KUMI ORI - ARISE & SHINE!
WELCOME TO THE 2026 UMJC WINTER LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
We’re so glad you have made the effort to travel to beautiful
Melbourne in the middle of winter, which I know is a big sacrifice? What
a great place for us to meet to recharge and reconnect.
As you know, the theme for this WLC
is Kumi Ori, Arise and Shine. In our
current world filled with confusion and darkness, it’s an
opportune time to let the light of Messiah show forth. In
this year‘s gathering, we will see how we can better
shine the light through our synagogue, in our society, and general ministry to the Jewish community as well as
to anyone else in need of the light of Yeshua.
We look forward to being strengthened and getting
some fresh vision. I encourage you to make a special effort to connect with a brother or sister while we are here.
Thanks for being part of the UMJC family and enjoy the light!
Rabbi Barney Kasdan
UMJC President
UMJC WINTER LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 2026
Melbourne Area Points of Interest
Sebastian Inlet State Park
Kennedy Space Center
Ron Jon Surf Shop
Brevard Zoo
Wickham Park
Cocoa Beach Pier
Restaurants Within Walking Distance of Hotel
Aya Mediterranean
Jacqueline’s Bakery & Cafe
Hell ‘n Blazes Brewing Company
Moon River Café and Curiosities
El Ambio Cubano Cuban Restaurant
Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza
Pho 192
Mangetsu
Restaurants Under 15 Min From the Hotel
Frigates Waterfront Bar and Grill
The Cottage Irish Pub
Fm Pizza Oven
Flames Mediterranean Bar & Grill
Hemingway’s Tavern
Pane E Vino Italian Restaurant, Deli & Bakery
Restaurants in Cocoa Village - Monday Night
Rec 225
Milpa Tacos y Tortillas
Ryan's Pizza & Pub
Bugnutty Brewing Company
Pub Americana
Thai Thai Restaurant & Sushi Bar
KUMI ORI - ARISE & SHINE!
UMJC WINTER LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 2026
Shuttle Schedule
Sunday
4:15pm-6pm from Hotel Melby to KM
8:30pm-9:30pm from KM to Hotel Melby
Monday
8:45am-9:30am from Hotel Melby to KM
3:00pm from KM to Cocoa Village
3:15pm from KM to Cocoa Village
8:00pm from Cocoa Village to Hotel Melby
8:15pm from Cocoa Village to Hotel Melby
Tuesday
8:45am-9:30 from Hotel Melby to KM
2:00-2:15pm KM to Hotel Melby
6:45pm-7pm Hotel Melby to KM
9:45pm from KM to Hotel Melby
10:00pm from KM to Hotel Melby
ORI - ARISE & SHINE!
Sunday, January 25
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KUMI ORI - ARISE & SHINE!
Summer
Conference family
JUNE 24 - 27, 2026