This week, the Merkos Chinuch Office hosted a roundtable discussion with Rabbis Mendy Kotlarsky and Zalmy Loewenthal, together with women principals representing schools across the Chabad educational network. The hybrid meeting, held both in person and via Zoom, brought together Menahalos united by a shared commitment to advancing the Rebbe’s vision for Chinuch. The session opened with remarks from Rabbi Zalmy Loewenthal , Associate Director of Merkos’s Chinuch Office, who we

Hundreds of young Shluchim across three time zones, from Milwaukee to Rotterdam, will gather online for Yeshivas Erev. And now, for the first time, girls will have the same opportunity through a new program called Shiur-It.

five premier programs have now been unified under a single platform: Merkos Torah, a new framework that helps learners stay consistent, connected, and accountable in their learning each day.

This year, over 700 Shluchim around the world welcomed students with contagious enthusiasm and renewed excitement. In addition to the warm welcome, they were equipped with hands-on tools designed to make Yiddishkeit come to life, including two new CKids curricula.

Nearly 100 young men gathered for a powerful and practical workshop titled “Looking to Move on Shlichus?” Presented by veteran Shlichus consultant Rabbi Aaron Herman. Organized by Merkos 302’s New Shluchim Desk. The event provided aspiring Shluchim with clarity, tools, and encouragement for pursuing the next chapter of their lives.

In recent years, a remarkable new frontier of Shlichus has been unfolding. Chabad Young Professionals (CYP) has rapidly become the fastest-growing demographic in Shlichus, with over 309 centers on six continents dedicated to engaging Jews in their 20s and 30s.

With intermarriage rates nearing 70%, a growing movement of Shluchim and Shluchos are stepping forward, using a new matchmaking tool to help young Jewish professionals connect and date intentionally.