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770 Eastern Parkway, Crown Heights, New York New Heights, Crown Parkway, Eastern 770 Lubavitch World Headquarters World Lubavitch eray71,2007 7-11, February 5767 Shevat, 19-23 ✦ nentoa ofrneo Shluchos of Conference International fti muv vw t, vcrfv' cruekhi' bhu hure nrfz jcWs vguknh fhbux vakuju, vguknh _ vw,axWz Wuhvt cvmkjv rcv nts ntsW kfhbux vakujho vw,anWy ngbv nfWe tsnuWr zhWg ,utcv ,ufurc The 19th yahrzeit of the passing of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka vWg, is a milestone 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 exciting, but defies easy explaination. General Index With each successive year, Merkos L’Inyonei Chinuch, host of the Kinus, has had the privilege of witnessing the enthusiasm and participation in the Kinus Phone Numbers . 6 growth. In response, Merkos has invested ever greater resources and attention to General Workshop Information . 7 make the Kinus a rewarding event for participating Shluchos. Wednesday . 9 Specifically, the Kinus is a forum for introducing new ideas and for seek- Thursday . 11 ing creative solutions to various challenges and conundrums that arise in the life of Shlichus. Towards this end, the program is packed with presentations covering Friday . 19 the entire gamut of Shlichus activities. Friday Evening . 24 No less important, however, is the experience of spiritual growth and Shabbos Day . 25 deepened hiskashrus with the Rebbe that the Kinus hopes to advance. The cama- Motzei Shabbos . 27 raderie among Shluchos, the experience of sjh od ohjt ,ca,have proven to be a Sunday . 29 tremendous bolstering and enriching benefit of the Kinus. It is our hope that each Gala Banquet . 36 of you will leave this year’s Kinus nurtured and fortified in both practical and Vaad Hakinus . 39 spiritual terms, giving you the sustenance to grow and succeed in your respective Classic Guest Program . 43 Shlichus. In-Depth Guest Program . 48 Many thanks to the Vaad HaKinus and to the Shluchos who participated Post Seminary Program . 54 in developing this year’s Kinus program. They have devoted long hours and much Maps of Oholei Torah . 60 detailed attention to make this a memorable Kinus. Map of Jewish Children’s Museum . 62 Hanholas Kinus HaShluchos Map of the Brooklyn Marriott . 64 Welcome Welcome The Program Guide the hours of the Kinus. Please remember that your baby may be This program booklet also includes the Guest and Post-Seminary confer- unaccustomed to his/her new surroundings and, as a result, the babysitter ences' schedules, following the main shluchos program. may need your attention at any time during the day. Please bring along any supplies (diapers, bottles, toys, etc.) that your baby might require. For older All sessions and meals must begin and end on time; please be punctual. children, please inquire about other options at the babysitting registration All sessions will be held at Oholei Torah, located at 667 Eastern Parkway area. The elevator will be staffed during the Kinus. Please enter through the (a block away from 770), and at the Jewish Children’s Museum (Kingston school entrance door on the street level and take the elevator to the Avenue corner of Eastern Parkway). babysitting area on the 2nd floor. The Gala Banquet will be held at the Brooklyn Marriott Hotel, located at The beautiful centerpieces that adorn your tables during the Kinus will be 333 Adams Street in downtown Brooklyn. available for sale on a first come first serve basis for $36 each plus $10 ship- Simultaneous translation into Hebrew will be available at all general ping in the US only. Place your order at the registration tables in the Oholei sessions as well as the Banquet; radios will be available in the lobby of Torah lobby. Oholei Torah before each session. Our special thanks and sincere appreciation to the Vaad of Shluchos coordi- Due to the ever-increasing number of shluchos attending, we ask for your nating all aspects of the Kinus, together with the New York based commit- cooperation; please check your coats at the coatroom on the lower level, tees. Their names appear at the end of this booklet. 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 Shluchos Wednesday 19th of Shevat from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Thursday vibrate throughout the general program and workshop sessions. evening, 20th of Shevat from 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm and on Motzoei Shabbos, All shluchos will receive an official ID card upon registration, plus a 22nd of Shevat, from 7:30 to 8:30 pm special bracelet. You will need to display your ID to gain admittance to all Finally, please remember to sign the bWp in the lobby. We wish you an enjoy- sessions and meals. The bracelet needs to be worn to gain access to the able and inspiring Kinus! banquet. Hanholas Kinus HaShluchos, 5767 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 BAIS RIVKAH PRODUCTION the womens' lounge on the lower level. "EXPRESSIONS" Beginning Thursday evening through Sunday there will once again be an information/welcome booth in the lobby. Show 1: 8:00 p.m. ~ Thursday, February 8 Show 2: 1:00 p.m. ~ Sunday, February 11 Round trip transportation from central Crown Heights locations will be Show 3: 3:30 p.m. ~ Sunday, February 11 provided for the banquet. Please see page 35 for details. Show 4: 7:30 p.m. ~ Monday, February 12 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. Tickets can be purchased from Judaica World on Kingston Ave. Raizy Baumgarten @ 718.363.8265 Mushka Karp @ 718.756.7830 Babysitting will be available for pre-registered nursing babies only during 4 International Conference of Shluchos 5767 International Conference of Shluchos 5767 5 Welcome Welcome Workshop Information IMPORTANT UPDATE “The Pan” In shluchos' work today, an increasing amount of time is spent on many diverse ideas, concepts, projects and programs. This year's workshops The Pan K'loli will be read at the Ohel I"YH on will highlight popular and effective examples of this dynamic diversity, Friday morning. Please make sure to sign this Pan by giving shluchos a more meaningful productive dialogue, new and Thursday night. Requests for brachos for children, innovative programs and systems for their mosdos. shidduchim and refuos should be submitted before- All workshops will be held in the conference rooms and shul located on hand to Vaad members or to the welcome desk in the Oholei Torah's third floor and at the new Jewish Children’s Museum. main lobby of Oholei Torah. These names should only Workshop participants will get ample opportunity for active exchange at include Shluchos and immediate family members; other the designated question-and-answer periods following each workshop. names should be part of the individual Panim of Kindly save your questions and comments for then and limit them to the Shluchos who will personally read them. Please have subject matter. individual Panim completed prior to arriving at the There will also be workshop sessions offering opportunities for 'round Ohel. An additional Pan will be brought to the Ohel table' discussion and sharing. after the Kinus; those Shluchos who were not able to sign by Thursday night/Friday morning may sign the Evaluation sheets will be distributed at the end of each day for your second Pan, and also submit additional names for bra- assessment of the day's events and your opinions on their quality and chos (as above, for Shluchos and their families). content. Your responses are important and needed: they allow us to pinpoint areas where improvement is needed, and to implement these at the next kinus. As an incentive to complete these forms, a raffle for those who respond TELEPHONE NUMBERS will be held each day for a complete set of CDs of that day's sessions. For your convenience, we have compiled a list of phone numbers that may be helpful to you during your stay in Crown Heights. Session Notes * CD’s of all sessions will be available each day at the cost of $3.00 per Hatzalah:...........................718-387-1750 Ohel:..............................718-723-4545 CD. Please note the code of each session in this program booklet and Shmira:.............................718-221-0303 Ohel Fax:.........................718-723-4444 quote it when buying CD. Shomrim:..........................718-774-3333 Union Car Service:.........718-771-3000 * Workshop presenters are politely reminded to speak clearly into the JFK Airport:...................718-244-4444 Special Car Service:.......718-604-3333 microphone while presenting, and to repeat each question, allowing CD listeners to understand both questions and answers. LaGuardia:.......................718-533-3400 www.kinus.com Newark:............................973-961-6000 * All workshop handouts will be available either at the session or at www.tzachlist.com CHCC:.............................718-778-8808 www.kinus.com after the Kinus. www.chabad.org Women’s Mikvah:...........718-604-8787 Vaad Kinus Hashluchos 5767 Kehot Showroom:...........718-778-0226 6 International Conference of Shluchos 5767 International Conference of Shluchos 5767 7 Wednesday Welcome to the International Kinus HaShluchos hnkugv ,ujukav xubhf 5767 • 2007 ,hbf, • PROGRAM WEDNESDAY Shevat 19 - February 7 zWxa,wv yca yWh hghcr ouh TAHARAS HAMISHPOCHA PROGRAM 10:00 am - 11:30 am HASHKAFA ON TAHARAS HAMISHPACHA (KHW-1) Mrs.