Macks Center for Jewish Connections’
DeafBlind Shabbaton

June 21-23, 2024 | Pearlstone Retreat Center | Baltimore, MD

The Deafblind Shabbaton, hosted by the Macks Center for Jewish Connections (MCJC), is an extraordinary event bringing together Jewish individuals who are both Deaf and Blind, along with a group of dedicated volunteer Support Service Providers (SSPs), for a fully accessible and enriching Shabbat experience. This is more than an event—it’s a celebration of unity, resilience, and the beauty of Shabbat. The DeafBlind Shabbaton is a transformative weekend that helps connect participants, creating a Jewish DeafBlind Community.

What to Expect

Beyond the DeafBlind Shabbaton weekend, participants join a broader Jewish DeafBlind Community that maintains connections through email, WhatsApp, reunions, holiday packages and visits from local Chabad Shlichim to enrich their ties to Judaism and the local Jewish community.

With an accessible location and a ratio of approximately 3:1 volunteer Support Service Providers (SSPs) to participants, we ensure an inclusive environment that guarantees everyone’s full engagement.

Support our Shabbaton

We can only make this event a reality with your support. Your donation directly impacts the lives of people who are DeafBlind, allowing them to forge connections, deepen their Jewish identity, and experience the magic of Shabbat. Your support, no matter the size, will make a profound difference.

All donations are greatly appreciated.

Checks can also be made out, payable to the Macks Center for Jewish Connections and sent to 5708 Park Heights Ave., Baltimore, MD, 21215. Please indicate in the memo that this is for the DeafBlind Shabbaton.