The Planning Committee is diligently at work on innovative programs for the retreat to make it as rewarding and meaningful as possible for all the men who attend. We have every expectation that JMR29, despite being online, will offer the same feeling of community and personal growth experienced at the past twenty-eight JMRs.​
-Co-chair Harold Belkowitz

Tentative JMR29 Schedule
Last Updated:  09/23/2020
All times and programs subject to change

Friday, November 13, 2020

Time (Eastern Time)
Activity
4:45 p.m.
Shabbat Candle Lighting (Optional)
5:30 p.m.
Pre-JMR Schmooze (Optional)
You are invited to an informal gathering to socialize with men and eat your Shabbat dinner before the retreat begins. 
​6:15 p.m.
Log-in to JMR29 Waiting Room
Please log into the Zoom room by 6:25 p.m. so that all men can meaningfully participate in the retreat opening.
6:30 p.m.
​Welcoming Circle and Opening Ceremony
​7:15 p.m.
​Kabbalat Shabbat Service and Kiddush
Led by Rabbi Shawn Zevit
8:10 p.m.
Personal Break Opportunity
8:15 p.m.
​Mishpacha Group Session No. 1
10:10 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
​Schmooze Rooms
An open opportunity to chat
for those men who wish to do so
​in a selection of topical rooms.

Room 1:  JMR Program for Young Men (ages 18-35)
Room 2:  Aging Wisely
Room 3:  Gender/Sexuality
Room 4:  2020 Election - What it Means To You
Room 5:  General Schmooze
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Saturday, November 14, 2020

Time (Eastern Time)
Activity
7:30 a.m.
Yoga - for those men who wish to do so
8:45 a.m.
Morning Schmooze 
An open opportunity for men to casually chat prior to Shabbat morning services.
9:30 a.m.
Shabbat Morning Service
Led by multiple men
12:00 p.m.
Lunch Break 
An open opportunity to chat
​for those men who wish to do so.
12:50 p.m.
Birkat and announcements
1:10 p.m.
​Pathways Session No. 1
​(multiple options to select from)
2:00 p.m.
Personal Break Opportunity
2:10 p.m.
​Pathways Session No. 2
​(multiple options to select from)
3:00 p.m.
Personal Break Opportunity
3:10 p.m.
​Hitbodedut (movement-based activity)
3:40 p.m.
Personal Break Opportunity
3:50 p.m.
Mishpacha Group No. 2
5:30 p.m.
Personal Break Opportunity
5:40 p.m.
Ma’ariv, Closing Circle, Havdalah ​
​6:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Goodbyes
An open opportunity to chat
​for those men who wish to do so.
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Parsha Chayei Sarah 
פרשת חיי שרה
 
Co-Chairs: 
Harold Belkowitz
Elliott Myrowitz
Roger Zimmerman

Questions:  JMR@menschwork.org
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This year's retreat will be an innovative and meaningful online gathering of Jewish men from across North America - and perhaps beyond.

November 13-14, 2020
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