Pearlstone, an agency of The Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore, and one of the largest Jewish retreat centers in North America, announced today that it is leading a groundbreaking national initiative elevating the field of Jewish retreating, aptly named Retreat Jewish. Operators of Jewish retreat centers and retreat organizers will meet to share best practices and identify critical needs. The goals are: (1) to expand and professionalize the field; (2) to maximize resources available for immersive learning; (3) to create sustainable operating models; and (4) to provide abundant and effective immersion opportunities to meet community needs. Josh Fidler, the...