August 9–13, 2023
22–26 Av, 5783
Palm Springs, CA

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.

JW Marriott Palm Springs Resort & Spa
August 9-13, 2023

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

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.


 

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