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Rosh HasHanas C h e D U L e 5 7 7 2
septembeR 28 – oCtobeR 2, 2011CRowne pLaza | stamfoRD, Ct
this retreat is dedicated for a speedy recovery of
EliEzEr MEir BEn sHaindEl
2 3Gateways Organization 845-352-0393/800-722-3191 • www.gatewaysonline.org Gateways Organization 845-352-0393/800-722-3191 • www.gatewaysonline.org
Gateways Rosh Hashanah 5772 • September 28 – October 2, 2011 Gateways Rosh Hashanah 5772 • September 28 – October 2, 2011
Emergency Contact- In case of an emergency, dial the Hotel Operator or come to the front desk. There are EMT’s on the premises.
Special Dietary Requirements-Those that are allergic to nuts or other products and/or have special dietary needs, please notify the Maitre’D, Fernando.
Shidduch Meetings-Over Yom Tov there will be a number of opportunities for singles and their parents to meet each other as well as discuss possibilities with the Gateways staff. The times and location are listed each day in the schedule. Please approach the shadchanim who will be facilitating these meetings.
Children’s Program- Registration for day camp begins on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. in the Lobby. The Day Camp information can be found in the Camp Gateways brochure. If you will require private babysitting on Yom Tov please register with the Day Camp before Yom Tov. During meal times we ask parents to please take responsibility for their children as there will be no program during those times. The Children’s program is under the supervision of Rabbi Avi Frank.
Candle Lighting- Under no circumstances are candles to be used in your room. Candles of any kind are strictly prohibited according to Stamford fire code outside of the designated areas. Please observe these rules for your safety. Please note: We have Ner Neshamah’s available for your use.
Welcome to Rosh Hashanah 2011 with The Gateways Organization at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Our entire staff is dedicated to making your stay a most enjoyable one. We will be providing stimulating programs, delicious cuisine & fine entertainment, making this a Rosh Hashanah to remember.
Please read through this program to acquaint yourselves with the daily schedule.
After arriving in your room, if you had any special room requests (cots, cribs etc.) that have not been provided for, please call Housekeeping from your room.
Electronic Locks: The electronic lock on the door to your room has been disengaged. An ordinary key will be issued for the duration of your stay. In the event that the electric lock is still operational, please call the front desk immediately. Please allow ample time for the lock to be disabled in time for Yom Tov. Please keep in mind there are only 2 keys available for the room and if either one is lost or not returned, a $25 charge will be added to your hotel bill, per key.
Tea Room: The Tea Room is located in the Gazebo. It will be fully stocked with both hot and cold drinks, cakes, snacks & fruit.
Private Sessions: All the presenters are available for private consultation and questions. Please approach them to set up a time.
Dishes In Rooms: Please do not take any glasses, dishes or silverware out of the dining areas. Disposable utensils are available for your use.
Light Switches in Room: We have made arrangements with Housekeeping to leave all the lights in your rooms as they find them.
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Gateways Rosh Hashanah 5772 • September 28 – October 2, 2011 Gateways Rosh Hashanah 5772 • September 28 – October 2, 2011
Speakers & Staff BiographiesRabbi Mordechai Suchard - Rabbi Suchard is the Founder and Director of Gateways and the son of a Rav and Dayan on the prestigious Johannesburg Beis Din. He studied in Telshe, Cleveland and Ponevezh, Bnei Brak. He received Smichah from the Chief Rabbi and Av Beth Din of Jerusalem, Rabbi Kulitz zt”l.
Rabbi Mordechai Becher - Rabbi Becher is a Senior Lecturer for Gateways and is originally from Australia. He lectured at Ohr Somayach College in Jerusalem for 15 years, served in the Israel Defense Forces and taught in training programs for rabbis and educators. Rabbi Becher received his rabbinic ordination from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel and the Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem. He has co-authored two books on contemporary issues in Jewish law and has responded to thousands of legal, ethical and philosophical questions on the “Ask the Rabbi.org” website. His latest book, “Gateway to Judaism”, published by Artscroll-Mesorah Press, is now in its fifth printing.
Rabbi Shlomo Cohen - Rabbi Cohen has been involved in Jewish education for over 30 years. A published author, he is an expert shofar blower for over thirty years. Rabbi Cohen maintains a website with an eclectic selection of original articles at www.hiqjew.com.
Rabbi David Greenblatt - David Greenblatt comes from a heritage of illustrious Rabbis. He is an exciting teacher who has taught for many organizations for over thirty years. He has founded and administrates several large charity funds. Professionally, he is an accomplished internet executive who is an expert in Voice over the Internet and author of “Call Heard ‘Round the World”. R’ David is on the Executive Board of the Gateways Organization. He lives in Lawrence, NY and is the proud father of nine children and many grandchildren.
Mrs. Debbie Greenblatt - Mrs. Greenblatt is a Senior Lecturer for Gateways and has been involved in teaching and counseling Jewish women for more than twenty-five years. Her insightful and powerful presentations on topics such as practical applications of Jewish philosophy and personal relationships has touched the minds and hearts of all those who attend her classes. Mrs. Greenblatt lectures frequently within the Metropolitan area and across the country.
Rabbi Yoni Greenwald - Yoni was born and raised in Jerusalem, Israel. He studied for six years in the Mir Yeshiva. For the past five years, he has been the director of the Meor Israel Program. He also served as a Rabbi on campus at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. Yoni has spent the past two years teaching classes for Gateways at various business offices, and serves as Director of The Brownstone in the East Village of Manhattan.
Rabbi Dovid Kaplan - Rabbi Kaplan is a well-known lecturer at yeshivot, seminaries and other venues both in Israel and overseas. He is the author of numerous titles, including Polishing Diamonds I & II, and Impact I, II, and III. His latest book, Lasting Impact, from the Impact series, is now available in the U.S.
Dr. Chaim Presby - Dr. Chaim Presby is a senior lecturer for Gateways and a Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff at Bell Laboratories for over 30 years where he led Research and Development efforts in Photonic Applications. His specialty is Optical Fiber Technology and he holds over 200 patents and has published more than 180 papers in leading scientific journals. He held the position of Research Architect for the Terabeam Corporation and is a Fellow of the Optical Society of America. In addition to speaking for Gateway’s, Dr. Presby gives many Torah classes a week in his home town of Highland Park, N.J.
Rabbi Avrumy Jordan - Rabbi Jordan was born in Sydney, Australia and has served as Director of Operations for Gateways for the past 11 years. A graduate of Ohr Lagolah, a chinuch & rabbonus training program in Jerusalem, he received his Smichah from the Beth Din of Jerusalem.
Mrs. Miriam Klein - Miriam, originally from Manchester, England, received her Bachelors degree in International Hospitality Management from Manchester Metropolitan University. She has worked in various positions in the hotel industry in England and the US. Miriam has worked at Gateways for 4 years and oversees all reservations for the Gateways Yom Tov Retreats. Miriam’s pleasant demeanor is truly an asset to the high stress demands of her job. Miriam and her husband and 3 children live in Monsey, NY.
Connections-The Singles Division of GatewaysRabbi Yisroel Cherns - Rabbi Cherns directs Connections, the Singles Division of Gateways and assists young adults in the establishment of their home. Yisroel also runs the mentoring program at Gateways’ Russian Division RAJE. Originally from Monsey, Yisroel studied in The Mir-Jerusalem and Lakewood.
Rabbi Yisrael Friedman - Rabbi Friedman is originally from Chicago and now resides in Lakewood, NJ. Yisrael studied in RJJ, Brisk and the past 5 years in BMG. He has extensive experience in Shidduchim and works full time for Gateways Connections.
Mrs. Fayge Rudman - Fayge specializes in setting up singles in their late twenties plus and second time singles. She has been active in shidduchim for over twenty years and has been running events for the last fifteen years. These events have attracted singles from across the country, Canada and England. Fayge lives with her family in Monsey, NY and works full time for Gateways Connections.
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The Classic Family Weekend Retreat,
Gateways’ flagship program, allows families to
experience a spiritually uplifting, intellectually
stimulating & fun Shabbat. Held in hotels and resorts
across the United States, the weekend is replete with
activities and study sessions geared to adults, teens
and children. www.gatewaysonline.org
The Brownstone provides an environment
where young Jews can access their Jewish heritage,
strengthen their Jewish identity, connect to Israel,
and gain Jewish leadership tools. Headquartered
in a magnificent six storey building on Manhattan’s
Lower East Side, the Brownstone offers a wide array
of educational and social programs. Facilities include
meeting rooms, a library, kitchen, dining space, lounge
and sleeping areas. www.thebrownstoneny.org
GaTeWays’ mission is To empoWeR
JeWs oF all aGes & BaCkGRounds
To unloCk The TReasuRe oF TheiR
heRiTaGe and enGaGe The RiChness oF
JeWish values and TRadiTions While
BuildinG and ReinFoRCinG TheiR Bond
WiTh The JeWish people and isRael.
RaJe- The Russian american Jewish
experience, is New York’s major provider of full
spectrum programming for the Russian American
community. Programs designed to explore their Jewish
heritage include classes, social and cultural activities,
Shabbat and Holiday meals and an all-round Jewish
calendar experience. www.rajeusa.org
Connections is a unique matchmaking division. A
team of talented sensitive and energetic matchmakers
work day and night connecting couples realizing
our mission in guaranteeing Jewish continuity.
www.gatewaysconnections.org
asktherabbi.org, an innovative site enabling Jews
to inquire and learn about their heritage over the web.
An international team of scholars answers hundreds
of questions daily, on a broad range of topics – from
baby naming, conversion and personal issues to the
intricacies of Jewish law and philosophy.
Gateways’ Celebrations Yom Tov retreats
nourish body and soul and enhance the festival
experience. Together, rabbis, shadchanim,
entertainers and chefs create an inspiring holiday with
the flavor of Gateways.
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The Brownstone’s mission is to use
NYC as an experiential classroom
to strengthen Jewish identity and
peoplehood, foster community
development and cultivate the next
generation of leaders to ensure Jewish
continuity for American Jews.
The Brownstone building, located in the
heart of New York’s East Village, will be a
hub of dynamic and engaging immersion
learning programs for the local community
and for collegiates and young adults from
across the United States and abroad.
The six-story Brownstone will feature:
tastefully appointed meeting rooms,
classrooms, a spacious auditorium, library,
sleeping accommodations, offices, lounge,
dining hall and kitchen, as well as a garden
and a rooftop terrace.
The Brownstone Experience is a 501(c)3 educational organization.
William & Doris Ahdout FXCM
Neil Z. & Judy AuerbachHudson Clean Energy
Gregory & Leigh BortzCreo Capital
David & Carol FeinbergFeinberg Properties
Sander & Tracy GerberHudson Bay Capital Management
Philip KirshHot & Crusty
David & Shiffy LichtensteinLightstone Group
Dan & Margaret LoebThird Point, LLC
Richard J. & Christine MackAREA Property Partners
Edward & Rose MermelsteinMermelstein Development, LLC
Warren & Tali NewfieldTau Capital
Lou & Heather ScheinerUniversal Health Management
Avi & Adina SchronCammeby’s Management Co, LLC
Henry and Esther SwiecaTalpion Capital LLC
Sol & Esther WerdigerOuterstuff
I N S P I R I N G TO M O R ROW S L E A D E R SExperience
William & Doris Ahdout FXCM
Neil Z. & Judy Auerbach Hudson Clean Energy
Gregory & Leigh Bortz Creo Capital
David & Carol Feinberg Feinberg Properties
Sander & Tracy Gerber Hudson Bay Capital Management
Philip Kirsh Hot & Crusty
David & Shiffy Lichtenstein Lightstone Group
Dan & Margaret Loeb Third Point, LLC
Richard J. & Christine Mack AREA Property Partners
Edward & Rose Mermelstein Mermelstein Development, LLC
Warren & Tali Newfield Tau Capital
Lou & Heather Scheiner Universal Health Management
Avi & Adina Schron Cammeby’s Management Co, LLC
Henry and Esther Swieca Talpion Capital LLC
Sol & Esther Werdiger Outerstuff
The Brownstone’s mission is to use NYC as an experiential classroom to strengthen Jewish identity and peoplehood, foster community development and cultivate the next generation of leaders to ensure Jewish continuity for American Jews.
The Brownstone building, located in the heart of New York’s East Village, will be a hub of dynamic and engaging immersion learning
programs for the local community and for collegiates and young adults from across the United States and abroad.
The six-story Brownstone will feature: tastefully appointed meeting rooms, classrooms, a spacious auditorium, library, sleeping accommodations, offices, lounge, dining hall and kitchen, as well as a garden and a rooftop terrace.
The Brownstone Metro Adventure provides 50 participants from around the country and abroad with ten days of a unique immersion learning experience. Living on site in the Brownstone building, participants learn of our Jewish history and heritage, participate in ethics education and leadership skills development workshops, explore the City’s rich array of cultural and historical treasures, meet with high profile business leaders and policy makers and forge meaningful relationships with their peers and group leaders. Participants pay only for airfare and entrance fees.
The Leadership Weekends are held throughout the year and offer participants a concentrated immersion learning experience, modeled on the Metro Adventures.
Educational & Community Programming
Dynamic and creative activities that service the needs and interests of the local community featuring participatory, user friendly Shabbat and Holiday services, enjoyable meals, activities and classes. Presentations and workshops on dating, relationships, self-help,
healthy living and Jewish thought, monthly forums on contemporary issues, community service drives, and life skills development courses will also be an integral part of The Brownstone.
Evaluation and Follow Up of all the Brownstone programs are an ongoing, dynamic, engaging, timely and responsive process that includes interviews, multimedia feedback strategies, surveys and forms, Facebook groups and regular phone contact.
THE BROWNSTONE EXPERIENCE PROGRAMS
The Brownstone Experience Metro Adventure provides 50 participants from around
the country and abroad with ten days of a unique immersion learning experience. Living
on site in the Brownstone building, participants learn of our Jewish history and heritage,
participate in ethics education and leadership skills development workshops, explore the
City’s rich array of cultural and historical treasures, meet with high profile business leaders
and policy makers and forge meaningful relationships with their peers and group leaders.
Participants pay only for airfare and entrance fees.
The Leadership Weekends are held throughout the year and offer participants a concentrated immersion learning experience, modeled on the Metro Adventures.
Educational & Community Programming
Dynamic and creative activities that
service the needs and interests of the
local community featuring participatory,
user friendly Shabbat and Holiday
services, enjoyable meals, activities and
classes. Presentations and workshops
on dating, relationships, self-help,
healthy living and Jewish thought,
monthly forums on contemporary
issues, community service drives, and
life skills development courses will also
be an integral part of The Brownstone
Experience.
Evaluation and Follow Up of all the
Brownstone Experience Programs are
an ongoing, dynamic, engaging, timely
and responsive process that includes
interviews, multimedia feedback
strategies, surveys and forms, Facebook
groups, and regular phone contact.
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For More Information and Dedications, Please Contact Rabbi Mordechai Suchard
MSuchard@TheBrownstoneNY.org • 914-714-0495
THE BROWNSTONE PROGRAMS
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Goals:
• To attract thousands of collegiates & YP’s attending schools throughout the NE corridor
• To create social networks and forums for these young adults to meet
• To create strong liaisons between existing on-campus programs and The Brownstone
• To serve as the follow up arm for campuses, Taglit-Birthright alumni & Brownstone Residential programs
• To encourage participants to become involved with Jewish life, community and learning
ProGrams:
1. Brownstone Experience leadership & life skills Fellowship (BElls)
• Students commit to ten 3.5 hour educational & experiential learning. Diploma and competitive internship opportunities on completion
• Face to face business meetings with titans in the fields of Investment & Hedge Funds, Philanthropy, Real Estate, Media, the Arts, Politics, Law, Environment, Fashion etc.
• Modules on various Jewish topics
• Two weekend retreats
• Peer group text based study
• Hebrew: conversational & reading
2. Year round Educational & social Programs
• Monthly forums on contemporary issues: Israel Advocacy, Political Activism, Public Policy, Middle East Studies & Democracy by renowned scholars in the field
• Classes & workshops related to dating, relationships, self help, healthy living and Jewish thought
• Social events, match-making forums, film screenings, etc.
• Acts of Kindness: communal service drives that encourage student and YP volunteer opportunities
3. shabbat & Holiday Programs
• Friday Night Live: student centered Shabbat & holiday experiences & meals
new york metropolitan programs
Goals:
• To provide 2500 students from across the USA positive and meaningful Jewish experiences
• To partner with local, national and international Jewish communities, organizations & campuses for follow up and recruitment
• To empower young adults to be active agents in their own learning and become involved with Jewish life and community wherever they reside
ProGrams:
1. 10 Day Brownstone metro adventures
• Theme-oriented trips for different academic fields of study: medicine, arts, education, mental health, law/ politics, business & women’s studies.
• Participants explore New York’s cultural and historical treasures & delve into issues of Jewish identity & heritage
• Meet with high-profile business people and policy-makers and leaders in their respective fields
• Engage in hands-on communal service
• Participate in workshops on ethics, personal growth and relationships
• Experience a Sabbath visiting families
• Stay connected with The Brownstone staff who ensure ongoing learning experiences in the USA and abroad
2. leadership Weekends
• Three day experiences that offer participants a concentrated immersion learning experience modeled on the 10 Day Metro Adventures
• Retreats provide a unique resource to leaders and educators from partner campuses
• Provide follow up experiences for returning students to NY
ResidenTial pRoGRams
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Goal: To build community for singles, couples and families by best serving their needs and interest
ProGrams:
1. shabbat & Jewish Holiday programming:
• Participatory and musical user-friendly Shabbat services, followed by meals.
• Teen and children’s programming
• Inspirational Jewish holiday services and meals
• Purim Bash, Chanukah Extravaganza and “Mock Seders”
• Classes & activities relating to Shabbat & Holidays
2. Education and Community Networking
• Monthly round table forums & symposiums with major corporate executives, writers, artists and civic leaders
• Courses on topics of Jewish interest and thought
• Dating, marriage enrichment and parenting workshops and activities
3. acts of Kindness • Community-wide chesed drives
Goal: To create weekly social & educational forums and programs for the many Israeli’s within the area
ProGrams: social & Educational activities
• Weekly social breakfast/coffee clubs
• Classes/workshops on topics of interest taught in Hebrew by international Israeli presenters
• Partnership with the Israeli Consulate for programs with politicians, artists & musicians
• Local Israeli business networking forums
Goals:
• To use program evaluation, impact and interest measures to plan and improve all programs and follow up activities
• To provide opportunities for participants to stay connected with each other and with their program leaders
• To create short and long term follow up activities that will reinforce and continue the momentum of participants’ educational and social experiences at The Brownstone
• To strengthen and expand our network of partnerships with regional, national and international schools and organizations who are committed to student growth
ProGrams:
1. media Connections • Twitter, Facebook & Yahoo chat groups for program groups & participants to stay connected
• Ongoing phone and e-mail contact with participants
2. Networks - Refer participants to partner organizations and existing infrastructures of Jewish life
3. reunion retreats • Annual hotel & community based retreats in NY & across the US
• Study and work opportunities at various institutions of higher learning in IsraelThe isRaeli ConneCTion
FolloW up paRadiGmBuildinG CommuniTy
www.theBrownstoneny.com
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RAJE FELLOWSHIPSOver 750 university students and young professionals complete our flagship Leadership Fellowship program each year, undergoing an intense semester long educational and leadership training program culminating in a two week educational trip to Europe and Israel. These alumni are fast changing the face of the Jewish community, creating a strong foundation for grassroots community development and ensuring Jewish continuity for generations to come.
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RAJE is a Jewish educational organization dedicated to strengthening Jewish identity and peoplehood, fostering community development and cultivating the next
generation of leaders to ensure Jewish continuity for Russian American Jews.
The Russian Division of GaTeways
RAJE Board
RAJE is a Jewish educational organization dedicated to strengthening Jewish identity and peoplehood, fostering community development and cultivating the next generation of leaders to ensure Jewish continuity for Russian American Jews.
RAJE FELLOWSHIPSOver 750 university students and young professionals complete our flagship Leadership Fellowship program each year, undergoing an intense semester long educational and leadership training program culminating in a two week educational trip to Europe and Israel. These alumni are fast changing the face of the Jewish community, creating a strong foundation for grassroots community development and ensuring Jewish continuity for generations to come.
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RAJE FELLOWSHIPSOver 750 university students and young professionals complete our flagship Leadership Fellowship program each year, undergoing an intense semester long educational and leadership training program culminating in a two week educational trip to Europe and Israel. These alumni are fast changing the face of the Jewish community, creating a strong foundation for grassroots community development and ensuring Jewish continuity for generations to come.
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Ron Hersh, President Fairways Capital Group
Neil AuerbachHudson Clean Energy
Sonya BekkermanSothebys
Emil BuchmanFried Frank
Ricky CohenConway Stores Inc
Sander GerberHudson Bay Capital Management
Daniel JacobsonKehila Chapels
Elan KatzQuick RX Pharmacy Chain
Yan KlatsGlobal Interactive, LLC
Marina KovalyovRussian American Foundation
Michael LibermanBlue Mountain Capital Management
David LichtensteinLightstone Group
Dan LoebThird Point, LLC
Richard J. MackApollo Real Estate Investment Fund
Edward MermelsteinEAM Edward A. Mermelstein & Associates
Eugene SchneurOmni New York
Avi SchronCammeby’s Management Co, LLC
Ronn Torossian5W Public Relations
Mark TsesarskyCitigroup
Dennis Yurovsky Lenco Diagnostic
With 16,000 in our network and 4000 program participants on a yearly basis, RAJE is at the forefront of community development.
RAJE Fellowships
With 16,000 in our network and 4000 program participants on a yearly basis, RAJE is at the forefront of community development.
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Children’s ProgramWelcome to the Children’s Program for Rosh Hashanah 2011! We all look forward to sharing these special days with you and working together as a team to enjoy them as much as possible. Our skilled and dedicated staff are committed to creating an exciting, safe, fun-filled day camp environment for your children. Please continue reading the categorized information for important specific details about our program. If you still have unanswered questions, please feel free to contact Rabbi Avi Frank at 845-222-4016
Check-in/ Registration: Our staff will be available for Day Camp Registration on Wednesday September 28th, 2011 throughout the afternoon in the Lobby. We ask that you sign up your child(ren) and provide us with any pertinent information that we would need to know concerning your child (i.e. allergies, special needs, specific instructions). It is also important for the safety of all children, that we have accurate and current information such as room-numbers of the parents. All information will be strictly used for Day Camp purposes only.
Camp Hours and Ages: • Camp Gateways will begin on Thursday, September 29th. Day camp hours will be held throughout the day and will be posted on the daily schedule.
• We request that an adult or an older sibling pick up children under age six from day-camp. If you allow your child to leave on his / her own-without an adult, please inform your child’s counselor.
• The Day Camp is for children aged eighteen months to twelve years. There is no day camp for children under eighteen months and no private babysitting during day camp hours.
Private Babysitting: • Parents have the option of having a private babysitter whenever Day Camp is not in session. The fee for this service is $10 per hour. If a babysitter watches more than one room, the charge is $8 per hour, per room.
• It will be the responsibility of each family to pay the babysitter directly as soon as Yom Tov is over. • If you are interested in this service, please contact Mrs. Frank at Check-in so that she can
arrange it for you.
Nursery/ Pre School:• A highly competent staff, under the leadership of Ms. Deana Blumenthal, provides an
environment that is warm and friendly, as well as educational and fun. • The pre-school division is divided into these groups; 18- 24 mo. • Ages 2 – 3 • Ages 4 – 5 • Please make sure to include all necessary items when dropping your children off such as
diapers, bottles, pacifiers, strollers etc. and remind the counselors of any special instructions.• There will be toys, books and puzzles available for your children’s use when Day Camp is not in
session. Please speak to Morah Deana.
Lost & Found At the end of the day all items/clothing that are left in the rooms are brought to the hotel’s front desk. Whatever is not claimed is brought to the Gateways office and donated to charity after 30 days.
Counselor Tipping:• Tipping is highly encouraged for our hard-working staff.• The recommended rate is $10 per child per day. Tips are pooled and distributed by merit among
the counselors. • All monies can be submitted at Check- Out, directly to Rabbi and/or Mrs. Avi and Tziri Frank in
the lobby at the end of Yom Tov. • We thank you in advance for your cooperation. We look forward to spending a rewarding and memorable Yom Tov with you and your family.
Sincerely, The Gateways Children’s Program Staff
Rabbi Avi Frank .....................Day Camp DirectorMrs. Tziri Frank ......................Babysitting Coordinator Ms. Deana Blumenthal .......Pre-School Program DirectorMr. Levi Amar ........................Boys Head Counselor
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2:00 PM Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lobby
2:00 -6:00 PM Welcome Buffet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gazebo
2:00-4:00 PM Women’s Swim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pool
4:15 - 6:15 PM Men’s Swim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pool
6:00 - 7:00 PM Children’s Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gazebo
6:20 PM Mincha-Afternoon Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grand Ballroom R’ Shlomo Cohen
Mincha-Sfardi Minyan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hartford South
6:23 PM Candle lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lobby
6:30 PM Welcome- The Call Heard Around the World R’ Mordechai Suchard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grand Ballroom
6:41 PM Shkiah-Sunet
6:50 PM Maariv-Evening Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grand Ballroom R’ Yumi Lowy
Arvit-Sfardi Minyan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hartford South
Explanatory Service & Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ethan Allen R’ David Greenblatt
7:30 PM Seudas Yom Tov-Festive Meal . . . . . East & State Ballroom
9:30 PM The Eternal Effects of Your Actions . . . . . . West Ballroom R’ Dovid Kaplan
Goodnight Irene-Hurricanes as a Prelude to Rosh Hashanah Dr. Chaim Presby . . . . . . . Central Ballroom
Daf HaYomi Chulin 94 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ethan Allen R’ David Greenblatt
10:30 PM Fish Heads, Dates and Pomegranates: What Do the Simanim Do? R’ Mordechai Becher . . . . . . . . . . . . West Ballroom
“And Sarah Laughed “ Understanding the Rosh Hashana Torah Reading Mrs. Debbie Greenblatt . . . . . . . . . .Central Ballroom
11:30 PM Grand Viennese Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lobby
Wednesday september 28th, 2011 • erev yom tov
7:15 - 9:30 AM Light Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gazebo
7:45 AM Shacharis-Morning Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grand Ballroom R’ Yisroel Cherns
8:30 AM Shacharit-Sfardi Minyan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hartford South
9:15 AM Explanatory Service & Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ethan Allen R’ Yoni Greenwald
9:15-11:15 AM Day Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd Floor
11:15 AM Festive Kiddush . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lobby
12:00 PM Heeding the Call R’ Mordechai Suchard . . . . . . . Grand Ballroom
12:15 PM Shofar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grand Ballroom R’ Shlomo Cohen
12:30-2:30 PM Day Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd Floor
12:30 PM Mussaf Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grand Ballroom R’ Yumi Lowy
1:00 PM Explanatory Service & Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ethan Allen R’ Mordechai Becher
2:30 PM Seudas Yom Tov-Festive Meal . . . . . East & State Ballroom
4:00 PM Mincha-Afternoon Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grand Ballroom R’ Yisroel Cherns
4:00 PM Mincha-Sfardi Minyan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hartford South
4:30 - 6:30 PM Day Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd Floor
4:30-7:30 PM Meet The Shadchanim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gazebo
4:30 PM Rosh Hashanah: What is the Book of Life, and How Do We Get In It? Mrs. Debbie Greenblatt . . . . . . . . . . .West Ballroom
Coping With Adversity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Central Ballroom R’ Shlomo Cohen
5:30 PM Unesaneh Tokef - History, Sources and Meaning R’ Mordechai Becher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .West Ballroom Do You Need a GPS To Find Your Way To G-d? Dr. Chaim Presby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Central Ballroom
thursday september 29, 2011 • First day yom tov
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Gateways Rosh Hashanah 5772 • September 28 – October 2, 2011 Gateways Rosh Hashanah 5772 • September 28 – October 2, 2011
6:30 PM Children’s Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gazebo
6:30 PM Daf HaYomi Chulin 95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ethan Allen R’ David Greenblatt
7:30 PM Ensuring Positive Judgement . . . . . . . . . . Grand Ballroom R’ Dovid Kaplan
7:30 - 8:30 PM Day Camp (Ages 6+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd Floor
8:00 PM Earliest Candle lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lobby
8:30 PM Maariv . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grand Ballroom R’ Yumi Lowy
Arvit-Sfardi Minyan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hartford South
Explanatory Service & Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ethan Allen R’ Mordechai Becher
9:00 PM Seudas Yom Tov . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .East & State Ballroom
10:45 PM AskTheRabbi.org - LIVE! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West Ballroom R’ Mordechai Becher
Singles Meet & Greet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Central Ballroom R’ David & Debbie Greenblatt
11:45 PM Tea Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gazebo
7:15 - 9:30 AM Light Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gazebo
7:45 AM Shacharis-Morning Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grand Ballroom R’ Yisroel Cherns
8:30 AM Shacharit-Sfardi Minyan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hartford South
9:15 AM Explanatory Service & Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ethan Allen R’ Yoni Greenwald
9:15-11:15 AM Day Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd Floor
11:15 AM Festive Kiddush . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lobby
12:00 PM Sudden Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grand Ballroom R’ Dovid Kaplan
12:15 PM Shofar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grand Ballroom R’ Shlomo Cohen
thursday, september 29, 2011 • First day yom tov
12:30-3:00 PM Day Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd Floor
12:30 PM Mussaf Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grand Ballroom R’ Yumi Lowy
1:00 PM Explanatory Service & Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ethan Allen R’ Yoni Greenwald
3:00 PM Seudas Yom Tov-Festive Meal . . . . . East & State Ballroom
4:30-6:25 PM Day Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd Floor
4:30-6:25 PM Meet The Shadchanim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gazebo
4:30 PM A Lifechanger Called Prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . West Ballroom R’ Dovid Kaplan
The Science of Hope: Illusion or Reality? . . . Central Ballroom Mrs. Debbie Greenblatt
5:30 PM The Ego, The I, and the Neshama . . . . . . . . West Ballroom R’ Mordechai Becher
Who Invented Rosh Hashanah?-A High Tech Look Dr. Chaim Presby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Central Ballroom
Daf HaYomi Chulin 96 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ethan Allen R’ David Greenblatt
6:20 PM Candle Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lobby
6:25 PM Mincha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grand Ballroom
Mincha-Sfardi Minyan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hartford South
6:40 PM Kabbalat Shabbat & Maariv . . . . . . . . . . . . Grand Ballroom R’ Avrumy Jordan
Kabbalat Shabbat & Arvit-Sfardi Minyan . . . .Hartford South
7:30 PM Seudas Shabbos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East & State Ballroom
9:15 PM The Pregnant Year, Sod Haibur - Is Weather Natural? R’ Mordechai Becher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .West Ballroom
What’s The Fuss With Halachic Details . . . . . Central Ballroom R’ Dovid Kaplan
10:30 PM Grand Vienesse Table & Kumzitz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gazebo R’ Yumi Lowy, R’ Yisroel Cherns & R’ Avrumy Jordan
Friday, september 30, 2011 • second day yom tov
Friday, september 30, 2011 • second day yom tov
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Gateways Rosh Hashanah 5772 • September 28 – October 2, 2011 Gateways Rosh Hashanah 5772 • September 28 – October 2, 2011
7:00-10:00 AM Light Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gazebo
7:30 AM Daf HaYomi Chulin 97 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ethan Allen R’ David Greenblatt
8:30 AM Shacharit-Sfardi Minyan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hartford South
9:00 AM Shacharis-Morning Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grand Ballroom R’ Eli Minz
10:45 AM Explanatory Service & Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ethan Allen R' Yoni Greenwald
11:45 AM Seudas Shabbos-Festive Meal . . . . . East & State Ballroom
1:30 PM Day Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd Floor
Land for Peace & the Palestinian State . . . West Ballroom R’ Mordechai Becher
Living a Life of Kiddush Hashem . . . . . . . Central Ballroom Dr. Chaim Presby
Ask The Shadchan Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ethan Allen R’ Yisrael Cherns, R’ Yisroel Friedman, Mrs. Debbie Greenblatt, Mrs. Fayge Rudman Moderator: R’ David Greenblatt
2:30 PM Refreshments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gazebo
2:45 PM Coincidence or G-d-Who is Really In Charge? R’ Dovid Kaplan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .West Ballroom
It’s About Time; The Accuracy of the Jewish Calendar R’ Shlomo Cohen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Central Ballroom
3:45 PM Refreshments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gazebo
4:00 PM Marriage (for Women): Giving So It Matters Mrs. Debbie Greenblatt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .West Ballroom
Marriage (for Men): Giving So It Matters R’ Dovid Greenblatt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Central Ballroom
4:00-6:15 PM Meet The Shadchanim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gazebo
5:00 PM Refreshments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gazebo
Shabbat, October 1, 2011
5:15 PM “Shabbos Shuva Drosha“ -Sitting on G-d’s Throne and the Meaning of Prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West Ballroom R’ Mordechai Becher
6:15 PM Mincha-Afternoon Services . . . . . . . . . . . . Grand Ballroom
6:15 PM Mincha-Sefardi Minyan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hartford South
6:45 PM Seudas Shlishis & Farewell . . . . . . . . East & State Ballroom R’ Mordechai Suchard
7:40 PM Maariv-Evening Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grand Ballroom
Arvit-Sefardi Minyan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hartford South
8:00- 10:00 PM Women’s Swim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pool
10:00 PM Melave Malka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East & State Ballroom
10:15-12:00 AM Men’s Swim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pool
5:00-8:00 AM Coffee & Cake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gazebo
5:30 AM Fast Begins
7:00 AM Daf HaYomi Chulin 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ethan Allen R’ David Greenblatt
8:00 - 10:30 AM Light Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East Ballroom
8:00 AM Shacharis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grand Ballroom
11:00 AM Checkout
7:16PM Fast Ends
Shabbat, October 1, 2011
Sunday October 2, 2011 - Tzom Gedaliah
Gateways Rosh Hashanah 5772 • September 28 – October 2, 2011
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