Today's needs.
Tomorrow's direction.

A Shabbos of chizuk, practical direction, and community building
a midwest leadership shabbos
January 1–3  /  Westin Lombard, IL
Presented by
Agudath Israel of Illinois
Parshas Shmos
January 1–3
Location
Westin Lombard, IL

More is being asked of our communities than ever before. And when it's asked, it's asked of you.

You're someone who sees a need and wants to do something about it. Whether that means offering guidance, stepping forward to help, supporting an initiative, or making things possible behind the scenes. And as the needs grow, so does the responsibility. The challenges are rarely simple. The answers aren't always clear. And what we do today will help shape what comes next.
The Shabbos

Where we are.
Where we're going.
How we get there.

Now & Next is a landmark Shabbos bringing together rabbanim, askanim, and community leaders from across the Midwest for a rare opportunity to engage with our Gedolim and with one another.
Gain chizuk and direction
Draw strength, clarity, and guidance from our Gedolim
Exchange ideas and perspectives
Learn from others facing the same questions and explore practical approaches together.
Build stronger connections
Develop relationships that extend beyond Shabbos, creating opportunities for continued collaboration and support.

Joining Us For Shabbos

Rav Elya Brudny

Rosh Yeshiva Mir Brooklyn / Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah

Rav Yosef Elefant

Maggid Shiur at Yeshivas Mir Yerushalayim

Rav Dovid Goldberg

Rosh Yeshiva Telz Cleveland / Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah

Rav Gershon Miller

Rosh Mosdos Beis Yehuda Detroit
The conversations

The challenges facing our communities are evolving.

Addressing them calls for honest discussion, shared experience, and guidance rooted in Torah.
Among the topics on the table:

Chinuch and the Next Generation

Meeting the changing needs of our children, families, and mosdos.

Strengthening Our Communities

Addressing growing needs while building stronger communal infrastructure.

Navigating Today's Challenges

Confronting emerging realities with clarity, perspective, and practical direction.

The Responsibilities of Hanhagah

Making difficult decisions, balancing competing needs, and carrying communal responsibility.

Building for Tomorrow

Looking beyond today's challenges to prepare for the future of our communities.