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‫ב’’ה‬
Program
Guide
Cheshvan 17-19, 5773
November 2-4, 2012
venues
Unless otherwise noted, all events will
take place at Oholei Torah.
Oholei Torah
667 Eastern Parkway
Brooklyn, NY 11213
Between Brooklyn and New York Avenues
“770” Chabad-Lubavitch World
Headquarters
770 Eastern Parkway
Brooklyn, NY 11213
Corner of Kingston Avenue
Jewish Children’s Museum
792 Eastern Parkway
Brooklyn, NY 11213
Corner of Kingston Avenue
Ohel Chabad Lubavitch
226-20 Francis Lewis Blvd.
Cambria Heights, NY 11411
‫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
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
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.
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)
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.
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.
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
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.
Lower Lobby
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
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
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.
Lower Lobby
4:30pm
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.
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!
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.
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.
Lower Lobby
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.
Motzei shabbat
Saturday Night Mega Event
A Celebration of Jewish Life
Security Notice: Student ID and Shabbaton
wristband required for entry.
8:30pm
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.
9:00pm
Main Event: Moshav Band
Main Ballroom
Dance the night away with Israel’s famed
Moshav Band!
Lower Lobby
Daylight Savings Time Ends
Before you go to sleep, remember to turn your watch
back one hour. Enjoy the extra time!
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.
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
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
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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
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
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
1:30 pm
Introductory Remarks
Rabbi Shalom M. Paltiel
Why is the “Ohel” considered a spiritual oasis by
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
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!
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Our Mission:
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Resource Fair
Alpha Epsilon Pi
Adam Teitelbaum
E-mail: ateitelbaum@aepi.org
Phone: 818-406-2326
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
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Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foundation
Ruth Miller
E-mail: rmiller@giftoflife.org
Phone: 862-245-2227
Website: www.giftoflife.org
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
E-mail: info@jnet.org
Phone: 718-467-4400
Website: www.jnet.org
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
E-mail: matthewm@sam.org
Phone: 317-789-8338
Website: www.sam.org
Description: Our mission is to foster the
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instilling strong fraternal values, offering social and
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We continue to attract members who appreciate
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Resource Fair
Snorkel & Study - Bais Chana
Mrs. Hinda Leah Sharfstein
E-mail: students@snorkelandstudy.org
Phone: 718-604-0088
Website: www.snorkelandstudy.org
Description: Check out Snorkel & Study for an
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Yeshiva Torah Ohr/Miami Torah
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Rabbi Immanuel Storfer
E-mail: immanuel770@gmail.com
Phone: 347-244-4286
Website: www.miamitorah.com
Description: Yeshiva Torah Ohr, located in North
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Zeta Beta Tau
David Lerner
E-mail: dlerner@zbtnational.org
Phone: 201-704-0804
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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.
Faculty Profiles
Rabbi Yaakov Ephraim and Sarah Parisi have
been Torah-observant Jews since 1998. They
resided in Morristown, N.J. from 2008-2011, 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 Twitter @
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.
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 1990-1992.
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.
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
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 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!
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Principal Patrons
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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
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Thank You
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Fesco Inc.
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Sky Management Corp.
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In honor of G-d Almighty!
Daniel M. & Gabi Shapiro
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Akiva Sussholz
‫בהוקרה לרבי‬
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Richmond
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Alan Gelb
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Congragation Torah Ohr
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Handwerger
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