OU’s officers, Board of Directors and Governors members, Commission and Committee members and members in the Benefactors Circle are enthusiastically invited to join us for a special Shabbat experience preceding the OU’s annual convention which will take place on that Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Citi Field in Flushing, NY with shuttles offered between the two programs.
Leadership Shabbat Weekend
Shabbat Parshat Vayechi, January 13-14, 2017
Clinton Inn, Tenafly, NJ
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The Shabbat will be centered around interactive discussion sessions exploring several of the leading challenges confronting the leadership of the American Orthodox community. In addition, we will enjoy inspirational divrei Torah and shiurim from Rabbi Tzvi Hersh Weinreb and Rabbi Steven Weil. Finally, on Motzoai Shabbat, we will celebrate a special dinner honoring our outgoing President, Martin Nachimson. Mr. Nachimson’s dedication and devotion to the Orthodox Union has spanned many decades and it is our honor and privilege to highlight and demonstrate our deepest appreciation for his outstanding leadership.
Program Schedule:
Friday, January 13, 2017
1:00 PM Hotel Check-in & Registration
1:00 -3:00 PM Hospitality Reception Buffet
4:25 PM Mincha followed by Kabbalat Shabbat and Maariv
DVAR TORAH
A Watershed Moment for American Orthodox Jewry
Rabbi Steven Weil, Senior Managing Director, Orthodox Union
4:35 PM Candle Lighting
5:30 PM Seudat Shabbat
7:30 – 8:30 PM ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
Community Leadership Decision-Making: How Do We Choose Among Competing Priorities
Moderated by Moishe Bane
8:30 PM Oneg Shabbat Dessert Viennese Table
Saturday, January 14, 2017
7:30 AM Daf Yomi
8:15 – 9:30 AM Continental Breakfast
8:30 AM Shacharit/Musaf
DVAR TORAH
The Ethics of Leadership: Insights and Guidelines
Rabbi Tzvi H. Weinreb, Executive Vice President Emeritus, Orthodox Union
11:00 AM Kiddush
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
Youth Focused Session: Dealing with a Non-Conformist Young Adult
Moderated by Dr. Shimmy Tennenbaum, Convention Co-Chair
12:40 – 2:00 PM Shabbat Lunch
2:15 – 3:15 PM ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
Are We Creating Viable Observant Communities? Exploring Financial, Spiritual, Social and Meanginful Models that Withstand the Test of Time
Moderated by Stephen Savitsky, Convention Co-Chair
3:15 PM Mincha
2:30 – 4:00 PM Tea Room
4:45 – 5:55 PM Seuda Shlishit
6:06 PM Maariv and Havdallah
7:30 PM Reception
8:30 PM Tribute Dinner
Sunday, January 15, 2017
7:00 AM Shacharit
7:30 AM Breakfast
8:00 AM Shuttle to OU Convention
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Co-Chairs:
Mr. Steven Savitsky & Mr. Steven Tennenbaum