354 mechanchim from Chabad Yeshivos worldwide stood shoulder to shoulder in Stamford, Connecticut, for the annual Kinus Hamechanchim group photo. Representing countries as far-reaching as Argentina, South Africa, Paraguay, England, and Israel, they came together with a shared mission of nurturing the next generation of Chassidim in the spirit of the Rebbeim's chinuch vision. The group photo captured the powerful feeling of achdus and dedication that defined the overall energy

Unity and recommitment to the Rebbe's vision of chinuch were the central themes of the annual International Kinus Hamechanchim gala banquet, which brought together mechanchim from around the globe for an evening of inspiration and pride.

The International Kinus Hamechanchim began early Wednesday morning with Shacharis in 770, followed by buses heading to the Ohel. There, mechanchim from across the world gathered for a heartfelt Pan Kloli read by Rabbi Nochem Kaplan, director of the Chinuch Office, setting the tone for two days of inspiration and growth in their important shlichus.

This afternoon, tune in for the live-streamed finals of the Chinuch Pitch at the International Kinus HaMechanchim in Stamford, Connecticut.

The air is buzzing with last-minute preparations as mechanchim from across the world land in New York for this week’s Kinus HaMechanchim. From remote cities and major Chabad communities alike, hundreds of educators are converging on Stamford, Connecticut, each bringing the passion and responsibility that defines their important shlichus.