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Sample Schedule
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Prospective participants must be able to attend all of the retreats, seven out of nine programs before the Summer Journey and two out of three programs after July. Most programs are from 2:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sundays. Other non-mandatory, but meaningful, events will be added as the year progresses.
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| December, Weeknight | Welcome Reception for new class and their families |
| January, MLK, Jr. weekend | Jewish and African-American History, Culture and Leadership Retreat |
| January, Sunday | Program – Slavery and Reconstruction |
| February, Sunday | Program – The Holocaust |
| February, Sunday | Program – Community and Identity |
| March, Sunday | Program – Religion and Spirituality |
| March/April, Fri. – Sun. | Civil Rights in America Retreat |
| April | Passover Seders in Jewish students’ homes |
| April | Palm Sunday or Easter Services at African-American churches |
| April, Weekday | Program – Blacks and Jews in Politics (on Capitol Hill) |
| April, Sunday | Program – Cultural and Artistic Achievements |
| May, Sunday | Program – Bus Tour of Black and Jewish DC |
| May, Sunday | Program – Historical Context and Current Issues in Africa |
| June, Sunday | Program – Historical Context and Current Issues in Israel |
| June, Weeknight | OUDC Summer Journey Briefing for Parents and Students |
| July | OUDC Summer Journey (approximately three weeks) |
| September, Fri. – Sun. | Speech Making and Facilitation Retreat |
| October, Sunday | Program – Leadership and Activism |
| November, Sunday | Program – Current Issues Forum |
| December, Sunday | Program – Winter Holidays: Chanukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa Graduation planning |