TheRetreat 2024

The Retreat, organized by the New England Region of The Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs, is the first and oldest weekend retreat for Jewish men.

When and where

Time and Date

Thu, Jun 6, 2024, 3:00 PM – Sun, Jun 9, 2024, 1:00 PM EDT

Location

Camp Ramah in New England 39 Bennett Street Palmer, MA 01069

Photos from last years TheRetreat 2023!

Great Activities at the Retreat

Speaker - Prof. (Emeritus) Gideon Biger of the Dept of Geography and the Human Environment, Tel Aviv University, Israel.

Music - Entertainment by professional musician, singing at Campfire and throughout the weekend. Join a chorus.

Speaker - Congressman Jake Auchincloss from the MA 4th District has been a strong Israel supporter. He will join us to discuss the current US/Israel relationship.

Speaker - Eliza Kanner - Senior Development Officer at Combined Jewish Philanthropies, New England Patriot Cheerleader and Miss Connecticut 2017

Sports - Games, boating, bike riding

Food - Fantastic food, including full Sunday Brunch

Relaxation - In a beautiful woods setting

Accommodations - Updated and comfortable mattresses and beds

Plus - Hanging out with new and old friends, sipping scotch, beer, and wine, lay-led services, all in a beautiful and casual camp setting.

Our event is handicap accessible! 

12 Reasons to Attend TheRetreat 2024

Our Guest Scholar-in-Residence will be Dr. Gideon Biger

We are indeed fortunate to have as scholar-in-residence at the 2024 FJMC Retreat, Prof. (Emeritus) Gideon Biger of the Dept of Geography and the Human Environment, Tel Aviv University, Israel. Gideon was born in Jerusalem in 1945 and earned his BS, MA, and Ph.D. (Historical Geography, 1979) degrees from the Hebrew University, Jerusalem.

 

CV highlights

 

Dr. Biger’s fields of scholarship include Geography of the Middle East, Political Geography (research of international boundaries), and Historical Geography (focus on modern times). He is an expert in international and national boundaries, and has authored over 200 articles, monographs and textbooks in English and Hebrew.

 Dr Biger will deliver the following three truly relevant and timely talks:

Eliza Kanner

Senior Development Officer at Combined Jewish Philanthropies New England Patriot Cheerleader and Miss Connecticut 2017

Eliza Kanner is a University of Connecticut Graduate with a degree in Journalism , As the Senior Development officer she has worked extensively tofight antisemitism and counter anti-Israel rhetoric , primarily on college campuses across North America.

With a background in Israel education, she has previously worked with Stand With Us as a campus educator, and has met with international leaders at the United Nations to speak on the dangers of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) Movement. Eliza is a three-season veteran New England Patriot Cheerleader and a Miss Connecticut.

She is an Ambassador of Mr. Robert Kraft's Stand Up to Jewish Hate initiative. Eliza's passion is advocating for young people to be proud of their Jewish identity.

Raise Your Voice in Song with Bill Magaliff!

Musician, director and teacher Bill Magaliff will join us at this year's TheRetreat 2024 singing both Hebrew and tunes from the American Song Book. 

GOLDA

"Golda is a ticking-clock thriller set during the tense 19 days of the Yom Kippur War in 1973. Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir (Helen Mirren), faced with the potential of Israel’s complete destruction, must navigate overwhelming odds, a skeptical cabinet, and a complex relationship with US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger (Liev Schreiber), with millions of lives in the balance. Her tough leadership and compassion would ultimately decide the fate of her nation and leave her with a controversial legacy around the world." - https://www.goldafilm.com/synopsis/

Enjoyment Guarantee

We know you will love attending TheRetreat 2024. If you are a first time attendee—you can arrive on Thursday and stay until noon on Friday. If you are not enjoying the experience of being with our community you may ask for a full refund and return home. 

Directions to Camp Ramah

Boston and Worcester

Take the Mass Pike (I-90) west to Exit 8. After the toll, turn left onto Route 32 North. Continue on Route 32 for about 4 miles to Rondeau's Dairy, which is on the left. Make a sharp left turn. Continue for about 1/2 mile. Take the right fork to the camp.

Hartford, New Haven and Southern Connecticut

Take Interstate 91 North to Interstate 291 in Springfield. Follow Interstate 291 to the Massachusetts Turnpike. Take the Mass Pike east to Exit 8. After the toll, turn left onto Route 32 North. Continue on Route 32 for about 4 miles to Rondeau's Dairy, which is on the left. Make a sharp left turn. Continue for about 1/2 mile. Take the right fork to the camp.

Camp Ramah in New England
39 Bennett St
Palmer, MA 01069
+1 413-283-9771


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