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Friday, August 7
 

7:00am EDT

Start the Day with Tanya
Friday August 7, 2026 7:00am - 7:30am EDT
White & Gold 1
The way you begin your morning shapes everything that follows. Join Rabbi Ronnie Fine for an inspiring exploration of Tanya that will leave you refreshed, focused, and spiritually energized for the day ahead.

Friday August 7, 2026 7:00am - 7:30am EDT
White & Gold 1
  Workshop

7:00am EDT

Soulstir: Experience the Sefirot through Dance
Friday August 7, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am EDT
Studio
A unique opportunity to let everything you're absorbing and processing at the Retreat settle within you, allowing your own authentic self-expression to emerge. No prior dance experience is necessary.
Speakers
MC
Friday August 7, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am EDT
Studio
  Workshop

7:30am EDT

Shacharit
Friday August 7, 2026 7:30am - 8:15am EDT
Ivanka
Friday August 7, 2026 7:30am - 8:15am EDT
Ivanka
  Prayer service

7:30am EDT

Shacharit: Beginners’ Prayer Workshop for Women
Friday August 7, 2026 7:30am - 8:15am EDT
White & Gold 2

Speakers
MA
Friday August 7, 2026 7:30am - 8:15am EDT
White & Gold 2
  Prayer service

7:30am EDT

Shacharit: Beginners’ Service for Men
Friday August 7, 2026 7:30am - 8:15am EDT
White & Gold 1
Speakers
RA
Friday August 7, 2026 7:30am - 8:15am EDT
White & Gold 1
  Prayer service

8:00am EDT

Breakfast
Friday August 7, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Grand Ballroom
Friday August 7, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Grand Ballroom
  Meal

9:15am EDT

Antiques Roadshow, Jewish Medicine Edition: Stories, Secrets, and Surprising Artifacts from Our Medical Past
Friday August 7, 2026 9:15am - 10:05am EDT
Crystal
Step into a Jewish twist on Antiques Roadshow, where curious artifacts come with remarkable stories. In this fast-paced session, Dr. Reichman reveals exceedingly rare, never exhibited medical items from across Jewish history—including some suspected forgeries. You will learn the true origins and significance of each piece, uncovering the surprising role Jews played in shaping the world of medicine.
Speakers
RD
Friday August 7, 2026 9:15am - 10:05am EDT
Crystal
  Lecture

9:15am EDT

How Chasidus Changed My Life
Friday August 7, 2026 9:15am - 10:05am EDT
White & Gold 1
What keeps an entrepreneur grounded, clear-headed, and functional turns out to have nothing to do with revenue and everything to do with an ancient body of wisdom most businesspeople have never heard of. This is the story of how daily study of Chasidic thought became the one practice that holds everything else together.
Speakers
MJ
Friday August 7, 2026 9:15am - 10:05am EDT
White & Gold 1
  Lecture

9:15am EDT

Spirituality Deficiency Syndrome: The Quiet Crisis in the Jewish Soul—And How to Fix It
Friday August 7, 2026 9:15am - 10:05am EDT
White & Gold 2
Could your soul be suffering from "Spirituality Deficiency Syndrome"? Through humor, powerful stories, and timeless Jewish wisdom, discover why so many of us feel spiritually depleted—and learn how to reconnect with the meaning and purpose we've been searching for.
Speakers
avatar for Rabbi Moshe Bryski

Rabbi Moshe Bryski

Rabbi Moshe Bryski is the director and spiritual leader of Chabad of the Conejo in Agoura Hills, California. He oversaw the establishment of numerous neighboring Chabad centers and founded the Conejo Jewish Academy, an adult Jewish education institution serving 3,000 students annually... Read More →
Friday August 7, 2026 9:15am - 10:05am EDT
White & Gold 2
  Lecture

9:15am EDT

The Khazars and the Jews: The True Story behind the Modern Myths
Friday August 7, 2026 9:15am - 10:05am EDT
Ivanka
Long before the Khazar Kingdom was distorted into modern antisemitic tropes, it was a real and complex empire with a compelling historical story. This session explores what scholars actually know about the Khazars, what they did and did not become, and how their history has been misused today. We will separate real history from modern mythmaking and uncover why the truth about the Khazars matters today.
Speakers
DH
Friday August 7, 2026 9:15am - 10:05am EDT
Ivanka
  Lecture

9:15am EDT

Beis Medrash: Decoding Tanya: The Journey Back (Iggeres HaTeshuvah)
Friday August 7, 2026 9:15am - 10:05am EDT
Majestic
Journey through Tanya's classic guide to teshuvah, discovering how return becomes renewal and spiritual growth.
Speakers
RN
Friday August 7, 2026 9:15am - 10:05am EDT
Majestic
  Workshop

9:15am EDT

Challah Bake
Friday August 7, 2026 9:15am - 10:05am EDT
Grand Ballroom
Speakers
MC
Friday August 7, 2026 9:15am - 10:05am EDT
Grand Ballroom
  Workshop

10:20am EDT

Why Pray? Uncovering the Mystery and Meaning of Jewish Prayer
Friday August 7, 2026 10:20am - 11:10am EDT
Roundtable Room
In this thought-provoking session, we will explore the profound significance of Jewish prayer. What does it truly mean to pray? Why is prayer such a cornerstone of Jewish life and tradition? Delving into the mysteries and deep meanings behind the words and rituals, this session will offer new insights into the spiritual power of prayer and its timeless relevance in our lives.
Speakers
RS
Friday August 7, 2026 10:20am - 11:10am EDT
Roundtable Room

10:20am EDT

A Lovable, Vulnerable G-d: The Surprising Jewish Understanding of the Divine
Friday August 7, 2026 10:20am - 11:10am EDT
White & Gold 2
We often imagine G-d as all-powerful, self-sufficient, and beyond human need. Yet Jewish thought paints a far more surprising picture: of a G-d who loves, waits, forgives, and even makes Himself vulnerable in pursuit of a relationship with humanity. Join Rabbi Manis Friedman for a fresh look at the Divine qualities that make G-d not only awe-inspiring, but deeply lovable.
Speakers
avatar for Rabbi Manis Friedman

Rabbi Manis Friedman

Rabbi Manis Friedman is a world-renowned author, lecturer, philosopher, co-founder of the Bais Chana Institute of Jewish Studies, and founder of It’s Good to Know website. He is the most popular rabbi on YouTube and is the author of numerous books on relationships and ethics including, The... Read More →
Friday August 7, 2026 10:20am - 11:10am EDT
White & Gold 2
  Lecture

10:20am EDT

Does Religion Produce Monsters? Faith, Fanaticism, and the Fine Line In-Between
Friday August 7, 2026 10:20am - 11:10am EDT
Ivanka
Faith has moved people to acts of courage, kindness, and sacrifice, and it has also been used to justify cruelty and control. When does devotion cross into fanaticism? This session examines how sacred ideas can be distorted by fear and power, and how authentic Jewish wisdom offers safeguards against faith becoming dangerous.
Speakers
avatar for Rabbi Simon Jacobson
Friday August 7, 2026 10:20am - 11:10am EDT
Ivanka
  Lecture

10:20am EDT

Hacking the Human Mind: Brain Chips, AI, and the Future of Free Will
Friday August 7, 2026 10:20am - 11:10am EDT
Crystal
The mind was humanity's last private place. Now, brain chips and AI are breaking down the door. As technology learns to decode—and perhaps influence—our thoughts, who controls your mind, your choices, and your freedom? Welcome to the next frontier of medical ethics.
Speakers
avatar for Rabbi Yechiel Krisch

Rabbi Yechiel Krisch

Rabbi Yechiel Krisch is a science journalist and rabbi. His coverage of biomedicine, technology, environmental issues, space, mathematics, and health policy has appeared in The New York Times, Scientific American, The Atlantic, and numerous other publications. As an ordained rabbi... Read More →
Friday August 7, 2026 10:20am - 11:10am EDT
Crystal
  Lecture

10:20am EDT

Holding On Without Holding Tight: Bitachon, Anxiety, and the Art of Letting Go
Friday August 7, 2026 10:20am - 11:10am EDT
White & Gold 1
Many people believe in G-d, yet still feel overwhelmed by fear, pressure, and the need to control everything around them. Drawing on classical Jewish wisdom and a modern understanding of stress and the nervous system, this session explores how bitachon can help us move from anxiety and emotional exhaustion toward greater calm, resilience, and inner steadiness."
Speakers
MS
Friday August 7, 2026 10:20am - 11:10am EDT
White & Gold 1
  Lecture

10:20am EDT

Meditative Painting: A Process to Access Your True Self
Friday August 7, 2026 10:20am - 11:10am EDT
Majestic
Join this engaging live art workshop with master artist Sara Schwartz to learn from a legend and create your own masterpiece.
Speakers
MS
Friday August 7, 2026 10:20am - 11:10am EDT
Majestic
  Workshop

11:25am EDT

Anchored: Finding the Foundation That Holds You—In the Storm and in the Stillness
Friday August 7, 2026 11:25am - 12:15pm EDT
White & Gold 1
This is the true story of a relationship with Hashem that grew in the cracks of chronic pain and anxiety. The story of discovering that the anchor was never something to be built—it was something to be found, felt, and turned toward. Drawing from the wisdom of Chasidus and the insights of modern psychology, Anchored offers practical tools for becoming more intentional in thought, speech, and action — so you can open the vessel, deepen the relationship, and root yourself in the One anchor that never moves.
Speakers
MT
Friday August 7, 2026 11:25am - 12:15pm EDT
White & Gold 1
  Lecture

11:25am EDT

Do Jews Belong on the Temple Mount? Understanding the Halachah and History Behind the Question
Friday August 7, 2026 11:25am - 12:15pm EDT
White & Gold 2
When did Jews ascend the Temple Mount—and when did they not? Explore the historical record and the halachic sources that shaped Jewish practice across the centuries. Discover how that history informs one of the most significant halachic questions of our time: should Jews ascend the Temple Mount today?

Speakers
avatar for Rabbi Mordechai Dinerman

Rabbi Mordechai Dinerman

Rabbi Mordechai Dinerman co-directs the Jewish Learning Institute’s curriculum department. He has authored, edited, or otherwise participated in creating over twenty JLI courses on numerous Jewish topics, including Life in the Balance (Jewish Medical Ethics), How Happiness Thinks (Positive... Read More →
Friday August 7, 2026 11:25am - 12:15pm EDT
White & Gold 2
  Lecture

11:25am EDT

Gratitude Is an Attitude: The Life-Changing Power of Appreciation
Friday August 7, 2026 11:25am - 12:15pm EDT
Crystal
What if the secret to a richer, happier life isn’t getting more, but noticing more? Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet explores the transformative power of gratitude and how a shift in perspective can change the way we experience our relationships, challenges, and everyday lives.
Speakers
RY
Friday August 7, 2026 11:25am - 12:15pm EDT
Crystal
  Lecture

11:25am EDT

Pulsating MatriarX: Part 2 Living the Rachel and Leah Paradigm
Friday August 7, 2026 11:25am - 12:15pm EDT
Majestic
Rachel and Leah were more than biblical figures. They represent two powerful spiritual energies that continue to shape our inner world, our relationships, and the story of the Jewish people. Through the lens of Jewish mysticism, explore the hidden paradigms pulsating beneath the surface of the soul, and discover how these ancient forces still live within us today.
Speakers
MR
Friday August 7, 2026 11:25am - 12:15pm EDT
Majestic
  Lecture

11:25am EDT

Why I Won't Let Darkness Win: How to Keep Living When Your Heart Keeps Breaking
Friday August 7, 2026 11:25am - 12:15pm EDT
Ivanka
Some stories challenge everything we think we know about resilience. Having endured loss and heartbreak that would break most people, Orit Mark Ettinger chose a different path. In this moving and inspiring presentation, she shares her family's extraordinary journey, the faith that sustained them, and the decision to keep choosing light, even in life's darkest moments.
Speakers
MO
Friday August 7, 2026 11:25am - 12:15pm EDT
Ivanka
  Lecture

12:30pm EDT

Lunch
Friday August 7, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm EDT
Grand Ballroom
Featured Remarks: Sinai Scholars Society Students
Friday August 7, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm EDT
Grand Ballroom
  Meal

2:00pm EDT

Libel: When One Life Is Demanded to Save Many
Friday August 7, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Ivanka
An accusation ignites a city and a Jew is executed, yet the accusers’ fury is not satisfied. Instead, a terrifying ultimatum is delivered: surrender a man in hiding, or the community’s leaders will pay with their lives. With no court, no protection, and no way out, the clock begins to run. Set in early seventeenth-century Poland and drawn from a true case, this story forces an impossible question with no clean answers. You are the judge. How does it end?
Friday August 7, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Ivanka
  Mega Event

3:05pm EDT

How I Went from PLO Sympathizer to Pro-Israel Advocate
Friday August 7, 2026 3:05pm - 3:55pm EDT
White & Gold 2
Once a celebrity journalist with PLO sympathies, Molly Resnick’s life took an unexpected turn toward Jewish learning and life. In this powerful session, she shares the eye-opening moments that reshaped her identity, her values, and her mission.
Speakers
avatar for Mrs. Molly Resnick
Friday August 7, 2026 3:05pm - 3:55pm EDT
White & Gold 2
  Lecture

3:05pm EDT

Jews, Meet History: We've Been Here Before
Friday August 7, 2026 3:05pm - 3:55pm EDT
Crystal
The names are different. The circumstances are new. The questions are remarkably familiar. Join historian Dr. Henry Abramson for a fascinating journey through the moments in Jewish history that feel uncannily relevant today—and the wisdom they offer for what comes next.
Speakers
DH
Friday August 7, 2026 3:05pm - 3:55pm EDT
Crystal
  Lecture

3:05pm EDT

Will the Real Leader Please Stand Up? Who Really Shapes the World—and Why?
Friday August 7, 2026 3:05pm - 3:55pm EDT
White & Gold 1
History remembers great leaders—but what actually made them great? Discover the Jewish perspective on leadership, influence, and the qualities that leave a lasting impact on the people and world around us.

Speakers
RM

Rabbi Moshe Krasnanski

Rabbi Moshe Krasnanski is the director of Chabad of the Town in Montreal, Canada. A beloved community rabbi and educator, he delivers classes on numerous Jewish topics to diverse audiences.
Friday August 7, 2026 3:05pm - 3:55pm EDT
White & Gold 1
  Lecture

3:05pm EDT

AI vs. the Rabbis: The Classic Crossfire. Rewired.
Friday August 7, 2026 3:05pm - 3:55pm EDT
Ivanka
A fast-paced crossfire where rabbis go head-to-head with artificial intelligence.
The toughest questions. Instant responses. No time to prepare.
Ancient wisdom meets a brand-new mind in the ring.
Moderators
avatar for Rabbi David Nesenoff
Speakers
avatar for Rabbi Manis Friedman

Rabbi Manis Friedman

Rabbi Manis Friedman is a world-renowned author, lecturer, philosopher, co-founder of the Bais Chana Institute of Jewish Studies, and founder of It’s Good to Know website. He is the most popular rabbi on YouTube and is the author of numerous books on relationships and ethics including, The... Read More →
avatar for Rabbi Simon Jacobson
RY
Friday August 7, 2026 3:05pm - 3:55pm EDT
Ivanka
  Panel

3:05pm EDT

Jewish Medical Roundtable for Health Care Professionals
Friday August 7, 2026 3:05pm - 3:55pm EDT
Roundtable Room
As antisemitism and ethical complexities reshape the health care landscape, Jewish medical professionals face new challenges both in and out of the clinic. Join this candid conversation to share experiences, explore real-world dilemmas, and learn from colleagues navigating similar questions.
Speakers
RD
Friday August 7, 2026 3:05pm - 3:55pm EDT
Roundtable Room
  Roundtable

3:05pm EDT

Becoming a Leader: 90-Minute Talmud Session
Friday August 7, 2026 3:05pm - 3:55pm EDT
Majestic
We seem to be living in an era without clear direction or inspired leadership, but it’s difficult to be a great leader without knowing where you came from and where you’re going. This workshop will plumb the ancient wisdom of the Talmud to help us find the meaning and guidance necessary for personal growth and effective stewardship. This is an authentic yeshiva-style Talmud study session–not a lecture about the Talmud—and no previous experience is required.
Speakers
DS
Friday August 7, 2026 3:05pm - 3:55pm EDT
Majestic
  Workshop

4:15pm EDT

Pre-Shabbat Reception
Friday August 7, 2026 4:15pm - 5:30pm EDT
Tea Room
Friday August 7, 2026 4:15pm - 5:30pm EDT
Tea Room
  Meal

4:15pm EDT

A Journey Back - VR Experience
Friday August 7, 2026 4:15pm - 5:30pm EDT
Roundtable Room
Step into a powerful virtual reality experience featuring five survivor stories that place you alongside Holocaust survivors as they return to the places connected to their memories, transforming history into an immersive, unforgettable encounter.
Friday August 7, 2026 4:15pm - 5:30pm EDT
Roundtable Room
  Workshop

6:30pm EDT

Minchah
Friday August 7, 2026 6:30pm - 6:45pm EDT
Ivanka
Friday August 7, 2026 6:30pm - 6:45pm EDT
Ivanka
  Prayer service

6:30pm EDT

Candle Lighting
Friday August 7, 2026 6:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Foyer

Speakers
avatar for Mrs. Shaindy Jacobson
Friday August 7, 2026 6:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Foyer
  Prayer service

6:45pm EDT

Shabbat: Bringing Heaven Down to Earth
Friday August 7, 2026 6:45pm - 7:00pm EDT
Ivanka
Speakers
avatar for Rabbi Simon Jacobson
Friday August 7, 2026 6:45pm - 7:00pm EDT
Ivanka
  Lecture

7:00pm EDT

Kabbalat Shabbat
Friday August 7, 2026 7:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Ivanka
Speakers
RZ
Friday August 7, 2026 7:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Ivanka
  Prayer service

8:00pm EDT

Seudat Shabbat
Friday August 7, 2026 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Grand Ballroom
Keynote Address: We Are a Miracle! Recognizing G-d’s Hand in History, and in Our Own Lives
Speakers
avatar for Rabbi Moshe Bryski

Rabbi Moshe Bryski

Rabbi Moshe Bryski is the director and spiritual leader of Chabad of the Conejo in Agoura Hills, California. He oversaw the establishment of numerous neighboring Chabad centers and founded the Conejo Jewish Academy, an adult Jewish education institution serving 3,000 students annually... Read More →
Friday August 7, 2026 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Grand Ballroom
  Meal
 

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