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SUMMARY:Shavuot at Pearlstone
DESCRIPTION:Pearlstone\n  \n\n\n\n  \n    \n              \n                      \n              \n                \n                  \n                \n                              \n            \n                    \n            Join us for Shavuot at PearlstoneThis annual immersive retreat is filled with inspiring Jewish learning\, spirited singing\, festive farm-to-table meals\, and a pluralistic community building experience. \n  \nRegister Today          \n        \n          \n  \n\n\n\nRetreat Details\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n	    \n		    \n			\n      \n                  \n            Pricing\n          \n                  \n            Program Highlights\n          \n                  \n            Teachers & Educators\n          \n              \n    \n    \n\n	\n\n2025 Pricing and Accommodations\n\n\n\nAdults (13+): \n\n\n\n\nLodge 1\, 2 or 3\, Multiple Occupancy (2+ adults per room\, two queen beds and a pull-out couch): $695 per person\n\n\n\nLodge 5\, Double Occupancy (2 adults\, One queen Bed and a pull-out chair): $650 per person\n\n\n\nLodge 5\, Single Occupancy (1 adult per room\, one queen bed and a pull-out chair): $990 per person\n\n\n\nLodge 4- Family Style Rooms (4-6 twin beds): $480 per adult\n\n\n\nCamping-Shared space in our new bunkhouse (linens not included):$345\n\n\n\n\nChildren: Rates assume sharing a room with at least one adult\, regardless of lodging style \n\n\n\n\nChild-5 – 12 years old:  $310 per person\n\n\n\nToddler- 2- 4 years old: $115 per person\n\n\n\nInfants-Under 2 years old:  $0 per person\, but must be registered\n\n\n\n\nFor questions\, please email Neshama Sonnenschein \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are committed to making our programs accessible and affordable. Click here for our scholarship application. Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis and scholarship funding is limited. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\nProgram Highlights\n\n\n\nPlease join us for this unique and inspiring Shavuot retreat! We will offer a meaningful Shavuot experience featuring Torah study sessions\, communal song circles\, soulful prayer\, exploring nature and more with our guest leadership and program team. Enjoy delicious farm-to-table meals and a full schedule of activities for all ages in our beautiful setting. Prayer options will include Mechitza and Traditional Egalitarian Minyanim and we’ll offer daily sessions of yoga and meditation. Our drop-off morning kids camp and exciting kids programming throughout is a highlight for families.   \n\n\n\nGather and celebrate with us this Shavuot!  \n\n\n\nWe are still finalizing our 2025 program. Feel free to view a past schedule below to get a sense of the programming we will offer this year. \n\n\n\nClick here for a sample program schedule \n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\n2025 Teachers and Educators\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Joel Hecker  \n\n\n\nJoel Hecker serves as Professor of Jewish Mysticism at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College\, where he has been the only orthodox faculty member since 1995. Hecker is the author of Volume 11 and (with Nathan Wolski) Volume 12 of The Zohar: Pritzker Edition; Mystical Bodies\, Mystical Meals: Eating and Embodiment in Medieval Kabbalah; and numerous articles in the history of Jewish Mysticism. He received rabbinical ordination from Yeshiva University (1990) and his PhD in Jewish Studies from New York University (1996).  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoey Weisenberg  \n\n\n\nMusician\, composer\, and teacher Joey Weisenberg is the founder and director of Hadar’s Rising Song Institute\, which cultivates grassroots musical-spiritual creativity in Jewish community. He is the author of The Torah of Music (2017 National Jewish Book Award) and Building Singing Communities. L’eila\, his eighth album of original music\, is Joey’s latest release on Rising Song Records. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRabbi Matisyahu Tonti    \n\n\n\nRabbi Matisyahu Tonti has spent four years living and studying in Israel where he received a certificate in Jewish Philosophy and Pedagogy from the Shalom Hartman Institute\, and Smicha from Yeshivat Sulam Ya’akov in Jerusalem. He holds a BA from Siegal College of Judaic Studies in Jewish Education.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJulie Tonti \n\n\n\nJulie Tonti is a Potter\, Jewish Educator and Yoga Teacher residing outside Washington\, DC where she runs her business\, Claybrook Yoga and Pots. She enjoys spending time in nature and laughing with her 3 children.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJakir Manela\, Adamah CEO \n\n\n\nJakir Manela\, Adamah CEO\, was trained as a Teva educator at Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center in 2004\, established Kayam Farm in 2006\, and served as the Executive Director of Pearlstone from 2012-2021. In 2022\, he became the CEO of Hazon & Pearlstone\, and oversaw their merger into Adamah.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Program Team at Pearlstone \n\n\n\nThe Program Team at Pearlstone adds excitement and learning opportunities throughout every retreat with Kids’ Camp\, adult activities\, and exploration opportunities.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrani S. Pollack \n\n\n\nFrani S. Pollack is a licensed social worker and psychologist. She has been in clinical practice for 30 years and teaches graduate students at several University settings including the University of Pennsylvania and Yeshiva University offering classes in her community and conferences and contributing writing to journals and book publications. Frani has studied the Mussar Literature for the last 12 years and has integrated Mussar with her knowledge of psychology.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJenna Zadaka \n\n\n\nJenna Zadaka is an embodiment practitioner\, trauma-informed somatic coach\, educator in Jewish Mysticism and Mindfulness\, author\, and ceremonialist. She weaves spiritual\, experiential\, holistic\, feminine\, and earth-based wisdom into all of her offerings. Jenna believes in the power of each person’s inner-directed healing and trusts that the Divine Body allows us to discover the Source of Life through our flesh\, reconnecting to our inherent joyous nature. She uses the pathways of somatics\, spirituality and creative visualization for healing. A pillar of her approach to wellness includes receiving support from both our visible and invisible guides. As a celebrated teacher of Kabbalah\, Yoga\, and Mindfulness\, Jenna humbly draws wisdom from her root-teachers and ancestors. Connect with her embodied teachings on Instagram @breathandsoul_Jenna and through her website\, awethenticroots.com.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Craig Schranz \n\n\n\nDr. Craig Schranz is an emergency medicine physician and Navy veteran with a passion for community Jewish education that brings people of diverse religious observance into common conversation.  He is the creator and facilitator of the Rabbi Sacks Community Book Club of Tidewater which had been highlighted as a model program by the Sacks Legacy Trust.  He hosts the Growing Jew Podcast and his writings have been featured in The Times of Israel and Aish.com.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRabbi Ezra Seligsohn \n\n\n\nRabbi Ezra Seligsohn is joining us from Bala Cynwyd\, Philadelphia. Most recently\, he served as the Associate Rabbi at the Hebrew Institute of Riverdale – The Bayit\, and on the faculty of Yeshivat Chovevei Torah. Ezra graduated from Yeshiva University\, and as a Wexner fellow\, received Semikha from YCT in 2017. In the rare moments when Ezra is not earnestly pursuing human connection and relationship-building\, he is also a graphic designer\, coffee drinker\, cyclist\, and nature lover.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAzi Grysman \n\n\n\nAzi Grysman is Associate Professor of Psychology at Dickinson College. His research on memory includes work on gender\, memory conversations\, and the stories we tell about important life experiences. He is currently working on a book provisionally titled “The Intergenerational Transmission of Meaning: Memories of the Holocaust across Three Generations”. Azi lives in Pikesville with his family. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCarmiya Weinraub \n\n\n\nCarmiya Weinraub has a collection of jobs. She is a stand-up comedian and creator of Interfaith Comedy (tagline: God\, We’re Funny)\, a show that reduces prejudice through laughter. She is a pastoral care team member for elderly residents at Charles E. Smith Jewish Life Communities. She is a Market Manager (translation: van driver) for a company specializing in locally grown produce. She has Masters degrees in Social Work & Jewish Studies from Columbia University and the Jewish Theological Seminary. She can play the harmonica and the ukelele if you give her enough time to practice. She gets bored easily. She lives in Rockville\, MD with her 5 kids and husband (no wonder he meditates!) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael Weinraub \n\n\n\nMichael Weinraub is a knowledge and learning specialist. He has worked as a Spanish bilingual elementary school teacher in Los Angeles\, Professional Development Director at the New York City Department of Education\, and a Learning Advisor at USAID (until February 2025\, boo hoo!) Michael loves to build stuff\, read and listen to books of all kinds\, and practice Bikram Yoga. He gets a lot of satisfaction from meditating with others\, and often quotes his meditation rebbe\, Pema Chodron. He lives in Rockville\, Maryland with his wife\, Carmiya\, and children. Follow his writing at https://michaelweinraub.wordpress.com/.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    \n    \n                \n            \n              \n                Details about PearlstoneFor more information about accommodations\, dining\, transportation\, and our campus amenities\, please visit our Guest Information and FAQ page Pearlstone Guest Experience & FAQ              \n            \n                          \n                      \n            \n    \n      \n        \n          \n        \n      \n    \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGift a Tree\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPearlstone | 5425 Mt. Gilead Rd\, Reisterstown\, MD 21136410.500.5417 | info@pearlstonecenter.org
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LOCATION:Pearlstone Retreat Center & Campus\, 5425 Mt. Gilead Rd\, Reisterstown\, MD\, 21136
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SUMMARY:Sundays on the Farm | Summer Kick-Off Party at Pearlstone
DESCRIPTION:Pearlstone\n  \n\n\n\n  \n    \n              \n                      \n              \n                \n                  \n                \n                              \n            \n                    \n            We can’t wait to celebrate Summer with you! Join us for an afternoon of main stage live music and engaging activities on the Pearlstone Farm! Experience our Upick strawberry fields\, shop from local artists\, make an eco-craft\, have a picnic\, and tour our beautiful campus.  \nRegistration coming soon! \n          \n        \n          \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGift a Tree\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPearlstone | 5425 Mt. Gilead Rd\, Reisterstown\, MD 21136410.500.5417 | info@pearlstonecenter.org
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SUMMARY:Gramp Camp
DESCRIPTION:Pearlstone\n  \n\n\n\n  \n    \n              \n                      \n              \n                \n                  \n                \n                              \n            \n                    \n            Make Memories for a Lifetime at Gramp Camp!Gramp Camp brings together grandparents and grandchildren for a 2-night\, 3-day adventure at Pearlstone. Join other families in the week between school and camp to explore nature\, experiment with farm-to-table cooking\, learn new songs\, and meet our animals! \nRegister here          \n        \n          \n  \n\n\n\nRetreat Details\n\n\n\nEarth-based Jewish wisdom is woven into campfire songs and storytelling\, brachot (blessings)\, high adventure ropes course\, night hikes\, and of course delicious farm-to-table food! Our schedule includes a drop-off camp component and activities for grandparents and grandkids together. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor questions about Gramp camp\, contact registrar@adamah.org \n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n	    \n		    \n			\n      \n                  \n            Pricing\n          \n                  \n            Program Highlights\n          \n              \n    \n    \n\n	\n\n2025 Pricing – \n\n\n\n\nStandard Room Double Occupancy: $350 per adult\n\n\n\nGarden Lodge Dorm Rooms: $300 per adult\n\n\n\nYouth ages 5 – 12:  $250 per person\n\n\n\nYouth ages 2 – 4: $225 per person\n\n\n\nInfants up to 2:  $0 (but must be registered)\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nChildren’s rates assume sharing a room with at least one adult (13+)\, regardless of lodging style. There is a $325 additional charge for an extra room next door if your family needs additional space. \n\n\n\nAre you an employee of a JOFEE organization? Send an email to registrar@adamah.org for a special discounted rate! \n\n\n\nWe are committed to making our programs accessible and affordable. Click here for our scholarship application. Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis and scholarship funding is limited. \n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\nProgram Highlights\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nRetreat\n\n\n\nRelax in our natural setting and comfortable accommodations. Step away from your daily routine to enjoy quality time with your family in nature. Delicious\, kosher healthy farm-to-table food will be served throughout Gramp Camp\, and our warm and dedicated staff will make sure that you are taken care of. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFarm\n\n\n\nGet your hands dirty on our 5-acre\, organic farm. Activities include harvesting fresh produce and preparing snacks and meals from our farm\, visiting the animals\, and tasting the summer’s abundance in our dining room’s meals. Our farm is a great way to connect to the land\, the food we eat\, and each other! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn\n\n\n\nEveryone learns together at Gramp Camp as we explore turning wheat into pita\, have fun on the zip line\, tell stories from Jewish folklore\, and more. Everyone involved will learn with their hands and bodies on Pearlstone’s beautiful campus\, including the creek and nature trails. Traditional camp activities\, such as swimming\, sports\, music\, and arts and crafts will be enjoyed by all. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCelebrate\n\n\n\nWe’ll celebrate nature and family as we build community with other grandparents and grandkids. With activities during the day and stories and songs by the campfire at night\, Gramp Camp will make memories that will last a lifetime. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis year’s Grandparent-Grandchild Camp Experiences are a partnership with the JCC\, Jewish Grandparents Network\, and Pearlstone\, and are made possible by The Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Fund at The Associated. \n\n\n\nThanks to our partners: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    \n    \n                \n            \n              \n                Details about PearlstoneFor more information about accommodations\, dining\, transportation\, and our campus amenities\, please visit our Guest Information and FAQ page Pearlstone Guest Experience & FAQ              \n            \n                          \n                      \n            \n    \n      \n        \n          \n        \n      \n    \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGift a Tree\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPearlstone | 5425 Mt. Gilead Rd\, Reisterstown\, MD 21136410.500.5417 | info@pearlstonecenter.org
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SUMMARY:Way of the Wilderness | Advanced Survival: Bow Drill Fire and Cordage
DESCRIPTION:Advanced Survival: Bow Drill Fire and Cordage\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n    Pearlstone\n  \n\n\n\n  \n    \n              \n                      \n              \n                \n                  \n                \n                              \n            \n                    \n            SURVIVAL AND MENTORING SERIESLearn the survival skills that people of the land all over the world have practiced for thousands of years. This course is for educators\, extreme beginners\, outdoor experts or anyone interested in expanding their knowledge of ecology. \nLearn More u0026amp; Register          \n        \n          \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGift a Tree\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPearlstone | 5425 Mt. Gilead Rd\, Reisterstown\, MD 21136410.500.5417 | info@pearlstonecenter.org
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LOCATION:Pearlstone Retreat Center & Campus\, 5425 Mt. Gilead Rd\, Reisterstown\, MD\, 21136
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SUMMARY:Adventure Day Camp Week 1
DESCRIPTION:Pearlstone\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdamah Adventure Camp\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGift a Tree\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPearlstone | 5425 Mt. Gilead Rd\, Reisterstown\, MD 21136410.500.5417 | info@pearlstonecenter.org
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SUMMARY:Adventure Day Camp Week 2
DESCRIPTION:Pearlstone\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdamah Adventure Camp\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGift a Tree\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPearlstone | 5425 Mt. Gilead Rd\, Reisterstown\, MD 21136410.500.5417 | info@pearlstonecenter.org
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