
(Courtesy of Bris Avrohom) For the 16th consecutive year, a shabbaton was held for Jewish people from the former Soviet Union. The event took place at the luxurious Armon Hotel in Stamford.
The 60 speakers who spoke over the course of the Shabbat gave the attendees the opportunity to learn about Yiddishkeit. Among them was Rabbi Manis Friedman, renowned Chasidic rabbi, author and expert therapist in relationships, faith and life purpose; Slovie Jungreis-Wolff, renowned author and speaker; Rabbi Yehoram Ulman, distinguished head of the Beth Din of Sydney, Australia; and Judith Raanan, a freed Hamas hostage who offered the keynote address.
For many people there, this was their first exposure to an authentic Shabbat. The topics of the lectures were varied and wide-ranging.
Dudu Fisher, the legendary Israeli singer, performed with a special appearance by his 8-year-old wunderkind son, Shmeichel Fisher, and provided great entertainment. In addition, Cantor Moshe Shur and composer Zlata Razdolina and band also entertained.

Interactive workshops, creative sessions, group discussions and meditative sessions were all part of the program, as well as a carefully designed singles program. Eight sumptuous, delicious meals were served by Nesher Catering. Full-day programming and babysitting were available throughout the shabbaton.
Bris Avrohom staff was an integral part in the planning and organizing of the shabbaton. Bris Avrohom rabbis were busy the entire time, giving lectures and holding private meetings with people who came to consult with them in private matters as well as to learn about Judaism.