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Welcome to the Chai year of the Annual Kinus HaShluchos!

The 18th yahrzeit of the passing of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka, a”h, is a milestone General Index year for the Kinus. In terms of content and numbers, the Kinus HaShluchos has grown remarkably, and is in itself, evidence of a phenomenon that is real and Phone Numbers ...... 6 exciting, but defies easy explanation. General Workshop Information ...... 7 With each successive year, Merkos Linyonei Chinuch, host of the Kinus, has had Thursday ...... 9 the privilege of witnessing the enthusiasm and participation in the Kinus grow. In Friday ...... 17 response, Merkos has invested greater resources and attention to make the Kinus a rewarding event for participating Shluchos. Friday Evening ...... 25 Specifically, the Kinus is a forum for introducing new ideas and for seeking Shabbos Day ...... 26 creative solutions to various challenges and conundrums that arise in the life of Motzei Shabbos ...... 28 Shlichus. Towards this end, the program is packed with presentations covering the Sunday ...... 29 entire gamut of Shlichus activities. No less important, however, is the experience of spiritual growth and deep- Gala Banquet ...... 37 ened hiskashrus with the that the Kinus hopes to advance. The camaraderie Monday ...... 38 among Shluchos, the experience of sheves achim gam yachad,have proven to be a tremendously bolstering and enriching benefit of the Kinus. It is our hope that Vaad Hakinus ...... 41 each of you will leave this year’s Kinus nurtured and fortified in both practical and Index of Workshops ...... Centerfold: 56 spiritual terms, giving you the sustenance to grow and succeed in your respective Shlichus. Classic Guest Program ...... 47 Many thanks to the Vaad HaKinus and to the Shluchos who participated in In-Depth Guest Program ...... 53 developing this year’s Kinus program. They have devoted long hours and much Post Seminary Program ...... 62 detailed attention to make this a memorable Kinus. Hanholas Kinus HaShluchos Map of Oholei ...... 68 Map of Jewish Children’s Museum ...... 70 Map of the Marriott ...... 72 Welcome Welcome

The Program Guide This program booklet also includes the Guest and Post-Seminary confer- will be available for pre-registered nursing babies only during the hours of the ences’ schedules, following the main Shluchos program. Kinus. Please remember that your baby may be unaccustomed to his/her new surroundings and, as a result, the babysitter may need your attention at any time All sessions and meals must begin and end on time; please be punctual. during the day. Please bring along any supplies (diapers, bottles, toys, etc.) that All sessions will be held at , located at 667 Eastern Parkway (a your baby might require. For older children, please inquire about other options block away from 770), and at the Jewish Children’s Museum, 792 Eastern at the babysitting registration area. Parkway, (corner of Kingston Ave). The beautiful centerpieces that adorn your tables during the Kinus will be avail- The Gala Banquet will be held at the Brooklyn Marriott Hotel, located at 333 able for sale on a first come first serve basis for $20 each. See Brocha Friedman at Adams Street in downtown Brooklyn. Oholei Torah or call 718-902-5742. Simultaneous translation into Hebrew will be available at all general sessions Our sincere thanks to Mrs. Fay Kranz-Greene for elaborating the descriptive text as well as the banquet; radios will be available in the lobby of Oholei Torah for this year’s program. before each session. Our special thanks and sincere appreciation to the Vaad of Shluchos coordinat- Due to the ever-increasing number of Shluchos attending, we ask for your ing all aspects of the Kinus, together with the New York based committees. Their cooperation; please check your coats at the coatroom on the lower level of names appear at the end of this booklet. Oholei Torah, which will be staffed during all hours of the Kinus. The Hanholas HaKinus has arranged for the Rebbe's room to be open for As a courtesy to your fellow Shluchos, please set your cell phones on vibrate Shluchos Thursday evening, 18 Shevat, from 9:00 to 10:30 pm and on Motzoei throughout the general program and workshop sessions. Shabbos, 20 Shevat, from 7:30 to 8:30 pm All Shluchos will receive an official ID card upon registration, plus a special Finally, please remember to sign the bWp in the lobby by Motzo’ei Shabbos. We bracelet. You will need to display your ID to gain admittance to all sessions and wish you an enjoyable and inspiring Kinus! meals. The bracelet needs to be worn to gain access to the banquet. Hanholas Kinus HaShluchos, 5766 Please wear your ID card throughout the entire Kinus (except Shabbos) as a way of introduction to your fellow Shluchos. A private nursing station will be available at all times during the Kinus in the womens’ lounge on the lower level. During the Banquet, the “Golden Board Room” has been designated for nurs- ing mothers. There you will be able to have your baby with you and still enjoy the banquet and program with a live video connection. You must reserve your seat in this room before the banquet. Beginning Thursday evening through Sunday there will once again be an information/welcome booth in the lobby. Round trip transportation from central Crown Heights locations will be pro- vided for the banquet. Please see page 32 for details. The Babysitting service will be in the large ballroom on the 2nd floor. This will enable us to properly care for your children in the best facilities. Babysitting

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Workshop Information BAIS RIVKAH PRODUCTION In Shluchos’ work today, an increasing amount of time is spent on many diverse ideas, concepts, projects and programs. This year’s workshops will highlight pop- “Beyond the Horizon” ular and effective examples of this dynamic diversity, giving Shluchos a more meaningful productive dialogue, new and innovative programs and systems for Show 1: 1:00 - Sunday, 21 Shevat (Feb 19) their mosdos. Show 2: 4:00 - Sunday, 21 Shevat (Feb 19) All workshops will be held in the beautiful, conference rooms located on Oholei Show 3: 7:00 - Tuesday, 23 Shvat (Feb 21) Torah's third floor and at the new Jewish Children’s Museum. Show 4: 7:00 - Wednesday, 24 Shevat (Feb 22) Active Participation Workshop participants will get ample opportunity for active exchange at the des- ignated question-and-answer periods following each workshop. Kindly save your Tickets can be purchased by calling D.L. Rivkin @ 347-693-5219 questions and comments for then and limit them to the subject matter. or Gishy Blotner @ 347-407-1767 There will also be workshop sessions offering opportunities for ‘round table’ dis- cussion and sharing. Evaluation Sheets and Raffles Evaluation sheets will be distributed at the end of each day for your assessment of the day’s events and your opinions on their quality and content. Your respons- es are important and needed: they allow us to pinpoint areas where improve- ment is needed, and to implement these at the next kinus. As an incentive to complete these forms, a raffle for those who respond will be held each day for a complete set of audio tapes of that day’s sessions. TELEPHONE NUMBERS Session Notes For your convenience, we have compiled a list of phone numbers * Tapes of all sessions will be available each day at the cost of $3.00 per cassette. that may be helpful to you during your stay in Crown Heights. Please note the tape code of each session in this program booklet and quote it when buying tapes.

Hatzolah: ...... 718-387-1750 Kehot Showroom: . . .718-778-0226 * Workshop presenters are politely reminded to speak clearly into the micro- phone while presenting, and to repeat each question, allowing tape listeners to Shmira: ...... 718-221-0303 : ...... 718-723-4545 understand both questions and answers. Shomrim: ...... 718-774-3333 Ohel Fax: ...... 718-723-4444 * All workshop handouts will be available either at the session or at JFK Airport: ...... 718-244-4444 Union Car Service: . .718-771-3000 www.mychabad.org after the Kinus. LaGuardia: ...... 718-533-3400 Special Car Service: . .718-604-3333 Newark: ...... 973-961-6000 ...... 718-773-2223

CHCC: ...... 718-778-8808 www.kinus.com Women’s Mikvah: . . .718-604-8787 www.tzachlist.com

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THURSDAY Shevat 18 - February 16 uWxa,wv yca hWj hahnj ouh

1:00 pm KINUS REGISTRATION Location: Main Lobby, Oholei Torah, 667 Eastern Parkway SEMINARS

1. TAHARAS HAMISHPACHA (KHS1-9)

1A.HALACHA/HADRACHA Part 1: 9:30-11:00 am(KHS1). Part 2: 11:15 am-12:45 pm(KHS3). Part 3: 2:30-3:30 pm(KHS8). Part 4: 3:40-4:40 pm(KHS9). This series of four classes will focus on Halacha/Hadracha reviews for Shluchos, and will offer the opportunity to complete a yearly review in keeping with the Rebbe’s directives. The classes will provide keys for building and maintaining Sholom Bayis, and will give you tools to teach your own community members.

Presenter: Mrs. Mashi Lipskar, Johannesburg, South Africa

Location: Parts 1 & 2, Shul, 3rd floor, Oholei Torah. Parts 3 & 4, Conference Room #1, 3rd floor, Oholei Torah

1B.SOUL PURPOSE OF MARRIAGE Part 1: 9:30-11:00 am (KHS2). Part 2: 11:15-12:45 pm (KHS4). This two-class series will teach you about creating a healthy YOU! for the mutual benefit of both marriage partners . You will be taught to understand yourself through skills such as conscious listening vs.

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reactive listening, letting go of limiting inner patterns, empowering 1F.TEACHING TAHARAS HAMISHPACHA TO THE NEWCOMER (KHS7) yourself through integrating principles of Chassidus. 4:00-5:15 pm Presenter: Mrs. Chana Ginsburg, Brooklyn, NY The focus of this class is teaching the essential, non-negotiable dinim Location: New Ballroom, main floor, Oholei Torah to Mikvah newcomers. Presenter: Mrs. Chana Carlbach, S. Agath, Canada 1:00-2:30 pm Location: Conference Room #2, 3rd floor, Oholei Torah LUNCH 2:30 – 6:00 pm: Location: Main Ballroom, Oholei Torah SEMINARS (KHS10-15) 1C.THE VALUE OF YOUR SEMINARY DIPLOMA 1:00-2:00 pm. 2. TECHNOLOGY (KHS10) Many Shluchos need accreditation for their teaching positions. This workshop will show you how to translate your seminary diploma and A..ORG WEBSITE ADMINISTRATION TUTORIAL Torah knowledge to this end. Learn the basics of updating your Chabad.org website from the Presenter: Mrs. Raizel Reit, Brooklyn, NY ground up. Have you recently joined? Are you considering joining? This session will get you on track to ably manage your site. Covers all Location: New Ballroom, main floor, Oholei Torah areas of Site Control: (Session runs during Lunch) - Planning your site 1D.EXPLAINING GENDER DIFFERENCES TO TEENS (KHS5) - Navigation 1:30-3:00 pm - Publishing: Adding articles, sorting, moving This class is geared toward Shluchos who work with teens and young - Hyperlinks, Tables and Images adults. The focus of the class is to explain why maintaining bound- - Index Pages aries between men and women is essential to healthy relationships. - Organizing your Site Presenter: Mrs Sara Morosow, Brooklyn, New York - Photo Galleries Location: Shul, 3rd floor, Oholei Torah - Forms 1E.HADRACHA:LOVE & INTIMACY (KHS6) - Adding Chabad.org Content 2:30-3:45 pm - Home Page: Modes, Themes, Areas, Modules, Formats & Designs This class offers down to earth insights on how to attain and maintain - Calendar a satisfying intimate yet spiritual relationship. - Email Newsletter

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B. CMS-CHABAD MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (KHS11) 4. CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN HALACHA (KHS13) 5.00 - 6.30 pm Rabbi Yosef Shusterman, Los Angeles, CA, will address and answer ques- A training workshop for those Chabad Houses using the Chabad tions on the following areas of Halacha. Management System- Get the latest updates and learn how to use the 2.30 - 3.15 pm system to it's fullest potential Death with Dignity: A halachic perspective on the Terry Schiavo case. Presenter: Rabbi Yisroel Pinson, Pasadena, CA A discussion on issues of euthenasia and extended life support, stem cell research and cord blood preservation. Location: Shul, 3rd floor, Oholei Torah 3.15 - 4.00 pm 3. ADULT EDUCATION: Opportunities for Women Within Halacha: The Halachic parameters and Chabad policies for the various public roles that today's women LEARNING TO TEACH,LEARNING TO LEARN (KHS12) are exploring. A: Rabbi Asher Crispe, Philadelphia, PA Topics will include: Women in community leadership positions, “Learning to teach; Learning to learn, according to Chassidus and women in the synagogue, prayer groups, Megillah readings, dancing Kabbalah.” with the Torah, Bas celebrations, Havdalah & Kiddush servic- There are 11 practical tips and stages for successfully transmitting es, dvar Torah or siyum from the bimah, Friday Night service. concepts from teacher to student. These levels correspond to the 4.00 - 5.00 pm sefirot (powers of the soul) and can be applied not only to formal Maintaining Shabbos Sanctity: A clarification and response to the teaching, but all our aspects of teaching, including parenting and many issues and questions Chabad houses and Shluchos face when

counseling as well.

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Location: Conference Room #3, 3rd floor, Oholei Torah

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csrl v,hhr vdsuk' uvdo akf,jhkv5. IVRIT rutho SESSION srl vt,rho (,hrcg kw rcho): rv"r' utunrho ku hz/ ftar humtho kakhju, habo cw srfho: tpar kkf, csrl vnrdkho' utpar kkf, EDUCATING OURSELVES AND OUR CHILDREN. (KHS14) A 12 step program to re-educate our inner child as well as our chil- dren according to the 12 pesukim. Presenters: Mrs. Shimona Tzukernik, Brooklyn, NY Mrs. Batsheva Cohen, Chevron, Eretz Yisrael

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12 International Conference of Shluchos 5766 International Conference of Shluchos 5766 13 Thursday Seminars Dinner & Opening Session Thursday

6. PARENTING OUR CHILDREN IN THE SPIRIT OF CHASSIDUS (KHS15) 6:30 pm

Mrs. Chani Canterman has built a reputation for addressing today’s DINNER AND OPENING SESSION (KH-1) educational issues with the depth and insight of Chassidic thought. Her workshops present a unique combination of highly skilled coun- LINKS IN THE CHAIN seling techniques and academic expertise. CHAIRPERSON: Topics of Discussion: Mrs. Nechama Harlig, Kendell, Florida Jewish insights into parenting and relationship building. TEHILLIM: Educating the child; only a means. What is the true goal in education? Mrs. Sarah Meretsky, Penn State University, State College, PA Religious society, as well as modern orthodox and non observant groups. CHINUCH NUGGET: Mrs. Esty Greenberg, Commerce, MI Unconditional love; the love that turns a child into a great human being. OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE KINUS: First to respect, then to educate. Rabbi , Brooklyn, New York Peace versus justice in the home. TWO CONTINENTS - ONE AMAZING CONNECTION Who’s right? Who’s wrong? Does it really matter? Mrs. Dini Freundlich, Beijing China How to raise a balanced, responsible child with a sense of belonging. Mrs. Goldi Slavin, Caracas, Venezuela Sibling relationships; preparatory training for life. THE SHLUCHOS CROSSWORD PUZZLE Presenter: Mrs. Chani Canterman, Beitar, Eretz Yisrael You know the lingo. Help us complete this interactive puzzle.

Location: Conference Room #5, 3rd floor, Oholei Torah SPEAKER: Shluchim Eyn 5:00-10:00 pm Rabbi Yosef Chaim Kantor, Bangkok, Thailand

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9:00 pm FRIDAY CHATS AND CHOCOLATES Join us at the opening Farbrengens in . We are serv- Shevat 19 - February 17 ing chocolate in various forms, shapes, sizes and states. After all, uWxa,wv yca yWh 'eWagu wu ouh “stressed” spelled backwards is “desserts.” So come and enjoy all varieties of chocolate cake, ice cream, truffles and much more. You know what they say, “when all else fails, try chocolate.”

1. PURE CHOCOLATE:THE POSTURE OF A SHLUCHA Shlichus in its purest form, the of the Meshaleach. Who we are, 7:30 - 8:30 am what and whom we represent. SWIMMING AND AEROBICS Moderator: Mrs. Sara Kaplan, Tzfas, Eretz Yisrael Come join other Shluchos as we prepare ourselves for the day. Take a 2. CHOCOLATE CHIPS;RAISING OUR CHILDREN swim in the pool or go to the gym for a professional aerobics work- Instilling that same koach into our children, giving them a sense of out. These facilities will also be open on Sunday morning. pride and devotion. Moderator: Mrs. Maryashie Groner, Charlotte, NC 8:30 am Babysitting will be available at the Shluchim Office SHACHARIS Location: Shluchim Office, 816 Eastern Parkway 9:00 am

REGISTRATION & BREAKFAST (KH-2)

CHAIRPERSON:

Mrs. Nechama Laber, Troy, NY

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9:30 am 2. NEPOTISM? NACHAS! (KHW2) Hiring your own children or family members for your city? A discus- “LIFNIM MESHURAS HADIN”: THE IMPORTANCE OF CHABAD sion about the special nachas and possible pitfalls of bringing your MINHAGIM children back home and some sage advise about how to keep the Learn the authentic Chabad and Halachic stance as it relates to the process smooth and stress-free. following issues: Pas Yisroel, Cholov Yisroel, Bishul Akum, Kisuy Rosh, Moderator: Mrs. B. Devorah Shmotkin, Milwaukee, WI and Tznius. Location: Conference Room #4, 3rd floor, Oholei Torah Presenter: Rabbi Yosef Shusterman, Los Angeles, CA 3. ROOTS OF REDEMPTION (KHW3) Location: Main Ballroom Yehuda and Tamar and the seeds of Moshiach. Text and lecture for- mat. 10:00 am-2:30 pm Presenter: Rabbi Dovid Dubov, Princeton, NJ RESOURCE FAIR Location: Conference Room #3, 3rd floor, Oholei Torah Location: Gymnasium, lower level, Oholei Torah 4. MOSHIACH 101 (KHW4) The Moshiach /teen club curriculum is a comprehen- 10:30 pm sive introduction to the background and concepts necessary to under- GROUP PICTURE stand redemption. Designed for children and teens ages 11-15, this complete package makes it easy for Hebrew school teachers to guide Location: New Ballroom, Oholei Torah students through a complete unit of study. Presenter: Mrs. Zlatie Benjaminson, Morristown NJ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Location: Conference Room #5, 3rd floor, Oholei Torah WORKSHOPS 1 (KHW1-10) 5. YOU GIVE US 1 1/2 HOURS,WE’LL GIVE YOU FOUR PROGRAMS 1. RECOGNIZING AND TREATING EATING DISORDERS;FOR PARENTS (KHW5) AND TEACHERS (KHW1) Step by step instructions on how to establish four vital programs; This workshop includes open discussion on the issues facing the Hebrew School, Day Camp, Mommy and Me, and a Women’s Circle. teacher/parent in deciphering eating disorders and body dysmorphic Presenters: Mrs. Shula Bryski, Thousand Oaks, CA disorder and what we can do to protect our children. Includes an Mrs. Rashi Minkowitz, Alpharetta, GA understanding of the different roles that the various professionals play Mrs. Rivkie Klein, Memphis, TN in healing and prevention and the therapist’s perspective. Mrs. Chana Burston , Monroe, NY

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6. IVRIT SESSION (,hrcg): 10. SHLIACH OSEH SHLIACH:IF HE’S THE HEAD,WHAT ARE YOU? (KHW9) ARE WE LIVING UP TO OUR EXPECTATIONS? (KHW6) What does your head shliach expect from you and what in return What does the Rebbe expect from his Shluchos? Are our expectations should you expect from him? Diffusing the sometimes frustrating of ourselves realistic? What does the community expect from us? emotional and practical situations that crop up on a regular basis Presenters: Mrs. Esther Wilhelm, Zhitomir, Ukraine between you and your head shliach. Mrs. Chani Korf, Miami, FL Presenters: Rabbi Tuvia and Chaya Teldon, Commack, NY Moderator: Mrs. Tziporah Garelik, Moscow, Russia Location: Main Ballroom, Oholei Torah

Location: Conference Room #1, 3rd floor Oholei Torah 11. CELEBRATION OF RELIGIOUS FREEDOM (KHW10) Planning and developing major events using the renewal of Jewish 7. PRESCHOOL STANDARDS (KHW7) wedding vows as the framework. Presenter: Rabbi Nochem Kaplan, Brooklyn, NY Presenter: Mrs. Shterna Kanelsky, Hillside, NJ Location: Jewish Children’s Museum, Theater, Lower Level Location: Jewish Children’s Museum, Auditorium, Lower Level 8. LET’S TALK SISTER TO SISTER An opportunity to converse and express ourselves in an informal set- 1:15 pm - 2:45 pm ting. We will share our highs and lows, difficulties and suggestions, WORKSHOPS 2 (KHW11-20) successes and disasters. We will take chizuk from each other and walk away recharged and inspired. 1. CRASH COURSE IN PHOTOSHOP—HARNESSING TECHNOLOGY Don't worry, this session will not be taped! (KHW11) Presenters: Mrs. Baila Gansburg, Coconut Grove, FL Hands-on workshop. You will learn to make your own colorful image Mrs. Helana Herman, Raleigh, NC that could be used for mailings and webpages. Bring your own laptop or partner up with a Shlucha that has one. Make sure you have the Location: Conference Room #6, 3rd floor, Oholei Torah Photoshop element installed on your computer; if you do not please

9. VENISHMARTEM MEOD LENAFSHOSECHEM (KHW8) see the registration desk for a sample program

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2. FREAKING OUT AT FORTY? THE SANDWICH GENERATION 6. SHLICHUS 101: (KHW15) SHLUCHA (KHW12) Shlichus Begins At Home If you’re 40 years old or more you are probably juggling many com- Practical chassidishe parenting for young children. Strengthening mitments; married children, single children, aging parents, increased your marriage. Finding friends in your place of Shlichus while main- Shlichus demands, prioritizing and more. You may feel like you're get- taining your boundaries. This workshop is geared to the Shluchos ting burnt out and need a new dose of creativity. Although there is no who are up to seven years on Shlichus. one-size-fits-all answer, we guarantee you will come out of this ses- Presenters: Mrs. Dena Shusterman, Atlanta GA sion more relaxed and able to juggle those bouncing balls. Mrs. Devorah Alevsky, Cleveland, OH Moderator: Mrs. Rivkie Hazan, Milan, Italy Mrs. Toby Bernstein, Richmond Hill, ON Location: New Ballroom, main floor, Oholei Torah Moderator: Mrs. Hadassah Geisinsky, Cederhurst, NY

Location: Shul, 3rd floor, Oholei Torah 3. CONTEMPORARY KRIAH (KHW13) Teaching reading in the modern manner, but remaining true to the 7. TEACHING CHUMASH THROUGH TECHNOLOGY (KHW16) dictates of the Rebbeim. Power Point presentation, lots of easily Presenters: Mrs. Shternie Sudak, London, England adapted classroom ideas and materials. Suitable for all schools. Presenter: Mrs. Shoshana Huesman, Amsterdam Holland Location: Conference Room #2, 3rd floor Oholei Torah Location: Conference Room #4, 3rd floor, Oholei Torah 8. SHULS (KHW17) ,hrcg Nine to the Minyan, Dealing with black hats in your shul, Balancing 4. IVRIT SESSION ( ): newcomers and oldtimers, My Rebbetzin my friend PUT A SPIN ON YOUR PROGRAMMING (KHW14) Moderator: Mrs. Matti Bryski, Agoura Hiils, CA Get new ideas for women's evenings, find out how you can revive an Location: Jewish Children’s Museum, Theater, Lower Level old program with a new twist. Learn group games to incorporate into your events. Share and recharge your database of themes and activi- 9. POLISHING OUR MOST PRECIOUS POSSESIONS (KHW18) ties. A round table discussion about how we can protect and nurture the Presenters: Mrs. Luiza Frankforter, Miami, FL beautiful Chassidishe Neshomos of our precious children. If you have Moderator: Mrs. Rochel Kot, Tallin, Estonia tips, please share them. Presenter: Mrs. Dina Deitch, Samara, Russia Location: Conference Room #5, 3rd floor, Oholei Torah Location: Conference Room #1, 3rd floor, Oholei Torah 5. CAMPUS ISSUES 10. TAKING YOUR CAMP TO THE NEXT LEVEL (KHW19) “BEING THE REBBE'S SHLUCHA ON CAMPUS” Communicating with staff. Answering the question of “What makes one a Lubavitcher?” Focusing on the needs of each camper. This session will not be taped. Sharing samples of successful schedules. Sharing tips to plan success- A farbrengen style workshop with Mrs. Faigy Matusof, Madison, WI fully.

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years and have attracted kids. This workshop is geared to Shluchos seven to fifteen years on Shlichus. FRIDAY NIGHT Presenters: Mrs. Devorah Leah Shmotkin, Milwaukee, WI Shevat 20 - February 17 Mrs. Nechama Dina Kantor, Westport, CT. uWxa,wv yca wf 'ur,h wp 'eWa khk

Location: Jewish Children’s Museum, 2nd floor

11. PARENT TO PARENT (KHW20) An opportunity for mothers of children with special needs to share, network and support each other. Moderator: Mrs. Sarah Chana Danow, Goteborg, Sweden 5:15 p.m Mrs. Fraida Brackman, Oxford, England CANDLE LIGHTING

Location: Conference Room #3, 3rd floor, Oholei Torah 6:15 pm KABBOLAS SHABBOS

CONSULTATION WITH A PROFESSIONAL WITH CHASSIDIC INSIGHT 9:00 pm This one-on-one session will need pre-registration which must be done ONEG SHABBOS at the welcome booth. ATERES MALCHUS Shira Frank had twenty five years of experience specializing in family and marital therapy and has the unique capability of integrating psychologi- CHAIRPERSON: cal thought with a Chassidic perspective. She will be available to speak privately with Shluchos, with prior registration. Mrs Rivka Korf, Miami, FL Presenters: Mrs. Shira Frank, C.S.W., Brooklyn, NY PRESENTERS: Location: Library, 3rd floor, Oholei Torah Rabbi Michoel Seligson, Brooklyn, NY Mrs. Batsheva Cohen, Chevron, Eretz Yisrael

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24 International Conference of Shluchos 5766 International Conference of Shluchos 5766 25 Shabbos Schedule Farbrengens Shabbos

3:30 pm SHABBOS DAY MINCHA Shevat 20 - February 18 uWxa,wv yca wf 'ur,h wp 'asue ,ca Location: Main Ballroom

3:45 pm ROUND TABLE FARBRENGENS 10:00 am SHACHARIS 1. A DRY DESERT TO A DELECTABLE DESSERT: Surviving the day to day tribulations in a small town Mrs. Chani Greenberg, El Paso, TX 1:00 pm Mrs. Rochel Lowenthal, Copenhagen, Denmark SEUDAS SHABBOS Location: Conference Room #6, 3rd floor Oholei Torah ohnkugv hhjk vjubnu ,ca ukufa ouh 2. SEEK AND YE SHALL FIND: CHAIRPERSON: Where do we turn for inspiration when there is seemingly none in sight Mrs. Nechama Itkin, Pittsburgh, PA Mrs. Rochel Loschak, S. Barbara, CA GREETINGS: Mrs. Rivka Benhiyoun, Chicago, IL Mrs. Chana Kaplan, Germantown, MD Location: Conference Room #1, 3rd floor Oholei Torah Location: Main Ballroom 3. A HEALTHY DOSE OF HISKASHRUS: 2:45 pm In-Reach: Strengthening our own Lubavitch communities, old & new TEXT-BASED LEARNING Mrs. Chani Rosenblum, Pittsburgh, PA Location: Conference Room #2, 3rd floor Oholei Torah TORAS RABBEINU Sichas 22 Shevat, Hisvaaduyos 5749 4. KEEPING OUR GOALPOSTS CEMENTED FIRMLY TO THE GROUND Mrs. Malkie Gurkow, Westford, MA Mrs. Chana Gurwitz, Brooklyn, NY

Location: Main Ballroom Location: Conference Room #5, 3rd floor Oholei Torah

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26 International Conference of Shluchos 5766 International Conference of Shluchos 5766 27 Motzo’ei Shabbos Tours & Melave Makla Melave Makla Motzo’ei Shabbos

6:16 pm LAUNCHING WORLDWIDE NESHEK CAMPAIGN

MAARIV & HAVDALAH THE FRIDAYLIGHT CAMPAIGN FridayLight is a new, innovative campaign centered on the Rebbe’s vision of uniting Jewish women and girls around the globe. 7:30 - 8:30 pm Video Presentation (JEM): SHLUCHOS TOURS The Rebbe on the Importance of Mivtza NeSheK 1) The Rebbe’s gWhz room will be open. PRESENTERS: 2) Visit the Library and Exhibit Hall of Agudas Chassidei Chabad Ms. Collette Brooks, 766 Eastern Parkway (enter from 770 patio). Chief Imagination Officer of Big Imagination Group, Los Angeles, CA 3) Tour the Tzivos Hashem Jewish Children’s Museum. See the state- Ms. Marina Muhlfriedel, TV and film writer/producer, Los Angeles, CA of-the art exhibits and use the interactive displays.

You must have your Kinus ID for entry to the museum. FAMILY’S REUNION; A STORY IN OUR TIMES Mrs. Chani Diskin, Munich, Germany

8:15 pm VIDEO PRESENTATION JEM FINAL BANQUET REGISTRATION IN OHOLEI TORAH Niggunei HaRebbeim led by Mrs. Yehudis Bluming, Durham, NC Musical Accompaniment by Leah Rochel Cotlar and Tova Leiter Location: Main Lobby, Oholei Torah 11:30 pm 8:45 pm

MELAVE MALKA (KH-3) FARBRENGEN Rabbi Aharon E. Ceitlin, Tzfas, Eretz Yisrael tjhan tfkn suss t,sugx Location: Main Ballroom, Oholei Torah

THE POWER OF ONE; THE STRENGTH OF MANY SUNDAY CHAIRPERSON: Mrs. Rivkie Denberg, Coral Springs, FL Shevat 21 - February 19 uWxa,wv yca tWf 'wt ouh "CONVERSATIONS WITH CHANI" Mrs. Chani Perelmuter, Long Beach, CA

GREETINGS: Mrs. Devorah Leah Gorelik, Fort Collins, CO 7:30 - 8:30 am

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8:30 am 2. IVRIT SESSION (,hrcg): SHACHARIS COPING WITH CHALLENGES ON SHLICHUS (KHW22) An intimate interactive workshop dealing with real Shlichus life issues 9:00 am based on the Rebbe’s directives. Moderator: Mrs. Nechama Dina Libersohn, Barcelona, Spain BREAKFAST (KH-4) Location: Conference Room #2, 3rd floor, Oholei Torah CHAIRPERSON: Mrs. Clara Simon, Delmar, NY 3. BONJOUR,DOBREI DIN,BIENVENUE,BIENVENIDA:THE SMALL ITIES OF UROPE (KHW23) GREETINGS: C E Mrs. Dalia Kurtzweil, Dneperpetrovsk, Ukraine Round table discussion. We are all in this together. Learn from each other about dealing with new languages, cultures, mindset, finding PRESENTATION kosher food, etc. Meet the Shluchos in your vicinity, compare the ages To Russia with love, an incredible journey to our roots in the USSR. of your kids and discuss the possibilities of starting phone friendships Mrs. Miryam Swerdlov, Brooklyn, NY or email pen pals. Chabad.org, introducing an innovative Woman’s Page Moderator: Mrs. Rochel Lowenthal, Copenhagen, Denmark

Mrs. Sara Esther Crispe, Philadelphia, PA Location: Conference Room #3, 3rd floor, Oholei Torah JLI newest initiative: Torah Studies Mrs. Dinie Mangel, Cherry Hill, NJ 4. ADULT EDUCATION (KHW24) CHINUCH NUGGET: “YOU’RE TEACHING;ARE THEY LEARNING?” Mrs. Leah Silberstein, Ville S. Laurent, Canada You put your soul into your teaching, but how do you maximize what Location: Main Ballroom students are walking away with? How can you help them apply what they’ve learned to their lives? 10:30 am - 12:00 pm What do our Rebbeim say about it? What does cognitive psychology say about it? WORKSHOPS 3 (KHW21-28) This workshop addresses these questions; oriented towards adult edu- cation, but applicable to seminary and high school as well. 1. FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE HOW TO’S (KHW21) How to connect with your volunteers and keep them motivated. Presenter: Rabbi Berel Bell, Montreal, Canada Updating your teen volunteer programs, sibling workshops, Mom’s Location: New Ballroom, main floor, Ohelai Torah Night Out. What the Shluchim Office can do for you and more. Discussion to follow. 5. THE CHEVRA KADISHA - DON’T BE AFRAID (KHW25) Presenters: Mrs. Sheva Tauby, Brooklyn, NY First Time Ever at a Kinus Mrs. Yehudis Steiner, Brooklyn, NY Have you been thinking that you really should join your local Chevra Mrs. Miriam Rav-Noy, Los Angeles, CA Kadisha or start one in your community, but the idea scares you? This brand new workshop will help you overcome those fears and give you Mrs. Zeesy Grossbaum, Paramus, NJ the confidence to branch out into the vital Mitzvah and final act of Moderators: Mrs. Esti Marozow, Cleveland, OH chesed that is Chevra Kadisha. Location: Conference Room #6, 3rd floor, Oholei Torah Participants will view a PBS segment on Jewish burial practices that was aired nationwide.

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Some of the topics to be covered by Mrs. Berman include: Performing 9. TURNING ON THE ULTRA SECULAR JEW TO CHABAD a Tahara; Overview of Halachas and Minhagim: The affects of Tahara For Shluchos who want to explore the core goals of Shlichus and how on family members, Why People Don't Talk about Death; Educational to bring out the Pintele Yid Programs for your Community and much more. A roundtable discussion farbrengan style Presenters: Mrs. Rochel Berman, Boca Raton, FL, author of Dignity Moderators: Mrs. Michla Schanowitz, Highland Park, IL Beyond Death - The Jewish Preparation for Burial Mrs. Itti Shemtov, Detroit, MI Location: Conference Room #1, 3rd floor, Oholei Torah Location: Lobby, Lower Level, Oholei Torah 6. HOMESCHOOLING SESSION (KHW26) Homeschooling is a challenge that many Shluchos face. Join us for 12:15 pm refreshing new outlooks and approaches on educating our Shluchim REFRESHMENTS AND MINCHA in training. Presenters: Mrs. Esty Greenberg, Anchorage, AK Mrs. Rivky Kahanov, Jacksonville, FL 12:45 pm - 2:15 pm

Mrs. Nina Naparstek, Homeschool Division/Shluchim WORKSHOPS 4 (KHW30-41) Office, will conduct a multimedia presentation on resources available for homeschoolers. 1. CAMPUS ACTIVITIES: Location: Conference Room #5, 3rd floor, Oholei Torah DIFFERENT STROKES FOR DIFFERENT FOLKS: FORGET COOKIE CUTTER 7. HALACHIC SESSION CAMPUS COMPARISONS (KHW30) Not every campus is similar. Public, private and Ivy League universi- TEACHING TAHARAS HAMISHPOCHA TO THE UNAFFILIATED (KHW27) ties have diverse dynamics. Four different Shluchos will share their What is Halacha and what is Chumra? What are the basics that we most successful programs and classes as well as discuss issues that are absolutely must teach with regard to Taharat Hamishpacha, Harchakos relevant to all, i.e. creating a balance between campus life and home and Mikvah preparation. life, and the relationships between our children and our students. Presenters: Rabbi Yosef Shusterman, Los Angeles, CA Prepared questions will be presented to the panel and then opened up Location: Shul, 3rd floor Oholei Torah to all participants. The panel will receive prepared random and diverse questions i.e. how do you keep up with your alumni and what 8. THE MONTESSORI METHOD (KHW28) do you do with your children Friday night.

Our prersenters will explore the Montessori method, past, present and PANEL: future. Hear the Rebbe’s views on the method and determine whether Mrs. Runya Wagner, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA this is the right choice for your preschool. Learn how to start a Mrs. Chanie Goldman, University of Florida, Gainsville, FL Montessori Program, enroll families, recruit and train staff and devel- op a school culture dedicated to spiritual growth from the students Mrs. Shoshana Hoexter, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA through the administration. Mrs. Chanie Chein, Brandeis University, Boston, MA Presenters: Rebbetzin Reba Sharfstein, Cincinnati, OH Moderator: Mrs. Chanie Backman, Tufts University, Medford MA Mrs. Leigh Maller, Passaic, NJ Location: Conference Room #1, 3rd floor, Oholei Torah Mrs. Shari Gershan, Passaic, NJ

Location: Conference Room #4, 3rd floor, Oholei Torah

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2. TZOFIA HALICHOS BEISO:A SEARCHING LOOK AT YOUR FAMILY 6. IVRIT SESSION (,hrcg): DYNAMICS (KHW31) Learn and talk about creating Shalom Bayis in your home. Topics to A REBBETZIN OR A FRIEND? (KHW35) be discussed include, but are not limited to: Enhancing communica- How to balance the two, without losing sight of either. tion skills, improving family dynamics, opening channels of commu- Presenters: Mrs. Chiena Zaltzman, Thornhill, Canada nication, setting limits, creating a positive environment, avoiding Moderator: Mrs. Chani Axelrod, Cherkassy, Ukraine power struggles and recognizing the red flags. Participants can send up questions or situations to be discussed anonymously. Location: Conference Room #3, 3rd floor, Oholei Torah Presenter: Mrs. Sorele Witkes, Brooklyn, New York 7. RUSSIAN LANGUAGE WORKSHOP: Location: Shul, 3rd floor, Oholei Torah JUGGLING OUR MYRIAD RESPONSIBILITIES (KHW36) How to manage the roles of wife, mother and Shlucha successfully so 3. BE PREPARED,BE BRIEF,BE SEATED:THE ESSENTIALS OF PUBLIC that everyone is happy. SPEAKING FOR ALL THE FACETS OF A SHLUCHA’S LIFE. (KHW32) Presenter: Mrs. Doba Levin, Kensington, NY Learn how to prepare and deliver an informative and entertaining speech with a minimum of butterflies. Location: Conference Room #4, 3rd floor, Oholei Torah Presenter: Judge Ronald Goldman, Lawrence, New York 8. CHEVRA KADISHA PANEL DISCUSSION (KHW37) Location: New Ballroom, main floor, Oholei Torah Informing the uninformed: Mrs. Rochel Berman, Boca Raton, FL 4. HAZORIM B’DIMAH:A PSYCHOLOGIST LOOKS AT CHILD REARING Minhagei Chabad: Mrs. Brocha Levertov, Brooklyn, NY (KHW33) Participating in the Community Chevra: Mrs. Sarah Steinmetz, Our children are a reflection of the time and effort we spend instilling Sarasota, FL appropriate values and morals. We can hope for success by imbuing in Location: Conference Room #5, 3rd floor, Oholei Torah our children chassidishe varemkeit, parental warmth while being wary of external pressures. 9. DA MA SHETASHUV (KHW38) Presenter: Dr. Leo Steiner, Toronto, Canada What are the best answers to those difficult questions? Location: Conference Room #6, 3rd floor, Oholei Torah This workshop will address commonly asked questions and will offer insights as to how to deal with the questions and those who ask the 5.WHEN YOUR HOME IS YOUR CASTLE AND YOUR tough ones. (KHW34) Presenters: Mrs. Bronya Shaffer, Brooklyn, NY Establishing a harmonious working relationship with your husband. Separating home and office finances. Maintaining borders between Mrs. Yocheved Adelman, Amhurst, MA work and home and knowing the difference. Location: Lobby, Lower Level, Oholei Torah Presenters: Mrs. Ally Leverton, West Windsor, NJ 10. TECHNOLOGY POWERPOINT FOR BEGINNERS (KHW39) Mrs. Devorah Leah Deitch, Ambler, PA Hands-On Learning: Produce your own PowerPoint presentation.

Moderator: Mrs. Esther Miriam Lifshits, Boise, ID

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34 International Conference of Shluchos 5766 International Conference of Shluchos 5766 35 Sunday Afternoon Workshops 12:45 am - 2:15 pm Banquet Sunday

11. FUNDRAISING (KHW40) 5:30 - 10:30 pm

A women’s role; doing what has to be done; fundraising without leav- GALA BANQUET (KH 5) ing your home. This workshop is geared to Shluchos seven to fifteen years on Shlichus. WELCOME Presenter: Mrs. Sara Weinstein, Pittsburgh, PA CHAIRPERSON: Mrs. Devora Caytak, Ottawa, Canada Mrs. Chaya Chitrik, Istanbul, Turkey

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12. LIVING WITH THE TIMES (KHW41) Mrs. Shira Bialo, Markham, Canada Using the latest innovations in contemporary education? WELCOME: A look at some schools of thought (Love and Logic, Multiple Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky, Brooklyn, NY Intelligence, Responsive Classroom, Understanding by Design). PERSONAL REFLECTIONS OF THE REBBE & LUBAVITCH AROUND THE Is it good for the ? What works hand in hand with a chassidishe WORLD;THE REBBE TOUCHED MY LIFE chinuch ? What do we have to be careful of? Finding a balance. Presenter: Mrs Esther Kosofsky, Springfield, MA Mrs. Diane Abrams, New York, NY Location: To be announced ADDRESS: Rabbi , Brooklyn, New York 2:30 pm VIDEO PRESENTATION:“ONE” BREAK

4:45 pm ADDRESSING THE THEME TRANSPORTATION TO THE BANQUET THE POWER OF ONE; THE STRENGTH OF MANY Buses will leave for the gala banquet at the Brooklyn Marriott Hotel Mrs. Bluma Rivkin, New Orleans, LA from the following locations: * Kingston/President * Kingston/Montgomery GREETINGS FROM A SHLUCHA: Mrs. Henya Federman, S. Thomas, Virgin Islands * Troy/Crown * Brooklyn/Crown MUSICAL PERFORMANCE: After the banquet, each of the buses will drop off passengers on all Yaldei HaShluchos, accompanied by Mirele Rosenberger corners in Crown Heights. ROLL CALL: Remember: You will need your Kinus I.D. and bracelet to gain Mrs. Sara Azimov, Paris, France entrance to the banquet. Sorry, but only registered participants of the Kinus programs will be DESSERT & BENCHING allowed into the ballroom. Location: Brooklyn Marriott Hotel, 333 Adams Street, Downtown Brooklyn

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“SHE LIVES ON THROUGH HER CHILDREN” MONDAY Chaya Mushkas from around the world Shevat 22 - February 20 SEFER TORAH PROJECT: uWxa,wv yca cWf 'wc ouh In memory of Rabbi & Rebbetzin Benzion & Zila (Uncle & aunt of our Rebbe & Rebbetzin)

Location: Main Ballroom, Oholei Torah 9:30 am TRANSPORTATION TO THE OHEL Buses will leave to the Ohel from the corner of Kingston Avenue & President Street

10:30 pm PROGRAM AT THE OHEL

SPEAKER: Rabbi Moshe Feller, S. Paul, MN

12:30 pm Buses will leave back to Oholei Torah

1:30 - 4:00 pm

LUNCHEON TRIBUTE (KH 6)

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HAIRPERSON crnv' veuk euk hgec "cvdhui ,urv" usg,v vtnur' ugs kxu; ngav ungav gher C : a,dkv sg, ,ur,bu vbmjh, uvurtu,hw cruru, cfk cghu, surbu vbcul' vang, euk Mrs Chana Serebryanski, Melbourne, Australia hc/ uakhnu, cfk aka, vakcho: njacv shcur ungav' v,jk nv,cubbu, ngnhev

GREETINGS: Mrs. Mala Machlan, Moscow, Russia

JEM PRESENTATION

THE LEGACY OF OUR REBBETZIN - A PERSPECTIVE Rabbi Shmuel Kaplan, Baltimore, MD

"A TRIBUTE TO OUR REBBETZIN" Musical presentation by Mrs. Yiska Charir, Migdal Haemek, Eretz Yisrael ///ufrsk lkv ceghu

38 International Conference of Shluchos 5766 International Conference of Shluchos 5766 39 HANHOLAS HAKINUS ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky Rabbi Mendel Kotlarsky Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS Rabbi Lipa Brennan Rabbi Moshe Silver Mrs. Zelda Weiss

COORDINATING VAAD HAKINUS Mrs. Yocheved Adelman, Amherst, Massachusetts GUEST PROGRAM Mrs. Liba Andrusier, Albany, New York Mrs. Rivky Kotlarsky Mrs. Baila Biston, Parkland, Florida Mrs. Chanie Bukiet, Boca Raton, Florida Mrs. Sora Chana Posner Mrs. Tova Chazanow, Manalapan, New Jersey Mrs. Molly Resnick Mrs. Shifra Deren, Stamford, Connecticut Mrs. Tamar Pevzner Mrs. Chaya Ehrenreich, Chesnut Ridge, New York POST-SEMINARY PROGRAM Mrs. Bassie Feldman, Halifax, Nova Scotia Miss Chaya Brennan Mrs. Miriam Friedman, Birmingham, Alabama Mrs. Baila Gansburg, Coconut Creek, Florida Mrs. Deena Dubov Mrs. Hadassah Geisinsky, Cederhurst, New York Mrs. Rochel Loschak Mrs. Dinie Greenberg, Shanghai, China Miss Rochi Silver Mrs. Esther Grossbaum, Toronto, Ontario Miss Rochel Weinbaum Mrs. Chanie Gurkov, Wayne, New Jersey RESOURCE FAIR Mrs. Nechama Harlig, Kendell, Florida Mrs. Chana Kaminetzky, Dneprepretrovsk, Ukraine Rabbi Dovber Weiss Mrs. Shiffy Landa, S. Louis, Missouri NEW YORK COORDINATING COMMITTEE Mrs. Chana Lazar, Moscow, Russia Mrs. Malkie Brennan Mrs. Chienna Lazaroff, Houston, Texas Mrs. Suri Ciment Mrs. Devora Lewis, Port Washington, New York Mrs. Brocha Friedman Mrs. Rivka Rochel Lieberow, Boca Raton, Florida Mrs. Chaya Sara Mandel, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Miss. Chaya Klein Mrs. Chaya Perman, Caracas, Venezuela Mrs. Kraindy Klein Mrs. Goldie Plotkin, Markham, Ontario Mrs. Chana Piekarski Mrs. Chaya Posner, Rancho Mirage, California Mrs. Chaya Sarah Zarchi Mrs. Michla Schanowitz, Highland Park, Illinois and all the dedicated staff at Mivtzah Taharas Mrs, Batsheva Shemtov, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania IMPORTANT Hamishpocha and all the wonderful volunteers Mrs. Leah Shemtov, Stamford, Connecticut Please reserve the following dates for next year’s Kinusim vwwht for the design and production of the beautiful Mrs. Nechama Shemtov, Washington, D.C. !wev ubmrtc ubhatrc ubfkn og vwwht ufrghh ohxubhfv centerpieces. Mrs. Chaya Teldon, Commack, New York THANK YOU! Mrs. Devora Wilhelm, Portland, Oregon Mrs. Chanie Wolowik, Cedarhurst, New York KINUS HASHLUCHOS KINUS HASHLUCHIM Mrs. Elkie Zarchi, Cambridge, Massachusetts hnkugv ,ujukav xubhf hnkugv ohjukav xubhf zwwxa,wv yca swwf - wf zwwxa,wv iuaj yWf - swwf February 8 - 12, 2007 November 15 - 20, 2006 A SPECIAL THANKS TO: Moshe Berghoff, Pinchos Greenberg, Zalman Feldman, Mendel Kaminker, Meir Simcha Kogan, Moshe Pinson, Michoel Seligson and Elkana Shmotkin, Avraham D. Vaisfiche, and Mrs. Peri Brook, and the staff of Merkos L’inyonei Chinuch and the Shluchim Office who contributed their time, effort and talents to help ensure the success of this Kinus. 40 International Conference of Shluchos 5766 International Conference of Shluchos 5766 41 International Kinus HaShluchos hnkugv ,ujukav xubhf 5766 • 2006

CLASSIC & IN-DEPTH GUEST PROGRAMS

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Thursday, Shevat 18, 5766 - February 16, 2006

6:00 pm: Registration

Location: Jewish Children's Museum, 792 Eastern Parkway, Corner Kingston Avenue, 2nd floor 6:30-7:30 pm: Self-Guided Tour of the new Tzivos Hashem Jewish Children’s Museum

7:30 pm: Dinner and Opening Session

“FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE” Mrs. Chani Lazar, Moscow, Russia

“BITACHON IN HASHEM – MIGHTIER THAN THE WAVES OF THE SEA” Rabbi Yoseph C. Kantor, Bangkok, Thailand

Friday, Shevat 19, 5766- February 17, 2006

8:30am: Breakfast

Location: Jewish Children's Museum, 792 Eastern Parkway, Corner Kingston Avenue, 2nd floor CLASSIC PROGRAM

9:30 am: Bus leaves for Museum of Jewish Heritage

36 Battery Place Battery Park Manhattan 10:15-11:30 am: Guided Tour of Museum of Jewish Heritage Permanent exhibits and “Ours to Fight For” and “Life in the Shadows”

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11:30 am-12:30 pm: Lunch & Talk with view of Lady Liberty PRESENTERS: Rabbi Michoel Seligson, Brooklyn, NY “WHY BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE” Mrs. Batsheva Cohen, Chevron, Eretz Yisrael Rabbi Ari Raskin, Brooklyn Heights, NY Location: Lubavitch Yeshiva , 570 Crown Street (Entrance on Albany Avenue) “WOMAN – THE CROWN OF CREATION” Mrs. Shimona Tzukernik, Brooklyn, NY Shabbat Yitro, Shevat 20 , 5766 - February 18, 2006

1:00 pm: Leave for tour of Ground Zero & Lower Manhattan 9:00 am: Coffee, Cake and Learning

“CHASSIDUS – COAL OR PEARLS?” IN-DEPTH PROGRAM Mrs. Dina Deutch, Samara, Russia At the home of Mrs. Sori Krinsky, 585 Montgomery St. (corner of Brooklyn ave.) 9:30 am: Lectures 10:00am: Davening at 770 Eastern Parkway “LEARN ALEF - TEACH ALEF" Mrs. Sara Lieberman, Brooklyn, NY 1:00 pm: Lunch and Program

“RAMBAM,RASHI,RAMBAN – MEDIEVAL TORAH GIANTS” “CHABAD AROUND THE WORLD” Mrs. Ella Lerman, Brooklyn, NY Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky, Brooklyn, NY Location: The Levi Yitzchok Library, 305 Kingston Ave. “TOWARDS A MEANINGFUL LIFE....WIFE” 12:00 pm: 13th Avenue Shopping in Boro Park Mrs. Shaindy Jacobson, Brooklyn, NY 1:00 pm: Lunch at “Orchidea” 4815 12th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY At the home of Mrs. Faige Rubashkin, 1349 President St. 4:30 pm: Parsha Shiur GREETINGS: Rabbi Aaron Ginsberg, Brooklyn, NY “THE SANHEDRIN AND THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT” Rabbi Yosef Y. Shusterman, Los Angeles, CA The home of Mrs. Sara Zalmanov, 1394 President St. 2:30 pm: Leave for home of hostess in Crown Heights 6:30 pm: Havdalah 5:15 pm: Candle Lighting 7:00 pm: The Rebbe's room will be open Shabbat Meal at your hostess 8:30 pm: Farbrengen & Melave Malka 9:00 pm: Oneg Shabbat with the Shluchos “A ND THE LIVING SHALL TAKE ITTOHEART – 18 YEARS LATER” ATERES MALCHUS Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky, Brooklyn, NY CHAIRPERSON: “IVDU ES HASHEM BESHIMCHA”– WITH FRUIT,SONG,& SOUL Mrs Rivka Korf, Miami, FL Mrs. Brocha Friedman, Food Artist, Brooklyn, NY

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Mrs. Rivka Krinsky, Song Artist, Brooklyn, NY See page 32 for locations

FARBRENGEN 5:30 pm: GALA BANQUET AT BROOKLYN MARRIOTT Mrs. Malka Touger, Jerusalem, Eretz yisrael At the home of Mrs. Mrs. Malky Sperlin, 1295 President Street WELCOME CHAIRPERSON: Sunday Shevat 20, 5765 - January 30 2005 Mrs. Chaya Chitrik, Istanbul, Turkey

9:00 am: Refreshments TEHILLIM: sWe 'wf wpe ohkv, Location: Jewish Children's Museum, 2nd floor Mrs. Shira Bialo, Markham, Canada

9:00 am: REFLECTIONS IN PREPERATION OF GOING TO THE OHEL WELCOME: Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky, Brooklyn, NY Rabbi Berel Bell, Montreal, Quebec Location: Jewish Children's Museum, 792 Eastern Parkway, Corner Kingston PERSONAL REFLECTIONS OF THE REBBE & LUBAVITCH AROUND THE Avenue, 2nd floor WORLD;THE REBBE TOUCHED MY LIFE 10:00 am: Leave to Ohel Mrs. Diane Abrams, New York, NY ADDRESS: 10:45 am: Visit to Ohel, followed by brunch Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky, Brooklyn, New York

CLASSIC PROGRAM VIDEO PRESENTATION:“ONE”

12:15 pm: Leave for Tour of Mikvah in Crown Heights

ADDRESSING THE THEME 12:45 pm: Tour of Mikvah and Talk “STILL WATERS AND MARITAL HARMONY” THE POWER OF ONE; THE STRENGTH OF MANY Mrs. Sara Karmeli, Queens, NY Mrs. Bluma Rivkin, New Orleans, LA Location: 1506 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 4:45 pm: Transportation to the Banquet: GREETINGS FROM A SHLUCHA: Mrs. Henya Federman, S. Thomas, Virgin Islands IN-DEPTH PROGRAM MUSICAL PERFORMANCE: 1:00 pm: Study Session Yaldei HaShluchos, accompanied by Mirele Rosenberger

“FORGIN A PATH TO THE HEAVENS” ROLL CALL: Rabbi Yisroel Leib Resnick, Pleasanton, CA Mrs. Sara Azimov, Paris, France

“A K INGDOM OF PRIESTS – ETERNALLY ENPOWERED” DESSERT & BENCHING Mrs. Sorah Rosenfeld, Melbourne, Australia Location: Brooklyn Marriott Hotel, Location: The Levi Yitzchok Library, 305 Kingston Ave. 333 Adams Street, Downtown Brooklyn

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Monday Shevat 22, 5766- February 20, 2006 9:30 am: Breakfast

Location: Jewish Children's Museum, 792 Eastern Parkway, Corner Kingston Avenue, 2nd floor CLASSIC PROGRAM

10:00 am: A Special Look at Crown Heights

“REBBE’S LIBRARY,MATZA BAKERY,TORAH SCRIBE & CHASSIDIC ART” Rabbi Berel Epstein, Brooklyn, NY 1:45 pm: Farewell luncheon with the Shluchos

IN-DEPTH PROGRAM

10:00 am: Study Session

“ATTACHING ONESELF TO A LEADER” Rabbi Yossi Vigler, Brooklyn, NY

“CHOLOV YISROEL – THE SPIRIT AND THE LAW” Rabbi Yitzchok Hanoka, Brooklyn, NY

“SPIRITUAL POWERS OF THE MONTH” Mrs. Chaya Franklin, Brooklyn, NY Location: The Levi Yitzchok Library, 305 Kingston Ave.

Location: Oholei Torah 667 Eastern Pkwy,

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OHOLEI THURSDAY FRIDAY FRIDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY THURSDAY OHOLEI FRIDAY FRIDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TORAH 2:30 PM - 11:30 AM - 1:15 - 10:30 AM - 12:15 - 9:30 - TORAH 11:30 AM - 1:15 - 10:30 AM - 1:15 - 10:30 - 667 Eastern 6:00 PM 1:00 PM 2:45 PM 12:00 PM 2:45 PM 12:45 PM 667 Eastern 1:00 PM 2:45 PM 12:15 PM 2:30 PM 1:30 PM Parkway Parkway SEMINARS WORKSHOPS SEMINARS WORKSHOPS SEMINARS

NEW SECTION - CLASSROOM SHLIACH SANDWICH ADULT PUBLIC MAIN Halacha A — — — — OSEH SHLIACH GENERATION EDUCATION SPEAKING rd BALLROM 3 Floor

CLASSROOM LOWER DA MAH — MEKURAVIM — B — — — — LOBBY SHETOSHUV 3rd Floor

1:30 SHUL CLASSROOM Taharas SHLICHUS FAMILY 3RD DR ROSEN HALACHA D — — — — Hamishpacha FLOOR 101 DYNAMICS 3rd Floor 5 pm CMS

CONFERENCE ROOM Taharas OUR CHEVRA IVRIT CAMPUS — #1 Hamishpacha CHILDREN KADISHA 3rd Floor

CONFERENCE HOME & ROOM Taharas EATING CHINUCH ,hrcg CHABAD JEWISH CHILDREN’S MUSEUM #2 Hamishpacha DISORDERS CHUMASH HOUSE 792 EASTERN PARKWAY 3rd Floor

CONFERENCE SHIUR AUDITORIUM ROOM Adult PARENT TO European RUSSIAN RABBI ,hrcg A CAMPUS — #3 Education PARENT SESSION Cities Lower Level 3rd Floor DUBOV

CONFERENCE AUDITORIUM ROOM NEPOTISM? CHINUCH RUSSIAN ,hrcg MONTESORI B — — — #4 NACHAS! KRIAH SESSION Lower Level 3rd Floor

CONFERENCE ROOM MOSHIACH HOME- CHEVRA THEATRE CHINUCH Parenting ,hrcg — #5 101 SCHOOLING KADISHA Lower Level PRESCHOOL SHULS 3rd Floor

CONFERENCE ROOM SISTER TO FRIENDSHIP PROGRAM- CAMPS Technology PHOTSHOP DR STEINER 2ND FLOOR — #6 SISTER CIRCLE MING 3rd Floor

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POST SEMINARY PROGRAM

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- POST SEMINARY PROGRAM -

Thursday, 18 Shvat, 5766–February 16, 2006

7:00 pm: Registration

7:30 pm: Dinner

8:00 pm Opening Session

“OUR REBBITZEN” Mrs. Goldie Junik, London, England Location: Bais Levi Yitzchok (Albany Bet. Crown & Montgomery) 9:00 - 9:45 pm: The Rebbe’s Room will be open

5:00 - 10:00 pm: Resource Fair

Location: Oholei Torah 667 Eastern Parkway

Friday, 19 Shvat, 5766–February 17, 2006

9:00 - 10:00 am: Shacharis & Breakfast (Last time for registration.) 10:00 - 11:00 am: Workshop 1

“DA MA SHETOSHIV- HOW TO ANSWER TOUGH QUESTIONS.” Mrs. Chana Lipskar, Bal Harbor, FL 11:15 - 12:15 pm: Workshop 2

“TEEN PROGRAMMING & GENERAL PEULOS - SHARING IDEAS” Nechama Estrin, Woddcliff Lake, NJ Chayale Kopfstein, Brooklyn, NY

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12:30 - 1:30 pm: Workshop 3 9:00 pm: “SHARING MY SHLICHUS EXPERIENCES” “CHASSIDISH & EFFECTIVE DATING” Rabbi Yoseph C. Kantor, Bangkok, Thailand Mrs. Chani Rapoport, Syracuse, NY Location: Jewish Children's Museum, 792 Eastern Parkway, 2nd floor Mrs. Malkie Brennan, Brooklyn, NY Location: Congregation Anash, 770 Montgomery St. (Between Albany & Troy) Sunday, 21 Shvat, 5766–February 19, 2006 “THE SEVEN TYPES OF HOMESCHOOLED CHILDREN” 9:00 am: Leave to the Ohel Mrs. Shiffy Landa, S. Louis, MO Corner of President St and Kingston Ave “HOW TO SET YOURSELF UP FOR A SUCCESSFUL HOMESCHOOLING 9:45 - 10:15 am: Speaker at the Ohel DAY” Mrs. Sara Steinmetz, Sarasota, FL “HISKASHRUS” Location: 816 Eastern Parkway Rabbi Ari Raskin, Brooklyn Heights, NY 5:15 pm: Candle Lighting 11:00 am: Leave Ohel - Box Lunches

6:15 pm: Kabbolas Shabbos in 770 12:00 - 1:00 pm: Workshop 4

9:30 pm: Farbrengen “PRE-SCHOOL & HEBREW SCHOOL” Mrs. Miriam Friedman, Birmingham, AL “SHLICHUS” 1:15 - 2:15 pm: Workshop 5 Mrs. Yehudis Bluming, Durham, NC Location: Lubavitch Yeshiva , 570 Crown Street “MY SHLUCHA & I - KEEP A GOOD WORKING RELATIONSHIP” (Entrance on Albany Avenue) Mrs. Leah Aizenman, Myrtle Beach, SC Chana Domnitz, Manchester, England Shabbos, 20 Shvat, 5766–February 18, 2006 Location: Congregation Anash 770 Montgomery Between Albany & Troy)

10:00 am: Shacharis in 770 2:15 pm: Mincha Please collect you badge and wrist band before leaving. 4:00 pm: Parsha Shiur “CHOF BAIS SHEVAT SICHA” 4:45 pm: Transportation to Banquet Details to be announced See page 32 for details Location: 823 Montgomery Street 6:16 pm: Maariv

7:30 pm: Private Tour of the Jewish Children's Museum

8:30 pm: Melava Malka

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5:30 pm: GALA BANQUET AT BROOKLYN MARRIOTT

WELCOME CHAIRPERSON: Mrs. Chaya Chitrik, Istanbul, Turkey International TEHILLIM: sWe-dWe wpe ohkv, Kinus HaShluchos Mrs. Shira Bialo, Markham, Ont.

WELCOME: hnkugv ,ujukav xubhf Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky, Brooklyn, NY

VIDEO PRESENTATION: 5766 • 2006 ONE - APPENDIX - ADDRESSING THE THEME Wvuacfu .rtv ,t utknW :jhka ka uSHEP, Mrs. Bluma Rivkin, New Orleans, LA

ADDRESS: Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky, Brooklyn, New York

GREETING FROM A SHLUCHA: Mrs. Henya Fedderman, Virgin Islands

PERSONAL REFLECTIONS OF THE REBBE & LUBAVITCH AROUND THE WORLD;THE REBBE TOUCHED MY LIFE Mrs. Diane Abrams, New York, NY

MUSICAL PERFORMANCE: Yaldei HaShluchos

ROLL CALL: Mrs. Sara Azimov, Paris, France

DESSERT & BENCHING Location: Brooklyn Marriott Hotel, 333 Adams Street, Downtown Brooklyn

60 International Conference of Shluchos 5766 61 Map of Oholei Torah Map of Oholei Torah

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