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Issue 239 • Wednesday, February 08, 2012 • ט"ו שבט תשע"ב רמב"ם: ספר שופטים, הלכות סנהדרין, פרק י-יב.
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Dear Shliach and Shluchah שיחיו:

The Shlichus Link welcomes you to this year's pre-Kinus Hashluchos edition.

Please read on for details about all the programs and services which will be available to you during the Kinus Hashluchos!

-the Shlichus Link

15th of Shvat
Nigri International Shluchim Online School Parent Webinar

22nd of Shvat
Kinus Tzeirei Hashluchos Early Registration

23rd of Shvat
Girls Day of Celebration
Kinus Tzeirei Hashluchos Thursday Program
• Grand Kinus Hashluchos Farbrengen

24th of Shvat
Kinus Tzeirei Hashluchos Main Program

27th of Shvat
CGI Central Orientation

22nd of Adar
Friendship Circle Volunteer Convention 2012

Don't Forget to...
Order your Pesach Guides
Sign up your child for Mini Messengers

CECE Network Coordinates Inservice
COLLive reports...
Crownheights.info reports...

In response to the Yud Shvat Hachana missions:

This is such a terrific program! I actually printed it at Office Depot so that the girls can have it in color, it's so well done!

Thanks for keeping our kids connected, it is huge for us/them.

Hindel Levitin
Silver Springs, MD

EXECUTIVE

Director
• Rabbi G. Shemtov x4000
gshemtov@shluchim.org

Associate Director
• Rabbi M. Shemtov x3050
mshemtov@shluchim.org

Director of Operations
• Rabbi A. Green x3065
agreen@shluchim.org

Young Shluchim Division
• Rabbi M. Pinson x3048
mpinson@shluchim.org

Shluchim Liaison
• Rabbi Y. Rosenblum x3249
yrosenblum@shluchim.org


ADMINISTRATIVE

Reception, Shluchim Services
• Extension 3000
reception@shluchim.org

Office Manager
• Ms. Haya Yanni 3052
cyanni@shluchim.org

Director's Office
• Ms. A. Beenstock, x3044
abeenstock@shluchim.org
• Rabbi A. Brooker, x3043
abrooker@shluchim.org

Accounting
• Mrs. B. Shemtov x3064
bshemtov@shluchim.org
• P. Hazan x3055
bookkeeping@shluchim.org

Web Programmers
• Rabbi M. Assouline
mmassouline@shluchim.org


DEPARTMENTS

CGI Central
• Rabbi S. Rabin
CGICentral@shluchim.org

Chinuch Yaldei Hashluchim
• Ms. C. Weisz x3056
cyh@shluchim.org

Chinuch Yaldei Hashluchim
Hebrew Division

• Mrs. C. Kastel
beshlichut@gmail.com

Friendship Circle
• Rabbi B. Groner x3062
bgroner@friendshipcircle.com
• Mrs. G. Markel x3062
gmarkel@friendshipcircle.com
• Ms. M. Posner x3061
mushka@friendshipcircle.com
• Mrs. R. Groner
friendshipcircle@shluchim.org
• Ms. C. Ceitlin
cceitlin@friendshipcircle.com
• Rabbi M. Groner x3071
mendel@friendshipcircle.com

Hebrew School Network
• Mrs. D. Krasniansky x3073
hebrewschool@shluchim.org

Jewish Montessori
• Mrs. D. Freundlich
dini@chabadbeijing.com

Jewish Online School
• Ms. Sima Silverstein x3080
jewishonlineschool@shluchim.org

Nigri International Shluchim Online School
English Division - Serving Americas & Europe

• Rabbi M. Shemtov x3050
mshemtov@shluchim.org
• Mrs. G. Rosenfeld x3058
grosenfeld@shluchim.org
• Ms. Toby Herman x3057
onlineschool@shluchim.org
• Ms. Mushkie Lipsker x3059
afterschool@shluchim.org
• Chanah Rose x3070, curriculum@shluchim.org
• Rabbi Y. Goodman x3067
ygoodman@shluchim.org
• Rabbi L. Adler x3066
ladler@shluchim.org

Online School - Hebrew Division
Serving CIS, Europe & Israel

• Mrs. C. Kastel
beshlichut@gmail.com

Online School Partners in Teaching
• Ms. Mushkie Lipsker x3059
afterschool@shluchim.org

Preschool Network
• Mrs. D. Krasnianski x3073
preschool@shluchim.org

Publications Department
• Rabbi A. Green x3065
agreen@shluchim.org

Savings Program
savings@shluchim.org

Shluchim Concierge Services
• Rabbi M. Shemtov
service@shluchim.org

Shluchim Gemach
• Rabbi S. Gniwisch, Chairman
• Rabbi A. Brooker x3043
abrooker@shluchim.org

Shluchim Placement Bureau
placement@shluchim.org

Shluchos Division
• Mrs. C. Piekarski x3085
cpiekarski@shluchim.org

Speakers Bureau
• Mrs. R. Turner x3086
speakers@shluchim.org

Tefillin Bank
tefillinbank@shluchim.org

Vaad Misrad Hashluchim
Rabbi Shimon Lazaroff
Houston, Texas

Rabbi Sholom Ber Levitin
Seattle, Washington

Advisory Policy Committee
Rabbi Yosef Gopin
West Hartford, Connecticut

Rabbi Yosef Greenberg
Anchorage, Alaska

Rabbi Yossi Groner
Charlotte, North Carolina

Rabbi Yossi Kessler
Montreal, Quebec

Rabbi Sholom Lipskar
Bal Harbour, Forida

Rabbi Yossie Shemtov
Tucson, Arizona

Rabbi Hershel Spalter
S. Jose, Costa Rica

Rabbi Yitzchok Wolf
Chicago, Illinois

Shluchim Relations Committee
Rabbi Yossi Deren
Greenwich, Connecticut

Rabbi Dovid Goldberg
Sao Paulo, Brazil

Rabbi Berl Goldman
Gainesville, Florida

Rabbi Ovadia Goldman
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Rabbi Berel Levertov
Santa Fe, New Mexico

Shluchim Development Committee
Rabbi Mordechai Avtzon
Hong Kong, China

Rabbi Baruch Hertz
Chicago, Illinois

Rabbi Yoseph Kantor
Bankok, Thailand

Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar
Bal Harbor, Florida

Rabbi Moshe M. Lipszyc
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Rabbi Yosef Posner
Skokie, Illinois

Rabbi Yosef Schanowitz
Highland Park, Illinois

Rabbi Levi Shemtov
West Bloomingfeld, Michigan

Rabbi Yitzchok Wolf
Skokie, Illinois

Friendship Circle Executive Committee
Rabbi Bentzion Groner
Charlotte, North Carolina

Rabbi Zalman Grossbaum
Livingston, New Jersey

Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar
Bal Harbor, Florida

Rabbi Yossi Marozov
Cleveland, Ohio

Rabbi Gedalya Shemtov
Brooklyn, New York

Rabbi Levi Shemtov
West Bloomingfeld, Michigan

Rabbi Yitzchok Wolf
Skokie, Illinois

Scholarship Committee
Mr. Shmuel Gniwisch
Montreal, Quebec

Rabbi Ovadia Goldman
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Rabbi Bentzion Korf
Miami Beach, Florida

Rabbi Yosef Schildkraut
Sao Paulo, Brazil

Rabbi Yossi Schneerson
Los Angeles, California

Mr. Chaim Treitel
Montreal, Quebec

Rabbi Yitzchok Wolf
Skokie, Illinois

Vaad Hashluchim
Founding of The Shluchim Office
Rabbi Shabse Alpern
Sao Paulo, Brazil

Rabbi Moshe Herson
Morristown, New Jersey

Rabbi Shimon Lazaroff
Houston, Texas

Rabbi Sholom B. Levitin
Seattle, Washington

Rabbi Mendel Lipskar
Johannesburg, South Africa

Rabbi Yitzchok Raskin
Burlington, Vermont

Rabbi Berel Shemtov
Oak Park, Michigan

Rabbi Yisroel Shmotkin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Rabbi Nachman Sudak
London, England

Grand Shluchos Farbrengen

Be sure to join us for the Grand Kinus Hashluchos Farbrengen at the Shluchim Center in the true spirit of "Sheves Achim Gam Yachad" on Thursday Chof Gimmel Shvat, February 16th at 9:00 P.M.
(This will be held after the Kinus program has finished.)

There will be free babysitting, wonderful refreshments and a fabulous atmosphere.

Girls Day of Celebration 5772

Don't forget to join us for the Girls Day of Celebration! The event will take place on Thursday, Chof Gimmel Shvat (February 16th) at 12:00pm.

Reminder: The activities at 2:00pm will only be available to those who have registered for the Kinus Tzeirei Hashluchos Thursday Program.

For more information, please click here.

Important Kinus Tzeirei Hashluchos Times

Important dates and times for the Kinus Tzeirei Hashluchos:

Early Registration
Pick up your badge, tags and info early at The Shluchim Office!
• Wednesday (Feb 15): 9am-3pm
• Thursday (Feb 16): 9am-3pm

Thursday Program
Drop-off and pick-up are at Bais Rivka Lefferts Campus. Girls attending the Day of Celebration who are enrolled in the Thursday Program will be joining at 2pm directly from the event.
• Feb 16: 11:30am-9pm

Main Program:
• Friday Feb 17 - Sun Feb 19

For more information please click here.

Reminder: Picking Up Items? Order Early

Placed an order for some of our products? Whatever you’re getting from us, it’ll all be available for personal pick-up during the Kinus.

Pick-up of purchases at The Shluchim Office is always quick and convenient, but at Kinus time, we’re placing a heightened emphasis on maintaining a smooth and efficient pick-up process, so that a busy schedule for us doesn’t mean a hassle for you.

Please make sure that your orders are placed well in advance to ensure a smooth pick-up process.

Shuttle Service

Iy"H, this year we will once again have the convenient shuttle service allowing you to easily and quickly get around Crown Heights. The shuttle van will make a complete circuit through Crown Heights every 20 minutes, and will stop for interested Shluchos. Feel free to flag it down whenever you see it.

Route details and times of operation will be updated at a later date; please email us closer to the Kinus for more information.

International Shluchim: Need a SIM card for your cellphone?

Stop by reception at The Shluchim Office for a SIM card that can be placed in any unlocked GSM cellphone and used throughout the Kinus.

SIM cards are offered via AT&T and are prepaid. Service includes:
• Unlimited calling within the US
• Unlimited texting within the US
• Unlimited texting to some overseas countries. (Most countries should work, but we cannot guarantee results.)

You need a calling card (not included) for low-cost international calling.

For pricing and data details, please click here. (Note that all prices do NOT include a phone; phone rental is extra.)

Shluchim Lounge

Get away from the hustle and bustle of Convention work at our relaxing lounge, located on the second floor of the Shluchim Center.

Comfortable amenities and décor create the perfect atmosphere for relaxing and conversing with your fellow Shluchim.

Food and Refreshments

Feeling hungry? Stop by The Shluchim Office anytime to grab a fresh bite to eat.

Hot coffee, tea, snacks, sandwiches and light pastries will be on hand throughout the convention.

Computer Workspaces

The Shluchim Office is your year-round office away from home, and come Kinus time, we’ll be better equipped than ever.

The Shluchim Lounge is ready and waiting with workspaces complete with computers, phones and Wi-Fi Internet access.

Conference and Meeting Facility

The Shluchim Office's spacious on-site conference/meeting room will be available by registration only.

To reserve a time slot for your event, contact the office administrator at 718-221-0500 x3052 or via e-mail.

CGI Central Orientation

Shluchos attending the Kinus Hashluchos: Are you also the director of your local CGI Day or Overnight Camp?

If so, don't miss the CGI Central Orientation event on the Monday following the Kinus (Shevat 27 – Feb 20) at 10:00-11:00.

At the meeting, Mrs. Maryashie Deren of Greenwich will introduce the idea and how Staff Training will benefit you as a camp director. I will then outline different projects we are planning and how they’d work, as well as take any feedback or input you would like to provide. Join us at The Shluchim Office for a presentation on what WE can do for YOU.

Please click here and RSVP if you would like to attend, or you can simply give us any feedback or input you’d like to share.

Taamu Ureu
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