Article by Rabbi Mordechai Lipskier: What’s happening in Eretz Yisroel is painful beyond words. On top of that we also see and hear blatant antisemitism and despicable injustice all around us. At the same time, we mustn’t get stuck.
He Walked Into Shul and Was Shocked by What He Saw
Entering a shul in dire neglect, Reb Meir of Premishlan suddenly exclaimed, “Ma nora hamakon hazeh! This is no other than the house of Hashem!” To his students’ bewilderment, he explained that sadly only a shul goes so neglected.
Atica Pop-Up Shop Has Special Offers for the Shluchim
ATICA is thrilled to welcome you to the Shluchim Kinus in Crown Heights and share some fantastic offers to enhance your experience:
Bustling Erev Shabbos of the Kinus Around Crown Heights
Photos: Dovber Hechtman/Anash.org
The streets and shops of Crown Heights were full of action on Friday, as residents, guests and thousands of shluchim prepared for Shabbos Parshas Chayei Sarah, the Shabbos of the Kinus.
Young Shluchim Delighted to Join a Kinus of Their Own
Smiles were seen on all faces as shluchim from around the world dropped off their sons, the young shluchim, to join the Kinus Tzeirei Hashluchim on Friday.
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Levaya Held for R’ Shmuel Reich
The levaya of Rabbi Shmuel Reich of Tampa, Florida passed by 770 Eastern Parkway on Friday afternoon.
Shluchim Farbreng All Throughout the Night
Photos: Shalom Ross/Anash.org
Hundreds of shluchim packed into the Shluchim Office on Thursday night for a beautiful and uplifting Farbrengen. An annual tradition, Shluchim stayed throughout the night Farbrenging and strengthening each other in their Shlichus.
Second Areivim Registration Drive for Shluchim
Following the success of last year’s membership initiative, Areivim has launched a second registration drive aimed at enrolling Shluchim from across the globe.
Shluchim Read Pan Kloli at the Rebbe’s Ohel
Photos: Mendi Dahan/Anash.org
Thousands of shluchim gathered at the Ohel of the Rebbe, their meshaleiach, on Friday, to read a pan kloli on behalf of all shluchim around the globe.
Kinus Tzeirei Hashluchim Kicks Off on Thursday
The Kinus Tzeirei Hashluchim of the Shluchim Office began on Thursday, kicking off with a full day program packed with inspiration, entertainment and a trip to a trampoline park.
Avos Ubanim 5784 to Begin This Motzoei Shabbos
The popular Avos Ubanim Betzalel learning program will begin this Motzoei Shabbos at 12 locations in Crown Heights, Remsen Village, and East Flatbush.
Packed Thursday at the Kinus Hashluchim
Thursday’s 50 workshops brought together representatives of the manifold range of world Jewry to discuss a fittingly diverse range of subjects. Topics ranging from crisis intervention to antisemitism, from growing the ranks of Hebrew Schools to counseling grieving families.
L’Chaim: Schwartz – Brook
Photos: Shalom Ross/Anash.org
The L’Chaim of Mendel Schwartz of Boston, MA and Shaina Brook of Crown Heights took place Thursday night at Anshei Lubavitch.
“Together We Fulfilled the Shlichus of the Eibershter!”
In the small zal in 770, R’ Meir Harlig was sitting alone, when the Rebbe walked in and gave him matzos to take to the airport. Upon reporting back, the Rebbe shared powerful words on the meaning of shlichus.
Eretz Yisroel and Shluchim Memorial at General Session
Thousands of shluchim joined together for a dinner and general session on Thursday night with powerful addresses and the annual memorial for shluchim who passed away, usually held during the Gala Banquet.
Badatz’s ‘Ask-The-Rav’ Website Launches Halacha Hotline
Boosted by the immense success of the AskTheRav website, a new Halacha hotline was set up, where callers can connect with rabbinical experts for individual halachic consultations.
Donors Sponsor Hundreds of Warm Coats For Kvutza Bochurim
Photos: Dovber Hechtman/Anash.org
Ahead of winter, ‘Kupat Bochurim’ distributed hundreds of coats to the bochurim in Crown Heights who live in 1414.
Announcing: The Weekly Anash.org Magazine
As thousands of the Rebbe’s shluchim converge upon Crown Heights for the annual Kinus Hashluchim, we are thrilled to present to you the first issue of the new weekly Anash Magazine. Read, download, or pick up a copy in Crown Heights.
L’Chaim: Halsband – Cohen
Photos: Shalom Ross/Anash.org
The L’Chaim of Yoseph Yitzchak Halsband of Miami, FL and Naomie Cohen (bas R’ Alex) of Miami, FL took place on Wednesday night in Lubavitch Yeshiva.
Tefillin and Dollar From the Rebbe Saved IDF Unit in Gaza
When Zalman Rabin was preparing to go into Gaza, he had one request: A protective case for his tefillin. He credits that, and a dollar of the Rebbe that was waiting for him, with his unit’s miraculous survival.
Online School Students Meet In-Person at Day of Celebration
Photos: Shalom Ross/Anash.org
Classmates and staff of the Nigri International Shluchim Online School joined together in Crown Heights for their annual reunion and Day of Celebration.
Sichos in English Presents a Special Gift for Shluchim
Just in time for the Kinus, the widely popular Selections from Likkutei Sichos series has been completed and is being offered at a special price for the shluchim.
Kinus Resource Fair Offers Creative and Practical Resources
Photos: Nehoray Edri/Anash.org
Stationed in a large tent near Oholei Torah, the popular Kinus Resource Expo drew hundreds of shluchim to check out the latest creative products and programs to support their shlichus.
Shluchim Join Workshops on Wide Range of Topics
Shluchim joined workshops and lectures on a wide range of topics led by shluchim, rabbonim and professionals that were offered throughout Thursday’s session of the kinus.
Rare Mitzvah Was Fulfilled in Moscow…Thirty Times at Once
No less than 30 firstborn men fulfilled the mitzvah of pidyon haben in Moscow in an impressive, and rarely-seen ceremony.
Chabad Educator Severely Injured in Car Accident
Rabbi Sholem Lapidus, dedicated director of the Toras Emes Cheider in Yerushalayim, was injured in a serious car accident while he was abroad for his son’s wedding. His family needs your help to save his life.