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About the Chabad Chinuch Convention & Retreat

The 11th Annual כינוס מחנכות חב״ד brings together over 750 women educators from around the world for two days of inspiration, learning, connection, and rejuvenation, expanded this year in honor of 50 years of Mivtzah Chinuch.

Join fellow Mechanchos to strengthen your Shlichus of Chinuch, gain practical tools, and recharge together with a community of educators dedicated to nurturing the next generation.

Regardless of your role, subject, school, or grade level, you belong at the Kinus Mechanchos Chabad.

About The Menachem Education Foundation

At MEF, we have an uncompromising commitment to the success of every Talmid/ah in Chabad schools. We achieve this by partnering with Chabad schools, recruiting and training educators, empowering effective school leadership, developing impactful curricula and resources, hosting conferences and programs for Mechanchim and Mechanchos, providing grants to schools and elevating the prestige and value of Chinuch in our communities.

Kinus Program

The Kinus program features a combination of in-depth seminars, teacher-led panels, workshops and general sessions planned by the Kinus Committee, to ensure that you leave empowered and equipped for your Shlichus in Chinuch. Swimming, entertainment, farbrengens and plenty of time for connection and collaboration will ensure that you are uplifted in both body and soul.

This year’s expanded program in honor of 50 years of Mivtzah Chinuch includes a preliminary program on the evening of Chof Av at the Ohel.

Speaker Bios

Rabbi Mayer Blau has been a dedicated Kriah Rebbe for over 35 years and currently serves as the Kriah director for the younger grades at Yeshiva Torah Vodaas. As the author of the Kriah Naima curriculum, he brings a warm, practical, and classroom-tested approach to helping children connect to Kriah with confidence and success.

Rabbi Menachem Mendel Gluckowsky is the Rav of the Chabad community in Rechovot and S’gan Rosh Bais Din in Eretz Yisroel, lectures and advises on numerous topics through the lens of Chassidishe Hashkafos. Growing up in a Chinuch family, bringing joy to Chassidishe Chinuch remains a priority in his talks and farbrengens. Rabbi Gluckowsky brings his rich wealth of knowledge and passion for Chinuch and Hiskashrus to communities around the world.

Rabbi Dr. Dovid Fox currently serves as the rav of the Hashkama Minyan of the Young Israel of Hancock Park in LA, for the past 30 years, and has served over the course of 18 years as a dayan with the Rabbanut of Jerusalem.  He is frequently consulted by dayanim and poskim with regard to questions pertaining to mental health and to personal status, and offers a popular weekly series in Los Angeles on practical and spiritual aspects of halacha in contemporary life. He is a frequent scholar in residence in America and abroad.

Esty Blau, M.S. Ed.,  has been teaching second grade in Bais Rivkah for the past 15 years.  She has a master’s degree in special education and uses her training and experience to reach every student on her level with exciting and creative lessons. Esty is passionate about education and imparts her enthusiasm and skills to the new teachers that she mentors.

Sara Blau is an accomplished educator, author, and speaker who serves as the Educational Director of the Merkos Chinuch Office and a Hanhala member of Bais Rivkah Seminary Alef. A prolific creative, she has authored over 30 children’s books, two meditation books for women, and numerous widely translated articles. Through her global speaking engagements and diverse publications, she passionately utilizes her creativity to impart authentic Torah and Chassidic values.

Shaina Mushka Einstein is a kindergarten (Pre1A) teacher with over 10 years of experience and a lifelong passion for education. She loves creating meaningful connections with her students, nurturing their curiosity, and sharing her love of Yiddishkeit, kriya, and music in the classroom.

Debbie Fox, LCSW, has been involved in community social work for close to three decades, managing an active private practice in Los Angeles and speaking around the world. In 2006, she developed and launched the Safety Kid educational series, an internationally-acclaimed program of educational and training materials for preventing abuse in the community. Debbie founded Magen Yeladim International (MYI) Child Safety Institute, an international non-profit dedicated to protecting children through advocacy, consultation, liaison/referral and educational training.

Nami Friedman M.Ed.  is an accomplished Educational Consultant and Leadership & School Culture Specialist with over three decades of experience transforming institutional visions into practical, student-centered environments. She specializes in fostering collaborative, supportive school cultures through a focus on emotional safety and evidence-based leadership strategies.

Sarah Gordon is a former classroom teacher, entrepreneur, and nonprofit leader with a passion for transforming education through innovation. She is the founder of Israel Connect, an international education initiative connecting thousands of students with volunteer mentors to build English fluency, and is also a business owner specializing in building systems and high-performing teams. Drawing on her experience in education, technology, and organizational leadership, Sarah founded Darchai to help Jewish schools deliver personalized, skill-based Torah learning at scale.

Nechama Hordiner, MBA, is a retired preschool teacher who loves all things art and crafts. She attended an arts high school before she found her way to Machon Chana. She went back to school in 2017 to study psychology and business. Nechama recently started an interior design business and helps her husband promote Tzohar Seminary.

Rivka Horowitz is a veteran educator with over 25 years of experience as a classroom teacher, principal, instructional coach, and shlucha. She holds an M.A. in Education from Brandeis University and a degree in Special Education from Hebrew College. Rivka has extensive training in both the Responsive Classroom and Nurtured Heart approaches. Her educational philosophy views the teacher as a facilitator of learning, empowering students to become active, engaged participants in their own growth. She is passionate about helping educators create classrooms where every child can thrive.

For the last 20 years, Sarah Rivkah Kohn directs Links Family, an organization serving frum children and teens who have lost a parent. The organization provides emotional support, financial support and guidance in many aspects of loss. They can be contacted by phone, email or website. 718-305-6080 info@linksfamily.org or Linksfamily.org.

Dr. Sara Loewenthal has been an educator for over twenty years. She received her master’s in child development and mental health at the University of Toronto and her Doctorate in Education, studying Hebrew and English literacy in Jewish schools at Western University. Sara is a guest lecturer at Western University and is the Director of the Literacy Centre at KCC in Toronto, ON.

Mrs. Tanya Rubin, M.Ed., is the General Studies Principal at Rohr Bais Chaya Academy, a Chabad girls’ high school in South Florida, where she develops curriculum, coaches teachers, and steps in to teach math, sciences, government, and more as needed. She holds a Master of Education and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Education at American Jewish University, with research focused on executive functioning, academic rigor, and graduation outcomes in Jewish day schools. Mrs. Rubin is passionate about building systems that help students not just survive, but truly prepare to thrive in school and in the wider world.

Dr. Sara Rosenfeld is an internationally known master teacher, curriculum developer and teacher trainer and one of the authors of and trainers for the Zekelman Standards for Judaic Studies. She is currently supporting a number of elementary schools around the world, in the implementation of these standards and writing a new Chumash curriculum for MEF that will align closely with them. Dr Rosenfeld is also the part time Head of General Studies for Divrei Emineh in Melbourne, Australia.

Nicki (Nechama) Salfer, MA, MS, is an experienced educational leader, special education professional, and CEO of Tree of Knowledge Learning Academy who is dedicated to creating effective educational programs, supporting students with special needs, and improving communication between families and service providers. She also serves as a special education advocate, trainer, and consultant, while also supporting the autism community through her role as Rebbetzin of Doresh, a yeshiva for adolescent boys with high-functioning autism and learning challenges.

For more than two decades, Ita Selengut has been helping others bring out the best in themselves, first as a teacher for over a decade, then as the founding principal of Bais Yaakov of Waterbury High School, where she spent 12 years building and leading one of Connecticut’s few girls’ high schools.  Today, through Selengut Coaching & Consulting, Ita partners with principals, school leaders, and leadership teams to create clarity, strengthen leadership, and build thriving, high-performing organizations. Known for her ability to blend vision with practical execution, she helps leaders move from overwhelm and reactivity to intentional, calm, and confident leadership, empowering them to move their leadership, and through it their schools, from great to extraordinary.

Yocheved Shapiro, M.Ed. is a dedicated educator and advocate with over 20 years of experience in early childhood education. Holding a Master’s in Educational Psychology, she combines professional expertise with personal experience as a parent of three neurodivergent children, championing their success in mainstream education. She is passionate about making learning accessible for all children and empowering both parents and educators in truly embarking on “Chanoch L’naar Al Pi Darko”.

Hadassah Shemtov is the founding director of Batsheva Learning Center, an organization that offers text-based Torah learning opportunities for women and girls. She piloted her revolutionary Beis Midrash track at Ohel Chana High School, where she currently teaches, and now offers the curriculum to other Chabad high schools to adopt as well.

Lakey Silber was the Early Childhood Director at Cheder Lubavitch Chicago for 35 years. She also served as an Early Childhood Education adjunct professor at Roosevelt University, where she received her M.A. She is a consultant and frequently travels to early childhood programs to enhance curriculum and mentor teachers, and serves her community as an academic coach helping children excel in their executive function skills. Her Early Childhood workshops at National Torah education conferences are known to be enjoyable, informative and useful.

Pearl Stroh holds a Master’s degree in Early Childhood and Special Education and has served as the Director of Chabad Early Learning Center on Manhattan’s Upper West Side since 1991 and Tamim Academy of NYC since 2019. For the past 10 years, she has been a faculty member at Bais Rivkah Seminary where she teaches early childhood education and mentors students. She is also a parenting coach and a sought-after presenter on child development, effective classroom practices, and building nurturing learning environments.

FEATURING

Harav Menachem Mendel Gluckowsky
Harav Menachem Mendel GluckowskyRav in Residence
Dr. Dovid Fox
Dr. Dovid FoxMental Health Professional
Mrs. Debbie Fox
Mrs. Debbie FoxMental Health Professional

REGISTRATION

How to Register

In an effort to provide you with a 5-star experience, while accommodating an affordable price point, the Kinus Mechanchos offers a 3-tiered pricing structure. Please note that regardless of which Tier pricing you choose, you will receive the full, two day Kinus experience! There will be no difference in the product based on the pricing. Please read carefully so that you know which option to select when you register.

Actual Cost

From $599

Please help us continue to uphold the standard of excellence at the Kinus Mechanchos Chabad by choosing to pay the actual cost. Support staff who are not teachers or administrators (such as therapists, consultants, and other vital members of the Chinuch community), as well as our valued guests from non-Chabad schools, are welcome to register with Tier 1.

Subsidized Rate

From $349

If you are a teacher or administrator in a Chabad school, you can register with Tier 2 subsidized pricing. This is the recommended price point for Chabad educators who do not have access to the Tier 1 actual cost. Tier 2 and 3 are made available by MEF subsidies and generous donations.

Chabad School Member

From $199

For the first 250 teachers who register from the CSM schools listed. This discount applies if you cannot pay Tier 1 or 2 pricing, and if you are a current teacher or administrator in a Chabad school on the list provided. This discount is only available to the first 250 people who register.

Daytime & Banquet Program

From $139

This option means that you will enjoy the Kinus without a hotel stay. You can choose one or two days, and all Kinus programming will be included. Or, you can register to attend Banquet only. There are no subsidies for daytime and banquet registration.

Virtual Kinus

$25

If you are unable to join the Kinus in-person, there will be a virtual option, which will livestream one session at each time-slot during the Kinus. Click here to view Virtual Kinus schedule.

FAQ

How do I know if this Kinus is for me?2024-06-04T11:18:40-04:00

If you hold or are looking to hold any Chinuch position for the coming school year, then you will enjoy the tools, networking, and inspiration provided by this event. This includes both Limudei Kodesh or General Studies, school leadership or teaching roles, assistants and specialists, for ages 2 through 12th grade. Whether you are a new teacher-in-training or a veteran educator, Mechanchos of all ages and stages have enjoyed this event. This is a Chabad event, however you are welcome to join whatever kind of school you teach in. Please be respectful of Chabad values when attending the Kinus. 

Can I bring my family?2024-05-22T10:28:25-04:00

This event is for women only. Please make other arrangements for your family at that time, as we cannot accommodate spouses and children at the hotel. Infants up to 18 months can join you provided that they participate in the babysitting program listed in the registration options.

What is the registration fee for the Chinuch Convention?2024-06-04T11:18:19-04:00

Please refer to our new 3 tier pricing structure on the registration section of this page. We ask educators to please pay the actual cost if possible (tier 1), or the subsidized price (tier 2). Tier 3 and scholarships are to ensure that no teacher is left behind from participating in this conference.

What is included in my registration fee?2025-06-30T22:29:38-04:00

Your registration includes the complimentary hotel accommodations, workshops and sessions, meals and refreshments and any additional amenities provided by the hotel such as swimming. This is true regardless of which pricing tier you choose, unless you select Daytime or Banquet only. Bussing is an additional fee that you can select during registration.

What if I need to arrive the night before the program begins, or depart the morning after it ends?2024-06-04T11:16:13-04:00

We have included extended stay options for before and after the program in the registration form. Please note that there is no programming, meals or refreshments provided before program start time and after the program concludes. If you are reserving an extra night at the hotel, please ensure that you packed all of your needs for the extended stay.

What if I’m not sure yet about my bussing and babysitting needs?2024-01-09T10:35:46-05:00

Bussing and babysitting can only be reserved at the time that you register. Please make your best guess when registering, and if changes need to be made at a later point, please email us at info@mymef.org.

What if I’m coming by car or taxi instead of by bus?2026-04-23T13:02:58-04:00

If you’re coming by car on Monday, you can choose to meet our group at the Ohel at 7:00 PM, or at the hotel later in the evening. If you are coming by car on Tuesday morning, you can meet at the hotel before the program begins at 10 AM. Please come a little bit early to give you adequate time to obtain your room key and sign in to the program. If you have space in your car (or taxi), please join the ride sharing WhatsApp group to offer rides to others who may need a similar ride as you. There is an additional $10 fee for parking at the hotel.

What is the suggested attire for the Kinus Mechanchos Chabad?2024-01-09T10:36:11-05:00

One of the most beautiful features of the Kinus Mechanchos Chabad is the atmosphere of camaraderie and focus on shared values. Feel free to dress accordingly in a comfortable but professional fashion. You may wear formal attire for the Banquet if you wish, but it is not required. Please adhere to the Chabad standard for Tznius dress.

What should I pack?2024-06-04T11:15:42-04:00

Water bottles, refreshments, pens and notepads will be provided to you. The hotel room comes stocked with your showering needs. Please feel free to bring anything else that will make you comfortable during your stay. Hotels tend to maintain a chilly temperature in the session rooms as well as bedrooms, so feel free to bring an extra layer for the daytime in case it’s needed, as well as an extra layer of sleepwear if you think you might be cold. (You can also adjust the thermostat in your individual room upon arrival.) If you enjoy swimming, please bring your bathing suit as well.

Are there health guidelines?2024-06-05T14:53:13-04:00

Out of respect for fellow participants, please do not come if you have an active contagious illness. At the same time, we do not take responsibility for the health-related conduct or outcomes of anyone participating in the Kinus. If you are at-risk or have health concerns at the Kinus, please use your own discretion in choosing to participate or taking any precautions that will make you feel more comfortable at the event.

What is the cancellation policy?2026-04-23T13:03:08-04:00

Cancellations before Friday , July 3 – י׳׳ח תמוז   will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations after that time are non refundable, with the exception of cancellations due to medical reasons which will be refunded up to 50% the day until the Kinus.

What is the Kashrus standard at the Kinus?2024-01-09T10:33:35-05:00

The event is under the CHK, with a mashgiach Timidi. 

Convention Begins
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CONVENTION COMMITTEES

KINUS STAFF

Rabbi Zalman Shneur,
Executive Director

Mrs. Chanah Rose,
Educational Director

Mrs. Etty Teleshevsky,
Administrator

Mrs. Sarah Pinson,
Communications Director

Mrs. Alyson Feldman,
Event Producer

Mrs. Malka Borisute,
Creative Director

VAAD HAKINUS

Mrs. Chana Brod

Mrs. Batsheva Deren

Mrs. Shana Tiechtel

KINUS COMMITTEE

Rivka Arnold
Bnos Chomesh Academy
Crown Heights, NY

Zlatie Benjaminson
Cheder Lubavitch Preschool
Morristown, NJ

Devorie Blasberg
Desert Torah Academy
Las Vegas, Nevada

Bayla Blumstein
Lubavitch Cheder
Detroit, MI

Chava Ceitlin
Nigri Jewish Online School
Montreal, CA

Aviana Dahan
Beth Rivka – Nigri Jewish Online School
Montreal, CA

Hindy Feldman
Zichron Shmuel Preschool
Nyack, NY

Ahava Glaske
Bais Chaya Mushka
Los Angeles, CA

Chani Goldshmid
Beis Chaya Mushka
Crown Heights, NY

Shula Goldstein
Bais Rivka Seminary
Crown Heights, NY

Mushka Lishner
Beis Chaya Mushka
Crown Heights, NY

Chaya Katz
Cheder Menachem
Kingston, PA

Chaya Sara Kaufmann
Torah Day School
Houston, TX

Mushka Lishner
Beis Chaya Mushka
Crown Heights, NY

Chanie Pinson
Bais Rebbe
Los Angeles, CA

Chaya Plotkin
Beth Rivka, Nigri Jewish Online School
Montreal, CA

Rochie Sandhous
Bais Chaya Mushka
Crown Heights, NY

Zohar Sasson
Bais Rivka
Crown Heights, NY

Nechama Stock
Bais Rivka Preschool
Crown Heights, NY

RESOURCE FAIR

The Resource Fair at the Kinus Mechanchos Chabad is an opportunity to connect Mechanchos with products, services, and resources for themselves, their families and their classrooms.

The fair will take place on Wednesday, August 5th, כ׳׳ב מנחם אב, from 9 AM to 3 PM at Armon Hotel in Stamford Connecticut.

If you provide products that Chabad Mechanchos can benefit from, whether it is books, self-care services, family friendly gifts, educational resources, school programs or services, you can register below to showcase at the Kinus Mechanchos Resource Fair.

Please note the following important details:

  • Your registration includes 1 folding table, table cloth, 1 chair, and a sign that we will print and hang on your table.
  • Please respect other vendors by only using the amount of space you registered for.
  • Please join the Kinus in a way that respects the professionalism and Tznius of Chabad Mechanchos.
  • If you need to drop off your materials in advance, you can do so anytime on Tuesday while the conference is in session. Please notify us in advance if you need any assistance unloading or storing your merchandise.
  • Resource fair registration does not include hotel accommodations.
  • Lunch included

JOIN THE RESOURCE FAIR!

If you have any questions about the resource fair, please contact us at a.feldman@mymef.org.

For more information about the Kinus Mechanchos Chabad, including the program schedule, please visit www.chinuchconvention.org.

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