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Kallah 2025 FAQ

General

What is Kallah like?

Great question! That’s a tough one to answer, since every attendees’ experience is unique. But for an overview, the week generally follows this flow: arrival on Monday afternoon with an Opening Ceremony on Monday evening; four-day classes and one-day workshops in the mornings and afternoons of Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday; daily davvenen services for Shacharit, Mincha, and Ma’ariv, affinity group gatherings in the evenings, and a variety of evening programming and musical performances each night. We’ll share in breakfast, lunch, and dinner together each day. On Friday night we will gather for a full-group Kabbalat Shabbat, followed by Shabbat Dinner. On Saturday morning, a selection of Shabbat morning services will be complemented by Shabbat afternoon workshops. We’ll close with Havdalah and a Closing Ceremony on Saturday evening, and check out following breakfast on Sunday morning.

If there are certain parts of the program you’d like to learn more about, please feel free to reach out to us at kallah@aleph.org. We’d be happy to help see if Kallah could be the right fit for you.

Registration

When will registration open?

Early bird registration will open before the end of the calendar year, so stay tuned!

Can I just show up on the day of the event?

No, you may not show up without a prior registration. We are unable to accept any walk-up participants without a prior registration. Participants without a registration will be turned away.

Tell me more about payment.

You may pay with a Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover. When you register, you will have the option to make your payment in full or make a 50% deposit. Should you select the deposit option, the remainder of the cost will be automatically charged to the card on file on May 29.

When does registration close?

Due to capacity limitations onsite, space in onsite accommodations are limited. We strongly recommend registering early to secure your spot.

What is the cancellation policy?

Final balances: All balances are due by May 29, 2025. A late fee of $60 may be applied to payments received after May 29.

Cancellation policy: Cancellations must be received in writing to kallah@aleph.org. Cancellations received until May 28, 2025 may receive a full refund (less $60 registration fee per person.) Cancellations received from May 29 – June 8 may receive a 50% refund. Cancellations will not be accepted on or after June 9, 2025. There will be no refunds or exchanges.

Can children or teens attend?

Yes! We are thrilled to offer Kids’ Kallah again this year, for childen aged 3 – 12. 

Teens aged 13 – 17 are invited to participate in our madrich (Counselor-in-Training) program at Kids’ Kallah.

More information about Kids’ Kallah will be announced soon!

Transportation

What airport should I fly into?

We recommend flying into the Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI). 

How should I plan on getting from the airport to the venue?

There is a complimentary shuttle (included with your stay!) that will pick you up and drop you off at the airport. The shuttle runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. More information about how to book the shuttle for your intended arrival time will be available after you complete your registration.

Check In and Check Out Times

When should I arrive to and depart Baltimore?

Kallah 2025 will begin on Monday, June 30.

Please plan on checking in to your hotel room (or picking up your registration information, if you are commuting) between 3 and 5 pm on Monday. Dinner is the first meal that is provided with regular registration.

Our full-group Opening Ceremony will take place at 7 pm on Monday, June 30.

Check-out time is on Sunday, July 6, at 9 am. The last meal that is included with regular registration is breakfast on Sunday. Please plan on heading to your next destination on Sunday morning.

May I come in on Sunday, June 29?

Early arrival options may be available in limited quantities. More information will be announced with registration.

Accommodations

Tell me about the housing.

We’re thrilled to share that MCC features hotel-style housing with either one or two queen beds (depending on your selection.)

Each room has a private, attached bathroom and all the basic amenities of a hotel. Each room includes the following: TV, cabinet with mini fridge, desk, luggage stand, coffee maker with one pack of regular and decaf coffee (additional available at the front desk), alarm clock, ironing board, hangers, phone, tissues, toilet paper, face soap, small bottle of shampoo and conditioner, four pillows with pillow cases per bed, one extra blanket and pillow, hand towels, wash cloths, body towels, floor towel, and hair dryer.

What items are not provided in the rooms?

We recommmend bringing your own personal items to your preference.

Are the rooms air-conditioned?

Yes, all rooms and spaces that we will be using are air-conditioned.

Are there kitchen facilities that we can use?

There is a microwave available in the small hotel store located near the front desk. Mini fridges are included in each room.

Maritime Conference Center Information

How long is the walk from the hotel rooms to the classes and the dining hall?

We so excited to share that everything is extremely close by! To access the dining hall (and some classes,) you won’t even have to leave the building. 

I have mobility issues. How will I get around the property?

We think you’ll find that everything is quite close by. Due to this, we will not be having our usual fleet of golf carts–everything is so close that they’re not needed.

If you need a one-person personal mobility vehicle, we recommend finding a local vendor who will be able to rent directly to you.

Do you have a map of the property?

Of course! Click on the “Accommodations” tab above to view a map of the property.

Is there parking?

Yes! Free parking is available to all regardless of ticket type. Handicapped parking spaces are available on campus for those who need them.

Can we use the pool and gym on campus?

Yes! There is an indoor lap pool that will be open to all from 5 – 10 pm every evening (and other hours to be determined.) There is a small gym onsite as well, with basic fitness equipment available for your use.

Will we have access to the internet?

Yes, a guest code will be made available to you when you arrive.

Miscellaneous

Help! I have another question that isn’t listed here.

Not to worry! Feel free to reach out to us at kallah@aleph.org and we’d be happy to help.

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