Pearlstone, Khazbar, and JOC Mishpacha Project are dedicated to meeting the needs of all shabbaton attendees. For those participating in the traditional minyan, the following considerations have been made:

  • A trichitza will be available to support traditional davening.

  • Pearlstone follows OU kashrut. Please let us know if dairy cholov yisrael is needed.

  • Programming for Orthodox individuals will not conflict with traditional Shabbat observance (for instance, requirements for writing, electricity, or musical instruments will not be an inherent/integral component of this track of the programming).

  • We will be bringing in Shabbat early and offering a multidenominational program (with an option of an orthodox shabbat service afterward) to be respectful of families with small children, please consider this when making your travel plans.

  • We have asked for dinner to be available from 7:30-9:00pm on Friday Night.

  • Candles will be provided for candle lighting. Attendees will have the option light their own Shabbat candles and/or participate in a group candle lighting ceremony.

  • Kosher mevushal wine shall be provided for Shabbat evening and afternoon kiddush. Please respect the kosher supervision of our retreat site and do not bring wine or any other food items. Everything you need will be provided!

  • Traditional/Orthodox services will be held if a minyan of interested male-identified people is present. Please note that although a traditional minyan is in the schedule, the presence of a minyan for the traditional service may fluctuate.

  • There will be egalitarian, child-focused, and traditional religious services offered over Shabbat, as well as a wide range of other programming and affinity space. Participants can choose to participate (or not participate) in any of the religious services offered at the retreat.

  • We understand that there are a variety of ways to celebrate Shabbat, whether that be resting, praying, hiking, or meditating, and ask only that each person in our community respect the choices of others.

  • Professional childcare, outside of child and youth programming, will be provided by Kids Place/Play Keepers, Inc.

  • Attendees are asked to take a Covid test within the 24 hours prior to arriving on campus.

Please feel free to reach out to jocmishpacha@gmail.com with any questions, concerns, or accommodation needs.