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Best program ever I love it. It’s so good and he like everyone to come here spread I mean, who cares it’s worth it
In 2025, Bruce Backman’s Pesach In The Southeast will take place at the beautiful Marriott Evergreen Resort located nestled in the beauty of Stone Mountain. Set within Stone Mountain Park – Georgia’s most visited attraction – our hotel offers newly renovated guestrooms with private balconies offering nature, pool, or lake views. Take a dip in one of the resorts two heated pools (indoor & outdoor pool), work out in our 24/7 gym, or practice your swing on one if its two championship golf courses. Explore the attractions within Stone Mountain Park, including seasonal entertainment for children. Get outside for hiking, biking, or kayaking as you explore 3,200 acres of parkland or take a day trip into Atlanta to visit its world class attractions and museums.
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Best program ever I love it. It’s so good and he like everyone to come here spread I mean, who cares it’s worth it
This is our third year at this program Bruce Backman wants everyone to feel at home and He will do whatever he can to make you happy The food is delicious and plentiful The staff are very friendly and accommodating This Pesach was priceless being with our children grandchildren and my mother
Hard to know where to begin but I will start with the facilities. The hotel is in a park and beautiful. The hotel staff really went out of their way with warm hospitality. Lots of security including Deputies and Police. Always felt safe. The food satisfies every taste including vegan, pescatarian, and fleishig lovers. Lots of variety daily. Tearoom was always fully stocked. Kid’s programs seemed to be great based on their parents comments. We met families of all ages and made many new friends. Bruce gets to know all his guests and checked in with us daily to make sure everything was going OK. Four daily Shacharis minyanim. Daily hikes from hotel with a trained guide. The waitstaff speaks and understands English. Plus they are experienced at working Kosher events. Very attentive. Daily room cleaning. My wife loved the yoga, pilates, and kangaroo classes. They are included as part of the program. She went everyday of Chol Hamoed.. Expensive wines and a variety of kosher lepesach alcohol available free of charge. All the speakers led by Rabbi Simon Jacobson are knowledgeable and inspiring. Cannot emphasize enough how Bruce and his team make sure that Pesach is fun, carefree and meaningful. I think he understands that we work hard for the money that we pay for the program and he wants us to get the most out of our experience. I know that my wife and I did!
Wonderful Pesach program. Bruce Backman is definitely a master of detail. Every aspect of this program was fantastic. Children were offered the best of the best in programming, new and inventive ideas to stimulate the young, games and interactive programs that were beyond mind boggling. The menus were all superb, attention to aesthetics in each and every meal presentation was obvious. The lectures kept us all , from the oldest ( my husband and myself) to the youngest , engaged , thinking and, and entertained. Bruce and his large large staff were attentive to every aspect, from keeping the place tidy clean and free of debris to making sure that whatever anyone asked for that they did not immediately see was quickly provided. This program had it all! The nicest people with smiles on everyone’s face to the nicest staff all the way up to the top. I loved this past week. Thank you again.
The BEST Passover program to ever exist!!!! The food, the vibe, the people it’s just the most fun and amazing ! 100% recommend . Bruce and the fam are so great ?
Incredible experience again…Bruce, Bassi and all of their associates did a great job…the food was excellent (too much as usual). The hotel staff were also great. We would recommend this program highly.
It’s hard to imagine a more wonderful Pesach program than Pesach in the Southeast. Bruce Backman attends to everyone’s needs as though they are guests in his home. There are not enough superlatives to describe the delicious and overly generous food. The lectures are diversified and very interesting, the davening is lively and pleasant, the people (guests and staff) are warm and welcoming, and the hotel is comfortable and laid out in such a way that the number of people attending the program never feels overwhelming. For me, the greatest thrill was watching so many people palpably enjoying the holiday with their children and grandchildren. It was truly a ‘chag Sameach’, a joyful respite from a troubling world. This was my second Pesach with Bruce Backman and his lovely family. I look forward to many more.
My whole family and I just spent Shabbos Chanukah at the Equinox Resort and Spa In Vermont . The program was run by Bruce Backman’s Pesach in the Southeast . It was a winter wonderland of beauty, delicious food , outstanding accommodations , fantastic entertainment, wonderful treats for the kids, and memories that will last a lifetime. Many thanks to Bruce and Rochelle for hosting such a lovely program.
Our whole family really enjoyed the Shabbos Chanukah trip to Vermont. Bruce goes out of his way to make sure everyone is comfortable and has what they need to have a terrific time. The food is plentiful, and quite good. I would recommend that they post menus so that people know what there will be at each meal. It wasn’t always clear which platters were for the adults and which were part of the children’s mealsl, or that there was going to be a carving station later on the the meal. But food was very fresh, and presented nicely. The hotel was good – the hotel staff could have been a bit more gracious, but they were fine for a few days.
I went to the chanukah event not really knowing what to expect, figuring what’s the worst that could be. We were blown away how every detail was thought us, staff we trained and caring and the incredible Bruce pulling off the most incredible weekend ever, a once in a lifetime experience. Now we go to his pesach and chanukah events every year to keep having that once in a lifetime experience over and over.
Our family had a really fantastic time. We saw the hands on involvement of Mr. Backman on a constant basis., ever present on top of everything keeping the show running. The staffing was on point, no doubt taking cue for the director. It’s hard getting away, and time is so precious once we do. It was really lovely, consistently having every minute count. With such care. Thank you Backman family.
Rochelle and Bruce go out of their way to insure that everyone from young to old have a wonderful Pesach experience .It begins with kindness from the initial inquiry to the goodbye at the door . The food , I will say it again the food is delicious and never ending with a wide variety of choices and amazing new dishes . The entertainment is varied and enjoyable to meet the needs of all ages , The best thing you can say is that everyone is always full but also smiling My only suggestion is come next year!!!
HIGH PRAISE FOR BRUCE BACKMAN’S 2023 PESACH IN THE SOUTHEAST, IN STONE MOUNTAIN, GEORGIA Our family and extended family were fortunate to attend Bruce Backman’s 2023 Pesach in the Southeast, in Stone Mountain, Georgia. We were literally blown away at how wonderful the program was, having never heard of it before this year. In all truth and candor, the success of this Pesach program was attributable to, and centered around, Bruce Backman and his assistant Bassi: their remarkable attention to detail; their around-the-clock care for every guest’s needs; and their extraordinary personalities and interpersonal skills (they are gifted conversationists who remembered every single request) made for an enjoyable Yom Tov. Bruce in particular, came to our table at every single meal, to see how we were doing and to inquire if there was anything he could get for us. I will not go through the checklist of every element of a Pesach program, but I can say that the program was world-class, first rate, well thought out, and well executed down to every detail. The variety of meals, barbeque’s, well-stocked 24/7 tea rooms and open bars were simply outstanding, as everything was delicious and overly abundant. The Minyanim, Chazzanim, Baalei Tefilah, Shiurim, topical presentations, and Chol Hamoed entertainment were all outstanding. The presenters / speakers were informative, inspiring, approachable and personable. Even the warm and friendly client mix was a beautiful cross-section of our national Orthodox Kehilah. High praise to Bruce & Bassi for a wonderful Pesach experience. Baruch C. Cohen, Esq. Los Angeles, CA
This is the best program I’ve ever experienced. Bruce shows interest in all of his guests. The speakers were informative and the entertainment was fabulous. Our servers were attentive to our preferences and the food was terrific. The room was comfortable and the balcony offered a stunning view of the lake. The facility was clean and well maintained. All in all, a great place to be for Pesach. I hope to see you next year if we are not all in Yerushalayim.
Hi We went back for the 4th year to Bruce backman Pesach in the southeast (this year in stone mountain, Atlanta), It was a really amazing program, his food is out of this world, 5 or 6 meals a day and always fish, Vegan, and kids options. In house Chocolate factory in the evenings was beyond! Amazing day camp, the kids were entertained from the morning with characters at breakfast, then into a full packed day at camp. Amusement park and zoo were brought to the hotel after camp, there was really no reason to leave the hotel at all! (unless you wanted to) Amazing entertainment. Great concerts. The owner Bruce backman goes around to every table every meal to check on his guests.
I highly recommended Bruce Backmans program. The location is scenic and surrounded by nature, incredible food that is delicious, plentiful and various choices ( im vegetarian and appreciate it!) , programming, speakers, genuine people, excellent staff and everything is so well thought out. You can see that he pays attention to every detail and takes so much time to tend and check in on all guests. It was the best experience that I’m so grateful for and my kids were excited and happy everyday. The family activities for Chol Hamoed are also awesome. Its just overall incredibly excellent, pleasant and divine.
Food, service and program was on point. Would definitely return with the family.
We had a great time. Food, service and program was on point. We would totally return.
I have attended Pesach programs my entire life and I have never experienced such caring hosts, tasty food and an enjoyable crowd. The Backmans are salt of the earth people and are an example to the rest of us. I’ll be back. – Lou Shapiro
My family and I have been going to pesach programs since the 90s we’ve went to high end programs all along , we went to Bruce backmans program with no prior knowledge about it . Program was top regarding food and details , staff was excellent . Everything ran smoothly . First night Seder had zero blips We had our table we started and all went smoothly ! Had everything you needed + more , Bruce goes around multiple times to all the tables and asks if all is good and if he can do anything . Flowing wines and mixers drinks . And endless delicious foods . A real deal 24 hours tea room. Excellent on premises baker on site – delicious deserts – brick oven pizza – fully stocked at all times with fruits Bagged snacks candies Ice cream sections Dried fruits Chocolates Food was 10 star !
From beginning to end, this program was ah-mazing. The views, the food, the attention to detail, the coordination of events, the davening, the inspiring speakers and programs, oh, and did I mention the overabundance of delicious food.
My family and I have been on many Pesach programs, and we all agreed that Bruce Backman’s Pesach in the Southeast was unquestionably the absolute best program we have ever attended. Literally everything about it – from the gourmet food, which was delicious, beautifully presented, and plentiful beyond imagination, the most inspiring shiurim and speakers, the crowd – which was the nicest and warmest group of people we have ever encountered on a Pesach program – to the abundant and wonderful staff, who were always around to help, to the beautiful grounds, to the thoughtfulness of every facet of the program, to Bruce’s exquisite attention to detail…. It was simply perfect. I am an event planner with a keen eye for excellence and detail, and even with that background, there are no words to express how fabulous this program was. Many, many thanks to Bruce and to the entire team and staff!!
As a staff member on the program, I have to say I was absolutely blown away by the way that Mr. Backman took care of all of our needs as well as the guests. The food was incredible, plentiful, and graciously served by hard-working waiters. There were amazing speakers and entertainment on chag and chol hamoed. The grounds were huge and we never ran out of things to do. There was a relaxed and chilled ambiance, which I really appreciated. I would highly recommend this program to anyone who is interested!
This was truly the epitome of the Bruce Backman experience. Pesach in the southeast was nothing short of a culinary masterpiece. What made this Yom tov so special was the attention to detail in every facet. The children’s program was top notch, the speakers were inspiring and the entertainment and performances brought so much joy to everyone in attendance. This is our 4th pesach program with Bruce and it continues to get better and better each year.. congrats to all who made this years pesach in the southeast truly a memorable Yom tov.
The Pesach in the Southeast Program in Atlanta, GA was excellent. The food, entertainment, accommodations, facilities and service were all outstanding! Especially noteworthy is the director, Bruce Blackman, who goes out of his way in exemplary fashion to try to accommodate the needs of all the guests. Also, Andrea Coffin, one of the excellent staff supervisors was especially extraordinarily helpful when I needed some personal attention. Kudos to her and the entire amazing staff of Pesach in the Southeast.
Been on many programs and have never seen such exquisite planning and thoughtfulness on every last detail. Food was fantastic. Programming was great. And Bruce, Bassi and the entire team made it their priority to ensure every request was accommodated to whatever lengths possible. Can’t say enough positive things and highly recommend
We cam last year not knowing what to expect and everything was really wonderful. The food, the service and the host. Bruce Backman is amongst the most decent people we have ever met after years of going away Pesach. He really tries hard to make every guest happy and he succeeds. The food, service and programming are all first class. The food is really amazing, portions are generous, and there is a lot to choose from and everything is so fresh. I highly recommend and hope to go back this year.
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Having been on many Pesach programs in the past and having what to compare to, Bruce Backmans Pesach in the North East really takes everything up a notch. There is no detail that Bruce hasn’t thought of and included in the program. Bruce is extremely involved and constantly checks in on each family numerous times throughout their stay, to ensure everyone is good and that each family members needs are met (no matter the age). The nicest part is how Bruce continuously seeks to make his program even better and really listens to the requests of his customers as seen by his actions. The food is fantastic and in an over abundance. The entertainment is next level with the set up, quality, and ideas for all age ranges and interests. The kids program is great, organized, safe, and fun! We highly recommend Pesach in the northeast to anyone that is looking for a diverse crowd that feels like family, where different needs (I.e davening/nusach , food etc) are all available, and not too far from home when living in NY!
I’ve been to several programs to compare, and Pesach in the Northeast is incredible by all measures. Everything is done to luxury standards. The dining room is beautiful and wait staff are professional. High quality food is brought to the table professionally plated with presentation you’d expect from a high end restaurant. Evening entertainment is fun and always enjoyable/appropriate for the entire family. The dessert reception following the evening program is accompanied by additional entertainment with themed decor so that each night of chol hamoed feels like a new experience instead of feeling like you’ve been at the same hotel for ages. Aside from all the attention to detail, one of the great features is the type crowd the program repeatedly attracts. There are Jews from all backgrounds, so nobody would end up feeling out of place. Many programs attract mostly to one group or another (yeshivish, chabad or a particular flavor of MO). Those programs could be warm and welcoming to everyone, but invariably some people end up feeling out of place each year (especially if it’s a large, extended family getting together). Pesach in the Northeast does a good job of appealing to everyone.
This is Our 10 Years together with Bruce Backman. This is really One Amazing Journey and Amazing Experience. With Bruce Backman Leadership, this Program getting better and better every year. His Patient, His ability to see and fix the problem, communicate with the people was incredible. From my part, we always do our best at Sushi Department. We always to develop new idea and new dish every year. Quinoa Sushi always one our challenge. And more important we want the people remember only at Pesach at Northeast by Bruce Backman that they eat and enjoying. People whoever involves at the Program always called “Big Family” that’s what I’m felt at the past 10 years together. And With Blessing From Hashem will make one of the Best Pesach Program.
Pesach in the northeast is easily the best pesach program on the east coast! This will be our fourth year attending and we look forward to it all year long. Bruce is incredible at running a smooth and organized program! He’s very hands on and makes sure that everything goes according to plan. The waitstaff is great. Very attentive and incredibly friendly. Shoutout to Sammy, our favorite waiter for the past 2 years! My kids love the camp, which makes Pesach more pleasant for the entire family! The hotel grounds are perfect – there’s space for a nice stroll, there’s a gorgeous playground and very nice indoor & outdoor pools. The atmosphere is very relaxed at this program and the guests are warm and friendly, overall. It’s well located, near Washington DC, for day trips during chol hamoed. If you’d rather not venture out, there’s always plenty happening at the hotel itself. It’s evident that Bruce and his staff find ways to improve and step up their game every year! I very highly recommend this program!
Pasach with Bruce Backman is out of the world, the Food, the entertainment, and activitys, are really outstanding
Amazing food! Great accommodations , super professional and high quality, super family oriented and warm and friendly atmosphere!
Great hotel. Lots of space. Amazing food. Very generous. Great lecturers and entertainment. Bruce really cares about the guest experience.
Pesach in the Northeast is by far the best. The food is outstanding – this is the ultimate foodie program. Each and every meal is to perfection – from amazing breakfast with tuna and lox cut to order to lunch and the daily BQQ to dinners with entree’s that meal in your mouth – to desserts were everything is daily baked. 24 hour coffee room that is a meal in itself and the kids programs that are fun for everyone. Adult classes are all very interesting and the daily evening shows are top notch. I am not sure if anyone can top the attention to every detail at this program and Bruce who is all over the place to check on everything!!!!
Yasher koach to Bruce and the entire team that made it happen. They were always running around making sure the program ran as smoothly as possible. The program was incredible. From the speakers to the activities there was always something to do. Even if there was a schedule change they posted it in the front making sure everyone knew. There was food at every second of the day. Tea room was always stocked with water bottles and plenty of nosh. Also, plenty of choices on the menu so you can choose and always a salad bar which was amazing. Highly recommend this program as it is the best one out there.
I just came back from Pesach in the Northeast and it was fabulous! Gorgeous hotel and gracious, lovely staff – both the people at the hotel and the waiters. The Tea Room was ridiculous (always serving ice cream, slurpees, fruit, and candies) in this adorable cafe space that was simply charming. I’m annoyed that I didn’t take any pictures, but the ones on their website are 100% accurate. Interestingly, I found their dairy meals even more delicious than their meat ones (gnocchi in a vodka sauce and omelet bars, hello?!) but my family liked the meat ones better so “ta’am v’rayach…” As a parent of small children, I do wish they would have had the kid-friendly programs begin earlier in the evening, before bedtime. Some of the workshops, classes, and concerts were better than others. All in all, though, the program is at a picturesque hotel (they had this tent with chandeliers and fairy lights), serves a variety of yummy foods, features cute activities for kids (they set up a really nice swing set in the shade), and demonstrates a really impressive attention to detail. Yasher Koach, Pesach in the Northeast! I would go back in a heartbeat!
Great program and very good value for money. Delicious and plentiful food, good hotel and good entertainment.
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