upcoming events
Chaverim Young Adults Retreat - Spring 2024
Chaverim Retreat 2024, for young adults 18-35, will be held in New Haven, CT, May 17-20, 2024. New Haven, a city rich in history and culture, is the perfect backdrop for our collective exploration of Tikkun Olam, the art of repairing the world. We’ll enjoy cooking sessions together, engage in a hands-on community activity, and absorb teachings that promise growth.
Let’s go beyond the conventional and challenge our commitment to Tikkun Olam with tangible actions, bridging theory with personal practice.
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4th Annual Online Tikkun Leil Shavuot
June 11, 7pm - June 12, 5am
Our time of counting the Omer concludes with Shavuot, a perfect opportunity to stay up late studying words of Torah all through the night. This year's featured guest teachers include Dr. Jonathan Kaplan, Dr. Patrice Fischer, Rabbi Russ Resnik, Dr. Lynn Jacobson, soon-to-be doctor Rabbi Joshua Brumbach, and others.
Invite a few friends over, gather some favorite snacks, your choice of pens and pencils, and study along together in person.
Tickets are FREE to all who register in advance.
Summer Family Conference 2024
July 17-20, 2024 - Orlando, Florida
Mark your calendars and make plans to join us for our annual Summer Family Conference centered on the theme, For a Strong Future/לעתיד חזק.
We’re delighted to welcome Dr. Yaakov Ariel for a workshop and special erev Shabbat interview. Dr. Ariel is professor of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His research has focused on: Messianic groups; Interfaith relations; Christian attitudes towards Jews, Zionism and Israel; history of missions to the Jews; to name a few.
Other schedule highlights include a workshop led by Dr. Jennifer Rosner, a Klezmer music workshop led by Rabbi Dr. Rich Nichol, a master class led by Kyle and Rachel Orth, and Saturday evening concert by Misha Goetz.
Pre-Conference Business Meetings:
Monday, 7/15 Executive Committee Meeting (9AM-5PM)
Tuesday, 7/16 Regional Directors Meeting (9AM-Noon), Steering Committee Meeting (2-5PM), Delegates Reception (7-8:30PM)
Wednesday, 7/17 Delegates Meeting (9AM-5PM)
Hotel Information:
The conference will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel at the Entrance to Universal Orlando (5780 Major Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819).
PAST EVENTS
Enjoy highlights from recent UNION Conferences, 2016-2019:
