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1 ב ה Program Guide Cheshvan 17-19, 5773 November 2-4, 2012

2 venues Unless otherwise noted, all events will take place at Oholei Torah. Oholei Torah 667 Eastern Parkway Brooklyn, NY Between Brooklyn and New York Avenues 770 Chabad-Lubavitch World Headquarters 770 Eastern Parkway Brooklyn, NY Corner of Kingston Avenue Jewish Children s Museum 792 Eastern Parkway Brooklyn, NY Corner of Kingston Avenue Ohel Chabad Lubavitch Francis Lewis Blvd. Cambria Heights, NY לע נ יחזקאל בן אברהם ורות בת אברהם ע ה לע נ רבי ישראל בן יהודה ע ה לרגל יום היארצייט הראשון שלו לע נ רוחמה עליזה שרה חנה ע ה בת משה שיחי 2 Chabad on Campus

3 Welcome Welcome to the Chabad on Campus International Shabbaton! We hope that you are as excited as we are for this special opportunity to bond with students from across North America and Europe for a Shabbat of fun, learning and inspiration! We are sure that you will find your local hosts to be helpful and welcoming. Please make sure to arrange a key for late night re-entry to their homes.. When walking in the streets, especially late at night, it is always advisable to walk in groups. We are here to make your stay both meaningful and comfortable. Please do not hesitate to speak to any of our staff regarding any questions or concerns you may have. Wishing you a Shabbat Shalom! Chabad on Campus International International Shabbaton 3

4 Session Tags Look out for the Session Tags. You will find tags next to each session to help you better understand the content of that session. Jewish Fact/Info: Examine traditional Jewish texts or listen to historical and general Jewish content. Values/Ethics: Question world ethics and challenge life values through the lens of the Torah. Inspiration: Personal journeys and challenges with meaningful messages. Women: Get in touch with your feminine soul. Social Hangout: Meet Jewish students from other campuses to connect, chillax, grab a snack and play some games. No formalities. Just food, games and good times. There are no strangers. Only friends that you have yet to meet. Taste of Yeshiva Track A series of advanced lectures, discussions and educational tours running concurrent to the traditional Shabbaton workshops and lectures. This Taste of Yeshiva will include text-based sessions, Chavrutahstyle one-on-one learning and in-depth lectures taught by master teachers from renowned Jewish institutes of higher learning. 4 Chabad on Campus

5 Friday New York City Tour Schedule By prior reservation only (optional) 7:30 am Registration and Breakfast Jewish Children s Museum, 2nd Floor Check-in to receive your Shabbaton materials and grab a quick bite. Breakfast will be served. 8:00 am Depart from Jewish Children s Museum 9:00 am Staten Island Ferry Ground Zero 10:30 am Visit Times Square - Crossroads of the World 12:45-1:30 pm Lunch at Jerusalem II Cafe 35 West 36th Street (between 5th & 6th Avenues) 1:30 pm Subway (#3) to Crown Heights (Kingston Avenue station) International Shabbaton 5

6 Friday 8:00 am-2:30 pm Registration Jewish Children s Museum, 2nd Floor Check-in to receive your Shabbaton materials, hang out with old and new friends and grab a bite. Brunch will be served. 1:00-2:30 pm Walking Tour of Crown Heights Led by Rabbi Beryl Epstein Depart from Jewish Children s Museum entrance Learn about and visit various landmarks in this Chassidic neighborhood. Includes a tour of the Mikvah, with its spa-like beauty but timeless relevance. Discover the most important of Judaism s precepts, the foundation of Jewish family life throughout the generations. 4:00 pm Welcome: Roll Call Oholei Torah, Main Ballroom 4:30 pm Welcome to an Awesome Weekend! Rabbi Ari Shishler Main Ballroom Making the most of the Shabbaton and channeling the inspiration further. 6 Chabad on Campus

7 Friday 5:15 pm Mincha Mezzanine Ballroom Candle Lighting Ceremony Led by Mrs. Yehudis Bluming Ballroom B As day turns to evening, join us for an inspirational ceremony to welcome Shabbat. A multimedia presentation highlights this unique moment, as we join Jewish women worldwide in adding light to our universe. 6:00-7:15 pm Workshop Series #1 What Makes Your Rabbi Tick? Rabbi Shlomo Yaffe Main Ballroom Discover the secret of Chabad: The philosophy, devotion, energy and the love. Where does it all stem from? A Pastor s Journey to Judaism Rabbi Yaakov Parisi Room H Rabbi Parisi s incredible journey from evangelism to Judaism comes to life. More than an inspiring personal story, it s a reminder that we hold the keys to our own future. International Shabbaton 7

8 friday Mentsch in Tights: Jews, Comics, and the Creation of the Superhero Rabbi Simcha Weinstein Room C Not only do comic book superheroes like Batman and Superman disguise themselves to save the world, but they also disguise their creators Jewish heritage and values. Since its creation in the 1930 s, comic books have become a part of our nation s vocabulary, forever changing the way we think about stories, pictures, and what makes a hero. Unmask the Jewish subtexts of these stories and discover the unique contributions Jews have made to this American art form. Does G-d Really Care? Rabbi Meir Levinger Mezzanine Ballroom The Torah begins with tales of the Flood and the destruction of Sodom. Does the Almighty really care about our actions on Earth? Is G-d omnipresent or transcendent? An in-depth exploration of Jewish philosophy, revealing our intrinsic connection to the Divine. Social Hangout is Open! Lower Lobby Meet and relax with new friends. 7:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat at 770 Spirited Prayers at Lubavitch World Headquarters 8:15 pm Shabbat Dinner at the Home of Your Host 8 Chabad on Campus

9 friday 10:00 pm-1:00 am Friday Night Live! The Power of a Jewish Soul Rabbi Yaakov Parisi Room C The power to change the world. The power to change yourself. Learn about your soul and its power to unleash your potential. Girls Night In Mrs. Yehudis Bluming, Mrs. Chanie Shemtov Mezzanine Ballroom Join us for an exclusively feminine evening filled with fun, humor, anecdotes and stories, complete with inspirational melodies and delectable desserts. Shabbat Oneg Led by Rabbi Eli M. Levitansky Ballroom B Sing traditional Shabbat melodies, and learn some new ones. Farbrengen: Advanced Journey of Self-Discovery Rabbi Shlomo Yaffe Room D Ready for an intense experience? Rabbi Shlomo Yaffe, scholar in residence at Chabad of Harvard, leads a discussion of advanced Chassidic concepts, revealing their power to positively affect your life. Complete with Chassidic tunes and nosh for the body and soul. Social Hangout is Open! Lower Lobby Meet and relax with new friends. International Shabbaton 9

10 Shabbat 8:30 am Entitlement or Altruism: The Motivation for Doing Good Rabbi Boruch Hecht Mezzanine Ballroom Should we do Mitzvos for its heavenly reward or purely because it s the right thing to do? This classic Chassidic discourse, authored by the Alter Rebbe, founder of the Chabad movement, explores the significance of a Mitzvah; its essence and reward. 10:00 am (option A) Shacharit Morning Service Mezzanine Ballroom 11:00 am (option B) Why Do We Pray? Rabbi Eliezer Sneiderman Room C Does G-d really need our prayers? Do we need it? How do I pray to G-d if I am not sure that I believe? Rabbi Sneiderman helps us find the answers, and meaning in prayer. 12:30 pm Festive Shabbat Lunch Address by Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky, Chairman, Chabad on Campus International Foundation Main Ballroom 10 Chabad on Campus

11 Shabbat 3:15-4:30 pm Workshop Series #2 Romance & Relationships Women s Edition Mrs. Yehudis Bluming Mezzanine Ballroom What are the secrets to finding the right one? Is there a reason to stop and think before I continue dating? When pop culture runs too shallow, where can I look for guidance? Can Judaism benefit my dating life? A frank and open discussion on dating, intimacy and love. For women only. Romance & Relationships Men s Edition Rabbi Eliezer Sneiderman Room C What are the secrets to finding the right one? Is there a reason to stop and think before I continue dating? When pop culture runs too shallow, where should I look for guidance? Can Judaism benefit my dating life? A frank and open discussion on dating, intimacy and love. For men only. Are Science and Religion a Contradiction? Dr. Binyomin Abrams Room G Can Judaism and science co-exist? How do we approach perceived conflicts? Dr. Binyomin Abrams is here to answer your questions as a scientist and an observant Jew. Learn about the relationships between Torah and science from an expert in both fields. Stump the Rabbi Rabbi Zalman Bluming, Rabbi Zalman Deitsch, Rabbi Chaim B. Lipskier Room H International Shabbaton 11

12 Shabbat Does the End Justify the Means? Rabbi Meir Levinger Beit Midrash A spell-binding lecture blending sources from the Talmud to Halacha. This session is for men. Abraham s Revelation, Obedience and Temptation Rabbi Yitzchok Tsap Room F A fascinating exploration of the weekly Parsha, as seen through the lens of Chassidic thought. This session is for women. Social Hangout is Open! Lower Lobby Meet and relax with new friends. 4:30 pm Mincha Mezzanine Ballroom Dessert Buffet Main & 3rd Floor Lobbies 5:00-6:15 pm Workshop Series #3 Moshiach in 2012 Rabbi Shlomo Yaffe Room H What, When, Why? Are we about to enter a new era? Do I need to believe in this stuff? Mystic and philosopher Rabbi Shlomo Yaffe will help you delve into this mysterious topic that has engaged our people for thousands of years. 12 Chabad on Campus

13 shabbat Consolidating Conflicts Between Jewish and Criminal/Civil Litigation Law Mr. Zaki Tamir Room G From assistant DA to private practice, Zaki Tamir s lawyering has varied over the years. Explore the complex challenges and inspiring rewards of being an observant Jew, Chassid, prosecutor and lawyer, and discover insights into Jewish jurisprudence and secular law. The Jewish Woman Mrs. Sarah Deitsch, Mrs. Chanie Serebryanski, Mrs. Tzipah Wertheimer Room C Everything you ever wanted to know about a woman s role in Judaism (but were afraid to ask!) An informal Q&A session about the true roles of men and women. For women only. Indecision 2012: Why This Election Is a Joke! Rabbi Simcha Weinstein Mezzanine Ballroom Satire has long been a tool of political commentary. Jewish humorists, in particular, have been at the forefront in rocking the comedy boat, fueled by their outsider vantage point, street-smart creativity, and out-sized chutzpah. International Shabbaton 13

14 Shabbat Abraham s Revelation, Obedience and Temptation Rabbi Yitzchok Tsap Room F A fascinating exploration of the weekly Parsha, as seen through the lens of Chassidic thought. This session is for women. Does the End Justify the Means? Rabbi Meir Levinger Beit Midrash A spellbinding lecture blending sources from the Talmud to Halacha.This session is for men. Social Hangout is Open! Lower Lobby Meet and relax with new friends. 6:30 pm Maariv Ballroom B 6:45 pm Havdallah Ceremony Rabbi Dov Yona Korn, Rabbi Dov Oliver Main Ballroom As Shabbat ends, join us for an uplifting ceremony that envelops all our senses, helping us bridge the gap between Shabbat and weekday, holy and mundane. 14 Chabad on Campus

15 Motzei shabbat Saturday Night Mega Event A Celebration of Jewish Life Security Notice: Student ID and Shabbaton wristband required for entry. 8:30 pm Dairy Buffet Ballroom B Resource Fair Lobby Find more info about participating organizations in the Resource Fair section of this guide. Yellow Red Sky Main Ballroom Opening the concert, an energy rock band with Jewish inspiration infused in their lyrics. 9:00 pm Main Event: Moshav Band Main Ballroom Dance the night away with Israel s famed Moshav Band! Social Hangout is Open! Lower Lobby Meet and relax with new friends. Daylight Savings Time Ends Before you go to sleep, remember to turn your watch back one hour. Enjoy the extra time! International Shabbaton 15

16 sunday Standard Time Reminder: Sunday schedule is based on Eastern Standard Time. 9:00 am Shacharit Jewish Children s Museum, Lower Level Judaica Shopping Great opportunity to purchase Jewish books, gifts and kosher provisions on Kingston Avenue. (Take advantage of a special discount at Hamafitz Judaica, Kingston Avenue corner of Carroll Street. Just mention the Shabbaton.) Note: The remainder of the program is split into two groups. Please check with your group leader to see which one you booked. Group #1: 10:00 am Visit the Rebbe s Ohel Depart from Jewish Children s Museum 10:45 am Introductory Remarks Rabbi Zalman Bluming Why is the Ohel considered a spiritual oasis by people from all walks of life? Discover why tens of thousands of Jews and non-jews alike, from around the world, visit the Lubavitcher Rebbe s resting place, seeking blessings, spiritual guidance and inspiration. 16 Chabad on Campus

17 sunday 11:30 am Closing Program Personal Reflections Mr. Felix Sater, President, Global Housing Solutions, Board Member, Chabad of Port Washington. Closing Remarks Rabbi Yossy Gordon, Executive Vice-President, Chabad on Campus International Foundation Live Feedback Students reflect on the Shabbaton experience. Lunch will be served. 12:30 pm Return to Crown Heights and to your campus Lets extend the excitement and inspiration of this weekend. Share the spirit of the Shabbaton and energize Jewish life on your campus! Group #2 continues on page 20 International Shabbaton 17

18 STERLING PLACE S. JOHNS PLACE MAP OF CROWN HEIGHTS LINCOLN PLACE EASTERN PARKWAY UNION STREET PRESIDENT STREET CARROLL STREET CROWN STREET MONTGOMERY ST. ROGERS AVENUE SULLIVAN PLACE EMPIRE BOULEVARD STERLING STREET LEFFERTS AVENUE EAST NEW YORK AVENUE DEARBORN MAPLE STREET CLOVE NOSTRAND AVE MALBONE NEW YORK AVE. MIDWOOD A MIAMI CT. PALM CT. BROOKLYN AVE. TAMPA CT Oholei Torah BALFOUR LAMONT Chabad on Campus

19 KINGSTON AVE. UTICA AVE. FORD ST. JCM ROCHESTER AVENUE LINCOLN TERRACE PARK BUFFALO AVENUE ALBANY AVE. 477 SCHENECTADY AVE. TROY AVE UTICA AVE. International Shabbaton 19

20 sunday Group #2 10:00 am Tour of the Jewish Children s Museum Jewish Children s Museum Enjoy the new Tour of Jewish History exhibit and an exciting gameshow. Jewish Discovery Tour Led by Rabbi Beryl Epstein & Mrs. Manya Lazaroff Depart from Jewish Children s Museum Learn about and visit various landmarks in this Chassidic neighborhood. Includes a tour of the Mikvah, with its spa-like beauty but timeless relevance. Discover the most important of Judaism s precepts, the foundation of Jewish family life throughout the generations. 10:30 am Tour and Lecture: The Rebbe s Scholarship Depart from Jewish Children s Museum Scholar Rabbi Shlomo Yaffe leads a visit of the Lubavitch Central Library, one of the world s greatest repositories of ancient and contemporary Judaica, followed by a discussion of the Rebbe s unique contributions to our understanding of Torah. 12:30 pm Visit the Rebbe s Ohel Depart from Jewish Children s Museum 1:30 pm Introductory Remarks Rabbi Shalom M. Paltiel Why is the Ohel considered a spiritual oasis by 20 Chabad on Campus

21 sunday people from all walks of life? Discover why tens of thousands of Jews and non-jews alike, from around the world, visit the Lubavitcher Rebbe s resting place, seeking blessings, spiritual guidance and inspiration. 2:00 pm Closing Program Personal Reflections Mr. Felix Sater, President, Global Housing Solutions, Board Member, Chabad of Port Washington. Closing Remarks Rabbi Yossy Gordon, Executive Vice-President, Chabad on Campus International Foundation Live Feedback Students reflect on the Shabbaton experience. Lunch will be served. 3:00 Return to Crown Heights and to your campus Lets extend the excitement and inspiration of this weekend. Share the spirit of the Shabbaton and energize Jewish life on your campus! International Shabbaton 21

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23 Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity Creating Leadership Opportunities for Jewish Men Our Mission: Sigma Alpha Mu s mission is to foster the development of collegiate men and our alumni by instilling strong fraternal values, offering social and service opportunities, and teaching leadership skills. We will continue to attract members of all beliefs who appreciate our great heritage as a fraternity of Jewish men Founders Road Indianapolis, Indiana Office: Fax: SAMHQ@sam.org Website: Twitter: SAMHQ

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25 Resource Fair Alpha Epsilon Pi Adam Teitelbaum Phone: Website: aepi.org/jewishprogramming Description: Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity is the premier Jewish fraternity on 170 campuses across the United States, Canada, Israel, the United Kingdom, and France. Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foundation Ruth Miller Phone: Website: Description: Save a life! Run a donor drive on your campus. Get swabbed today. 80% of transplants are through blood donation. Gift of Life is an international stem cell, bone marrow registry. JNet - The Jewish Learning Network Rabbi Yehuda Dukes info@jnet.org Phone: Website: Description: Jewish learning, one-on-one on the phone or online for no charge. You choose the topic and time, we make the connection! Sigma Alpha Mu Matthew Modansky matthewm@sam.org Phone: Website: Description: Our mission is to foster the development of collegiate men and our alumni by instilling strong fraternal values, offering social and service opportunities, and teaching leadership skills. We continue to attract members who appreciate our great heritage as a fraternity of Jewish men. International Shabbaton 25

26 Resource Fair Snorkel & Study - Bais Chana Mrs. Hinda Leah Sharfstein students@snorkelandstudy.org Phone: Website: Description: Check out Snorkel & Study for an amazing Jewish winter break, January 2-9, Meet college women from around the world and explore Jewish thinking, Jewish texts and Jewish traditions, while having an outrageously good time doing watersports in Key Largo, Florida - diving capital of the world. FULL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE. Yeshiva Torah Ohr/Miami Torah Experience Rabbi Immanuel Storfer immanuel770@gmail.com Phone: Website: Description: Yeshiva Torah Ohr, located in North Miami Beach Florida runs semester programs for male students interested in furthering their Jewish studies. They offer retreat programs as well, throughout the year, for students who wish to experience Torah study in a relaxed environment with recreational activities. Zeta Beta Tau David Lerner dlerner@zbtnational.org Phone: Website: Description: Founded as the World s First Jewish Fraternity. Open to all men of good character. 26 Chabad on Campus

27 Faculty Profiles Dr. Binyomin Abrams was born in Montreal, Canada. He obtained his masters and bachelor s degrees from RPI in Troy, NY. He began his pursuit of Judaism and Jewish studies while working on his doctorate in Physical Chemistry at NYU. Dr. Abrams lives in Boston with his wife and daughters, where he teaches Chemistry at Boston University. Rabbi Zalman and Yehudis Bluming co-direct Chabad at UNC and Duke universities. Rabbi Bluming is a gifted educator and master of informal discussion. Mrs. Bluming is an accomplished author and has recorded several musical/motivational albums. Their unique communication abilities and warm personalities have endeared them to countless young women and men worldwide. The Blumings have led hundreds on IsraeLinks, Chabad on Campus premier educational tours of Israel. Rabbi Boruch Hecht was born in southern California. He studied in various leading Yeshivot and received his Rabbinical ordination from the Chief Rabbi of Israel. Attracted to the Rabbinical College of America s acclaimed Advanced Rabbinics program, he stayed on to serve as a leading mentor and spiritual leader in Yeshiva Tiferes Bachurim, the College s famed division for beginners. Rabbi Meir Levinger, director of the Women s Program at Mayanot Institute of Jewish Studies, resides in Jerusalem with his wife and children, where he serves as a full time lecturer and mashpiah. He is a sought after mentor and teaches Chassidut in various seminaries and Yeshivot throughout Israel. International Shabbaton 27

28 Faculty Profiles Rabbi Yaakov Ephraim and Sarah Parisi have been Torah-observant Jews since They resided in Morristown, N.J. from , where Yaakov Ephraim received his Rabbinical ordination. At the urging of their Rabbis they recently publicized their personal journey to Judaism, in order to inspire Jews to find their individual connection to their Jewish roots. They now reside in Israel and travel periodically for speaking tours. Rabbi Ari Shishler is director of education at the central Chabad House of Johannesburg, South Africa. Rabbi Shishler has lectured on personal growth, Kabbalah, Jewish history and Talmud across South Africa as well as in the USA, Europe and Israel. Rabbi Shishler co-hosts a weekly show on Johannesburg s ChaiFM radio station, and has appeared many times as a guest on South Africa s popular talk stations as well as in a wide range of TV documentaries on Judaism. You can find his insightful articles at rabbishishler.blogspot. com or follow his spiritual escapades on Rabbishish. Rabbi Eliezer Sneiderman, MSW, is a former options trader and member of the Philadelphia Stock Exchange. In addition to running Chabad, he is an adjunct lecturer in Jewish Philosophy at the University of Delaware, and a beloved and frequent Birthright Israel trip leader. He is currently working on his Doctorate in Jewish Education. Zaki Isaac B. Tamir is a Litigation Attorney and partner in Shapiro Tamir Law Group PLLC in New York City and a former NYS Prosecutor. A Juris Doctor graduate of Touro Law School, Zaki received rabbinical ordination at Chabad Central Yeshiva in Israel. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and three children and serves as chairman of the Crown Heights Jewish Community Council. 28 Chabad on Campus

29 Faculty Profiles Rabbi Yitzchok Tsap, originally from Melbourne, Australia, is a mentor and instructor of Chassidic philosophy at Hadar Hatorah, the longest-running Yeshiva for beginners, located in Crown Heights. Rabbi Tsap has lectured extensively at numerous community and campus-based Chabad houses and shuls. Rabbi Shlomo Yaffe is the Dean of the Institute of American and Talmudic Law in New York, and is a Scholar-in-Residence at Chabad of Harvard. Rabbi Yaffe has lectured and led seminars throughout North America and Europe. He studied at Yeshivot (Rabbinic colleges) in Miami, London, and New York and received Rabbinic ordination from the Central Lubavitch Yeshivah in Brooklyn. He was a fellow of the postordination program at the Leeds Kollel in the United Kingdom from Rabbi Simcha Weinstein is the best-selling author of Up, Up, and Oy Vey: How Jewish History, Culture, and Values Shaped the Comic Book Superhero and Shtick Shift: Jewish Humor in the 21st Century. He has appeared on CNN and NPR and has been profiled in leading publications, including the New York Times and London Guardian. A syndicated columnist, he writes for the Jerusalem Post, JTA, the Royal Shakespeare Company, Condé Nast, and many others. He chairs the Religious Affairs Committee at Pratt Institute and was recently voted New York s Hippest Rabbi by PBS affiliate Channel 13. His latest book, The Case for Children: Why Parenthood makes Your World Better debuts December 16. International Shabbaton 29

30 Chabad on Campus International Foundation Board of Directors Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky, Chairman Rabbi Menachem Schmidt, President Rabbi Yossy Gordon, Executive Vice President Rabbi Eli Brackman Rabbi Dov Greenberg Rabbi Nechemia Vogel Rabbi Eitan Webb Rabbi Hirschy Zarchi International Advisory Board Mr. George Rohr, Chairman Mr. David Slager, Chairman UK & Europe Mr. Elie Teitelman, Interim Vice-Chair Mr. Jeffrey Cohen Mr. Howard Jonas Mr. Boris Kalandar Mr. Burton Katz Mr. Dov Lesches Dr. Howard Morgan Dr. Gary Ostrow Mr. Bent Philipsohn Mr. Yosef Yitzchak Popack Mr. Andrew Scharf Mr. Michael Scharf Mr. Ronald Swartz Mr. Alan Zekelman Rabbi Yossy Gordon, Executive Vice President Rabbi Avi Weinstein, Director of Administration Rabbi Moshe Chaim Dubrowski, Director of Programming Rabbi Levi Rabin, Director of Educational Activities Mrs. N. Dina Dubrowski, Special Events Ms. Adina Glick, Development Coordinator Ms. Mushka Grossbaum, Project Coordinator Ms. Shevi Katzman, Strategic Initiative Coordinator Mrs. Miriam Yager, Marketing Coordinator 30 Chabad on Campus

31 Thank You International Shabbaton Committee Rabbi Mendel & Henya Matusof, Chairs Rabbi Shmuel & Ariel Kravitsky, Co-Chairs Rabbi Moshe Bleich Rabbi Kivi Greenbaum Rabbi Shlomo Hecht Rabbi Baruch S. Kantor Rabbi Eli M. Levitansky Rabbi Yudi Steiner Rabbi Zalman Tiechtel Rabbi Simcha Weinstein Rabbi Shaul Wertheimer Rabbi Mendy Zweibel Mrs. Yehudis Bluming Mrs. Manya Lazaroff Mrs. Chani Shemtov Thanks to: Mrs. Devorah Benjamin Rabbi Izzy Greenberg Bension Kohen Caterers Rabbi Moshe Plotkin Bentzi Sasson Mrs. Mushkie Rabin Moshe Raskin Ms. Aviva Rozmaryn Rabbi Sholom Ber Baumgarten and Jewish Children s Museum staff Rabbi Abba Refson and Ohel Chabad staff Rabbi Mottel Bronstein, Mrs. Esther Blau and the Oholei Torah staff Rabbi Beryl Epstein of Jewish Discovery Tours Rabbi Efraim Mintz and Rabbi Dubi Rabinowitz of JLI Michoel Muchnik Mega thanks to all the wonderful volunteers who are here to help all weekend long! Much appreciation to the devoted CSS security team. Special thank you to the gracious hosts who opened their homes and their hearts to the Shabbaton participants. And to all those that contributed to the success of this extraordinary weekend: Thank you! Printing by The Print House International Shabbaton 31

32 Thank You Principal Patrons George & Pamela Rohr Pillars Eleanor & Howard Morgan Family Foundation In loving memory of Irene Wolf Dr. Gavriel & Pam Ostrow In tribute to our Rebbe. May his holy blessings be fulfilled for all of Am Yisrael! לע נ רפאל בן יעקב ע ה ברגמן In Honor of Asriel Rackow Andrew Scharf and William Scharf In tribute to their parents, Michael and Fiona Scharf, may they live and be well to 120 and beyond! Alan & Lori Zekelman לע נ רות בת אברהם ויחזקאל בן אברהם ע ה Benefactors Joseph Davidsohn לחיזוק ההתקשרות Lili Goldberg In memory of William Goldberg (Zev ben Binyamin A H) by the Goldberg Family of New York Burton & Marjan Katz In gratitude for all of G-d Almighty s Blessings Avi & Dina Klein In memory of Blima bas Pinchus A H who treasured every Yid Dovi Lesches In honor of the Rebbe s Shliach Rabbi Gil Leeds Ben & Chana Philipson In honor of the Lubavitcher Rebbe Yosef Yitzchok & Batsheva Popack לע נ הרה ח שמואל אייזיק בן הרה ח אברהם הלוי ע ה Ronald & Jill Swartz In loving memory of Cherny bas Zalman Halevi 32 Chabad on Campus

33 Thank You Contributors Michael & Jenifer Bernstein לכתחילה אריבער! Robert & Mojdeh Danial Zev Drizin Zalman & Miriam Fellig לע נ החסד התמים יוסף מרדכי בן צבי מאיר ע ה Shmuel & Zipi Goldstein Fesco Inc. Yosef & Chana Gorowitz לחיזוק ההתקשרות Howard & Debbie Jonas Steven Krieger Marty & Carol Meyer Jonathan & Dina Ohebshalom Sky Management Corp. Dr. & Dr. Peter & Mary Pernicone In honor of G-d Almighty! Daniel M. & Gabi Shapiro לחיזוק ההתקשרות Michael & Lisa Steinberg לע נ ראובן בן יעקב ע ה Akiva Sussholz בהוקרה לרבי Michael & Cathy Weiss Mordechai & Chana Zelda Werde Supporters Richard & Fran Allen American Corporate Benefits, Inc. Marc & Hope Altheim Robert & Marilyn Azar Ezra & Gitty Birnbaum Dr. Mauricio & Barbara Bitran International Shabbaton 33

34 Thank You Michael & Sharon Budwick Jan & Renee Burman Menachem & Eleanor Cohen Rabbi Yossi & Chanie Cousin Israel & Shandi Glaser Eve Goldberg Benjy & Adina Goldstein Fesco Inc. Fredda Gordon and Sondra Richmond לע נ הוו ח התמים ר שבתי נח בן ר משה ע ה Avraham & Devorah Hayman Brigitte Mizrahi Faivish & Tamara Pewzner Dr. Danni Sayman Amnon & Rina Shalhov and Nisan & Chava Lobel Joy Construction Michael & Nancy Schreiber Donors Charles Antell Jonathan & Susana Aranoff The Dennis Berman Family Foundation Moses Berman Joshua & Malka Bernheim George & Susan Birnbaum Charles Cohen Rabbi Aaron & Malka Cousin Congragation Torah Ohr David Dolezal Lawrence Domash Irving Eisenman Morton & Ann Elbirt Bruno & Rosetta Frankel Zachary & Chaya Fruchthandler Alan Gelb Steven Goodman Arthur & Susan Greene Mark Grossman Sanford & Christina Grossman Edward & Robin Haag 34 Chabad on Campus

35 Thank You Ori Hampel Stanley & Rosalie Handwerger Robert Harris Schneur & Devorah Hirsch Adam Hoffman TSP Foundation Shmuel & Margelit Hoffman Hoffman Productions Sam Horowitz Neal & Jennifer Jacobs Bernard Jereski Lester & Rachelle Kirshenbaum Rabbi Yossi & Gila Krasnjanski Ruslan Krivoruchko Lisa Lane Libman Stephan & Suzanne Mallenbaum Gary & Paulette Mendelsohn Martin Meyer Milton Nidetz David & Susan Oberman Steven Okin Levi Ostfeld Moti & Naomi Pinson Alex Polonsky Solon L. Rosenblatt Herman Rosenbloom Levi Rosenblum 1st Merchant Funding LLC Baruch & Kreinchy Rosenger Larry & Susan Sachs Hyman & Gail Sanders Moshe & Myrna Shanker Arthur Shapiro Ryan & Dini Shapiro jpay.com Ronald W. & Helene Shuter David & Jill Smith Mordechai & Ilana Spira Bruce & Lori Stein Hal & Judy Stern Henry & Liesel Stern Chanina & Simcha Sussholz Jose & Miriam Tabacinic Alan & Carolyn Tominberg The E. Walsh Management Corp. Haim & Gila Weiner Melvyn & Susan Weisberg Seth & Rivka Weisberg Dovid & Lifsha Weissman Mark Wilensky High Mark Systems Aaron Zuckerberg International Shabbaton 35

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