Shluchim to the Western States Hold Kinus Torah

Shluchim from across the Western United States gathered virtually for a two-hour-long regional Kinus Torah, discussing topics and insights that relate to their shlichus.

By Anash.org reporter

Shluchim from across the Western United States gathered virtually for a two-hour-long regional Kinus Torah, discussing topics and insights that relate to their shlichus.

At a recent Kinus, shluchim from across the Western region gathered in Anchorage, Alaska for a Shabbos of unity and chizuk. In keeping with the Rebbe’s instruction that a practical hachlata tova result from every Kinus, they decided to arrange a Kinus Torah geared specifically to themselves.

“The Kinus Torah was an incredible success,” said Rabbi Zalman Teichtel from Lawrence, Kansas, who spearheaded the event. “Shluchim joined from three time zones and each one contributed to the conversation in their own unique way.”

Rabbi Mordechai Farkash of Bellevue, Washington, led a fascinating discussion about how a shliach should deal with intermarried couples, specifically when it comes to lifecycle events. He discussed how to treat the non-Jewish father and other laws related to the unique complications and sensitive nature of this situation r’l.

Rabbi Mendel Greisman of Chabad of Northwest Arkansas spoke about the proper approach to the topic of yeridas hadoros and how it affects contemporary halacha.

Rabbi Dovber Dechter of Pheonix, Arizona spoke about the effect performing a mitzvah has on the person doing it. Rabbi Moshe Wolff of Burien, Washington shared a thought from the Rebbe regarding the yomtov of Shavuos.

Rabbi Zalman Teichtel from Lawrence, Kansas, shared an innovative idea from the Rebbe that connects sefiras haomer, matan torah, and Hakhel. Rabbi Chayim Eliyohu Mishulovin of Portland, Oregon moderated the event.

The Kinus then transitioned to a farbrengen led by Rabbis Moshe Kotlarsky, Sholom Ber Levitin, and Yosef Greenberg who inspired the shluchim to remain committed to their shlichus regardless of the difficulties that may come their way.

As the event concluded in the wee hours of the morning, the shluchim returned to their daily routines invigorated and with a renewed sense of commitment in fulfilling their shlichus, each in their own little corner of the world.