National Jewish Retreat

The National Jewish Retreat (NJR) is the largest Jewish retreat in the United States. The Retreat draws upwards of 1000 participants to an unusual five-day Jewish immersion experience. The program, led by renowned thinkers, scholars and personalities, advertises itself as offering meaningful Jewish enrichment.[1]

Started in 2006 as a project of the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute,[2] the National Jewish Retreat has been held in Colorado, Utah, Connecticut, Virginia, Florida & Illinois.[3][4][5]

The 2010 retreat became the subject of media interest when it was reported that former senator George Allen would publicly discuss his mother's Jewish heritage for the first time since the rumors were substantiated.[6]

Other participants include Rabbis Yisroel Meir Lau, Yoel Kahn, Manis Friedman, Simon Jacobson, Yossi Jacobson and many others.[7][8][9]

Scholars in Residence

Previous scholars in residence include:

References
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  6. "Politician, once unaware of Jewish roots, to address his heritage". USA Today. 2010-08-19. Retrieved 2010-08-19.
  7. Staff reports. "Rohr Jewish Learning Institute to present 'Life in the Balance'". The Bulletin. Retrieved 2016-10-20.
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  11. "Chabad of South Hills to explore Jewish identity in modern world - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
  12. Lakein, Dvora (5 May 2009). "Chabad's Rohr JLI Offers Retreat to Self". Chabad Lubavitch World HQ/News. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
  13. Chabad Lubavitch Headquarters (17 August 2010). "National Jewish Retreat Opens in Virginia". Chabad Lubavitch World HQ/ News. Retrieved August 18, 2012.
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