The Reform Temple of Forest Hills

Join RTFH on a Civil Rights Journey Through the American South

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Thursday, February 18 to Sunday, February 21

Discover the history, leadership, and legacy of the American Civil Rights Movement through a distinct Jewish lens. Led in partnership with Etgar 36, this transformative four-day trip visits landmark historical sites across Atlanta, Montgomery, Selma, and Birmingham.

Trip Highlights

  • Historic & Educational Sites: The Martin Luther King Jr. Center, Rosa Parks Museum, EJI Legacy Museum, 16th Street Baptist Church, and walking across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, and more.
  • Spiritual & Community Connections: Shabbat Evening Services at Temple Beth Or and Sunday Morning Services at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church.
  • Trip Leadership: Expert Guide from Etgar 36. Accompanied by Rabbi Mark Kaiserman.

Registration & Cost Details

  • Estimated Cost: ~$1,800 per person (based on double occupancy). Final price depends on group size and rooming configuration (single supplements available).
  • What’s Included: 3 nights hotel, full program & guide fees, dedicated bus transportation, 7 meals (3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners), and all driver/guide gratuities.
  • Not Included: Roundtrip airfare to Atlanta, Thursday dinner, Sunday lunch, and trip insurance (strongly recommended).
  • Open to RTFH members, teens (13+) accompanied by an adult, and friends/family.

Reserve Your Spot

Space is limited! A $300 deposit per participant reserves your spot and is due by September 30.

Full payment is due December 1

Learn more about our educational partner at etgar.org.

Have questions? Contact Rabbi Mark Kaiserman.

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