In the quiet, tree-lined suburbs of Scarborough, Toronto, I find myself living a remarkable story of Jewish rediscovery. As a retired principal with a wealth of educational experience, I've embarked on an extraordinary journey of reconnection that began with a simple click on a Facebook group and has blossomed into a profound exploration of my Jewish heritage.

From marketing firms to tech startups, artificial intelligence is changing how work gets done: faster workflow, smaller teams, and greater output. A new workshop from Merkos 302, led by marketing expert Alte Raskin, aims to help Shluchos adopt the same tools for a higher purpose their shlichus

Shluchim from across the Caribbean gathered in St. Thomas, hosted by Rabbi Asher Federman and his family. From S. Lucia to Martinique, they represented more than twenty islands. It was the first time many of them had been in the same room in years.“ Although some islands are geographically close, you can’t just drive or fly directly; it’s a long journey,” one Shliach said. “The only way we draw strength from each other is by sitting here together in person.”

After drawing hundreds of thousands of viewers across two popular seasons, The Classic Take with Rabbi Sholom Zirkind returns for Season 3. Produced by the Moshiach Office at Merkos 302, the podcast delivers a fresh slate of sharp, relevant episodes tackling core questions about Moshiach in today’s world.

Registration is now open for the Chabad on Call Kinus. Set for August 5–6 in South Florida, the two‑day gathering brings together Shluchim and Shluchos who engage in hospital outreach to connect, exchange proven strategies, and strengthen every facet of this critical Shlichus.

As the school year ends and summer begins, shluchim around the world are seeing how the impact of Jewish learning continues outside the classroom. From mitzvah carnivals to camp bunkhouses, the CKids lessons planted throughout the Hebrew School year and reinforced at end-of-year graduations are still blooming, fueling pride, and continuing to inspire.

The newest cohort of Shluchim, part of a growing group of over 200 who have taken Merkos 302’s fundraising training, gathered in Crown Heights for the full-day seminar that has become a staple for those answering the Rebbe’s call to go out on shlichus.

With summer vacation underway, Yaldei Hashluchim from across the globe tuned in this week for the launch of Merkos 302’s MyShliach’s Virtual Camp, an immersive online experience designed to give children of Shluchim the joy, Chassidishkeit, and connection of an in-person camp, no matter where they live.

Shluchim worldwide have long delivered Shabbos care packages to doorsteps and hospital rooms, kindling hope where it’s needed most. Inspired by an elderly recipient’s grateful words, the Shabbat Hug from Merkos 302’s Chabad on Call has distilled that love and intention into a beautifully designed care box, bringing the warmth of Shabbos to patients, seniors, and anyone greeting the holy day alone.

That’s the premise behind the upcoming zman at Kollel L’Lomdei Dach of Merkos 302’s Merkos Torah. Beginning 10 Tammuz, the Kollel will dedicate over two months to diving deep into Melech Basadeh, exploring how the Rebbe took a few lines from the Alter Rebbe and turned them into an entire approach to Elul and the Yomim Nora’im.