Men’s Chevra Kadisha Leadership Conference
A Day of Learning, Networking, and Chizuk
Sheraton Edison, New Jersey
Elevating Kavod Hameis -
on a National Scale
A unique opportunity to join together with Chevros Kadisha from across the country to learn, share, and get chizuk. Through engaging sessions and discussions, you’ll leave feeling energized, empowered, and strengthened in your avodas hakodesh.
Is This Conference For You?
This conference is for you if you are an Administrator, or an Active Rosh of a Chevra Kadisha
To participate, your chevra kadisha must be listed in the NASCK directory.
If your Chevra Kadisha is not yet listed, please visit Register Your Chevra to explore inclusion - there is no cost associated with being added.
Participants will gain
Guidance
Halachic and Practical Guidance From Leading Experts
Ideas
Fresh Ideas for Confronting Common Chevra Kadisha Challenges
Connections
A Network of Dedicated Chevra Kadisha Leaders From Across the Country
Chizuk
A Renewed Energy and Passion For Your Avodas HaKodesh
Conference Organizers
Rabbi Ezra Sarna
Director of Halacha Initiatives, OU
Rabbi Ezra Sarna
Director of Halacha Initiatives, OU
As Director of Halacha Initiatives, Rabbi Sarna works to solve halachic challenges that face North American Jewry and support smaller organizations in their work to enhance halacha observance. He is currently involved in creating new systems, technology and partnerships that will affect various areas of halacha.
Rabbi Shmuel Fromowitz
Director of Chevra Relations, NASCK
Rabbi Shmuel Fromowitz
Director of Chevra Relations, NASCK
Rabbi Fromowitz received semicha from the Rabbinical Seminary of America and served as the founding Rosh Kollel of the Memphis Kollel before joining NASCK. With extensive experience in outreach, teaching, and education, Rabbi Fromowitz is committed to strengthening community connections and supporting the vital work of Chevros Kadisha worldwide. His passion for Jewish education, community engagement, and strengthening kavod hameis drives his work.
Conference Committee
Rabbi Elchonon Zohn
Founder & President, NASCK
Rabbi Shmuel Hartman
CK Vaad of Flatbush
Rabbi Yisroel Salamon
Chesed Shel Emes - CT
Rabbi Chananya Kramer
Jewish Burial Society S. Jersey
Rabbi Jay Lyons
South Florida Jewish Cemetery
Tentative Conference Schedule
Shacharis
Registration - Light breakfast and coffee available
Welcome - OU & NASCK - R' Ezra Sarna OU & R' Shmuel Fromowitz NASCK
Keynote Address - R' Elchonon Zohn
Complications in the Tahara Room: A Live Demonstration - R' Elchonon Zohn, R' Yaakov Lyons, Rich Miller, Avrohom Martin
Coffee Break
Working with Funeral Homes: A Panel Discussion - Dean Grayson, R' Shmuel Hartman, R' Yerucham Kopelman. Moderated by R' Chananya Kramer
Lunch & Networking
From the Source: The Background of Rechitzah, Tahara, and Tachrichim - Shiur by R' Shmuel Fromowitz
Sharing Ideas: Roundtable Discussions #1
Sharing Ideas: Roundtable Discussions #2
Q&A with Rabbi Elchonon Zohn
Mincha & Group Photo
Tahara Tips & Hacks Video - R' Yaakov Lyons
Taking the Next Step: 5 Short Presentations - R' Kalman Baumann, R' Chananya Kramer, David Kushner, Ari Wartelsky, R' Ephraim Pessin, Chaim Russ
Dinner/Closing Remarks - R' Daniel Glatstein
Presenters
Rabbi Kalman Baumann
Director, Chevra Kadisha of South Florida
Rabbi Daniel Glatstein
Rav, Speaker, and Author
Dean Grayson
Chevra Kadisha of Greater Washington
Rabbi Yerucham Kopelman
Director, Eden Funeral Services
David Kushner
Director, Chevra Bnai Moshe - Philadelphia
Rabbi Ephraim Pessin
Director, Chevra Kadisha of Vaad Harabonim of Monsey
Ari Wartelsky
Director, Chevra Kadisha of Bergen County
Rabbi Elchonon Zohn
Founder & President, NASCK
Chaim Russ
Neshama Jewish Funeral Services
Rabbi Chananya Kramer
Jewish Burial Society S. Jersey
Rabbi Yaakov Lyons
South Florida Jewish Cemetery
Rabbi Shmuel Hartman
CK Vaad of Flatbush
Rabbi Shmuel Fromowitz
Director of Chevra Relations, NASCK
Our Sponsors
Leadership Sponsor
Mr. Ezra & Mrs. Racheli Friedberg
Chevra Sustainer
לע׳נ חנוך בּן משׁה חיים Dr. Thomas Spira. Led the Beth Jacob Atlanta Chevra Kaddisha (1986- 2020)
Westchester Chevra Kadisha
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Venue & Travel Information
Sheraton Edison
125 Raritan Center Pkwy, Edison, NJ 08837
There is free and available parking at the hotel.
Transportation
The Sheraton Edison is a 23 minute drive from Newark Liberty Airport and an 8 minute drive from NJ Transit Metuchen Station.