Logistics for Delegates

Unity System Requirements for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Internet Connection with 10+ Mbps of download and upload speeds.

Supported desktop systems

PC/Mac

• Browser: Newest version of Google Chrome, Firefox, MS Edge, or Safari
• Operating System: With newest system updates - Windows 7+, Mac OS X 10.7+, or Ubuntu 10+

It can help to close other tabs, browsers, and programs while streaming the live event. It may also help to hardwire your internet connection instead of using a wireless network connection.

Processor and RAM requirements:

• Dual-core 2Ghz or higher (Intel i3/i5/i7 or AMD equivalent)
• 6GB of RAM or higher.

Slower internet speeds or system specs may require reducing the quality of the video stream, along with introducing additional delay.

Important! Privacy settings in Apple MacOS devices prevent the site from functioning properly. Please make sure to follow these instructions:

For MacOS devices when using Safari:

• Go the Safari app on your Mac,
• choose Safari > Preferences, then click Privacy Tab.
• Uncheck “Prevent cross-site tracking.”
• Uncheck “Block all cookies”

For MacOS devices when using Chrome:

• Open Chrome preferences click on Settings, then Show Advanced Settings
• Under Privacy and security, click on Site Settings
• Then Click on Cookies and site data
• Make sure “Block third-party cookies and site data” is not checked

Supported tablet and mobile devices:

iOS and Android devices

Browser: Safari on iOS, Chrome on Android. Latest versions.

Important! Privacy settings in Apple iOS devices prevent the site from functioning properly. Please make sure to follow these instructions:

On all iOS Mobile devices: iPhone or iPads regardless of whether you use Safari or Chrome as your browser:

• Go to Settings.
• Click on Safari.
• Privacy & Security.
• Turn the toggle 'Prevent Cross Site Tracking' to 'Off'
• Turn the toggle ‘Block All Cookies' to 'Off'

Unity System Requirements for cell phones:

Must be a USA phone number

All types and brands should be usable if they following features with current system updates:

• SMS Texting
• Can receive and make in coming and out coming calls; hearing audio during a call
• Supported by a modern web browser: Google, Chrome, Firefox, MS Edge, or Safari

International delegates can use GoogleVoice. Click here for information on how to set it up on phone, tablet, or computer.

Religious Services

The following houses of worship are located near McCormick Place:

Catholic Church

Weekday Services: 8:30am

Saturday: 5pm

Sunday Services: 8am, and 11am

Presbyterian Church

Sunday services: 11am

Willow Church (Christian)

Sunday service times:

10 a.m. In-person & Online

Chicago Sinai (Shabbat Services) 

Friday, Shabbat services at 6:15pm

Saturday, Shabbat morning prayer and torah study at 9:30am

Chabad East Lakeview (Synagogue)

Friday Night Services:

Services during winter: 5:00pm

Services during summer: 7:30pm

Shabbos (Saturday) morning Services:

9:30am shachris - Morning Prayer

10:30am Ckids Club (supervised childrens program)

10:30 am Torah Reading

11:30 pm Kiddush - Shabbos Lunch*

Weekday Services:

Sunday morning: 8:15 - 9:00 am

Monday & Thursday 6:45 - 7:30 am

Delegates who wish to participate in a service are encouraged to seek out one of these, or an on-line service of your choice. No services will be offered in the convention center.