@menschwork.org.
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