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THE 24TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL
KINUS HAMECHANCHIM

כ׳׳ה-כ”ו תמוז תשפ׳׳ד
Wednesday & Thursday July 31-August 1, 2024

Sleepy Hollow Hotel
455 S Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591

Registration Closes י׳׳ח תמוז – July 24

About the Chabad Chinuch Convention & Retreat

The 24th Annual Kinus HaMechanchim brings together Mechanchim from across the globe for two days of knowledge, inspiration, networking, and practical teaching solutions. As a fully immersive retreat, the Convention gives Mechanchim the opportunity to refresh and rejuvenate in an elegant atmosphere, while gaining tools from renowned educational experts on relevant Chinuch topics, for the coming year.

Whether you are a melamed or menahel; and whether you teach Limudei Kodesh or Limudei Chol, in Cheder, or Mesivta – we invite you to join us. Feel treated and empowered, equipped and inspired at the Kinus HaMechanchim.

About The Merkos Chinuch Office

The Merkos Chinuch – Education Office is a cohesive center for administrators, educators, students, and parents of Chabad-Lubavitch educational institutions. It provides professional guidance and services to existing Chabad schools. It assists in the establishment of new schools and provides professional training for educators. This office coordinates the activities of the Merkos L’Inyonei Chinuch National Accreditation Board (MLCNAB) and the International Board of License.

About The Menachem Education Foundation

At the Menachem Education Foundation (MEF), our mission is to champion Chabad students by working with Chabad schools to raise the bar of learning and empower teachers and leaders. We have an uncompromising focus on student success and strive to be the best advocates for our students.

The Menachem Education Foundation accomplishes its mission through high quality programming including: teacher training, leadership training, curriculum development, workshops and webinars, coaching and consulting, monthly Farbrengens, Chinuch placement services, tuition grants, networking opportunities and more!

For more about MEF, visit www.MyMEF.org.

Convention Theme 5784

לקרב לבן של ישראל לאביהם שבשמים
Igniting Hearts, Nurturing Minds

ובפרט שהצליחו השי”ת לעמוד בקרן אורה לקרב לבן של ישראל לאבינו שבשמים ע”י חינוך הכשר שאין לך חלק יפה מזה
אגרות קודש
כרך י”א – ג’תקסא

Kinus Program

Schedule updates will be posted here as they become available

REGISTRATION

FAQ

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?2024-06-05T15:03:06-04:00

Your registration includes the 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 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?2024-06-04T11:23:57-04:00

Should you need to cancel before July 24 – י”ח תמוז , you will be refunded 50% of your registration fee. After that date, only health-related cancellations will receive the 50% refund. No other refunds will be available.

What is the Kashrus standard at the Kinus?2024-06-04T11:23:46-04:00

The event is under the OU, with a mashgiach Lubavitch Mashgiach and Lubavitch Shchita.

How do I know if this Kinus is for me?2024-06-04T11:23:36-04:00

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 Pre1-A through Mesivta. Whether you are a new teacher-in-training or a veteran educator, Mechanchim 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?2024-06-04T11:20:11-04:00

This event is for men only. Please make other arrangements for your family at that time, as we cannot accommodate spouses and children at the hotel.

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Menachem education foundation

Executive Director
Rabbi Zalman Shneur

Program Director
Rabbi Mendel Moscowitz

Event Producer
Mrs. A. Feldman

VAAD RUCHni

Rabbi Nosson Gurary

Rabbi Chaim Dovid Kagan

Rabbi Yitzchok Wolf

VAAD HAKINUS

Rabbi Nochum Kaplan,
Chairman

Rabbi Mendel Blau

Rabbi Yossi Denberg

Rabbi Yossi Rosenblum

Rabbi Yosef Simpson

Conference Program Committee

Rabbi Menachem Amar
Darchei Menachem – Brooklyn, NY

Rabbi Reuven Deray
Cheder Lubavitch – Skokie, IL

Rabbi Mannis Frankel
Yeshiva Schools of Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh, PA

Rabbi Yakov Garfinkel
Lubavitch Educational Center (LEC) – Miami, FL

Rabbi Shmary Gurary
Bnos Menachem – Brooklyn, NY

Rabbi Shmuly Gniwisch
Torah Day School – Houston, TX

Rabbi Avraham Granat
Lubavitch Hebrew Academy – Margate, FL

Rabbi Zalmen Shimon Itkin
Cheder Chabad – Delray Beach, FL

Rabbi Levi Kaplan
Cheder Chabad of Monsey – Spring Valley, NY

Rabbi Menachem Kirschenbaum
Merkos Chinuch Office – Brooklyn, NY

Rabbi Yisroel Langsam
United Lubavitcher Yeshiva – Brooklyn, NY

Rabbi Yehoshua Lustig
Oholei Menachem, Oholei Torah – Brooklyn, NY

Rabbi Yisroel Menkes
Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitch – Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Rabbi Avremi Popack
Hebrew Academy – Orange County, CA

Rabbi Shmuel Reinetz
Cheder Menachem – Kingston, PA

Rabbi Yechiel Schanowitz
Cheder Chabad Baltimore – Baltimore, MD

Rabbi Avrahom Sherr
United Lubavitcher Yeshiva Ocean Parkway – Brooklyn, NY

Rabbi Yossi Touger
Bais Chaya Mushka Girls High School – Monsey, NY

Rabbi Shneur Wilhelm
Lubavitch Hebrew Academy – Margate, FL

RESOURCE FAIR

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

The fair will take place on Thursday, August 1st, כ”ו תמוז, from 8 AM to 6 PM at Sleepy Hollow Hotel in Tarrytown, NY.

If you provide products that Chabad Mechanchim 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 HaMechanchim 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 and time that you registered for.
  • If you need to drop off your materials in advance, you can do so anytime on Wednesday 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, but a room can be added for Wednesday night to your reservation for an additional fee of $200.
  • If you would like to be a vendor at both the Men’s Kinus and the Women’s Kinus please email [email protected] for a coupon code of $150 off the resource fair fee.

JOIN THE RESOURCE FAIR!

Contact Us

411 Kingston Avenue
Suite 300
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 663-7215

[email protected]
https://mymef.org

Non-profit Tax ID: 26 211 7750

To find out about MEF’s programs and the impact of your gift, click here to read our Annual Report. Need help or want to pay by check?

Interested in Legacy giving opportunities? Send an email to [email protected] or click here to contact us.

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