Pearlstone History
Jack and Peggy Pearlstone were impactful leaders in Baltimore Jewish life.
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After Jack passed away in 1982, his family and community felt compelled to honor his passion for informal Jewish education and deep commitment to a bright Jewish future. With support from The Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore, the Jack Pearlstone Institute for Living Judaism was formed in 1987.
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Pearlstone Center – 2001
After nearly 20 years of connecting people to Jewish heritage through various programs and partners, a facility dedicated to immersive Jewish experiences welcomed guests for the first time.
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Kayam Farm – 2006
Pearlstone launched a community educational farm providing a space for hands-on experiential outdoor Jewish education. When a new strategic plan is implemented 5 years later, the successful Kayam Farm is formally integrated with Pearlstone Retreat Center.
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Pearlstone Campus Expansion – 2017
A transition for the former Camp Milldale leads The Associated to delegate campus management to Pearlstone, expanding its scope from a 7-acre corner of the property to the entire 180-acre campus.
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Pearlstone Merges with Hazon – 2023
Leadership from both organizations mutually recognize mission alignment and the impact potential of a combined entity. Each already successful on their own, the collective strength as a new merged organization has greater capacity to engage nearly 50,000 participants annually.