Some of our guests have been asking us if we know of other guests who might be able to offer them a ride to our wedding either after work hours on Friday, on Saturday or on Sunday; we have also heard from people looking for rides back home on Sunday night or Monday morning. Read More »

Over the last two weeks… √ We got our wedding ring √ Josh bought his wedding suit and other wedding outfits √ Jodie had her first dress fitting √ We had a tasting for Jodie’s henna party with Josh’s mother and sister Rachel √ Josh’s sister Rachel Read More »

We’ve updated the schedule of activities for our wedding weekend.  We hope you are looking forward to all the fun activities we have in store for our guests. If you would like to help out during our wedding weekend, please let us know. We have several committees and many of them could use volunteers. Read More »

We were able to lower the prices for our guests coming just for Sunday night. The new reduced prices are as follows: Room rates are priced per person based on double or triple occupancy (triples are exclusively for families): Adult rate for Sunday Read More »

We are so excited to be able to share our wedding weekend with all of our guests, and appreciate the time and energy everyone will spend getting there! We can’t think of a more perfect way to begin our weekend together with you, than by celebrating Shabbat as a community. Read More »

You got to check out this flash mob Jewish wedding of John and Caroline Kleiman of Needham, Massachusetts held  at the Prudential Center in Boston. Out of nowhere shoppers turned into choreographed singers and dancers performing “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough. Read More »

For Jodie’s 30th birthday, we had a surprise activity at Home Ec , a sewing workshop on 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. Jodie knew she was having a surprise party, but she didn’t know where we were going or what we were going to be doing. Read More »

We just got our engagement photo shoot pictures back from Liesl Henrichsen from the fabulous Photo Pink . The photos were taken in Coney Island, Brooklyn a couple weeks before Halloween. Click to view slideshow. . Read More »

Shabbat Challahween A couple weeks ago we were at a dinner party (Shabbat Challahween) and we were lamenting about not being able to find an invitation designer.  Our friend Sarah (Nani) Beraha suggested that we get in touch with  her colleague Marielle Solan who is starting up a graphic design side-business. Read More »

Here’s a question from L.G.: Do the room prices on your website include all meals over the weekend? Yes and thank you for your question. Read More »

Since returning to the United States this June, we celebrated the unions of nine sets of our friends.   Jess and Ari’s wedding Dave and Jenny’s wedding Alisa and Daniel’s wedding Allison and Ben’s wedding Rachel and Gil’s wedding Aliya and Travis’ Read More »

How much will a spot on the Jodie and Josh Express Bus cost? We have arranged for two charter buses to transport our guests to and from New York City. The bus will leave from Midtown Manhattan at 2: 00 pm on Friday May 27 and will leave Block and Hexter at 12: 30 pm on Monday May 30, making stops in Midtown Manhattan and Park Slope, Brooklyn. Read More »

How much will it cost to stay at Block and Hexter ? Room rates are priced per person based on double or triple occupancy (triples are exclusively for families): Adult weekend rate (Age 15+): $225 Adult rate for Sunday night only (Age 15+): $125 Youth Read More »

Registration for our wedding is now open! You can download our registration form to reserve your room at Block and Hexter and for a spot on the Jodie and Josh Express Bus . . Read More »

Your wedding sounds so much fun; can I help out in some way? Thank you! We would love your help.  We have several committees and many of them could use volunteers. Read More »

My kids were invited, should I bring them and if I do, do you have any special tips for guests coming with children? We leave that decision up to you. Children are invited to be part of the multi-generational community we are trying to create at Block and Hexter over our wedding weekend. Read More »

What should I wear? What should I pack? For Friday night, you should bring an outfit for “Shabbat at camp”. If you’re not sure what we mean by that, just think comfortable, but neat. Jodie says: “I don’t really care what people wear. Read More »

I’m not really a “camp-type” person; Am I going to be dirty and swatting flies the whole weekend? This is NOT what you should expect We hope not. Block and Hexter is vacation campus for senior citizens. As such, it is much nicer and much more comfortable than your average camp. Read More »

I’m not Jewish; can you tell me what to expect? You can expect a combination of Fiddler on the Roof and Wet Hot American Summer . Just go with it! + In all seriousness, Jewish or not, our wedding will be culturally interesting and a ton of fun. Read More »

I want to come, but I’m Shomer Shabbat; should I come for the whole weekend? Yes, please do consider coming. As we mentioned above, the dining hall and all of our meals will be glatt kosher . Read More »