È Ó Ï È Â AGUDATH ISRAEL OF AMERICA 95TH NATIONAL CONVENTION NOVEMBER O17 Á"Ú ÂÏÒÎ 'ÁY' ˆÈ ٠PROGRAM & GUEST INFORMATION WE WILL STAMFORD

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1 È Ó Ï È Â AGUDATH ISRAEL OF AMERICA 95TH NATIONAL CONVENTION NOVEMBER O17 Á"Ú ÂÏÒÎ 'ÁY' ˆÈ ٠CONVENTION PROGRAM & GUEST INFORMATION WE WILL STAMFORD Rivie Schwebel Convention Chairman Rabbi Dovid Schnell Convention Co-Chairman Rabbi Yeruchim Silber Convention Coordinator

2 CONVENTION COORDINATION: EVENT COORDINATOR - FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS PUBLIC RELATIONS - SALES & MARKETING ALL CONVENTION MATERIAL DESIGNED BY: CATERING BY: AUDIO AND VIDEO RECORDING BY: VIDEO PRODUCTION BY: 2

3 Inside GUEST SERVICE INFORMATION 8 DAILY ZMANIM 14 THURSDAY AFTERNOON 19 THURSDAY EVENING 20 THURSDAY NIGHT 22 FRIDAY MORNING 23 EREV SHABBOS / KABBOLAS SHABBOS 27 FRIDAY NIGHT 28 SHABBOS MORNING 29 SHABBOS AFTERNOON 31 SHOLOSH SEUDOS 32 MOTZOEI SHABBOS 33 SUNDAY MORNING 35 AGUDAH WOMEN OF AMERICA HIGHLIGHTS 38 SWIMMING AND HEALTH CLUB SCHEDULE 41 YIDDISH PROGRAM

4 Sponsors ONLINE BROADCASTS CONVENTION TOTE BAG PROGRAM BOOK SHABBOS KIDDUSH Stamford 4

5 5 Kislev, 5778 November 23, 2017 Dear Convention Guest: It is our pleasure to welcome you to the 95th National Convention of Agudath Israel of America. There is something very special about this year s convention. To spend four days in the presence of prominent Gedolei Torah and leading Torah askonim, to participate in stimulating sessions and forums on the pressing issues of the day, to be part of such a gathering of diverse yet unified Torah Jews no event on our community s calendar can compare to the Agudath Israel convention. We hope you will take full advantage of the program we are proudly presenting here. Take chizuk from the next four days agenda and take in the incomparable spirit of unity and ruach unique to an Agudath Israel convention. We would also like to draw your attention to the Guest Services Information on the following pages. Please take a few minutes to review the important information provided as it will enhance your stay at our convention. And, throughout the convention, do let our staff know if there is any way we can be of further service to you. They are eager to please! Rivie Schwebel Convention Chairman Rabbi Yeruchim Silber Convention Coordinator Rabbi Dovid Schnell Convention Co-Chairman 5

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7 Guest Service Information 5 Attention Visitors We are pleased to welcome you to our convention sessions and hope that you will join us for many of our Torah activities throughout the year. We invite you to avail yourself of the hospitality services in The Gazebo Lounge on the Lobby Level. Agudath Israel of America Hotel Floor Plan can be found in the center spread pages

8 GUEST SERVICE INFORMATION The information that follows has been compiled to enhance your stay at our convention. Please read it carefully. BAIS MEDRASH The Atrium Conference Room #3 on the 2nd floor has been set up for the Bais Medrash, for Daf Yomi, and the Yarchei Kallah for the duration of the Convention. Please do not remove any seforim from the Bais Medrash as this leads to both bitul z man on the part of other guests desiring to use the seforim, as well as to the possibility of seforim, chas v sholom, being discarded by hotel employees. SHABBOS MINYONIM Throughout the convention Shabbos all minyonim (other than the K Vasikin Minyan) will take place in the International Ballroom. We ask your utmost cooperation in not arranging ad-hoc or side minyonim. DINING ROOM SEATING CARDS You should have received your table assignment card upon checking in to the hotel. Assigned seating applies for Shabbos meals and Melaveh Malka only. Thursday dinner, breakfasts and lunch buffets are open seating. SECURITY: As we all know, we are living in difficult times, and security is uppermost on all of our minds. The hotel s security team will be on premises throughout the Convention, and we have also arranged with the Stamford Police Department to have uniformed officers on the hotel premises. Nevertheless, it is incumbent upon all of us to be vigilant, and to remember that IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING to a member of either the hotel or Agudah staff. 8

9 TELEPHONE USAGE AND CHARGES In order to avoid excessive hotel telephone charges, we strongly suggest using cellular phones for all calls. Using the hotel phone in your room can be very costly. Please refer to the hotel guest information packet in your room for specific telephone charge information (including limitations on the use of toll-free access numbers). WiFi service is available throughout the hotel. PARKING Please proceed directly to the hotel parking garage to unload your car and discharge your passengers before checking in to the hotel. There is ample self-parking in the hotel s parking garage. Please do not leave your car unattended as this inconveniences other guests attempting to check in. Also, to avoid a chilul HaShem and for practical reasons, please do not park in fire lanes, on the main road or in areas reserved for the handicapped. PAYING YOUR BILL All guest bills (except for miscellaneous hotel charges which must be paid at the hotel desk upon checkout) will be paid directly to Agudath Israel, and NOT to the Hotel. If you have a remaining balance, please settle your bill as soon as possible after arriving at the convention. Payment may be made at the Agudath Israel Convention Office (Ethan Allen) across from the Gazebo Lounge (Tea Room). If you are paying by credit card, please note that only VISA, MasterCard and American Express will be accepted. CONVENTION AUDIO/VIDEO All convention sessions will be recorded by Torah Anytime and by Stellar Productions. They will be available on torahanytime.com as well as agudahconvention.org. 9

10 ERUV SHABBOS ELEVATOR We have arranged an eruv within the hotel building. In addition, signage will be posted before Shabbos at the various exits regarding the status of the eruv covering the surrounding hotel grounds. Please note: Although the Hotel may post notices stating that an elevator is in Shabbos mode, Agudath Israel of America takes no responsibility for this and has not reviewed the halachic issues involved. If you feel you may have a need to avail yourself of a Shabbos elevator, please consult a Rov regarding such use. ACCESSING ROOMS ON SHABBOS For those staying for Shabbos, the electronic lock on the door to your room will be disengaged, and you will receive manual keys. (Please keep in mind that there are only 2 keys per room, and if either one is lost or not returned, a $ will be added to your hotel bill per key.) In the event that the electronic lock is still operational, please call the front desk immediately. Please allow ample time for the lock to be disabled before Shabbos. KEY DROPOFF If you have received manual keys to your rooms, you must return them upon checking out. The hotel will assess a $100 charge for any manual key not returned upon check-out, as it will be necessary to install a new lock on your door. NO SMOKING: Please note that the hotel is a non-smoking facility, and the use of ANY type of smoking devices including vapor cigarettes is strictly prohibited. IMPORTANT: Should the fire alarm be activated at any time during the convention, please follow all announced instructions, including vacating the hotel as required by Connecticut State Law. 10

11 LICHT BENTSCHEN Licht Bentschen is no later than 4:11 in the designated areas in the Hotel Lobby. It is ABSOLUTELY PROHIBITED to light candles in guest rooms or anywhere in the hotel other than the designated areas. Please observe these rules for your safety. Please allow ample time before Licht Bentschen as the elevators and corridors are generally crowded at these times and it takes longer to get around. ADDITIONAL MEALS Since our dining rooms are being used to capacity by guests registered for the entire convention, we are not able to accommodate requests for meals for outside guests. Therefore, we urge you not to invite outside guests for meals. FRIDAY CHECKOUTS For those guests leaving on Friday, you must check out at the front desk, give back your key, and vacate your room no later than 9:30 AM. Your luggage can be stored by the bell staff until you are ready to leave. This is absolutely essential in order for the Housekeeping staff to prepare the rooms for guests arriving for Shabbos. HOUSEKEEPING Please note that Housekeeping staff begins room service at 8:00 AM. If a room has a DO NOT DISTURB sign on the door after 9:00 AM, they may NOT be able to return to clean your room before 12:00 PM. Housekeeping is over at 2:00 PM. On Shabbos, the housekeeping staff begins room service after 9:00 AM. 11

12 CELLULAR PHONES Throughout the convention, we will be privileged to hear words of chizuk and hisorrerus from our Gedolei Torah and leading rabbinic figures. It is a lack of Kovod HaTorah when ringing cell phones, etc. disrupt the proceedings. We respectfully, but firmly request that cell phones, smartphones, tablets, and similar electronic devices be turned off or set to vibrate upon entering the Convention Center and all meeting rooms, and remain so until leaving. TELEVISION Though it is an inappropriate accessory in any Jewish residence, the presence of a working television where Yidden have gathered for the sake of Torah is particularly unbecoming. Although it was not possible to physically remove the television sets from all guest rooms, the Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah and Nesius have requested that our guests NOT turn these sets on during your stay at the hotel. We appreciate your cooperation in assuring a higher degree of sanctity for the duration of our convention. AEROBICS AND SIMCHA HOUR (FOR WOMEN): Aerobics and Simcha Hours have been planned for your enjoyment. The schedule appears on page 41. Please bring appropriate attire if you plan to participate. Also, the hotel has an indoor pool and fitness center. CATERING Agudath Israel is delighted to have Catering by Michael Schick provide all of the food service at this year s convention. Michael and his staff have over 25 years of experience, offering gourmet food, elegance and reliability in Glatt Kosher catering, as well as guaranteeing that the highest standard of Kashrus is maintained. 12

13 KASHRUS HASHGACHA Agudath Israel has arranged for Kehillas Belz to provide the hashgacha for the Convention. This includes all food service (meals and tea room) provided by Schick Caterers. We do not assume any responsibility for the kashrus of any products sold in the hotel gift shops or vending machines, or for any food or drink products placed by the hotel in guest rooms. IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING WINE At the request of the hashgacha any wine you are bringing for your Shabbos Seudos (or at any other time during the Convention), MUST BE MEVUSHAL. This is for kashrus purposes, because waiters and hotel staff handle wine, glassware and dishes before, during and after meals. GUEST SERVICES & CONVENTION OFFICE We will have a fully staffed office in Ethan Allen on the Lobby Level to handle all convention accommodation, billing, seating and related inquiries. LOST & FOUND Should any personal belongings be left in the hotel, please call the hotel directly (and not the Agudath Israel office) at and ask to be connected to the security office. EARLY MORNING COFFEE For the convenience of our Hotel guests, coffee, tea and light refreshments will be available in the Gazebo Lounge on the Lobby level of the Hotel at all times. 13

14 CROWD CONTROL: Due to the large crowd expected, B ezras HaShem, please respect the separate entrances and areas designated for men and women. Also, in order to avoid problems of ta aruvos, please follow the directions of ushers, and please do not congregate in the corridors. MIKVAH INFORMATION Men: The hotel pool will be available to be used as a mikveh during the following hours Friday 5:30-8:30am, 1:00-4:15pm Shabbos and Sunday 5:30-9:30am Women: 301 Strawberry Hill Avenue, Stamford, CT To schedule an appointment please call 24 hours in advance: or appointment@stamfordmikvah.org. DAILY ZMANIM 5:24 5:57 6:51:23 8:32 9:15 10:04 11:40 12:10 3:29 4:29 5:13 5:41 5:25 5:58 6:52:30 8:33 9:16 10:04 11:40 12:10 3:28 4:11 4:29 5:13 5:41 5:26 5:59 6:53:37 8:33 9:17 10:05 11:41 12:11 3:28 4:28 5:13 5:40 5:27 6:00 6:54:44 8:34 9:18 10:05 11:41 12:11 3:28 4:28 5:12 5:40 Times accurate at Stamford, Connecticut from Myzmanim.com FRIDAY & SUNDAY SHACHARIS 6:00 International East 6:40 International Central 7:00 Atrium Boardroom #3 and Nathan Hale 7:15 International East 7:30 International Central 7:45 Atrium Boardroom #3 8:00 International East 8:15 International Central 8:45 International East 14

15 A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM THE CONVENTION COMMITTEE We would like to warmly welcome you to Agudath Israel of America s 95th National Convention. Your participation in this Kinus L shem Shomayim speaks loudly and clearly of your commitment to Torah ideals, and carries a deep responsibility to reflect them throughout every aspect of this special gathering. One of the most important of those ideals, we have been taught by our leaders, is tznius, in all of the word s senses. It must be part and parcel of not only how we dress, of course, but of how we act. Our language, no less than our clothing, our moderation in adornments and our interactions with each other require sensitivity to tznius. And because of the sheer number of people present and the understandable joy of seeing old friends and of making new ones, our gathering will present not only wonderful opportunities but also special challenges. In preparation for the convention, Agudath Israel has taken a number of steps to help promote an atmosphere of tznius. But we need your understanding and cooperation. It is important that congestion in hotel hallways and walkways be avoided so that people who are moving from one area to another will be able to do so unimpeded. And it is equally important that the separation of men and women in designated areas be respected. In the merit of our maintenance of a special spirit of tznius and kedusha, may we be zocheh throughout the convention and throughout the course of our lives to serve as vehicles for Kiddush Shem Shomayim. Respectfully, The Convention Committee 15

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17 Exhibition Area ACHZAT SCHNELLER JERUSALEM ESTATES ADOPT - A - KOLLEL AGUDAH WOMAN OF AMERICA AMUDIM CATAPULT LEARNING CHAYIM ARUCHIM DAF HASHOVUA EFRAT - CRIB GLATT PLAY LLC KETER QUALITY JUDAICA LIMUDAI YISROEL INSTITUTE MASK PARENTS MIKVAH TIKVAH MISHPACHA MAGAZINE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHEVRA KADISHA NETILLAH PIRSUM JUDAICA PLEDJE PROJECT IGNITE SHAS ILLUMINATED SHUVU - CHAZON AVROHOM SIGNATURE BANK THE DONORS FUND THE NUTTERY NY TOMCHAI TORAH B ERETZ YISROEL TORAH ANYTIME US ASSET FINDERS 17

18 The Beauty of Yerushalayim in Jerusalem Estates Photographed from the fifth floor for illustration purposes only OWNING THE MOST LUXURIOUS APARTMENT EVER BUILT IN YERUSHALAYIM BEGINS HERE AT THE AGUDAS YISROEL CONVENTION Visit the informative exhibit of Jerusalem Estates at the Agudas Yisroel Convention See why the construction of Jerusalem Estates is history in the making Be part of the excitement of the first gated luxury development in the charedi community in the holy city. Meet the representatives of Jerusalem Estates and learn about special financing for a very limited number of apartments. Learn why government officials are calling Jerusalem Estates, the most ambitious and most significant important residential project in the future development of Yerushalayim JERUSALEM ESTATES Sales office: 16 King David St. Jerusalem

19 Convention Schedule Hotel Floor Plan can be found in the center spread pages DOWNLOADABLE PROGRAM Electronic version of Program available for download. Send to Thursday Afternoon 4:00 PM Check In and Registration FRONT DESK 4:00 PM Tea Room / Hospitality Center Opens GAZEBO LOUNGE 4:00 PM Mincha NATHAN HALE, ATRIUM BOARDROOM #3 (2ND FLOOR) 5:15 PM Maariv ATRIUM BOARDROOM #3 (2ND FLOOR) 5:00 PM Dinner CROWNE BALLROOM, STATE BALLROOM, CAFE, GREENWICH (MHP), JP MORGAN (RABBANIM) PLEASE NOTE: All meals besides Seudos Shabbos and Melava Malka are open seating. 19

20 Convention Schedule Thursday Evening 4:45 PM Concurrent Sessions I Pushback! Managing Reactions to the Growth of Our Kehillos NATHAN HALE Rabbi Yitzchok Pindrus Deputy Mayor, Yerushalayim Rabbi Avi Schnall Director, Agudath Israel of America New Jersey Office C O N C U R R E N T S E S S I O N S 4:45 PM C O N C U R R E N T S E S S I O N S 6:00 PM MODERATOR Moshe Shindler Member, Toms River Jewish Community Council Leadership Lounge: Looking To The Future HARTFORD Boruch Ber Bender President, Achiezer Community Resource Center Yisroel Besser Contributing Editor, Mishpacha Magazine Charlie Harary Lecturer and Business Executive Rabbi Yehudah Kaszirer Executive Director, Bikur Cholim of Lakewood 6:00 PM Concurrent Sessions II Attention Deficit New Order: Maintaining Our Ruchniyus Amid Relentless Distraction HARTFORD Rabbi Mordechai Becher Senior Lecturer, Gateways Rabbi Mordechai Finkelman Mashgiach Ruchani, Yeshivas Ohr HaChaim Rabbi Ilan Meirov Director, Chazaq Successful Business Strategies Applied to Life INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM WEST Charlie Harary Lecturer and Business Executive Naftali Horowitz Managing Director, JP Morgan 20

21 C O N C U R R E N T S E S S I O N S An Ounce of Prevention: Dealing with Early At Risk Warning Signs NATHAN HALE Rabbi Shmuel Berkovicz Sgan Menahel, Yeshiva Ketana of Passaic Yaakov Bess Volunteer, Minyan Shelanu, Lakewood, NJ Dr. Shloimie Zimmerman Clinical Psychologist, Advisory Board of Amudim 6:00 PM Pirchei Agudath Israel Annual Directors' Meeting TWAIN (2ND FLOOR) GREETINGS Rabbi Ephraim Levi Director, Pirchei Agudath Israel of America ADDRESS Rabbi Dovid Becker LCSW Director, Camp Yachad / Neranina 6:00 PM Maryland Delegation Meeting and Q&A ATRIUM BOARDROOM #3 (2ND FLOOR) Rabbi Ariel Sadwin Director, Agudath Israel of Maryland/Mid-Atlantic Region 6:30 PM Shul Rebbetzins' Conference (Closed Session) FISKE (2ND FLOOR) Mrs. Zehava Farbman Associate Director, Project Chai Mrs. Debbie Fox MSG, LCSW Director, Magen Yeladim International, Clinical Social Worker and Gerontologist 7:00 PM Bnos Agudath Israel Leadership Event HOLIDAY INN GREAT ROOM GREETINGS Mrs. Chana Baila Hass Director, Bnos Agudath Israel of America ADDRESS Rebbetzin Yael Kaisman Mechaneches and Lecturer 7:00 PM Agudah Live: Interviews, Recap and More from the Convention Center CAFE TERRACE HOSTS Rabbi Avi Schnall Director, Agudath Israel of America, New Jersey Office Rabbi Shlomo Soroka Director of Government Affairs, Agudath Israel of Illinois 7:15 PM Maariv INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM EAST 21

22 Thursday Night 7:30 PM Keynote Session INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM Theme: Together We Will Rabbi Shmuel Kamenetsky Rosh HaYeshiva, Yeshiva Gedolah of Philadelphia Rabbi Elya Brudny Rosh Yeshiva, Mirrer Yeshiva, Brooklyn Dayan Yonason Abraham Dayan, London Beis Din AUDIO-VISUAL PRESENTATION Together We Will CHAIRMAN Rabbi Dovid Schnell President Emeritus, Agudath Israel of Illinois LIVE STREAM ONLINE BROADCAST SPONSOR: 9:30 PM Tea Room GAZEBO LOUNGE, CAFE STATE BALLROOM (MEN ONLY) 9:30 PM Agudah Live: Interviews, Recap and More from the Convention Center CAFE TERRACE HOSTS Rabbi Avi Schnall Director, Agudath Israel of America, New Jersey Office Rabbi Shlomo Soroka Director of Government Affairs, Agudath Israel of Illinois 10:00 PM Yarchei Kallah ATRIUM BOARDROOM #3 (2ND FLOOR) פיקוח נפש בשבת הותרה או הודחה Rabbi Moshe Weinberger Rav, Agudath Israel of Flatbush 10:00 PM Concurrent Sessions Q&A: "I'm Asking for a Friend..." INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM WEST Rabbi Elya Brudny Rosh Yeshiva, Mirrer Yeshiva, Brooklyn Rabbi Mordechai Respler Rosh Yeshiva, Mesivta of Long Beach C O N C U R R E N T S E S S I O N S MODERATOR Yisroel Besser Contributing Editor, Mishpacha Magazine 22

23 C O N C U R R E N T S E S S I O N S 10:00 PM Shidduch Advice from the Pros HARTFORD Rabbi Shlomo Lewenstein Lakewood Dr. David Lieberman Noted Author, Speaker, and Consultant Rabbi Avi Neuberger Rav, Congregation Shaarei Tefillah, New Hempstead Pain Management: Understanding and Dealing with Distress Others and Our Own CROWNE BALLROOM Rabbi Eliezer Feuer Rav, Young Israel of Bayswater Rabbi Paysach Krohn Noted Mohel and Lecturer, Author, The Maggid Series Friday Morning 5:30 AM Tea Room GAZEBO LOUNGE 6:00-8:00 AM Shacharis INTERNATIONAL BALLROOMS, NATHAN HALE, ATRIUM BOARDROOM #3 (2ND FLOOR) 7:00 AM Breakfast VARIOUS DINING ROOMS: STATE, CAFE, GAZEBO, JP MORGAN (RABBANIM), (STATE NORTH FOR MHP) 8:30 AM Daf Yomi ATRIUM BOARDROOM #3 (2ND FLOOR) Rabbi Avi Neuberger Rav, Congregation Shaarei Tefillah, New Hempstead 9:00 AM Conference of Synagogue Rabbonim of Agudath Israel (Closed Session) GREENWICH (CORRIDOR TO HOLIDAY INN) Rabbi Hillel David Rav, Congregation Shaarei Torah Rabbi Dr. David Fox Rabbi and Dayan, Forensic and Clinical Psychologist WE WILL Convention schedule continues on page 26 following hotel floor plan 23

24 Crowne Plaz Floor North South STATE BALLROOM AGUDAH OFFICE ETHAN ALLEN JP MORGAN NATHAN HALE Nort HA State Prefunction LIBRARY GAZEBO LOUNGE International Ballroom East Central West International Prefunction COAT ROOM TEA ROOM Upper Terrace KITCHEN OFFICE OFFICE SALON & SPA KOSHER SOOSH GREENWICH HOLIDAY INN HI EXPRESS LOBBY 24

25 - Stamford Plan h South RTFORD TO PARKING GARAGE POOL & HEALTH CLUB EXHIBITION AREA CROWN BALLROOM ELEVATORS CAFE REGISTRATION FRONT DESK TERRACE FISKE CAR RENTAL WEBSTER GUEST ROOMS HOTEL ENTRANCE ATRIUM BOARDROOM 3 BEIS MEDRASH GUEST ROOMS TWAIN BEDFORD ATRIUM BOARDROOM 2 Press Room KING DAVID 25

26 Friday Morning, cont 10:15 AM Yarchei Kallah (shiur at 11:30) ATRIUM BOARDROOM #3 (2ND FLOOR) פיקוח נפש במעוברת Dayan Yonason Abraham Dayan, London Beis Din 9:45 AM Concurrent Sessions I From the Kotel to Kiddushin: The Mounting Battle for Israel s Soul INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM CENTRAL 11:00 AM C O N C U R R E N T S E S S I O N S 9:45 AM REMARKS Rabbi Yaakov Perlow Novominsker Rebbe PANELISTS Dr. Irving Lebovics President, Agudath Israel of California Rabbi Yitzchok Pindrus Deputy Mayor, Yerushalayim The Same-Old Same-Old Syndrome: Recapturing Vibrancy and Vitality in Our Yiddishkeit HARTFORD Rabbi Mordechai Becher Senior Lecturer, Gateways Rabbi Ari Neuwirth Menahel, Mesivta Derech HaTorah WOMEN Dealing with Trauma: Prevention and Reaction CROWNE BALLROOM Mrs. Zehava Farbman MSW Associate Director, Project Chai Mrs. Debbie Fox MSG, LCSW Director, Magen Yeladim International, Clinical Social Worker and Gerontologist 11:00 AM Concurrent Sessions II Everlasting Bond: The Challenges and Rewards of Shalom Bayis Throughout Life HARTFORD Rabbi Dr. David Fox Rabbi and Dayan, Forensic and Clinical Psychologist Rabbi Daniel Frank, LMFT Marriage and Family Therapist Rabbi Yaakov Robinson Rav, Beis Medrash Mikor HaChaim, Executive Director, Midwest Agudas Yisroel Council of Synagogue Rabbanim 26

27 C O N C U R R E N T S E S S I O N S 11:00 AM More Than Welcome: Making the Community s Marginalized Truly Comfortable INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM CENTRAL Rabbi Eliezer Feuer Rav, Young Israel of Bayswater Rabbi Avi Hoffman Jewish Renaissance Experience, Westchester Rabbi Akiva Tendler Associate Rav, Khal Zichron Mordechai, Monsey WOMEN Can t We All Get Along? Nurturing Relationships with "Difficult" People CROWNE BALLROOM Dr. Aviva Biberfeld Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Educator, Lecturer Dr. David Lieberman Noted Author, Speaker, and Consultant 12:30 PM Lunch INTERNATIONAL WEST, STATE, CAFE, JP MORGAN Erev Shabbos / Kabbolas Shabbos 2:30 PM Toameha / Refreshments GAZEBO LOUNGE 4:10 PM Licht Bentschen HOTEL ENTRANCE LOBBY 4:20 PM Mincha and Kabbolas Shabbos INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM R' Nechemia Brodt Accompanied by child soloist Shulem WELCOME Rabbi Shlomo Gertzulin Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration, Agudath Israel of America DRASHA Rabbi Elya Brudny Rosh Yeshiva, Mirrer Yeshiva, Brooklyn 4:20 PM Mincha and Kabbolas Shabbos - For Women CROWNE BALLROOM INTRODUCTION Rebbetzin Bryna Bender ADDRESS Mrs. Slovie Jungreis Wolff Author and Senior Lecturer, Hineni 6:00 PM Seudas Shabbos ASSIGNED SEATING IN ALL DINING ROOMS 27 IMPORTANT: Licht Bentschen is in the designated areas in the Hotel Lobby. It is ABSOLUTELY PROHIBITED to light candles in guest rooms or anywhere in the hotel other than the designated areas.

28 Friday Night 8:15 PM Concurrent Sessions Five Hard Questions Young People Ask And How Best to Address Them INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM EAST Rabbi Yaakov Bender Rosh HaYeshiva, Yeshiva Darchei Torah Rabbi Henoch Plotnik Rav, Congregation Bais Tefila, Chicago Rabbi Chaim Zvi Senter Rosh HaYeshiva, Yeshiva Aderes HaTorah Yitzchak Fuchs Member, Board of Trustees, Agudath Israel of America Hatzneah Leches...A Return To Inner Judaism INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM CENTRAL Rabbi Aharon Feldman Rosh HaYeshiva, Yeshivas Ner Yisroel, Baltimore Rabbi Chaim Dovid Zwiebel Executive Vice President, Agudath Israel of America More Than Cholent and Menucha: Helping Our Children and Ourselves Appreciate Shabbos. HARTFORD Rabbi Zechariah Wallerstein Menahel, Ohr Naava, Ateres Naava, Bnot Chaya Academy for Girls Rabbi Moshe Weinberger Rav, Agudath Israel of Flatbush CONCURRENT SESSIONS 8:15 PM WOMEN Q & A on Contemporary Societal Issues CROWNE BALLROOM Rebbetzin Leah Feldman Baltimore Rebbetzin Yael Kaisman Mechaneches and Lecturer Mrs. Slovie Jungreis Wolff Author and Lecturer, Hineni MODERATOR Mrs. Aviva Hoch 28

29 9:30 PM Sheves Achim STATE BALLROOM Dayan Yonason Abraham Dayan, London Beis Din Rabbi Ephraim Wachsman Rosh HaYeshiva, Meor Yitzchok, Monsey 9:30 PM Tea Room GAZEBO LOUNGE AND CAFE 10:00 PM Leil Shabbos Inspiration CROWNE BALLROOM Coming Back From the Edge: The Incredible Power of Klal Yisroel Rabbi Mordechai Becher Senior Lecturer, Gateways Shabbos Morning 5:30 AM Early Morning Coffee Service / Breakfast GAZEBO LOUNGE 5:55 AM Shacharis K'Vasikin - Ashkenaz CROWNE BALLROOM Kiddush for Vasikin Minyan REGISTRATION AREA 7:00 AM Daf Yomi INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM EAST Rabbi Avrohom Teichman Rav, Congregation Tamarind Park, Lakewood 8:00 AM Shacharis - Sefard INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM EAST, CENTRAL DRASHA Rabbi Aryeh Malkiel Kotler Rosh HaYeshiva, Beth Medrash Govoha, Lakewood 8:00 AM Shacharit - Edut Hamizrach KING DAVID (2ND FLOOR) Kiddush for Edut Hamizrach Minyan REGISTRATION AREA WE WILL 29

30 10:00 AM Concurrent Sessions Parsha B'Iyun ATRIUM BOARDROOM #3 (2ND FLOOR) Rabbi Shlomo Cynamon Rav, Khal Bnai Torah, Flatbush CONCURRENT SESSIONS 10:00 AM Game, Set, Match! Preparing Our Children for Marriage HARTFORD Rabbi Aryeh Zev Ginzberg Rav, Chofetz Chaim Torah Center, Cedarhurst Rabbi Zechariah Wallerstein Menahel, Ohr Naava, Ateres Naava, Bnot Chaya Academy for Girls Q and A with Rav Shmuel Shlita CROWNE BALLROOM Rabbi Shmuel Kamenetzky Rosh HaYeshiva, Yeshiva Philidelphia 10:45 AM Kiddush STATE BALLROOM PRE-FUNCTION AREA (MEN ONLY) GAZEBO, CAFE FOYER, AND REGISTRATION AREA 11:30 AM Mini-Keynote Sessions The Incredible Power of Each and Every One of Us INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM EAST AND CENTRAL Rabbi Yaakov Bender Rosh HaYeshiva, Yeshiva Darchei Torah Rabbi Aryeh Zev Ginzberg Rav, Chofetz Chaim Torah Center, Cedarhurst CHAIRMAN Nechemiah Hoch Living Lives That Make a Difference CROWNE BALLROOM Rabbi Henoch Plotnik Rav, Congregation Bais Tefila, Chicago Rabbi Moshe Weinberger Rav, Agudath Israel of Flatbush CHAIRMAN Gershon Fern 12:30 PM Seudas Shabbos ASSIGNED SEATING IN ALL DINING ROOMS 30

31 Shabbos Afternoon 2:00 PM Tea Room GAZEBO LOUNGE 2:45 PM Concurrent Sessions Behind Closed Doors: Exploring Difficult Family Issues INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM EAST Rabbi Mordechai Becher Senior Lecturer, Gateways Rabbi Avrohom Weinrib Rav, Zichron Eliezer, Cincinnati Together We Can: Creating Partnerships Between Schools and Homes NATHAN HALE Dr. Chaim Neuhoff Clinical Child Psychologist Rabbi Moshe Weinberger Rav, Agudath Israel of Flatbush C O N C U R R E N T S E S S I O N S 2:45 PM WOMEN Strengthening Ourselves to Strengthen Others HARTFORD Mrs. Leba Schwebel Lecturer and Speaker Mrs. Slovie Jungreis Wolf Author and Lecturer, Hineni 3:50 PM Mincha INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM EAST, CENTRAL 31

32 Sholosh Seudos- 4:20 PM Men - English CROWNE BALLROOM Rabbi Aharon Feldman Rosh HaYeshiva, Yeshivas Ner Yisroel, Baltimore Dayan Yonason Abraham Dayan, London Beis Din Rabbi Yehoshua Eichenstein Rosh HaYeshiva, Yad Aharon, Yerushalayim CHAIRMAN Rabbi Eliyahu Simcha Bamberger Daf Yomi Commission, Agudath Israel of America Men - Yiddish STATE BALLROOM Rabbi Shmuel Kamenetsky Rosh HaYeshiva, Yeshiva Gedolah of Philadelphia Rabbi Yosef Frankel Vyelopoler Rebbe Rabbi Aron Weinberg Magid Shiur, Khal Yismach Moshe Nirbater CHAIRMAN Rabbi Avrohom Nisan Perl Commission on Torah Projects, Agudath Israel of America Men - Lefkowitz Leadership Initiative GREENWICH (CORRIDOR TO HOLIDAY INN) Rabbi Henoch Plotnik Rav, Congregation Bais Tefila, Chicago Rabbi Chaim Zvi Senter Rosh HaYeshiva, Yeshiva Aderes HaTorah CHAIRMAN Rabbi Yitzchak Ehrman CEO, Agudath Israel of Illinois Women INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM WEST INTRODUCTION Rabbanit Avigayil Shaliehsaboo Queens ADDRESS Rebbetzin Yael Kaisman Mechaneches, and Lecturer 5:40 PM Maariv and Havdalah שבוע טוב ומבורך! 32

33 Motzoei Shabbos 6:30 PM Hospitality / Tea Room GAZEBO LOUNGE 7:15 PM Pirchei Agudath Israel Avos U'Bonim KING DAVID (2ND FLOOR) C O N C U R R E N T S E S S I O N S 7:15 PM GREETINGS Rabbi Labish Becker Executive Dierctor, Agudath Israel of America ADDRESS Dayan Yonason Abraham Dayan, London Bais Din 7:15 PM Concurrent Sessions Creating Ahavas HaTorah: Ensuring Torah-Study Opportunities for All NATHAN HALE Rabbi Shlomo Cynamon Rav, Khal Bnai Torah, Flatbush Rabbi Chaim Zvi Senter Rosh HaYeshiva, Yeshiva Aderes HaTorah Yitzchok Wagner Rosh Chabura, Kinyan Hamesechta Right Left Right Left: What Course Should Our Community Chart In Strange Political Times? JP MORGAN Rabbi Abba Cohen Vice President for Federal Affairs, Washington Director and Counsel, Agudath Israel of America Rabbi Avi Shafran Director of Public Affairs, Agudath Israel of America CHAIRMAN Rabbi Yeruchim Silber Director of New York Government Relations, Agudath Israel of America Life Challenges: Striving for the Ideal, Dealing with the Real HARTFORD Rabbi Yaakov Robinson Rav, Beis Medrash Mikor HaChaim, Executive Director, Midwest Agudas Yisroel Council of Synagogue Rabbanim Rabbi Zechariah Wallerstein Menahel, Ohr Naava, Ateres Naava, Bnot Chaya Academy for Girls 33

34 Motzoei Shabbos, cont 7:30 PM Yarchei Kallah ATRIUM BOARDROOM #3 (2ND FLOOR) תיאומי סיאם בהלכה פסקיו של בעל אגרות משה והמסתעף Seperating Siamese Twins: Halachic Issues Rabbi Shlomo Gottesman Editor, Yishurun 8:00 PM Pre Keynote CAFE TERRACE Agudah Live: Interviews, Recap and More from the Convention Center HOSTS Rabbi Avi Schnall Director, Agudath Israel of America New Jersey Office Rabbi Shlomo Soroka Director of Government Affairs, Agudath Israel of Illinois 8:30 PM Motzoei Shabbos Keynote Session INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM Rabbi Yaakov Perlow Novominsker Rebbe Rabbi Chaim Dovid Zwiebel Executive Vice President, Agudath Israel of America Shia Markowitz CEO, Agudath Israel of America Rabbi Ephraim Wachsman Rosh HaYeshiva, Meor Yitzchok, Monsey AUDIO-VISUAL PRESENTATION We did. We do. We will! CONVENTION CHAIRMAN Rivie Schwebel Member, AIA Board of Trustees LIVE STREAM ONLINE BROADCAST SPONSOR: 11:00 PM Post Keynote CAFE TERRACE Agudah Live: Interviews, Recap and More from the Convention Center HOSTS Rabbi Avi Schnall Director, Agudath Israel of America, New Jersey Office Rabbi Shlomo Soroka Director of Government Affairs, Agudath Israel of Illinois 34

35 11:00 PM Melave Malka ASSIGNED SEATING IN ALL DINING ROOMS 11:30 PM Post Melava Malka Dessert INTERNATIONAL EAST, CENTRAL Ruach and Zemiros Simcha Leiner, Cantor Shulem Lemmer and Shira Choir Sunday Morning 6:00 AM Hospitality / Tea Room GAZEBO LOUNGE 6:00-8:00 AM Shacharis INTERNATIONAL BALLROOMS AND ATRIUM CONFERENCE #3 (2ND FLOOR) 7:15 AM Breakfast STATE SOUTH, INTERNATIONAL WEST, CAFE IMPORTANT DEPARTURE INFORMATION As outside guests will be checking in on Sunday afternoon, the hotel management has requested that, if possible, you have your luggage removed from your room and placed in your car early Sunday morning. This will expedite your checkout and avoid delays after lunch. KEY RETURNS Program continues on following page Upon checking out, you must return any manual keys you have received. The hotel will assess a $100 charge for any manual key not returned upon check-out, as it will be necessary to install a new lock on your door. CHECKING OUT, SETTLING YOUR BILL Prior to leaving, please be sure to check out at the front desk of the hotel and pay any miscellaneous charges incurred. In addition, if you have not yet settled your convention bill, please come to the Agudah Convention office (Ethan Allen) on the Lobby Level of the hotel prior to your departure. HAVE A SAFE TRIP HOME! 35

36 Sunday Morning, cont 9:00 AM Agudah Women of America Breakfast LOWER CAFE TERRACE Mrs. Matti Atlas Vice President, Agudah Women of America Mrs. Aliza Grund President, Agudah Women of America 9:00 AM Daf Yomi ATRIUM BOARDROOM #3 (2ND FLOOR) Rabbi Shloime Boruch Goldberg Rav, Agudath Israel of Washington Heights 9:15 AM Breakfast Symposium STATE BALLROOM NORTH How Working Together Has and Will Make a Difference Rabbi Abba Cohen Vice President for Federal Government Affairs, Washington Director and Counsel, Agudath Israel of America Rabbi Yitz Frank Director, Agudath Israel of Ohio Rabbi Moshe Matz Executive Director, Agudath Israel of Florida, Rav of Aventura Shul, Florida Rabbi Ariel Sadwin Director, Agudath Israel of Maryland Rabbi Avi Schnall Director, Agudath Israel of America New Jersey Office Rabbi Yeruchim Silber Director of New York Government Relations, Agudath Israel of America Rabbi Shlomo Soroka Director of Government Affairs, Agudath Israel of Illinois MODERATOR Rabbi A.D. Motzen National Director for State Relations, Agudath Israel of America 10:15 AM Yarchei Kallah ATRIUM BOARDROOM #3 (2ND FLOOR) רשלנות ברפואה Medical Malpractice in Halacha Rabbi Dovid Schoen Rosh Kollel, Miami Choshen Mishpat Kollel 36

37 10:15 AM Concurrent Sessions They Have Emunah Questions, The Torah Has The Answers! INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM EAST AND CENTRAL Rabbi Daniel Mechanic Director, Project Chazon Rabbi Chaim Veshnefsky Director, Yesodei Hadas Middle Class Crunch: Raising the Bar, Applying the Brakes - Where Do We Go From Here? HARTFORD Boruch Ber Bender President, Achiezer Community Resource Center Jacob Rosenberg Founder and Partner, Bernath and Rosenberg Shia Markowitz CEO, Agudath Israel of America C O N C U R R E N T S E S S I O N S 10:15 AM 11:30 AM Closing Keynote Session INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM EAST AND CENTRAL The Plague of Addiction: Confronting an Alarming Contemporary Challenge Rabbi Dr. David Fox Rabbi and Dayan, Forensic and Clinical Psychologist Rabbi Yosef Viener Rav, Congregation Shaar Shomayim, Wesley Hills Rabbi Zechariah Wallerstein Menahel, Ohr Naava, Ateres Naava, Bnot Chaya Academy for Girls MODERATOR Rabbi Labish Becker Executive Director, Agudath Israel of America 12:45 PM Mincha INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM EAST AND CENTRAL 1:00 PM Farewell Hospitality CROWNE BALLROOM AND INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM WEST 37

38 AGUDAH WOMEN OF AMERICA - HIGHLIGHTS Friday Morning 9:45 AM Concurrent Sessions I Dealing with Trauma: Prevention and Reaction CROWNE BALLROOM Mrs. Zehava Farbman MSW Associate Director, Project Chai Mrs. Debbie Fox MSG, LCSW Director, Magen Yeladim International, Clinical Social Worker and Gerontologist 11:00 AM Concurrent Sessions II Can t We All Get Along? Nurturing Relationships with "Difficult" People CROWNE BALLROOM Dr. Aviva Biberfeld Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Educator, Lecturer Dr. David Lieberman Noted Author, Speaker, and Consultant Erev Shabbos / Kabbolas Shabbos 4:10 PM Licht Bentschen HOTEL ENTRANCE LOBBY 4:20 PM Mincha and Kabbolas Shabbos - For Women CROWNE BALLROOM INTRODUCTION Rebbetzin Bryna Bender ADDRESS Mrs. Slovie Jungreis Wolff Author and Senior Lecturer, Hineni 38

39 AGUDAH WOMEN OF AMERICA - HIGHLIGHTS Friday Night 8:15 PM Concurrent Sessions Q & A on Contemporary Societal Issues CROWNE BALLROOM Rebbetzin Leah Feldman Baltimore Rebbetzin Yael Kaisman Mechaneches and Lecturer Mrs. Slovie Jungreis Wolff Author and Lecturer, Hineni MODERATOR Mrs. Aviva Hoch Shabbos Afternoon 2:45 PM Strengthening Ourselves to Strengthen Others HARTFORD Mrs. Leba Schwebel Lecturer and Speaker Mrs. Slovie Jungreis Wolf Author and Lecturer, Hineni Sholosh Seudos 4:20 PM Women INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM WEST INTRODUCTION Rabbanit Avigayil Shaliehsaboo Queens ADDRESS Rebbetzin Yael Kaisman Mechaneches, and Lecturer Sunday Morning 9:00 AM Agudah Women of America Breakfast LOWER CAFE TERRACE Mrs. Matti Atlas Vice President, Agudah Women of America Mrs. Aliza Grund President, Agudah Women of America 39

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41 SWIMMING AND HEALTH CLUB SCHEDULE Children under 18 must be supervised by an adult. Thursday 10:30AM - 12:00 PM WOMEN 12:30 PM - 3:15 PM MEN 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM WOMEN 8:45 PM - 10:00 PM TEEN GIRLS 10:30 PM - 1:00 AM MEN Friday 5:30 AM - 8:30 AM MEN 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM WOMEN 1:00 PM - 4:15 PM MEN Saturday 5:30 AM - 9:30 AM MEN 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM WOMEN 11:00 PM - 1:30 AM MEN Sunday 5:30 AM - 8:30 AM MEN 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM WOMEN WOMEN S SIMCHA HOUR AND EXERCISE By Chips Gold Code Location Thursday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM A Health Club Friday 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM W Health Club 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM D Fiske Motzoei Shabbos 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM A Health Club A= AquaDynamcis D= Chasunah Dancing W= Workout 41

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