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Rivie SchwebelConvention Chairman
Rabbi Dovid SchnellConvention Co-Chairman
Rabbi Yeruchim SilberConvention Coordinator
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GUEST SERVICE INFORMATION 8
DAILY ZMANIM 14
THURSDAY AFTERNOON 19
THURSDAY EVENING 20
THURSDAY NIGHT 22
FRIDAY MORNING 23
EREV SHABBOS / KABBOLAS SHABBOS 27
FRIDAY NIGHT 28
SHABBOS MORNING 29
SHABBOS AFTERNOON 31
SHOLOSH SEUDOS 32
MOTZOEI SHABBOS 33
SUNDAY MORNING 35
AGUDAH WOMEN OF AMERICA HIGHLIGHTS 38
SWIMMING AND HEALTH CLUB SCHEDULE 41
YIDDISH PROGRAM 42-47
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5 Kislev, 5778November 23, 2017
Dear Convention Guest:
It is our pleasure to welcome you to the 95th NationalConvention of Agudath Israel of America.
There is something very special about this year’sconvention. To spend four days in the presence ofprominent Gedolei Torah and leading Torah askonim,to participate in stimulating sessions and forums onthe pressing issues of the day, to be part of such agathering of diverse yet unified Torah Jews — no eventon our community’s calendar can compare to theAgudath Israel convention.
We hope you will take full advantage of the programwe are proudly presenting here. Take chizuk from thenext four days’ agenda – and take in the incomparablespirit of unity and ruach unique to an Agudath Israelconvention.
We would also like to draw your attention to theGuest Services Information on the following pages.Please take a few minutes to review the importantinformation provided as it will enhance your stay atour convention.
And, throughout the convention, do let our staff knowif there is any way we can be of further service to you.They are eager to please!
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Rabbi Yeruchim SilberConvention Coordinator
Rivie Schwebel Rabbi Dovid Schnell Convention Chairman Convention Co-Chairman
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Guest ServiceInformation
Hotel Floor Plan can be found inthe center spread pages 24-25
59AttentionVisitors
We are pleased to welcome you to our conventionsessions and hope that you will join us for many ofour Torah activities throughout the year.
We invite you to avail yourself of the hospitalityservices in The Gazebo Lounge on the Lobby Level.
Agudath Israel of America
GUEST SERVICE INFORMATION
The information that follows has been compiled toenhance your stay at our convention.
Please read it carefully.
BAIS MEDRASH
The Atrium Conference Room #3 on the 2nd floor has beenset up for the Bais Medrash, for Daf Yomi, and the YarcheiKallah for the duration of the Convention. Please do notremove any seforim from the Bais Medrash as this leadsto both bitul z’man on the part of other guests desiringto use the seforim, as well as to the possibility of seforim,chas v’sholom, being discarded by hotel employees.
SHABBOS MINYONIM
Throughout the convention Shabbos all minyonim (otherthan the K’Vasikin Minyan) will take place in theInternational Ballroom. We ask your utmost cooperationin not arranging ad-hoc or side minyonim.
DINING ROOM SEATING CARDS
You should have received your table assignment cardupon checking in to the hotel. Assigned seating appliesfor Shabbos meals and Melaveh Malka only. Thursdaydinner, breakfasts and lunch buffets are open seating.
SECURITY:
As we all know, we are living in difficult times, andsecurity is uppermost on all of our minds. The hotel’ssecurity team will be on premises throughout theConvention, and we have also arranged with theStamford Police Department to have uniformed officerson the hotel premises. Nevertheless, it is incumbentupon all of us to be vigilant, and to remember that IFYOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING to a memberof either the hotel or Agudah staff.
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TELEPHONE USAGE AND CHARGES
In order to avoid excessive hotel telephone charges, westrongly suggest using cellular phones for all calls. Usingthe hotel phone in your room can be very costly. Pleaserefer to the hotel guest information packet in your roomfor specific telephone charge information (includinglimitations on the use of toll-free access numbers). WiFiservice is available throughout the hotel.
PARKING
Please proceed directly to the hotel parking garage tounload your car and discharge your passengers beforechecking in to the hotel. There is ample self-parking inthe hotel’s parking garage. Please do not leave your carunattended as this inconveniences other guestsattempting to check in. Also, to avoid a chilul HaShemand for practical reasons, please do not park in fire lanes,on the main road or in areas reserved for thehandicapped.
PAYING YOUR BILL
All guest bills (except for miscellaneous hotel chargeswhich must be paid at the hotel desk upon checkout) willbe paid directly to Agudath Israel, and NOT to the Hotel.
If you have a remaining balance, please settle your billas soon as possible after arriving at the convention.
Payment may be made at the Agudath Israel ConventionOffice (Ethan Allen) across from the Gazebo Lounge (TeaRoom). If you are paying by credit card, please note thatonly VISA, MasterCard and American Express will beaccepted.
CONVENTION AUDIO/VIDEO
All convention sessions will be recorded by Torah Anytimeand by Stellar Productions. They will be available ontorahanytime.com as well as agudahconvention.org.
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ERUV – SHABBOS ELEVATOR
We have arranged an eruv within the hotel building. Inaddition, signage will be posted before Shabbos at thevarious exits regarding the status of the eruv coveringthe surrounding hotel grounds.
Please note: Although the Hotel may post notices statingthat an elevator is in Shabbos mode, Agudath Israel ofAmerica takes no responsibility for this and has notreviewed the halachic issues involved. If you feel you mayhave a need to avail yourself of a Shabbos elevator,please consult a Rov regarding such use.
ACCESSING ROOMS ON SHABBOS
For those staying for Shabbos, the electronic lock on thedoor to your room will be disengaged, and you will receivemanual keys. (Please keep in mind that there are only 2keys per room, and if either one is lost or not returned, a$100.00 will be added to your hotel bill per key.) In theevent that the electronic lock is still operational, pleasecall the front desk immediately. Please allow ample timefor the lock to be disabled before Shabbos.
KEY DROPOFF
If you have received manual keys to your rooms, youmust return them upon checking out. The hotel willassess a $100 charge for any manual key not returnedupon check-out, as it will be necessary to install anew lock on your door.
NO SMOKING:
Please note that the hotel is a non-smoking facility, andthe use of ANY type of smoking devices – includingvapor cigarettes – is strictly prohibited. IMPORTANT:Should the fire alarm be activated at any time during theconvention, please follow all announced instructions,including vacating the hotel as required by ConnecticutState Law.
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LICHT BENTSCHEN
Licht Bentschen is no later than 4:11 in the designatedareas in the Hotel Lobby. It is ABSOLUTELY PROHIBITEDto light candles in guest rooms or anywhere in the hotelother than the designated areas. Please observe theserules for your safety.
Please allow ample time before Licht Bentschen as theelevators and corridors are generally crowded at thesetimes and it takes longer to get around.
ADDITIONAL MEALS
Since our dining rooms are being used to capacity byguests registered for the entire convention, we are notable to accommodate requests for meals for outsideguests. Therefore, we urge you not to invite outsideguests for meals.
FRIDAY CHECKOUTS
For those guests leaving on Friday, you must check outat the front desk, give back your key, and vacate yourroom no later than 9:30 AM. Your luggage can be storedby the bell staff until you are ready to leave. This isabsolutely essential in order for the Housekeeping staffto prepare the rooms for guests arriving for Shabbos.
HOUSEKEEPING
Please note that Housekeeping staff begins room service at8:00 AM. If a room has a DO NOT DISTURB sign on the doorafter 9:00 AM, they may NOT be able to return to clean yourroom before 12:00 PM. Housekeeping is over at 2:00 PM.On Shabbos, the housekeeping staff begins room serviceafter 9:00 AM.
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CELLULAR PHONES
Throughout the convention, we will be privileged to hearwords of chizuk and hisorrerus from our Gedolei Torah andleading rabbinic figures. It is a lack of Kovod HaTorahwhen ringing cell phones, etc. disrupt the proceedings.We respectfully, but firmly request that cell phones,smartphones, tablets, and similar electronic devicesbe turned off or set to vibrate upon entering theConvention Center and all meeting rooms, and remainso until leaving.
TELEVISION
Though it is an inappropriate accessory in any Jewishresidence, the presence of a working television whereYidden have gathered for the sake of Torah is particularlyunbecoming. Although it was not possible to physicallyremove the television sets from all guest rooms, theMoetzes Gedolei HaTorah and Nesius have requested thatour guests NOT turn these sets on during your stay at thehotel. We appreciate your cooperation in assuring a higherdegree of sanctity for the duration of our convention.
AEROBICS AND SIMCHA HOUR (FOR WOMEN):
Aerobics and Simcha Hours have been planned for yourenjoyment. The schedule appears on page 41. Pleasebring appropriate attire if you plan to participate. Also,the hotel has an indoor pool and fitness center.
CATERING
Agudath Israel is delighted tohave Catering by MichaelSchick provide all of the food
service at this year’s convention. Michael and his staffhave over 25 years of experience, offering gourmet food,elegance and reliability in Glatt Kosher catering, as wellas guaranteeing that the highest standard of Kashrus ismaintained.
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KASHRUS – HASHGACHA
Agudath Israel has arranged for Kehillas Belz to providethe hashgacha for the Convention. This includes all foodservice (meals and tea room) provided by Schick Caterers.We do not assume any responsibility for the kashrus ofany products sold in the hotel gift shops or vendingmachines, or for any food or drink products placed by thehotel in guest rooms.
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING WINEAt the request of the hashgacha any wine you are bringing foryour Shabbos Seudos (or at any other time during the Conven-tion), MUST BE MEVUSHAL. This is for kashrus purposes, be-cause waiters and hotel staff handle wine, glassware and dishesbefore, during and after meals.
GUEST SERVICES & CONVENTION OFFICE
We will have a fully staffed office in Ethan Allen on theLobby Level to handle all convention accommodation,billing, seating and related inquiries.
LOST & FOUND
Should any personal belongings be left in the hotel,please call the hotel directly (and not the Agudath Israeloffice) at 203-359-1300 and ask to be connected to thesecurity office.
EARLY MORNING COFFEE
For the convenience of our Hotel guests, coffee, tea andlight refreshments will be available in the Gazebo Loungeon the Lobby level of the Hotel at all times.
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CROWD CONTROL:
Due to the large crowd expected, B’ezras HaShem,please respect the separate entrances and areasdesignated for men and women. Also, in order to avoidproblems of ta’aruvos, please follow the directions ofushers, and please do not congregate in the corridors.
MIKVAH INFORMATION
Men:The hotel pool will be available to be used as a mikvehduring the following hoursFriday 5:30 - 8:30am, 1:00 - 4:15pmShabbos and Sunday 5:30 - 9:30am
Women:301 Strawberry Hill Avenue, Stamford, CT 06902To schedule an appointment please call 24 hours in advance: 203-964-1928 or email: [email protected].
DAILY ZMANIM
Times accurate at Stamford, Connecticutfrom Myzmanim.com
FRIDAY & SUNDAY SHACHARIS
6:00 International East6:40 International Central7:00 Atrium Boardroom #3 and Nathan Hale7:15 International East7:30 International Central7:45 Atrium Boardroom #3 8:00 International East8:15 International Central8:45 International East
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A SPECIAL MESSAGEFROM THE CONVENTION COMMITTEE
We would like to warmly welcome you to Agudath Israel of
America’s 95th National Convention. Your participation in this
Kinus L’shem Shomayim speaks loudly and clearly of your
commitment to Torah ideals, and carries a deep responsibility
to reflect them throughout every aspect of this special
gathering.
One of the most important of those ideals, we have been
taught by our leaders, is tznius, in all of the word’s senses. It
must be part and parcel of not only how we dress, of course,
but of how we act.
Our language, no less than our clothing, our moderation in
adornments and our interactions with each other require
sensitivity to tznius. And because of the sheer number of
people present and the understandable joy of seeing old friends
and of making new ones, our gathering will present not only
wonderful opportunities but also special challenges.
In preparation for the convention, Agudath Israel has taken a
number of steps to help promote an atmosphere of tznius. But
we need your understanding and cooperation.
It is important that congestion in hotel hallways and walkways
be avoided so that people who are moving from one area to
another will be able to do so unimpeded. And it is equally
important that the separation of men and women in
designated areas be respected.
In the merit of our maintenance of a special spirit of tznius and
kedusha, may we be zocheh throughout the convention and
throughout the course of our lives to serve as vehicles for
Kiddush Shem Shomayim.
Respectfully,
The Convention Committee
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ConventionSchedule
Thursday Afternoon4:00 PM Check In and Registration
FRONT DESK
4:00 PM Tea Room / Hospitality Center OpensGAZEBO LOUNGE
4:00 PM MinchaNATHAN HALE, ATRIUM BOARDROOM #3 (2ND FLOOR)
5:15 PM MaarivATRIUM BOARDROOM #3 (2ND FLOOR)
5:00 PM DinnerCROWNE BALLROOM, STATE BALLROOM, CAFE, GREENWICH (MHP), JP MORGAN (RABBANIM)
PLEASE NOTE: All meals besides Seudos Shabbos and Melava Malka are open seating.
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Thursday Evening4:45 PM Concurrent Sessions I
Pushback! Managing Reactions to the Growth of Our KehillosNATHAN HALERabbi Yitzchok PindrusDeputy Mayor, Yerushalayim
Rabbi Avi SchnallDirector, Agudath Israel of America New Jersey Office MODERATOR
Moshe ShindlerMember, Toms River Jewish Community Council
Leadership Lounge: Looking To The FutureHARTFORDBoruch Ber BenderPresident, Achiezer Community Resource Center
Yisroel BesserContributing Editor, Mishpacha Magazine
Charlie HararyLecturer and Business Executive
Rabbi Yehudah KaszirerExecutive Director, Bikur Cholim of Lakewood
6:00 PM Concurrent Sessions II
Attention Deficit New Order: Maintaining OurRuchniyus Amid Relentless DistractionHARTFORDRabbi Mordechai Becher Senior Lecturer, Gateways
Rabbi Mordechai Finkelman Mashgiach Ruchani, Yeshivas Ohr HaChaim
Rabbi Ilan Meirov Director, Chazaq
Successful Business Strategies Applied to LifeINTERNATIONAL BALLROOM WEST
Charlie HararyLecturer and Business Executive
Naftali HorowitzManaging Director, JP Morgan
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An Ounce of Prevention: Dealing with Early “At Risk” Warning SignsNATHAN HALERabbi Shmuel BerkoviczSgan Menahel, Yeshiva Ketana of Passaic
Yaakov BessVolunteer, Minyan Shelanu, Lakewood, NJ
Dr. Shloimie ZimmermanClinical Psychologist, Advisory Board of Amudim
6:00 PM Pirchei Agudath Israel Annual Directors' MeetingTWAIN (2ND FLOOR)GREETINGSRabbi Ephraim LeviDirector, Pirchei Agudath Israel of America ADDRESSRabbi Dovid Becker LCSWDirector, Camp Yachad / Neranina
6:00 PM Maryland Delegation Meeting and Q&AATRIUM BOARDROOM #3 (2ND FLOOR)Rabbi Ariel SadwinDirector, Agudath Israel of Maryland/Mid-Atlantic Region
6:30 PM Shul Rebbetzins' Conference (Closed Session)FISKE (2ND FLOOR)Mrs. Zehava FarbmanAssociate Director, Project Chai
Mrs. Debbie Fox MSG, LCSWDirector, Magen Yeladim International, Clinical SocialWorker and Gerontologist
7:00 PM Bnos Agudath Israel Leadership EventHOLIDAY INN GREAT ROOMGREETINGSMrs. Chana Baila HassDirector, Bnos Agudath Israel of America ADDRESSRebbetzin Yael KaismanMechaneches and Lecturer
7:00 PM Agudah Live: Interviews, Recap and More from theConvention CenterCAFE TERRACEHOSTSRabbi Avi SchnallDirector, Agudath Israel of America, New Jersey Office
Rabbi Shlomo SorokaDirector of Government Affairs, Agudath Israel of Illinois
7:15 PM MaarivINTERNATIONAL BALLROOM EAST
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Theme: Together We WillRabbi Shmuel KamenetskyRosh HaYeshiva, Yeshiva Gedolah of Philadelphia
Rabbi Elya BrudnyRosh Yeshiva, Mirrer Yeshiva, Brooklyn
Dayan Yonason AbrahamDayan, London Beis Din AUDIO-VISUAL PRESENTATIONTogether We Will CHAIRMANRabbi Dovid SchnellPresident Emeritus, AgudathIsrael of Illinois
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9:30 PM Tea RoomGAZEBO LOUNGE, CAFESTATE BALLROOM (MEN ONLY)
9:30 PM Agudah Live: Interviews, Recap and More from theConvention CenterCAFE TERRACEHOSTSRabbi Avi SchnallDirector, Agudath Israel of America, New Jersey Office
Rabbi Shlomo SorokaDirector of Government Affairs, Agudath Israel of Illinois
10:00 PM Yarchei KallahATRIUM BOARDROOM #3 (2ND FLOOR)פיקוח נפש בשבת הותרה או הודחה
Rabbi Moshe WeinbergerRav, Agudath Israel of Flatbush
10:00 PM Concurrent Sessions
Q&A: "I'm Asking for a Friend..."INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM WEST
Rabbi Elya BrudnyRosh Yeshiva, Mirrer Yeshiva, Brooklyn
Rabbi Mordechai ResplerRosh Yeshiva, Mesivta of Long Beach MODERATOR
Yisroel BesserContributing Editor, Mishpacha Magazine
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HARTFORDRabbi Shlomo LewensteinLakewood
Dr. David LiebermanNoted Author, Speaker, and Consultant
Rabbi Avi NeubergerRav, Congregation Shaarei Tefillah, New Hempstead
Pain Management: Understanding and Dealing withDistress – Others’ and Our OwnCROWNE BALLROOMRabbi Eliezer FeuerRav, Young Israel of Bayswater
Rabbi Paysach KrohnNoted Mohel and Lecturer, Author, The Maggid Series
Friday Morning5:30 AM Tea Room
GAZEBO LOUNGE
6:00-8:00 AM ShacharisINTERNATIONAL BALLROOMS, NATHAN HALE, ATRIUMBOARDROOM #3 (2ND FLOOR)
7:00 AM BreakfastVARIOUS DINING ROOMS: STATE, CAFE, GAZEBO, JP MORGAN
(RABBANIM), (STATE NORTH FOR MHP)
8:30 AM Daf YomiATRIUM BOARDROOM #3 (2ND FLOOR)Rabbi Avi NeubergerRav, Congregation Shaarei Tefillah, New Hempstead
9:00 AM Conference of Synagogue Rabbonim of AgudathIsrael (Closed Session)GREENWICH (CORRIDOR TO HOLIDAY INN)Rabbi Hillel DavidRav, Congregation Shaarei Torah
Rabbi Dr. David FoxRabbi and Dayan, Forensic and Clinical Psychologist
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Dayan Yonason AbrahamDayan, London Beis Din
9:45 AM Concurrent Sessions I
From the Kotel to Kiddushin: The Mounting Battle for Israel’s SoulINTERNATIONAL BALLROOM CENTRALREMARKSRabbi Yaakov PerlowNovominsker Rebbe PANELISTSDr. Irving LebovicsPresident, Agudath Israel of California
Rabbi Yitzchok PindrusDeputy Mayor, Yerushalayim
The “Same-Old Same-Old” Syndrome: Recapturing Vibrancy and Vitality in Our Yiddishkeit HARTFORDRabbi Mordechai BecherSenior Lecturer, Gateways
Rabbi Ari NeuwirthMenahel, Mesivta Derech HaTorah
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Dealing with Trauma: Prevention and ReactionCROWNE BALLROOMMrs. Zehava Farbman MSWAssociate Director, Project Chai
Mrs. Debbie Fox MSG, LCSWDirector, Magen Yeladim International, Clinical SocialWorker and Gerontologist
11:00 AM Concurrent Sessions IIEverlasting Bond: The Challenges and Rewards ofShalom Bayis Throughout LifeHARTFORDRabbi Dr. David FoxRabbi and Dayan, Forensic and Clinical Psychologist
Rabbi Daniel Frank, LMFTMarriage and Family Therapist
Rabbi Yaakov RobinsonRav, Beis Medrash Mikor HaChaim, Executive Director,Midwest Agudas Yisroel Council of Synagogue Rabbanim
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More Than Welcome: Making the Community’sMarginalized Truly Comfortable INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM CENTRALRabbi Eliezer FeuerRav, Young Israel of Bayswater
Rabbi Avi Hoffman Jewish Renaissance Experience, Westchester
Rabbi Akiva TendlerAssociate Rav, Khal Zichron Mordechai, Monsey
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Can’t We All Get Along? Nurturing Relationships with "Difficult" PeopleCROWNE BALLROOMDr. Aviva BiberfeldLicensed Clinical Psychologist, Educator, Lecturer
Dr. David LiebermanNoted Author, Speaker, and Consultant
12:30 PM LunchINTERNATIONAL WEST, STATE, CAFE, JP MORGAN
Erev Shabbos / Kabbolas Shabbos2:30 PM Toameha / Refreshments
GAZEBO LOUNGE
4:10 PM Licht BentschenHOTEL ENTRANCE LOBBY
4:20 PM Mincha and Kabbolas ShabbosINTERNATIONAL BALLROOMR' Nechemia BrodtAccompanied by child soloist Shulem
WELCOME
Rabbi Shlomo GertzulinExecutive Vice President for Finance and Administration,Agudath Israel of America
DRASHARabbi Elya BrudnyRosh Yeshiva, Mirrer Yeshiva, Brooklyn
4:20 PM Mincha and Kabbolas Shabbos - For WomenCROWNE BALLROOMINTRODUCTIONRebbetzin Bryna Bender ADDRESSMrs. Slovie Jungreis Wolff Author and Senior Lecturer, Hineni
6:00 PM Seudas ShabbosASSIGNED SEATING IN ALL DINING ROOMS
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IMPORTANT: LichtBentschen is in thedesignated areas inthe Hotel Lobby. It isABSOLUTELYPROHIBITED to lightcandles in guestrooms or anywherein the hotel otherthan the designatedareas.
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Five Hard Questions Young People Ask …And How Best to Address ThemINTERNATIONAL BALLROOM EASTRabbi Yaakov BenderRosh HaYeshiva, Yeshiva Darchei Torah
Rabbi Henoch PlotnikRav, Congregation Bais Tefila, Chicago
Rabbi Chaim Zvi SenterRosh HaYeshiva, Yeshiva Aderes HaTorah
Yitzchak FuchsMember, Board of Trustees, Agudath Israel of America
Hatzneah Leches...A Return To Inner JudaismINTERNATIONAL BALLROOM CENTRALRabbi Aharon FeldmanRosh HaYeshiva, Yeshivas Ner Yisroel, Baltimore
Rabbi Chaim Dovid ZwiebelExecutive Vice President, Agudath Israel of America
More Than Cholent and Menucha: Helping OurChildren – and Ourselves – Appreciate Shabbos. HARTFORDRabbi Zechariah WallersteinMenahel, Ohr Naava, Ateres Naava, Bnot Chaya Academyfor Girls
Rabbi Moshe WeinbergerRav, Agudath Israel of Flatbush
WOMEN
Q & A on Contemporary Societal IssuesCROWNE BALLROOMRebbetzin Leah FeldmanBaltimore
Rebbetzin Yael KaismanMechaneches and Lecturer
Mrs. Slovie Jungreis WolffAuthor and Lecturer, Hineni MODERATOR
Mrs. Aviva Hoch
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9:30 PM Sheves AchimSTATE BALLROOMDayan Yonason AbrahamDayan, London Beis Din
Rabbi Ephraim WachsmanRosh HaYeshiva, Meor Yitzchok, Monsey
9:30 PM Tea RoomGAZEBO LOUNGE AND CAFE
10:00 PM Leil Shabbos InspirationCROWNE BALLROOM
Coming Back From the Edge: The Incredible Power of Klal YisroelRabbi Mordechai BecherSenior Lecturer, Gateways
Shabbos Morning5:30 AM Early Morning Coffee Service / Breakfast
GAZEBO LOUNGE
5:55 AM Shacharis K'Vasikin - AshkenazCROWNE BALLROOM
Kiddush for Vasikin MinyanREGISTRATION AREA
7:00 AM Daf YomiINTERNATIONAL BALLROOM EASTRabbi Avrohom TeichmanRav, Congregation Tamarind Park, Lakewood
8:00 AM Shacharis - SefardINTERNATIONAL BALLROOM EAST, CENTRAL DRASHARabbi Aryeh Malkiel KotlerRosh HaYeshiva, Beth Medrash Govoha, Lakewood
8:00 AM Shacharit - Edut HamizrachKING DAVID (2ND FLOOR)
Kiddush for Edut Hamizrach MinyanREGISTRATION AREA
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10:00 AM Concurrent SessionsParsha B'IyunATRIUM BOARDROOM #3 (2ND FLOOR)Rabbi Shlomo CynamonRav, Khal Bnai Torah, Flatbush
Game, Set, Match! Preparing Our Children for MarriageHARTFORDRabbi Aryeh Zev GinzbergRav, Chofetz Chaim Torah Center, Cedarhurst
Rabbi Zechariah WallersteinMenahel, Ohr Naava, Ateres Naava, Bnot Chaya Academyfor Girls
Q and A with Rav Shmuel ShlitaCROWNE BALLROOMRabbi Shmuel KamenetzkyRosh HaYeshiva, Yeshiva Philidelphia
10:45 AM KiddushSTATE BALLROOM PRE-FUNCTION AREA (MEN ONLY)GAZEBO, CAFE FOYER, AND REGISTRATION AREA
11:30 AM Mini-Keynote SessionsThe Incredible Power of Each and Every One of UsINTERNATIONAL BALLROOM EAST AND CENTRALRabbi Yaakov BenderRosh HaYeshiva, Yeshiva Darchei Torah
Rabbi Aryeh Zev GinzbergRav, Chofetz Chaim Torah Center, Cedarhurst CHAIRMANNechemiah Hoch Living Lives That Make a DifferenceCROWNE BALLROOMRabbi Henoch PlotnikRav, Congregation Bais Tefila, Chicago
Rabbi Moshe WeinbergerRav, Agudath Israel of Flatbush CHAIRMANGershon Fern
12:30 PM Seudas ShabbosASSIGNED SEATING IN ALL DINING ROOMS
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Shabbos Afternoon2:00 PM Tea Room
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2:45 PM Concurrent SessionsBehind Closed Doors: Exploring Difficult Family IssuesINTERNATIONAL BALLROOM EASTRabbi Mordechai BecherSenior Lecturer, Gateways
Rabbi Avrohom WeinribRav, Zichron Eliezer, Cincinnati
Together We Can: Creating Partnerships BetweenSchools and HomesNATHAN HALEDr. Chaim NeuhoffClinical Child Psychologist
Rabbi Moshe WeinbergerRav, Agudath Israel of Flatbush
WOMEN
Strengthening Ourselves to Strengthen OthersHARTFORDMrs. Leba SchwebelLecturer and Speaker
Mrs. Slovie Jungreis WolfAuthor and Lecturer, Hineni
3:50 PM MinchaINTERNATIONAL BALLROOM EAST, CENTRAL
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Sholosh Seudos- 4:20 PM Men - English
CROWNE BALLROOMRabbi Aharon FeldmanRosh HaYeshiva, Yeshivas Ner Yisroel, Baltimore
Dayan Yonason AbrahamDayan, London Beis Din
Rabbi Yehoshua EichensteinRosh HaYeshiva, Yad Aharon, Yerushalayim CHAIRMANRabbi Eliyahu Simcha BambergerDaf Yomi Commission, Agudath Israel of America
Men - YiddishSTATE BALLROOMRabbi Shmuel KamenetskyRosh HaYeshiva, Yeshiva Gedolah of Philadelphia
Rabbi Yosef FrankelVyelopoler Rebbe
Rabbi Aron WeinbergMagid Shiur, Khal Yismach Moshe Nirbater CHAIRMANRabbi Avrohom Nisan PerlCommission on Torah Projects, Agudath Israel of America
Men - Lefkowitz Leadership InitiativeGREENWICH (CORRIDOR TO HOLIDAY INN)Rabbi Henoch PlotnikRav, Congregation Bais Tefila, Chicago
Rabbi Chaim Zvi SenterRosh HaYeshiva, Yeshiva Aderes HaTorah CHAIRMANRabbi Yitzchak EhrmanCEO, Agudath Israel of Illinois
WomenINTERNATIONAL BALLROOM WEST
INTRODUCTIONRabbanit Avigayil ShaliehsabooQueens ADDRESSRebbetzin Yael KaismanMechaneches, and Lecturer
5:40 PM Maariv and Havdalahשבוע טוב ומבורך!
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Motzoei Shabbos6:30 PM Hospitality / Tea Room
GAZEBO LOUNGE
7:15 PM Pirchei Agudath Israel Avos U'BonimKING DAVID (2ND FLOOR)GREETINGSRabbi Labish BeckerExecutive Dierctor, Agudath Israel of America ADDRESSDayan Yonason AbrahamDayan, London Bais Din
7:15 PM Concurrent SessionsCreating Ahavas HaTorah: Ensuring Torah-Study Opportunities for All NATHAN HALERabbi Shlomo CynamonRav, Khal Bnai Torah, Flatbush
Rabbi Chaim Zvi SenterRosh HaYeshiva, Yeshiva Aderes HaTorah
Yitzchok WagnerRosh Chabura, Kinyan Hamesechta
Right Left Right Left: What Course Should OurCommunity Chart In Strange Political Times? JP MORGAN
Rabbi Abba CohenVice President for Federal Affairs, Washington Director andCounsel, Agudath Israel of America
Rabbi Avi ShafranDirector of Public Affairs, Agudath Israel of America CHAIRMANRabbi Yeruchim SilberDirector of New York Government Relations, Agudath Israelof America
Life Challenges: Striving for the Ideal, Dealing with the RealHARTFORDRabbi Yaakov RobinsonRav, Beis Medrash Mikor HaChaim, Executive Director,Midwest Agudas Yisroel Council of Synagogue Rabbanim
Rabbi Zechariah WallersteinMenahel, Ohr Naava, Ateres Naava, Bnot Chaya Academyfor Girls
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Motzoei Shabbos, cont7:30 PM Yarchei Kallah
ATRIUM BOARDROOM #3 (2ND FLOOR)תיאומי סיאם בהלכה פסקיו של בעל אגרות משה והמסתעף
Seperating Siamese Twins: Halachic Issues Rabbi Shlomo GottesmanEditor, Yishurun
8:00 PM Pre KeynoteCAFE TERRACE
Agudah Live: Interviews, Recap and More from theConvention CenterHOSTSRabbi Avi SchnallDirector, Agudath Israel of America New Jersey Office
Rabbi Shlomo SorokaDirector of Government Affairs, Agudath Israel of Illinois
11:00 PM Post KeynoteCAFE TERRACE
Agudah Live: Interviews, Recap and More from theConvention CenterHOSTSRabbi Avi SchnallDirector, Agudath Israel of America, New Jersey Office
Rabbi Shlomo SorokaDirector of Government Affairs, Agudath Israel of Illinois
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8:30 PM Motzoei Shabbos Keynote SessionINTERNATIONAL BALLROOMRabbi Yaakov PerlowNovominsker Rebbe
Rabbi Chaim Dovid ZwiebelExecutive Vice President, Agudath Israel of America
Shia MarkowitzCEO, Agudath Israel of America
Rabbi Ephraim WachsmanRosh HaYeshiva, Meor Yitzchok,Monsey AUDIO-VISUAL PRESENTATIONWe did. We do. We will! CONVENTION CHAIRMANRivie SchwebelMember, AIA Board of Trustees
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11:00 PM Melave MalkaASSIGNED SEATING IN ALL DINING ROOMS
11:30 PM Post Melava Malka DessertINTERNATIONAL EAST, CENTRAL
Ruach and ZemirosSimcha Leiner, Cantor Shulem Lemmer andShira Choir
Sunday Morning6:00 AM Hospitality / Tea Room
GAZEBO LOUNGE
6:00-8:00 AM ShacharisINTERNATIONAL BALLROOMS AND ATRIUM CONFERENCE #3 (2ND FLOOR)
7:15 AM BreakfastSTATE SOUTH, INTERNATIONAL WEST, CAFE
IMPORTANT DEPARTURE INFORMATION
As outside guests will be checking in on Sundayafternoon, the hotel management has requested that, ifpossible, you have your luggage removed from your roomand placed in your car early Sunday morning. This willexpedite your checkout and avoid delays after lunch.
KEY RETURNS
Upon checking out, you must return any manual keysyou have received. The hotel will assess a $100 chargefor any manual key not returned upon check-out, asit will be necessary to install a new lock on your door.
CHECKING OUT, SETTLING YOUR BILL
Prior to leaving, please be sure to check out at the frontdesk of the hotel and pay any miscellaneous chargesincurred. In addition, if you have not yet settled your convention bill, please come to the Agudah Conventionoffice (Ethan Allen) on the Lobby Level of the hotel priorto your departure.
HAVE A SAFE TRIP HOME!
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Sunday Morning, cont9:00 AM Agudah Women of America Breakfast
LOWER CAFE TERRACEMrs. Matti AtlasVice President, Agudah Women of America
Mrs. Aliza GrundPresident, Agudah Women of America
9:00 AM Daf YomiATRIUM BOARDROOM #3 (2ND FLOOR)Rabbi Shloime Boruch GoldbergRav, Agudath Israel of Washington Heights
9:15 AM Breakfast SymposiumSTATE BALLROOM NORTH
How Working Together Has and Will Make a DifferenceRabbi Abba CohenVice President for Federal Government Affairs, WashingtonDirector and Counsel, Agudath Israel of America
Rabbi Yitz FrankDirector, Agudath Israel of Ohio
Rabbi Moshe MatzExecutive Director, Agudath Israel of Florida, Rav ofAventura Shul, Florida
Rabbi Ariel SadwinDirector, Agudath Israel of Maryland
Rabbi Avi SchnallDirector, Agudath Israel of America New Jersey Office
Rabbi Yeruchim SilberDirector of New York Government Relations, Agudath Israelof America
Rabbi Shlomo SorokaDirector of Government Affairs, Agudath Israel of Illinois MODERATOR
Rabbi A.D. MotzenNational Director for State Relations, Agudath Israel ofAmerica
10:15 AM Yarchei KallahATRIUM BOARDROOM #3 (2ND FLOOR)רשלנות ברפואה
Medical Malpractice in HalachaRabbi Dovid SchoenRosh Kollel, Miami Choshen Mishpat Kollel
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They Have Emunah Questions, The Torah Has The Answers!INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM EAST AND CENTRALRabbi Daniel MechanicDirector, Project Chazon
Rabbi Chaim VeshnefskyDirector, Yesodei Hadas
Middle Class Crunch: Raising the Bar, Applying theBrakes - Where Do We Go From Here?HARTFORDBoruch Ber BenderPresident, Achiezer Community Resource Center
Jacob RosenbergFounder and Partner, Bernath and Rosenberg
Shia MarkowitzCEO, Agudath Israel of America
12:45 PM MinchaINTERNATIONAL BALLROOM EAST AND CENTRAL
1:00 PM Farewell HospitalityCROWNE BALLROOM AND INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM WEST
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11:30 AM Closing Keynote SessionINTERNATIONAL BALLROOM EAST AND CENTRAL
The Plague of Addiction: Confronting an AlarmingContemporary ChallengeRabbi Dr. David FoxRabbi and Dayan, Forensic and Clinical Psychologist
Rabbi Yosef VienerRav, Congregation Shaar Shomayim, Wesley Hills
Rabbi Zechariah WallersteinMenahel, Ohr Naava, Ateres Naava, Bnot ChayaAcademy for Girls MODERATOR
Rabbi Labish BeckerExecutive Director, Agudath Israel of America
AGUDAH WOMEN OF AMERICA - HIGHLIGHTS
Friday Morning9:45 AM Concurrent Sessions I
Dealing with Trauma: Prevention and ReactionCROWNE BALLROOMMrs. Zehava Farbman MSWAssociate Director, Project Chai
Mrs. Debbie Fox MSG, LCSWDirector, Magen Yeladim International, Clinical SocialWorker and Gerontologist
11:00 AM Concurrent Sessions IICan’t We All Get Along?Nurturing Relationships with "Difficult" PeopleCROWNE BALLROOMDr. Aviva BiberfeldLicensed Clinical Psychologist, Educator, Lecturer
Dr. David LiebermanNoted Author, Speaker, and Consultant
Erev Shabbos / Kabbolas Shabbos4:10 PM Licht Bentschen
HOTEL ENTRANCE LOBBY
4:20 PM Mincha and Kabbolas Shabbos - For WomenCROWNE BALLROOMINTRODUCTIONRebbetzin Bryna Bender ADDRESSMrs. Slovie Jungreis Wolff Author and Senior Lecturer, Hineni
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AGUDAH WOMEN OF AMERICA - HIGHLIGHTS
Friday Night8:15 PM Concurrent Sessions
Q & A on Contemporary Societal IssuesCROWNE BALLROOMRebbetzin Leah FeldmanBaltimore
Rebbetzin Yael KaismanMechaneches and Lecturer
Mrs. Slovie Jungreis WolffAuthor and Lecturer, Hineni MODERATOR
Mrs. Aviva Hoch
Shabbos Afternoon 2:45 PM Strengthening Ourselves to Strengthen Others
HARTFORDMrs. Leba SchwebelLecturer and Speaker
Mrs. Slovie Jungreis WolfAuthor and Lecturer, Hineni
Sholosh Seudos 4:20 PM Women
INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM WEST
INTRODUCTIONRabbanit Avigayil ShaliehsabooQueens ADDRESSRebbetzin Yael KaismanMechaneches, and Lecturer
Sunday Morning9:00 AM Agudah Women of America Breakfast
LOWER CAFE TERRACEMrs. Matti AtlasVice President, Agudah Women of America
Mrs. Aliza GrundPresident, Agudah Women of America
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SWIMMING AND HEALTH CLUB SCHEDULEChildren under 18 must be supervised by an adult.
Thursday10:30AM - 12:00 PM WOMEN12:30 PM - 3:15 PM MEN4:30 PM - 8:00 PM WOMEN8:45 PM - 10:00 PM TEEN GIRLS10:30 PM - 1:00 AM MEN
Friday5:30 AM - 8:30 AM MEN9:00 AM - 12:00 PM WOMEN1:00 PM - 4:15 PM MEN
Saturday5:30 AM - 9:30 AM MEN6:00 PM - 8:30 PM WOMEN11:00 PM - 1:30 AM MEN
Sunday5:30 AM - 8:30 AM MEN9:00 AM - 10:30 AM WOMEN
WOMEN’S SIMCHA HOUR AND EXERCISE
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Thursday6:30 PM - 7:30 PM A Health Club
Friday9:30 AM - 10:30 AM W Health Club2:15 PM - 3:15 PM D Fiske
Motzoei Shabbos6:30 PM - 7:30 PM A Health Club
A= AquaDynamcis — D= Chasunah Dancing — W= Workout
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