More than 4,300 supporters worldwide joined Chabad of Kazakhstan’s annual campaign marking the yahrzeit of the Rebbe’s father, Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson, on Chof Av. Dedicated to the memory of the revered gaon, chossid, and mekubal who was exiled to Kazakhstan for his commitment to spreading Judaism, the campaign has drawn unprecedented global participation.

Already approaching the one-million-dollar milestone, the initiative is fueling a powerful Jewish revival throughout Kazakhstan, the land where Rabbi Levi Yitzchak endured exile, inspired generations, and where he is laid to rest.

Rabbi Yeshaya Cohen, Chief Rabbi and Head Shliach of Kazakhstan, reflected on the campaign’s success:

“It is profoundly moving to witness thousands of donors from around the globe rallying in support of the Jewish community in Kazakhstan, the very land of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak’s exile. There is no doubt that this brings the Rebbe immense nachas. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to every donor, to the dedicated fundraisers who worked tirelessly day and night, and to the professional team who managed this campaign with such skill. Each participant is a true partner in the mission Rabbi Levi Yitzchak began over 81 years ago, a mission that continues today through the Rebbe’s shluchim.”

In a country where not long ago Jews were afraid to walk proudly in public, and where a Torah class, a bris milah, or even communal tefilos could pose real danger,there is today a vibrant Jewish renaissance. The Rebbe’s shluchim are building communities, teaching Torah, and empowering every Jew to live joyfully connected to their heritage.

“At farbrengens,” Rabbi Cohen shared, “the Rebbe would invite those who had assisted his father during exile to join him on the bimah and say l’chaim, emphasizing that his father’s suffering was his own personal matter. The Rebbe himself placed great importance on honoring his father, encouraging the publication of his writings and the establishment of his resting place in Alma Ata. How much more so must we continue his legacy here, in the very place where Rabbi Levi Yitzchak labored with tears.”

The shluchim in Kazakhstan care for Rabbi Levi Yitzchak’s ohel, welcome the thousands of visitors who come to daven there, and continue to carry forward his spiritual legacy. Supporters of this campaign are true partners in that mission. As the Rebbe once remarked:

“No matter how much I give, it will never be enough to repay what I personally owe in honoring my father.”

Already, many participants in the campaign have shared remarkable stories of blessings and miracles in its merit.

Watch: Rabbi Elchanan Cohen, Chief Rabbi of Alma Ata, reads the names and prayer requests of donors at the holy Ohel.

Today, 10 Chabad centers operate in 7 cities across Kazakhstan, led by the central Chabad House located beside the Ohel in Alma Ata. Thanks to the generosity of donors, these centers are set to expand their activities, reaching even more Jews in towns and villages throughout the country.

“Every donation kindles another flame and brightens another Jewish soul,” said Rabbi Cohen. “The zechus of this campaign will surely stand by the donors and their families. And with this unity, may we march together toward the coming of Moshiach—immediately.”

The raffle for a pair of tickets to the Ohel in Alma Ata will be held, G-d willing, on Sunday, 6 Tishrei, the yahrzeit of Rebbetzin Chana, the Rebbe’s mother.

Click here to participate in the campaign and receive the Rebbe’s bracha.

Special Thanks

Gratitude is extended to the many individuals and teams who ensured this campaign’s success:

• Campaign Strategy & Branding: Bracha Tornheim and the TOP360 team, for branding in four languages, design, multimedia, and cross-continental promotion.
  
• Campaign Management: Yeshayahu Abba Cohen and the ambassadors, volunteers, and logistics team.
  
• Editorial: Menachem Ziegelboim, for producing a special booklet marking the 81st yahrzeit.
  
• Platform: Raisethon, led by R’ Shloimy Greenwald and Levi Sudak.
  
• Media: Rizel Strategy (Shloimy & Mendy Rizel), reporting live from Alma Ata.
  
• Chabad & Jewish Media: for united coverage worldwide.
  

Special thanks to the Shluchim in Kazakhstan who worked tirelessly on the logistical and technical side: Yehudit Cohen, Rabbi Mordechai Cohen, Mina Leah Liberov, Leah Cohen, Rabbi Elchanan Cohen, Rabbi Asaf Feinstein, Shevach Zaltopolsky, Yosef Glitzenstein, Devorah Glitzenstein, and Rachel Tomarkin.

A heartfelt thank you to the campaign team: Shuli Amrani, Miri Fogel, Ida Nedvora, Moti Wilhelm, David Levi, Baruch Manuilinko, Yisrael Shamaev, Yossi Meshi-Zahav, Sarahle Meshi-Zahav, Giti Cohen, Yehuda Cohen, Chayush Vigler, Chaim Cohen, Moti Chazan, Itzik Beck, Elki Mizrachi, Eitan Chayon, Shmulik Freiman, Nechami Freiman, Mendy Levin, Menachem Lutati, Shneur Zalman Cohen, Avraham Tzvi Cohen, Avraham Tzvi Torenheim, Menachem Kogan, German Shmilov, and Yossi Shachar.

With deepest gratitude to the devoted fundraising team and all those who contributed and oversaw the work: Rebbetzin Chaya Cohen, the Rappaport family, Eli Rabinowitz, Benji Bros, the Shimonov family, Reb Shmaryahu and Yocheved Butman, the Bleschnikov family, Yossi and Sarahle Meshi-Zahav, Miri Paz, David and Shterny Zaltzman, Meir and Leah Levin, Chayaleh Klemenson, Moshe David Cohen, Yossi Levin of Lev HaZchuchit, the Horowitz family, the Hamburger family, the Teichman family, Almog Benkovitz, Michael Goldman, Eliyahu and Chana Amoyal, Ruti Avisarur, Berel and Chumi Yehuda, Daniel and Sarah Lerner, Yosef and Devorie Glitzenstein, the Shachar family, the Shochat family, the Shimonov family, Levi Cohen, Tzvi Meshi-Zahav, Mushky Klemenson, Ari and Esther Wolf, the Weinfeld family, the Eisenbach family, Chaya Matusof, Yitzchak Glitzenstein, Eliezer Krichesvsky, Michael Goldman, Avrahami and Giti Cohen, Shmulik and Nechami Freiman, Yisrael Freiman, Shaia and Efrat Cohen, Avraham Tzvi Cohen, Chaim Cohen, Shalom and Levi Klemenson, Dini Cohen, Yossi and Chayaleh Weisfish, Yehuda and Sarahle Golan, Mendy Cohen, the Slavin family, the Torenheim family, Yossi and Chani Cohen, the Marozov family, Beni Feigin, Menachem Kogan, Lev Brussey, Galia Kristal, David Lifsh, the Hershkoff family, Yisrael Gurkov, Uriel Radi, Yossi Oberlander, the Pape family, Roni and Ilan, Beni and Menachem.

For endless hours of boundless devotion – thank you!