The National Jewish Retreat is scheduled for August 14–18 and will offer a unique opportunity to engage with some of the Jewish world’s top thinkers. They will help process the aftermath of October 7th, look ahead to the future and reconnect with our heritage. Held over five days in Miami’s National Doral Hotel, the retreat will unite 50 presenters, including survivors of October 7th, hostage families, leading Jewish artists and many renowned scholars for 150 talks, workshops and interactive sessions.

The retreat will feature leading thinkers and leaders like Rabbi Manis Friedman, known as YouTube’s most popular rabbi, Lenny Roth, a member of AIPAC’s new leadership network, Dr. Edith Shiro, a clinical psychologist and member of the World Happiness Foundation; Dr. Raheli Baratz-Rix from the World Zionist Organization’s Combating Antisemitism and Resilience Department; and Jacqueline Saper, an award-winning author and expert on Iranian affairs. Participants will also hear from Natalie Sanandaji, a survivor of the Nova Music Festival.

In all, over 50 presenters will tackle a host of issues from medical ethics to Jewish law, aspects of hostage negotiation, personal struggle and the road ahead for American Jewry.

Alongside the learning, there’s a live cooking show, Jewish films, art workshops, live music with Alex Clare, photography and live comedy.

Produced by the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute, the National Jewish Retreat also features a special multimedia seminar on the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s approach to security in the Holy Land, as well as deep dives into Jewish spirituality, resilience and philanthropy, alongside rapid-fire question-answer sessions with top thought leaders, and hands-on workshops.

“It’s an immersive program that’s sure to educate, refresh and inspire,” says Rabbi Hesh Epstein, the retreat’s chairman. “If you’re looking to find solid ground in these uncertain times, this is a great chance to reconnect, join with other Jews and rediscover the joy of being Jewish.”

To register for this inspiring weekend or for more information, visit jretreat.com or call 1-877-573-8732.