National Jewish Retreat 2026: Full Schedule

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7:30am EDT

Shacharit: Beginners’ Prayer Workshop for Women

Friday August 7, 2026 7:30am - 8:15am EDT

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Speakers

Mrs. Aliza Scheinfeld

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

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

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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

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
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Lecture

10:20am EDT

A Lovable, Vulnerable G-d: The Surprising Jewish Understanding of the Divine

Friday August 7, 2026 10:20am - 11:10am EDT

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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

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
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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

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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

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
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Lecture

3:05pm EDT

How I Went from PLO Sympathizer to Pro-Israel Advocate

Friday August 7, 2026 3:05pm - 3:55pm EDT

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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

Mrs. Molly Resnick

Friday August 7, 2026 3:05pm - 3:55pm EDT
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Lecture

National Jewish Retreat 2026

7:30am EDT

Mrs. Aliza Scheinfeld

9:15am EDT

Rabbi Moshe Bryski

10:20am EDT

Rabbi Manis Friedman

11:25am EDT

Rabbi Mordechai Dinerman

3:05pm EDT

Mrs. Molly Resnick

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