Do Jewish learning the luxury way.

We are on a mission to help you discover yours.
Join us in Palm Springs, California, to fuel your lifelong Jewish journey.

August 9–13, 2023
22–26 Av, 5783

The Venue

JW Marriott Palm Springs Resort & Spa

Free your mind as you relax in a desert oasis surrounded by lush lakes, green grounds, and pristine mountain views. The JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa is celebrating the completion of a multi-million dollar renovation. Every detail - except the magnificent views - has been thoughtfully recrafted from the public spaces to guestrooms, suites and meeting space.

WHAT TO EXPECT:
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Joy of Learning

Stimulating lectures, hands-on workshops, comedy shows, film screenings, and more, that guarantee that you will learn and laugh from dawn to dusk.

 

The Venue

A stylish retreat set on 450 acres of vibrant desert gardens, breathtaking mountain views and signature lakes, the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa is celebrating the completion of a multi-million dollar renovation. Every detail - except the magnificent views - has been thoughtfully recrafted from the public spaces to guestrooms, suites and meeting spaces.

 

Fine Dining

Indulge yourself with the finest kosher dining. Enjoy a varied and bountiful menu with exquisite meals three times daily and an around-the-clock tea room.


 

Exclusive Sinai Scholars rate: $199
Regular retreat rate: $2,625

frequently asked questions

 
  • Palm Springs, CA

  • A stylish retreat set on 450 acres of vibrant desert gardens, breathtaking mountain views and signature lakes, the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa is celebrating the completion of a multi-million dollar renovation. Every detail - except the magnificent views - has been thoughtfully recrafted from the public spaces to guestrooms, suites and meeting spaces.

  • For Sinai Scholars? $199! Yes, the rest is on us. 🙂

    The cost of the program is $2,625, however upon being accepted with the Sinai Scholars scholarship, your rate will be highly discounted to the numbers below: A non-refundable registration fee for students attending for the first time is $199, and $250 for returning students.

    Travel provisions will be compensated up to $200 based on eligibility.

  • Any Sinai Scholar up to two years after graduating college.

  • The Sinai Scholars Retreat, including program costs, room, and board, is being offered with a significant scholarship to a limited number of students from each campus. The Sinai Scholar Scholarship includes all meals, accommodations, interactive workshops, and exhilarating recreation in a world-class resort, a value worth $2,625! Travel provisions will be compensated up to $200 based on eligibility.

    Returning students do not qualify for the travel stipend.

  • All students are required to submit their travel documents by (date TBA), to be eligible for the travel stipend. Please email your travel receipt to retreat@sinaischolars.com. Travel reimbursements will be given on the last day of the program after the last session. Anyone leaving early will forfeit the reimbursement.

    *Returning students do not qualify for the travel stipend.

  • Cancelations must be sent to Retreat@SinaiScholars.com.

    The Sinai Scholars Society pays to reserve rooms for students who confirm their spot. We will incur a loss for those who fail to arrive or cancel after July 1, 2023. Failure to cancel before that date, or arrive on the day of the program, will result in a $250 charge.

  • The program begins Wednesday, August 9, at 1:30 pm and concludes Sunday, August 13, at 3:00 pm. All students are expected to arrive at the hotel on Wednesday by 1 pm. Returning flights should depart no sooner than 5:45 pm.

    To better help us coordinate the student arrivals and for reimbursement please forward your itinerary to Retreat@SinaiScholars.com.

  • TBA

 

“There is something unique about wise Jewish thought, and it was a privilege to engage with the wisest Jewish minds of our time.”

Ben Spilg
McGill University