Monthly on Sundays from 10:15 am - 2:45 pm Program Details Long ago and today, native peoples all over the world lived in harmony with the earth. The landscape was their supermarket and the natural world around them was their intimate friend. This is a fantastic introduction to the core principles of our hands-on, nature-based
Sundays or Mondays | March 19-20 through May 14-15 | 10 am - 3 pm Program Details Our passionate, fun-loving, experienced outdoor educators guide students through hands-on activities oriented towards personal and collective growth, self-awareness and self-confidence, interconnectedness and responsibility. “Both of my kids have spent five years with Joe in Forest School. Through all
Program Details You’ll expand your toolkit as an educator while learning from the powerful methodology of the TEVA program. We will cover a variety of Jewish-nature education including Jewish-themed hikes, naturalist skills, games, and shelter building to name a few. Join us as we build community and grow our capacities as educators. Our intention is
Pesach at Pearlstone is a comprehensive immersive retreat experience including lodging, meals, snacks, seders and access to campus amenities. Programming includes a robust offering of thought-provoking lectures, engaging activities for various age groups, and inspiring programs for all Jewish backgrounds and religious approaches.
Program Details Saturday, April 22: 9am – 3pmSunday, April 23: 9am – 12pm The physical layout of your business, home, and garden can be wind at your back or wind in your face. Structures, driveways, water, fences, wildlife…your site is a puzzle. You, your community, and your land have unique qualities. There are helpful themes
The Bender JCC, Pearlstone, and JFAM family camps believe every Jewish family belongs at camp and seeks to warmly welcome all family structures, families with members who do not identify as Jewish, families of all races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities and families with children and/or adults with disabilities. Questions? Email Rabbi Sarah Meytin: smeytin@benderjccgw.org Rest
This series empowers participants with stewardship & sustainability knowledge through guided learning and immersive exploration. Join Pearlstone’s passionate crew of fun-loving and talented educators, as well as community partners, for hands-on programs that promote stewardship, sustainability, interconnectedness and responsibility to ourselves, each other, and earth. We welcome all cultural backgrounds, faith traditions, and ages (8+)
We will have pottery, pita making, tie dye, sheep shearing and wool processing and much more!
This annual immersive retreat is filled with inspiring Jewish learning, spirited singing, festive farm-to-table meals, and a pluralistic community building experience.
