Who can participate in a Derekh Retreat?

Adults who are interested in intensive Jewish learning and are seeking to enrich their lives. 

When is the Derekh Retreat in 2019?

The Derekh Retreat will be held July 17-21, 2019 at the Mt. Washington Conference Center in Baltimore, MD.

Where will I stay during the retreat?

Participants will all stay in the conference center.

What are the fees for the Derekh Retreat?

Early Bird (before May 1)

The early bird registration fee will be $1250.

The registration fee will cover room and board and all program materials.

If you wish to be in a single room, the supplement is $300.

If you live in Baltimore, a commuter fee is available for $700.

Regular Registration (After May 1)

The regular registration fee will be $1500.

The registration fee will cover room and board and all program materials.

If you wish to be in a single room, the supplement is $450.

If you live in Baltimore, a commuter fee is available for $900.

After June 15: 

A late processing fee will be applied: $250

There is a non-refundable deposit: $250

What is the cancellation policy? 

If you must cancel your registration, please contact Rabbi Joan Glazer Farber at rabbijoan@derekh.net immediately. Cancellations received more than 30 days before the Derekh retreat begins will receive a full refund, less the $250 per person non-refundable deposit. Cancellations received 10-29 days before will receive seventy-five percent of the registration fee less the $250 non-refundable deposit.. 

No refunds will be given for cancellations received less than 10 days before the retreat (after July 7, 2019).

What is a Limud?

A limud is a study session taught by a faculty member from a rabbinical and cantorial seminary or a secular university. There will be approximately 7 hours of limud study.

What is a Chug? 

A chug is a two session class taught by local rabbis, cantors and specialists.

Arrival and Departure

Participants should plan to arrive at the Mt. Washington Conference Center between 3:00 and 5:00PM on Wednesday July 17th. We will begin our gathering with a welcoming ritual and dinner at 5:30PM. 

Programming will conclude on Sunday morning before lunch.

Travel Information

1. Driving: You can find directions at Mt Washington Conference Center   
2. Air: If you are flying, please fly into BWI-Thurgood Marshall Airport.
3. Train: Please take AMTRAK into Baltimore Penn Station.
4. We will arrange for transportation from the airport and the train station in Baltimore. There will be an additional cost, which will be dependent upon the number of people whom we are transporting to and from the conference center.

If you are flying, please book your flights to arrive before 2:00PM on Wednesday, July 17 and to depart after 2:00PM on Sunday.

WHAT TO BRING

1. A Tanach (recommended)
2. For Shabbat, please bring whites to wear as we welcome Shabbat and we will take a group picture.
3. Comfortable clothing (and a sweater, the conference center is air conditioned.)
4. If it is your custom, please bring a tallit.

MEALS

All meals are kosher style and vegetarian offerings will be available at all meals. We will do our best to accommodate food allergies and special requests (vegan, gluten free, etc)

Snacks (healthy and chocolate) will be available through out the gathering. 

SHABBAT

Shabbat at Derekh is a day of joy, relaxation and spiritual harmony—a definite change of pace from the other days. We welcome Shabbat with songs and prayers, special food and celebration. A variety of learning opportunities including Torah discussion augment Shabbat study. There will be time for a leisurely walk, meditation and even a Shabbat nap, followed by the s’udah sh’lishit (third meal). Shabbat ends with Havdalah and an evening program.

Please bring Shabbat whites to welcome Shabbat.