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Shlichus Expo Now Open to Crown Heights Community
In a first for the Kinus, the Shlichus Expo includes an array of programs being showcased by Merkos 302’s various departments. Now, the Expo is expanding its reach by opening its doors to the Crown Heights community, including local schoolchildren, giving them a unique opportunity to connect to the Kinus experience.
UAE Officials Pays Shiva Call for Rabbi Tzvi Kogan
The chairman of the Defence Affairs, Interior and Foreign Affairs from the UAE Dr Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi flew in today to pay a shiva call to the family of Rabbi Tzvi Kogan in Kfar Chabad and declared “the UAE will never allow extremists to divide us.”
Representing Their Communities, Shluchim Daven for Peace at the Ohel
Morde'hai Lubecki
On Friday morning, thousands of Shluchim representing Jewish communities worldwide, traveled to the Ohel to daven for success in their Shlichus and safety for Jews worldwide and especially Eretz Yisroel.
Borchu During Bentching?
Ask the Rov: I was in the middle of bentching and heard borchu from maariv. Should I answer? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
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Kinus Tzeirei Hashluchim Kicks Off with New Theme Song
The Kinus Tzeirei Hashluchim kicked off this morning with a brand-new, uplifting theme song, “Near and Dear,” set to the tune of the niggun Al Hasela. The song, composed by Levi Shemtov and Rabbi Shneur Zalman Minkowitz, features heartfelt vocals by Eli Marcus.
Monday: Siyum Sefer Torah in Memory of Rabbi Don Yoel Levy
Anash and shluchim are invited on Monday to participate in a Siyum Sefer Torah in Crown Heights in memory of Rabbi Don Yoel Levy AH, longtime director of OK Kosher, starting at Ulam Chana with a procession to Beis Eliezer Yitzchok, Rabbi Levy’s shul.
Opening Session of Kinus Marks 50 Years of The Rebbe’s Mivtzoim Campaign
Amid a year filled with challenges for the global Jewish community, the opening session of the Kinus Hashluchim, held last night at the Bedford Armory, began by commemorating the 50th anniversary of the transformative Mivtzoim campaign, embodying the Rebbe’s vision of a resilient and purposeful response to challenges.
A Shliach Needs More Than Just Kabolas Ol
At the Friday night seuda of the first International Kinus Hashluchim, one of the shluchim declared, “Eved avrohom anochi,” that a shliach must only subjugate himself to Avrohom of the generation. Surprisingly, at the next day’s farbrengen, the Rebbe clarified that this was not enough.
Annual Resource Fair Showcases Tools to Enhance Shlichus
On Thursday, shluchim gathered today at Oholei Torah for the annual Shluchim Resource Fair, where they were introduced to a wide range of services and products designed to support and enhance their Shlichus.
Online Students and Staff Excited to Meet Each Other Face-to-Face
Classmates and staff of the Nigri International Shluchim Online School who usually only connect through a computer, were excited to meet each other face-to-face in Crown Heights for an annual reunion and Day of Celebration.
War Day 418: Ceasefire in Lebanon Begins, Shipment of Iranian Weapons Foiled
War Summary, Day 418: Hamas open to new ceasefire deal, IDF reaches the Litani River, massive 1.4-kilometer underground weapons factory in Eastern Lebanon destroyed, US forced Israel to ceasefire deal by threatening to withhold essential weapons, Lebanese return south waving Hezbollah flags, and Shin Bet foils massive weapons shipment from Iran to terrorists in Judea and Samaria.
Picture of the Day
New Ashkenazic Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi Kalman Bar, who is in New York for the Kinus Hashluchim, joined the bochurim in the 770 yeshiva for a discussion in Mesechta Kesubos that they are learning this year.
Canva-Like Platform Provides Free Designs for Special Occasions
In time for the Kinus Hashluchim, Anash.org is proud to unveil Anash Design, a Canva-like platform to help you create professional-quality, easily customizable designs, for joyous lifecycle events and community milestones – including many free designs.
When Can I Take Matters Into My Own Hands?
In this week’s Choshen Mishpat Renaissance podcast, Rabbi Berel Polityko explores whether one can take matters into their own hands against a thief or a debtor.
Rabbi Kotlarsky Looms Large at First Kinus Without His Presence
Photos: Itzik Belenitzki/Kinus.com
Just days after the murder of a shliach in the UAE, thousands of shluchim gather in New York to strengthen themselves near the Rebbe. This year is also the first Kinus Hashluchim without the presence of its unforgettable chairman, Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky AH.
Registration and Opening Session at Kinus Hashluchim 5785
Photos: Nehoray Edri/Kinus.com
Shluchim from over 100 countries are converging in Crown Heights, immersing themselves in a network of shared connection and purpose as they greet their colleagues from around the globe.
Anash.org Launches Kinus Hashluchim 5785 Coverage
As shluchim arrive in New York for the annual Kinus Hashluchim, Anash.org is proud to launch the Kinus Hashluchim 5785 coverage. Local community businesses are sponsoring the expanded coverage.
For the First Time: Warehouse Sale Opens for Kinus Hashluchim
The renowned SeforimDeals Warehouse Sale, typically reserved for Hey Teves, will debut during the Kinus Hashluchim, offering unmatched deals on seforim, books, toys, and games.
New Roll Call Game Covers Shuchim in Eretz Yisroel
A brand new deck for the “Roll Call” game is set to stir up friendly competition among young Shluchim as they discover interesting details of Eretz Yisroel and learn about the families of Shluchim living in the Holy Land.
We Called Him “Rabbi Steve”
Rabbi Zvi Kogan (right) with Chaim Heber at the Kinus Hashluchim
Chaim Heber, a close friend of Rabbi Zvi Kogan shares his own feelings: “Zvi changed my life in countless impactful ways, but the most notable was how I approach life. He never lost his cool—even when there was reason to. Zvi gave me the practical tools to navigate life’s roller coasters with laughter and resilience.”
It’s Time to Talk About Rabbi Kotlarsky’s Personal Request
Article by Rabbi Gershon Avtzon: It seems that every year, as the Kinnus Hashuchim approaches, there are calls and meetings amongst Shluchim and Askanaim to see what can be done to finally unite the family of Shluchim. In the past years, after the Kinnus, things quiet down and everyone goes back to the “status quo”.
Pictorial Tour of Historical Sites in Parshas Toldos
Anash.org Feature: Tour the ancient sites mentioned in Parshas Toldos with “Picturing the Parsha” featuring unique and exclusive photos with detailed descriptions by Tanach explorer and photographer Sholom Raskin.
Today: Kinus Launches First Seminar for Newer Shluchim
Today: For the first time in Kinus Hashluchim history, a full-day seminar dedicated to Shluchim in their first decade of service will take place. This groundbreaking initiative is designed to foster camaraderie and offer practical guidance, connecting seasoned Shluchim with emerging ones, and ensuring new Shluchim begin their holy missions with clarity and confidence.