In a world full of distractions, it’s easy for a bochur to feel lost. Without clarity, without connection, he doesn’t just lose focus—he risks losing his very identity as a chossid. But this Yud Shevat can make all the difference.
In a world full of distractions, it’s easy for a bochur to feel lost. Not lost as in alone—but lost in the routine. Going through the motions.
And when that happens, the risk is real.
Because without clarity, without connection, he doesn’t just lose focus—he risks losing his very identity as a chossid.
But this Yud Shevat, everything can change.
Picture this: A bochur steps off the bus in Crown Heights, surrounded by thousands of fellow bochurim. The energy is electric. But instead of feeling inspired, he feels small—just another face in the crowd.
Then—someone calls him over. “Come, we’re learning a sicha.” He hesitates, listening as older bochurim debate a nuance of the Rebbe’s words. At first, he just takes it in.
Until, without realizing it, he leans in. He’s not just listening, he’s engaging.
At the the Kinus Hatmimim, he finds himself at a long table, surrounded by hundreds of bochurim, a plate of farbeisen in front of him. A hush falls over the room.
The Rebbe’s image fills the screen. His voice carrying across the hall—a sicha from years past, yet speaking directly to this moment.
Then, a speaker takes the stage. “75 years,” he begins. “And the Rebbe is more alive than ever—through us.”
The words cut through the distractions.
For the first time in a long time, he doesn’t just hear them—he internalizes them.
This is what being a Bochur is about. This is why he’s here.
Later, the Kinus may have an official end time, but the farbrengens don’t.
He sits among friends, singing niggunim, absorbing stories of those who walked this path before him. He’s always known he’s part of something greater—but now, he feels it.
More than inspired, he leaves with something deeper: a renewed sense of purpose. A commitment to grow, to learn, to dedicate himself fully to the Rebbe’s vision—not just for today, but for life.
But this only happens if he gets there.
Without a moment like this—without the Kinus to refocus his hiskashrus—he could be left drifting. The distractions win.
And that’s why your support is so critical.
Every farbrengen, every sicha, every moment of achdus strengthens a Bochur’s connection—but only if you make it possible.
Don’t let a bochur slip through the cracks.
Vaad Talmidei Hatmimim is working tirelessly to provide bochurim with the tools, farbrengens, and experiences to live with the Rebbe—not just in theory, but in reality.
And now, together, we can make sure this continues.
When you support Vaad Hatmimim’s Yud Shevat campaign, you’re giving bochurim two life-changing experiences:
Yud Shevat Kinus Hatmimim & Shabbos at the Ohel
Nearly 4,000 bochurim will gather to commemorate 75 years of the Rebbe’s nesius in one historic night. A room filled with pure connection, focus, and inspiration—the single most powerful opportunity to step into the Rebbe’s vision and make it their own.
Halikut Learning Program
More than 1,000 bochurim from 35+ yeshivos dedicate months of intense study to master a full volume of Likkutei Sichos. The top bochurim then gather for the grand Chidon and Siyum—a night of recognition, farbrengens, and inspiration that stays with them for life.
These moments transform a bochur’s future… And they happen because of you.
We need to raise $250,000 immediately to make it happen.
And here’s the incredible part—every dollar you give will be DOUBLED.
All you have to do…
…is click here to make a contribution: VaadHatmimim.org/lebidiker
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