A SPIRITED SHABBAT EXPERIENCE
IN THE NERVE CENTER OF THE CHABAD-LUBAVITCH MOVEMENT
WHAT TO EXPECT
Crown Heights
Experience a taste of Crown Heights with an
insider’s tour of the neighborhood highlighted by a visit to the iconic 770 building, the Rebbe’s Shul and Chabad Central Headquarters. The weekend will be complemented by three gourmet meals daily.
The Ohel
Visit a site revered by hundreds of thousands
around the world, a place where heaven and earth
intersect, and where prayers are answered and
blessings are bestowed. The Ohel, located in
Queens, NY is the resting place of the Lubavitcher
Rebbe.
Inspiring Personalities
Enjoy lively and informative lectures by noted
educators, and benefit from the opportunity to
meet new friends who share your enjoyment of
Jewish study.
Accommodations
Crown Heights boasts a variety of wonderful
accommodations, designed to enhance your stay!
Whether it’s a warm family home, nearby hotel or
Airbnb, your Shliach and JLI are happy to assist you in making arrangements that best suit your needs. Please note that hotel and rental fees are not included.
THE SCHEDULE
2023
FRIDAY
Registration
JLI HQ - 832 Eastern Pkwy
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Pre-Shabbat Reception
JLI HQ - 832 Eastern Pkwy
The Rebbe’s Shul and Personal Study
Rabbi Shais Taub
770 Eastern Parkway
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
Candle Lighting
Oholei Torah
Mrs. Shaindy Jacobson
Ms. Mussi Rabinowitz
Women Only
Orientation
Oholei Torah
Sparks of Wisdom
Insights of The Rebbe On Selected Topics
7:45 PM
8:30 PM
Friday Night Services
Oholei Torah
Cantor: Menachem Amar
Shabbat Dinner
Hosted by various families in Crown Heights
9:00 PM
SHABBAT
Breakfast
Oholei Torah
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
Chassidut Group Study
Oholei Torah
Sefirat Ha’omer:
The Inner Journey To Judaism
Rabbi Zalman Abraham
Shabbat Morning Services
Sermon: “Exile and Redemption:
Which Is the Dream?”
Rabbi Yosef Vogel
10:00 AM
12:30 PM
Kiddush Luncheon
Oholei Torah
Lecture
Oholei Torah
Lecture: “Do You Have a Personal Mission Statement?
Learning How to Develop Your Calling in Life”
Rabbi Simon Jacobson
1:15 PM
2:00 PM
Shabbat Lunch
Oholei Torah
Chairman: Rabbi Chaim Hanoka
Greetings: Mr. Ivor Rosenberg
Keynote: Rabbi Shais Taub
Crossfire!
Oholei Torah
Rabbi Simon Jacobson,
Rabbi Naftali Silberberg,
Rabbi Shais Taub,
Moderated by: Rabbi Chaim Hanoka
3:30 PM
4:15 PM
Minchah
Oholei Torah
The Rebbe’s House
1304 President Street
4:45 PM
5:00 PM
Visit with Local Personalities
Proceed with the group
following the Rebbe's House
or take some time for yourself
to rest, relax, and rejuvenate
Mrs. Molly Resnick
1359 Carroll St.
Chaplain Jacob Goldstein
726 Eastern Pkwy
Farbrengen
Women: 1359 Carroll St.
Mrs Shaindy Jacobson
Men: 1354 Carroll St.
Rabbi Simon Jacobson
7:00 PM
9:30 PM
Havdalah & Melave Malka Dinner
Oholei Torah
Sing-along Havdalah
with Cantor:
Menachem Amar
Greetings:
Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky
Video presentation:
Piercing the Iron Curtain
Rabbi Hillel Zaltzman
SUNDAY
Shacharit - Morning Service
770 Eastern Parkway
7:15 AM
8:30 AM
Breakfast
Oholei Torah
Sights to Visit
The Rebbe’s Library: Rabbi Shmuel Super
Women’s Mikveh: Mrs. Naomi Heber, Mrs Dina Rosenfeld
Scribe’s Desk
Jewish Children’s Museum
OK Kashrut Center: Rabbi Chaim Fogelman
10:00 AM-11:00
11:15 AM
The Significance of Visiting the Rebbe’s Ohel
Video Presentation
Oholei Torah
Mrs. Sheli Atara Man
Rabbi Shais Taub
Video Presentation: Rabbi Zalman Marcus
My Story: Mrs. Sorah Shemtov
Depart for the Rebbe’s Ohel
Buses will depart from
Oholei Torah
1:30 PM
3:00 PM
Lunch
Closing Remarks
Rabbi Sholom Deitsch
Uber to JFK Airport and head back to San Jose
3:30 PM
