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.
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.
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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.
At Start of Kinus, French Shluchim Converge at the Ohel
Photos: Mordechai Lubecki
All through Wednesday, shluchim arriving in New York from France headed straight for the Rebbe’s Ohel, making the meshaleiach the first stop as they arrive for the Kinus Hashluchim.
Rabbi Lipskier to Oversee 1.2 Million Areivim Fund
For the second month in a row AreivimUSA is paying out to a Chabad family from that has lost a parent.
Thursday Morning at the Kinus Hashluchim
Photos: Shalom Ross/Anash.org
Before joining their colleagues for a day of workshops and sessions, shluchim were treated to a lavish breakfast at the Oholei Torah Ballroom.
Watch: Reb Yoel on Parshas Chayei Sarah
Watch: A short lesson by Reb Yoel Kahn on Parshas Chayei Sarah with English subtitles and transcript.
Shluchim Fill 770 for Kinus Morning Shachris
Photos: Dovber Hehctman/Anash.org
Thousands of shluchim and guests filled the Rebbe’s shul at 770 Eastern Parkway for chassidus and shachris on the first morning of the Kinus Hashluchim
Opening Day of Kinus Hashluchim 5784
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.
L’Chaim: Deitsch – Deutsch
Photos: Shalom Ross/Anash.org
The L’Chaim of Yossi Deitsch of Chandler, Arizona and Yehudis Deutsch of Crown Heights took place Tuesday night at Ulam Chana.
Kinus Staff Work Overtime With Last Minute Preparations
Months of preparation behind the scenes culminate in this final stretch of round-the-clock hustle as the International Conference of Shluchim begins.
Badatz Encourages Joining Massive Washington D.C. Rally
Ahead of a massive planned rally in Washington D.C. for Eretz Yisroel, the Crown Heights Beis Din issued a letter informing the community about the event and stressing its importance.