We are so excited to see everyone at our Fall Hakdamah Regional Shabbaton next week!

This shabbaton will be an amazing opportunity for teens in Grades 8-10 to have what for many will be one of their first Regional NCSY Shabbatons - including new friends, interactive programs, an inspiring Shabbat atmosphere, amazing advisors, delicious food, great hotel and atmosphere, and much more! We are also excited to have our 11th and 12th grade teens who are on Regional and General Board. They will be joining as role models as well who will enjoy their own separate leadership development track.

We will be staying at the Hilton Hotel & Meeting Center, in Stamford, CT.
Please read the important information below and don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!

We can't wait!
Devora Weinstock Kove, Gavi Sanders, and Ariel Schneider- Northeast Regional Staff
Dovi Siderson - Stamford NCSY Director
Jack Hartstein - Albany NCSY Coordinator
Elisheva Adouth - West Hartford NCSY Coordinator
Tova Blander - Rochester NCSY Coordinator
1..You may receive an email from us regarding a missing waiver or other information for your child. Please reply and get back to us if you are having problems accessing any of the needed forms.


2..Travel Details:
  • Meeting in Stamford: Stamford Hilton, 1 First Stamford Place
  • Drop off on Friday at 2:30 PM
  • Pick up on Sunday at 11:00 AM
  • NYC Bus: YU Washington Heights Campus, W. 186th Street & Amsterdam Avenue
  • Departing on Friday at 1:00 PM
  • Returning on Sunday at 12:00 PM
  • Contact Jack Hartstein at 914-479-9588 with any questions
  • West Hartford Bus: NEJA, 300 Bloomfield Ave
  • Departing on Friday at 1:00 PM
  • Returning on Sunday at 1:00 PM
  • Contact Rabbi Forgosh at 301-351-3113 with any questions
  • Albany Bus: CBAJ, 380 Whitehall Rd,
  • Departing on Friday at 11:30 AM
  • Returning on Sunday at 2:00 PM
  • Contact Gavi Sanders at 716-491-6318 with any questions
  • Rochester: Gavi Sanders will be in contact with Rochester teens for details

We ask that everybody using NCSY transportation to brings soft luggages.
Thank you!


3.. While you're packing, don't forget:
  • Bagged lunch for Friday
  • Nicer outfits (2) for Shabbat
  • Comfortable clothes for Saturday Night and traveling on Sunday
  • Pajamas
  • Toiletries
  • Guys - Kippah/Tefillin, if you have
  • We advise against bringing valuables to this event. NCSY is not responsible for lost or damaged items.
Please ensure that you check your bags and only bring items appropriate for our Shabbaton. We reserve the right to randomly check bags or any room for illegal or inappropriate items. If you're not sure, feel free to ask!


4.. Please note that there is zero-tolerance policy for any illegal or inappropriate behavior as determined by our codes of conduct and Regional and National staff.
Please refer to our NCSY event policies for details on behavior and participation policies.


5.. Medical Information and Allergies:
All participants must be able to take any medicine on their own, and should only bring what they need for the length of the program. Please ensure you have filled out for your child any medical conditions and allergies we should be aware of, in addition to insurance information.
Please note that this and all information submitted through the NCSY registration system is secure and kept private, and only seen by designated supervisory personnel.