Sunday, April 19, 2026

 

3:00-5:15 pm ET: Arrival and Check-in (we may not be able to accommodate early arrivals, please plan your transportation accordingly)

5:15-5:50 pm ET: Retreat Welcome and Introduction

5:50-6:00 pm ET: Opening Meditation / Kavannah

6:00-7:00 pm ET: Community Dinner and Staff Welcome Gathering for Newcomers

7:10-8:15 pm ET: Opening Program and Meet your Vaad (designated small group)

 

Monday, April 20, 2026

 

7:30-8:00 am ET: Mussar Prayer Practice

8:00-9:00 am ET: Community Breakfast

9:15-10:00 am ET: Opening Teaching Session

10:15-11:40 am ET: Va'ad (designated small group) Meetings

11:45-12:00 pm ET: Closing Teaching

12:00-1:00 pm ET: Community Lunch

1:00-3:00 pm ET: Free Integration Time - Enjoy a forest hike, lakeside sit, or conversation with a new friend

2:00-3:00 pm ET: Optional Program Choices - Faculty 1-on-1s, guided meditation, movement, and more

3:00-4:30 pm ET: Interactive Learning Workshops

4:45-5:30 pm ET: Chevruta (designated study partner) Learning

5:30-6:00 pm ET: Break

6:00-7:00 pm ET: Community Dinner

7:00-7:45 pm ET: Reflection Process

7:50-8:20 pm ET: Mussar Shmuez (lecture teaching)

8:25-10:00 pm ET: Kehillah (Community) Engagement Activity

 

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

 

7:30-8:00 am ET: Mussar Prayer Practice

8:00-9:00 am ET: Community Breakfast

9:15-10:00 am ET: Opening Teaching Session

10:15-11:45 am ET: Va'ad (designated small group) Meetings

12:00-1:00 pm ET: Community Lunch

1:00-3:00 pm ET: Free Integration Time - Enjoy a forest hike, lakeside sit, or conversation with a new friend

2:00-3:00 pm ET: Optional Program Choices - Faculty 1-on-1s, guided meditation, movement, and more

3:00-4:30 pm ET: Interactive Learning Workshops

4:45-5:30 pm ET: Chevruta (designated study partner) Learning

5:30-6:00 pm ET: Break

6:00-7:00 pm ET: Community Dinner

7:00-7:30 pm ET: Reflection Process

7:35-8:05 pm ET: Mussar Shmuez (lecture teaching)

8:10-10:00 pm ET: Kehillah (Community) Engagement Activity

 

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

 

7:30-8:00 am ET: Mussar Prayer Practice

8:00-9:00 am ET: Community Silent Breakfast

9:15-10:00 am ET: Opening Teaching Session

10:15-11:45 am ET: Va'ad (designated small group) Meetings

12:00-1:00 pm ET: Community Lunch

1:00-3:00 pm ET: Free Integration Time - Enjoy a forest hike, lakeside sit, or conversation with a new friend

2:00-3:00 pm ET: Optional Program Choices - Faculty 1-on-1s, guided meditation, movement, and more

3:00-4:30 pm ET: Interactive Learning Workshops

4:45-5:30 pm ET: Chevruta (designated study partner) Learning

5:30-6:00 pm ET: Break

6:00-7:00 pm ET: Community Dinner

7:00-7:30 pm ET: Reflection Process

7:35-8:05 pm ET: Mussar Shmuez (lecture teaching)

8:10-10:00 pm ET: Kehillah (Community) Engagement Activity

 

Thursday, April 23, 2026

 

7:30-8:00 am ET: Mussar Prayer Practice

8:00-9:00 am ET: Community Breakfast

9:15-10:00 am ET: Va'ad (designated small group) Meetings

10:00-10:30 am ET: Break to check-out of rooms

10:30 am-12:00 pm ET: Closing Farewell Program

12:00 pm-1:00 pm ET: Community Lunch

1 pm ET: Depart Retreat Center (no late stays permitted, please plan your transportation accordingly)