About the Chabad Chinuch Convention & Retreat
The 9th Annual כינוס מחנכות חב”ד brings together educators from across the globe for two days of knowledge, inspiration, networking, and practical teaching solutions. As a fully immersive retreat, the Convention gives educators the opportunity to refresh and rejuvenate in an elegant atmosphere, while gaining tools from renowned educational experts on relevant Chinuch topics, for the coming year.
Whether you are a teacher, school leader, specialist or aspiring educator; and whether you teach Limudei Kodesh or Limudei Chol, preschool, elementary or high school – we invite you to join us. Feel treated and empowered, equipped and inspired at the Kinus Mechanchos Chabad.
About The Menachem Education Foundation
At the Menachem Education Foundation (MEF), it is our mission to be the best champions of Chabad students. We accomplish this goal by working with Chabad schools to raise the bar of learning and empower teachers and leaders.
Convention Theme 5784
Infusing joy into all areas of Chinuch, through:
- Successful Students
- Inspired Learning
- Positive classrooms
- Empowered Educators
- Thriving Schools
“As a teacher, you have the ability to permeate joy throughout the whole world. This is done by bringing joy into the classroom.”
Farbrengan, Chof Menachem-Av, 5741
Kinus Program
The Kinus program features a combination of in-depth seminars, teacher-led panels, workshops and general sessions planned by the Kinus Committee, to ensure that you leave empowered and equipped for your Shlichus in Chinuch. Swimming, entertainment, farbrengens and plenty of time for connection and collaboration will ensure that you are uplifted in both body and soul.
Schedule
(Schedule is subject to change until the detailed program is finalized.)
Wednesday, July 17 י”א תמוז
9:30 AM Kinus begins with reading of the פ”ן כללי and תפילות at the Ohel.
12:00 PM Programming kicks off with lunch and greetings at the Stamford Hilton.
1:00 PM – 5:15 PM Workshops and sessions offered in parallel tracks so you can customize your Kinus experience.
5:15 PM Mechanchos “Family Photo” followed by a rejuvenating break.
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM The Gala Chinuch Banquet: be treated, be inspired, be empowered.
9:00 PM – 10:30 PM Intimate farbrengens to choose from – recharge spiritually to gain the chizuk you need.
Thursday, July 18 י”ב תמוז
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM Chassidus and Tefilla.
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Breakfast to enjoy at your leisure.
9:00 AM The Chinuch Resource Fair, open throughout the day, for your personal and educational needs.
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM Workshops and general sessions to fill your Chinuch toolbox.
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Lunch and Keynote Address.
1:30 AM – 5:00 PM Workshops and general sessions to fill your Chinuch toolbox.
5:00 PM צאתכם לשלום (A light take-away dinner is provided for your return trip.)
FEATURING
Rabbi Yossi Marlow, Dr. Laya Salomon, Mrs. Chanie Wilschanski, and more.
REGISTRATION
FAQ
CONVENTION COMMITTEES
MENACHEM EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Executive Director
Rabbi Zalman Shneur
Educational Director
Mrs. Chanah Rose
Event Manager
Mrs. Alyson Feldman
Administrator
Mrs. Etty Teleshevsky
Director of Communications
Mrs. Bayla Rutman
Rav in Residence
Rabbi Yossi Marlow
SEL Curriculum Director
Henny Bartfield
VAAD RUCHNI
Rabbi Nosson Gurary
Rabbi Chaim Dovid Kagan
Rabbi Yitzchok Wolf
VAAD HAKINUS
Mrs. Chana Brod,
Bais Rivkah Elementary School, Crown Heights
Mrs. Batsheva Deren,
Yeshiva Schools of Pittsburgh
Mrs. Shana Teichtel,
Bais Rivkah High School, Crown Heights
EARLY CHILDHOOD COMMITTEE
Aliza Dubroff
Magen Israel, Great Neck, NY
Nechama Stock
Bais Rivka, Brooklyn, NY
Rivkie Chesney
Slater Torah Academy, New Orleans, LA
HIGH SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Bryna Horvitz
Beis Chaya Mushka, Brooklyn, NY
Danielle Forer
Ohel Chana, Los Angeles, CA
Mrs. Devorie Gansburg
Bnos Menachem, Brooklyn, NY
Kesem Mia Hetsrony
Cheder Chabad of Philadelphia, PA
Odel Zirkind
Beth Rivka, Montreal, CA
Rivka Gittel Resin
LGHS, Chicago
ELEMENTARY COMMITTEE
Aviana Dahan
Beth Rivka Montreal, Jewish Online School
Chani Goldshmid
Beis Chaya Mushka, Brooklyn, NY
Chaya Kramer
Bnos Menachem, Brooklyn, NY
Chaya Katz
Cheder Menachem Kingston PA
Chaya Wilhelm
Lubavitch Hebrew Academy, Coral Springs, FL
Chanie Nemes
Slater Torah Academy, New Orleans, LA
Chanie Neparstek
Chabad Jewish Academy of Myrtle Beach, SC
Chani Posner
New England Hebrew Academy, Boston, MA
Liba Rimler
Cheder Chabad of Monsey, NY
Mushka Heidingsfeld
Sacramento Jewish Academy, CA
Peshy Wilhelm
Jewish Online School
Shaindy Schapiro
Consultant, Brooklyn, NY