Compassion. Integrity. Spirit.
JMR35
October 16-18, 2026
Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center
Falls Village, Connecticut
Registration is now open!
Inspiring Shabbat Services
•Kabbalat Shabbat
•Shabbat morning services
• Ma’ariv and Havdalah
Rewarding Relationships
Connect with Jewish men who share your values and interests. The JMR encourages men to connect on an emotional level which can lead to long-lasting friendships.
Meaningful Mishpacha Groups
Mishpacha Groups will explore the retreat’s theme and how it applies to each of our lives.
JMR 35 Co-Chairs
Robert Kaim
Co-Chair of JMR35
Simon Olsberg
Co-Chair of JMR26 and JMR35
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.
Frequently Asked JMR35 Questions
When does JMR35 registration open?
- JMR35 REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW!!! Click HERE to register!
What is the closest airport?
- Bradley International Airport in Hartford is just under fifty miles away.
- Tweed New Haven Airport is about seventy-five miles away
- Albany International Airport is about seventy-five miles away
What is the closest train station?
- Wassaic train station (on MetroNorth’s Harlem line) is about a thirty-minute taxi ride away.
How can I get from the airport or train station to Isabella Freedman (and back)?
- Uber or Lyft
- Taxi
- Car Rental
What time should I be at Isabella Freedman on Friday?
- The retreat typically begins around 4:30 p.m. More information will be provided in Summer 2026.
What time will JMR35 end on Sunday?
- The retreat typically concludes by 2:00 p.m. More information will be provided in Summer 2026.
What is a Mishpacha Group?
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The central component of each JMR is the Mishpacha Group. During the JMR weekend, we create several small Mishpacha of 5-8 men. Each group meets three times during the weekend to explore how the retreat’s theme applies to each man’s life. It is a chance to explore aloud one’s inner self confidentially without feeling evaluated or criticized. Many participants feel that their Mishpacha group experience draws their deepest response and is the most important part of a very vital Jewish Men’s Retreat. Please watch this video to learn more.CLI
Questions?
Reach out if you have any concerns
to: info@menschwork.org.
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