2025 Summer Family Conference Program by umjc2023

Summer Family Conference Program

TEEN

CHILDREN

NURSERY

SPEAKER

JULY16-19,2025

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS HOTEL

HOTEL MAP & INFORMATION

The breakfast buffet is located at the Riverbend Restaurant. Monday - Sunday from 7:00am – 11:00am

*The breakfast buffet is included for those guests who reserved their room with the hotel under the UMJC block reservation, each voucher admits two guests per room.*

The hotel also has the following dining options on site: Starbucks Riverbend Bar & Grill

The hotel offers an indoor pool for guests to enjoy. The pool is open daily from 9:00am – 9:00pm

Our discounted parking rate is $4/day or overnight.

WELCOME TO THE 2025 UMJC INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

Welcome to the UMJC Family Conference!

We are so glad you have made a priority to travel to historic Boston for this great event. This year’s conference is number 46 for the Union and is filled with dynamic worship services, educational workshops, and special opportunities to connect with fellow Yeshua-followers from all over the world. There is something for everyone age 0 to 100!

It is an opportune time for us to get together as we continue to work and pray for peace in the Middle East and Israel in particular. We also remember the large Jewish community caught in war-torn Ukraine and the concerning rise of global antisemitism. For this reason, the theme of this year’s conference is timely: A Future and a Hope, which starts in our own soul and expands to the Jewish world around us.

We know you will be blessed and also hope that you will be a blessing to those around you as we encourage each other in our journey with Messiah at this critical time. So take the time to maximize this amazing gathering and all that it offers. We trust that your faith will be strengthened and your friendships expanded!

In Yeshua, our future and our hope,

Rabbi Barney Kasdan UMJC President

LOCAL RESOURCES

Health and Wellness:

CVS Pharmacy, 25 Washington St STE 1, 2 miles away

Walgreens Pharmacy, 1101 Beacon St, 3.6 miles away

Newton-Wellesley Hospital, 2014 Washington St, 2.5 miles away

Grocery:

Trader Joe’s, 1121 Washington St

Whole Foods, 647 Washington St

Stop & Shop, 700 Pleasant St,

Restaurants:

Jinny’s Pizzeria,1231 Centre St.

Ward 4, 277 Auburn St

Press Café (A Ruach Israel Favorite!), 300 Needham St

Tatte Bakery and Café, 1241 Centre St

Che! Empanada, 795 Washington St

MIDA, 261 Walnut St.

Buff’s Pub, 317 Washington St.

Buttonwood, 51 Lincoln St.

Family Entertainment:

Paddle Boston - Newton Historic Boathouse, 2401 Commonwealth Ave

Norumbega Park - 2285 Commonwealth Ave

Historic Homes and Museums:

Durant-Kenrick House & Grounds

Jackson Homestead and Museum

Mary Baker Eddy Historic Home

Many options if you go into Boston, 10 miles away

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Welcome Bag Snacks

CONFERENCE CHECK-IN HOURS

Located in the Grand Ballroom Lobby

Wednesday, July 16

4:00pm - 6:00pm 8:30pm - 9:30pm

Thursday, July 17

8:30am - 9:30am 1:00pm - 1:45pm

5:00pm - 5:30pm

Friday, July 18

8:30am - 9:30am 1:00pm - 1:45pm 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Saturday, July 19

9:30am - 10:00am 12:45am - 1:45am

TEEN CONFERENCE AGENDA

THEME: GOD’S PLAN FOR YOUR LIFE

TEEN ROOM: OLD MEETING HOUSE

Wednesday, July 16

4:00pm - 7:00pm Check-in (with parents), Grand Ballroom Lobby

6:15pm - 8:00pm Welcome Dinner, Grand Ballroom

Thursday, July 17

7:15am - 9:15am Breakfast, Riverbend Restaurant *Please see note on pg 3*

9:30am Meet to depart for outing,

4:00pm - 7:30pm Dinner on your own

7:30pm - 9:00pm Main Plenary Session, Grand Ballroom Grand Ballroom Lobby

10:00am - 4:00pm Youth Outing: Tree Top Adventures, high ropes & obstacle course (includes lunch)

Featured Speaker: Stewart Winograd

Featured Musician: Dr. Greg Silverman

Friday, July 18

7:15am - 8:15am Breakfast, Riverbend Restaurant

9:00am - 10:15am Youth Session 1: Who is G-d to You?,

10:30am - 11:45am

Youth Session 2: Guest Speaker: Rabbi Nathan Joiner,

12:00pm - 1:30pm Lunch on your own Old Meeting House

2:00pm - 3:15pm Old Meeting House Youth Session 3: Who are you to G-d?

3:15pm - 4:30pm Free Time / Rest / Get Ready for Shabbat

4:45pm - 6:15pm Kabbalat Shabbat, Charles River Room

6:30pm - 8:30pm Erev Shabbat Dinner, Grand Ballroom Old Meeting House

Led by Rabbi Nathan Joiner, Doors open at 6:20pm,

Saturday, July 19

7:00am - 8:30am Breakfast, Riverbend Restaurant

9:00am - 9:30am Teens Torah Study, 10:00am - 12:00pm

12:30pm - 1:30pm Lunch, Old Meeting House Shabbat Service,

1:30pm - 4:30pm Free Time / Rest

4:30pm - 5:30pm Youth Session 4: G-d’s Plan for You,

8:00pm - 9:30pm Opening Mixers and Games, Old Meeting House Old Meeting House

5:30pm - 6:30pm Dinner on your own

7:00pm - 8:30pm Closing Plenary Session, Worship Concert by Paul Wilbur

Featured Speaker: Eitan Shishkoff Grand Ballroom Grand Ballroom Commonwealth Ballroom

CHILDREN’S PROGRAM - CAMP UNION

AGES 5 - 12 | CHILDREN’S ROOM: LEXINGTON

Wednesday, July 16 No Programming

6:00-8:00pm Welcome Family Dinner, Grand Ballroom

Thursday, July 17

8:45am - 9:00am Drop Off 11:45am Pick Up

1:45pm - 2:00pm Drop Off 4:00pm Pick Up

Friday, July 18

8:45am - 9:00am Drop Off 11:45am Pick Up

Saturday, July 19

6:30pm - 6:45pm Drop Off

1:45pm - 2:00pm Drop Off 3:45pm 8:15pm - 8:30pm Pick Up

NURSERY PROGRAM

AGES 0 - 4 | NURSERY ROOM: MINUTEMAN For registered children only

Thursday, July 17

8:45am - 11:45am

1:45pm - 3:45pm

7:15pm - 9:15pm

Friday, July 18

8:45am - 11:45am 1:15pm - 3:45pm

Saturday, July 19 8:15am - 12:15pm 6:45pm - 8:45pm Pick Up

PRE-CONFERENCE AGENDA

Monday, July 14

9:00am - 5:00pm Executive Committee Meeting, Cape Cod

Tuesday, July 15

9:00am - 12:00pm Regional Directors Meeting, 2:00pm - 5:00pm Steering Committee Meeting, Lexington Lexington Grand Ballroom Lobby

5:00pm - 7:00pm Delegates Check-in,

7:00pm - 8:30pm Delegates Reception, Pavilion (outside, covered)

Wednesday, July 16

8:00am - 9:00am Delegates Check-in, 9:00am - 5:00pm Annual Business Meeting, Grand Ballroom Lobby Grand Ballroom ABC Includes lunch for delegates

MAIN CONFERENCE AGENDA

Session schedules or locations are subject to change.

Wednesday, July 16

UMJC Sisterhood - Any women who arrive early can meet at noon in the hotel lobby for a walk and dutch treat lunch together.

4:00pm - 6:00pm General Conference Check-in, Grand Ballroom Lobby

6:15pm - 8:00pm Welcome Dinner, Grand Ballroom

Teens Opening Mixers and Games,

8:00pm - 9:30pm Old Meeting House

8:30pm - 9:00pm Sisterhood Meet ‘n’ Greet, Charles River East

9:30pm Maariv Prayer, Charles River West

Thursday, July 17 Charles River West

7:00am - 7:45am Shacharit Prayer,

7:15am - 8:55am Breakfast, Riverbend Restaurant *Please see note on pg 3*

9:00am - 10:15am TORAH STUDY GROUPS

Morning Torah study groups will meet Thursday, Friday, and Saturday mornings. Please meet in your designated room following breakfast. Study group leaders are listed below: *Young Adults meet in lobby for breakfast together

Russian Speakers: Rabbis Boris and Shulamit Goldin, Spanish Speakers: Tony Arroyo, Moms: Miriam Dauerman, Young Adults (ages 18-35): Rabbi Ira Brawer, Teachers & D’rash Makers: Eric Tokajer, Midrash: Rabbi Dr. Joshua Brumbach,

10:30am - 11:30am WORKSHOPS

Grand Ballroom Outside Patio Charles River West

3rd floor left past elevator Charles River East Grand Ballroom

Stewart Winograd: Yeshua’s Lifestyle: What Was It? How Can I Live It?,

Charles River West, Yeshua lived a lifestyle of sacrificial giving & service for the benefit of others. He ministered to hurting & lost people in Israel, sharing the good news and meeting their pressing needs. This session offers practical information on how to impact others & see them know Yeshua’s love & salvation. Grand Ballroom,

Dr. Golan Broshi: Why are More and More Israelis Opening Up to the Gospel? What are the three main historical reasons behind Israeli Jews rejection of the Gospel? And what are the main three changes, causing them now to see Yeshua in a different light?

Seminar: Encountering the Anusim, Charles River East

Who are the descendants of the Anusim? What became of their Jewish identities? What is the UMJC doing to begin the process of inviting these decendents of the Anusim who trust Yeshua to share the Jewish journey with us Messianic Jews? Find out during this fascinating seminar!

Thursday, July 17 (continued)

11:30pm - 2:00pm Lunch (on your own)

2:00pm - 3:30pm

Rabbi Dr. Joshua Brumbach: Confrontations with God: Theological Protest in the Bible and Midrash, Charles River East, Theological protest originates within the biblical stories of key figures who regularly voiced frustrations with perceived unethical action & injustice. Arguing with God was also an important theme within streams of rabbinic literature. We will explore passages in Scripture and Midrash which support theological protest & demonstrate how pious dissent can be an important part of faith.

Commonwealth 1

Klezmer Workshop I: Rabbi Dr. Rich Nichol, Observe the open rehearsals of the Union Klezmer Band, comprised of teen and adult musicians. The band will perform some of the great Jewish music of our European ancestors at the Friday Shabbat dinner.

The King’s University Reception, Come meet Dr. David Rudolph and other distinguished faculty members, along with the TKU admissions team. They're excited to meet you, share insights about The King's University, and answer any questions you may have about TKU programs and campus community. Charles River West

2:00pm - 3:30pm UNION Sisterhood Walking Tour of Boston,

2:00pm - 5:00pm

Young Adults Escape Room, Meet in hotel lobby (pre-registered only)

4:30pm - 5:15pm Mincha Prayer, Charles River West

5:00pm - 7:30pm Dinner (on your own)

7:30pm - 9:00pm Plenary Session, Grand Ballroom, Doors open at 7:10pm

Featured Speaker: Stewart Winograd - Israel: In the Face of Great Evil the Love of God is Greater - Stewart and his wife, Chantal, are bringing comfort and hope to survivors—in a post-Oct. 7th Israel.

Worship Concert Featuring: Dr. Greg Silverman

9:30pm Maariv Prayer, Charles River West

7:00am - 7:45am Shacharit Prayer, Friday, July 18 Charles River West

6:30am - 9:00am Breakfast, Riverbend Restaurant *Please see note on pg 3*

9:00am - 10:15am TORAH STUDY GROUPS

Morning Torah study groups will meet Thursday, Friday, and Saturday mornings. Please meet in your designated room following breakfast. Study group leaders are listed below:

Outside Patio

Charles River West

Grand Ballroom

3rd floor left past elevator

Charles River East

Grand Ballroom

Friday, July 18 (continued)

10:30am - 11:30am WORKSHOPS

Grand Ballroom

Aaron Eby: Themes of Redemption in the Siddur, The siddur is not a hymnal; it is a symphony. It has been carefully composed to guide the soul through the unfolding drama of redemption. Far from being a random collection of prayers, the traditional Jewish prayer book is deliberately structured to echo the story of Israel’s salvation and to awaken our longing for its fulfillment. This lecture explores how the rhythms and themes of the siddur prepare us to recognize, desire, and live in the light of redemption.

Educators’ Panel,

Charles River East

Join Ashreinu School for an engaging roundtable on Messianic children’s education—designed for Shabbat school teachers, parents, writers, and anyone passionate about raising the next generation. We’ll exchange insights, hear from curriculum creators, and unveil an exciting new Ashreinu initiative to support and publish high-quality children’s educational resources.

David Schiller, IAMCS Representative: Lessons in Forgiveness from David’s interaction with Saul,

I True forgiveness of a deep wrong entails absorbing the hurt and not taking revenge, including not bringing it up to the perpetrator, to others, or especially to yourself. We can have the power to pay this debt & not make the other person pay when we look to how Messiah has paid a much larger debt for us.

11:30am - 2:00pm Lunch

(on your own)

12:45pm - 2:15pm Klezmer Workshop II: Rabbi Rich Nichol, Commonwealth 1

Charles River West, 2:00pm - 3:15pm UNION Sisterhood, Women’s Experiences of Combatting Antisemitism/Anti-Zionism with Hope in Messiah,

Do you love Klezmer music? Join us to observe the open rehearsals of the Union Klezmer Band, comprised of teen and adult musicians. The band will perform some of the great Jewish music of our European ancestors at the Friday Shabbat dinner.

Commonwealth 3-4 Union women will speak about their experiences of antisemitism/anti-Zionism and how they combat this growing global phenomena with hope in the Messiah. Those attending wil have time to share their own experiences and ask questions. Women of all ages are welcome to attend.

2:00pm - 3:30pm

Commonwealth 2, Rabbi Russ Resnik: Boundaries, Inside and Out,

Relational boundaries are essential to effective leadership as well to fruitful community and family life. We'll discuss the internal and social dimension of boundaries ("Inside and Out"), based on the well-known book by Cloud and Townsend. This session is part of Rabbi Resnik's Leadership Skills Recharge series for UMJC leaders and is open all conference attendees as a special offering.

Charles River Room

4:45pm - 6:15pm Kabbalat Shabbat Prayer & Worship, Bring the whole family for an uplifting and unplugged musical sing-along prayer experience as we welcome Shabbat together. Space is limited. Come on time so you don’t miss out. Led by Rabbi Nathan Joiner.

6:30pm - 8:30pm Erev Shabbat Family Dinner, Doors open at 6:10pm Grand Ballroom, Table Blessings led by Chaim Dauermann and Family Music by the UNION Klezmer Band under the direction of Rabbi Rich Nichol Presentation of Annual UMJC Lifetime Service & Sacrifice Award

9:30pm Maariv Prayer,

Charles River West

Saturday, July 19

6:30am - 8:30am Riverbend Restaurant *Please see note on pg 3*

8:30am - 9:30am TORAH STUDY GROUPS, Breakfast,

Morning Torah study groups will meet Thursday, Friday, and Saturday mornings. Please meet in your designated room following breakfast. Study group leaders are listed below:

Russian Speakers: Rabbis Boris and Shulamit Goldin,

Grand Ballroom

Outside Patio

Charles River West

Spanish Speakers: Tony Arroyo, Moms: Miriam Dauerman, Young Adults (ages 18-35): Rabbi Ira Brawer, Teachers & D’rash Makers: Eric Tokajer,

Midrash: Rabbi Dr. Joshua Brumbach,

3rd floor left past elevator

Charles River East

Grand Ballroom

10:00am - 12:00pm Shabbat Morning Service, Doors open at 9:30am Grand Ballroom, Musicalprayers&worshipledbyRuachIsraelWorshipTeam

TraditionalprayersandTorahserviceledbyRabbiNathanJoiner,Ruach Israel,Needham,MA

FeaturedSpeaker:RabbiPaulSaal,ShuvahYisrael,Avon,CT-

"Cut Into Covenant:

The Passion & Promise of Messianic Judaism" - Through the powerful imagery of Elijah’s hope and Pinchas’ zeal, we are called to a bold and faithful expression of Jewish identity — one that honors Torah, embraces tradition, and places Yeshua at the heart of our communal and spiritual journey. This is a homecoming — a call to raise generations who are deeply Jewish and fully devoted to the Messiah of Israel.

12:30pm - 1:30pm Shabbat Luncheon,

Commonwealth Ballroom

2:00pm - 4:00pm Family Carnival Sponsored by Ashreinu School, Outdoor Pavilion - You’re invited to enjoy face painting, balloons, games and more. Learn about our online Hebrew school for ages 5-18. Come meet Ashreinu School Director Stephanie Hamman, some of our wonderful staff, and current students!

3:00pm - 5:00pm Documentary Screening - Pioneers of Messianic Worship,

Charles River,

Messianic worship music has impacted the lives of multitudes globally and united Jewish and Gentile believers in worshipping Yeshua. This documentary pulls back the curtain to reveal how this genre started, what makes it unique, who were the first songwriters to create it, and more.

4:30pm - 5:15pm Mincha Prayer, Charles River West

5:00pm - 7:00pm Dinner(on your own)

7:00pm - 8:30pm Closing Plenary Session, Grand Ballroom, Doors open at 6:45pm

Worship Concert featuring Paul Wilbur

Featured Speaker: Eitan Shishkoff - Our entire Messianic movement, Israel, and the Jewish people worldwide are being intensely challenged today. We will face honestly the historic/prophetic moment we find ourselves in. Where can we find the inspiration, vision, courage and compassion to rise to the occasion in front of us?

SPEAKER & SPECIAL GUEST BIOS

Dr. Golan Broshi

Dr. Golan Broshi is a Jewish believer in Messiah Yeshua. He was born and raised in a small Kibbutz in the northern part of Israel, where he met his wife. Golan studied for MA degrees in Haifa University and the Hebrew University and holds a teaching certificate from a seminar in Tel-Aviv. He finished his MA studies in Bible and Theology at ICB and later earned a Doctorate from Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS). He now serves as a professor for Biblical studies and Rabbinic traditions in One for Israel College of the Bible, Netanya.

Rabbi Dr. Joshua Brumbach

Rabbi Dr. Joshua Brumbach is Senior Rabbi of Congregation Simchat Yisrael in West Haven, CT; Associate Professor of Jewish Studies at Messianic Jewish Theological Institute; and Adjunct Faculty at The King’s University. He is the author of John’s Three Letters: On Hope, Love, and Covenant Fidelity (2019); Jude: On Faith and the Destructive Influence of Heresy (2014); and a forthcoming book to be released by Fortress Press in Fall 2026. He is ordained by the UMJC and Messianic Jewish Rabbinical Council and serves on the Credentials and Theology Committees of the UMJC.

Aaron Eby

Aaron Eby has served as a teacher with First Fruits of Zion for over twenty years and is the author of several books, including First Steps in Messianic Jewish Prayer. He lives in Hudson, Wisconsin where he helps lead Beth Immanuel Messianic Synagogue. Aaron and his wife Rachel have five children, two of whom are currently in university.

Rabbi Russ Resnik

Russ Resnik serves as UMJC Rabbinic Counsel and is a board-certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor, as well as a UMJC-ordained rabbi, teacher, and author of seven books. Russ and his wife, Jane, have four children, eight grandchildren, and two greatgrandchildren (!), and live in Albuquerque, NM, where Russ leads Chavurat Adonai Ro'i.

Rabbi Paul Saal

Rabbi Paul L. Saal, MA Is the Northeast Regional Director of the UMJC and the Dean of Students at MJTI (Messianic Jewish Theological Institute). He teaches classes in personal and communal spirituality and ethics. He is a former editor of Kesher: A Journal of Messianic Judaism and is the author of many published theological papers and articles. He is the founding leader of Congregation Shuvah Yisrael in West Hartford, CT. It his passion to mentor future rabbis and leaders for lives of service.

David Schiller, IAMCS Representative

David Schiller is the founder and leader of Eitz Chaim Messianic Synagogue in Dallas, TX. He’s on the Steering Committee of the IAMCS and Finance Committee of the MJAA and serves on the Board of Directors of Chosen People Ministries. He’s a former Regional Director and Judicial Board Member of the UMJC. David is also a full-time attorney with Baker & Botts and a graduate of Stanford Law School. He resides in Dallas, TX with his wife Elizabeth and his daughters Rachel & Naomi.

SPEAKER & SPECIAL GUEST BIOS

Eitan Shishkoff

Eitan and his wife, Connie, came to faith in Yeshua together with Russ and Jane Resnik while farming in the mountains of New Mexico. He served on the UMJC Executive Committee in the 80s. In 1992 they made aliyah to Israel, settling in the Haifa Bay area. Beginning with a handful of immigrants from the former Soviet, and teaming with the Chopinkys and the Morrisons, Eitan helped plant several congregations in the Galilee, now led by his spiritual sons and daughters. He is the founder of Tents of Mercy Congregation and Humanitarian Aid, and Fields of Wheat, a national ministry equipping youth and young adults. The author of two books, “What About Us? The end-time role of Gentiles in Israel’s revival” and “With All Your Heart: Life to the fullest, by living for God with a Whole Heart,” he and Connie have four married children and twelve grandchildren.

Dr. Greg Silverman

As a worship leader, recording artist, conductor, and teacher, Dr. Greg Silverman shares the Good News of Yeshua worldwide with both Jews and Gentiles. He has performed at The White House, Carnegie Hall, Giant Stadium, and Promise Keepers, and been on broadcasts including ABC, TBN, and the Inspiration Network. Dr. Greg is now in fulltime ministry as Director of Worship Arts at Desert Hope in Tucson, Arizona, as well as leading Silverman Ministries, Inc. which exists to usher people into God’s Presence through worship & praise, and raise up worship leaders and musicians, so that the world would come to know Yeshua.

Paul Wilbur

Paul Wilbur is an internationally-acclaimed worship artist, song writer, pastor, author, and teacher. For over 40 years, Paul has been leading worship before crowds of thousands in the Middle East, Latin America, Africa and Asia. Paul speaks a language of melody and truth that reaches far beyond cultural, social, and political borders to touch people directly with the manifest love and presence of God.

Stewart Winograd

Stewart Winograd and Chantal co-founded Reach Initiative Intl. (RII), a Messianic Jewish ministry pioneering the good news to unreached Jewish people and building teams across Israel, India, and Belarus. Following Yeshua’s example, they and their teams compassionately bring help, hope, and light to the lost and hurting- loving people into God’s Kingdom, one at a time. Their book, “Behind the Curtain the Candles Burn,” chronicles 15 Holocaust Survivors who became like family; 14 of whom embraced Yeshua. Best friends and ministry partners, Stewart and Chantal cherish time with their 4 children, their spouses, and 12 grandchildren, enjoying family moments in the great outdoors and everywhere.