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A Surprise Bar Mitzvah at Argentina's CKids Shabbaton
The moment arrived Sunday morning without warning. A young boy from Bahía Blanca stood surrounded by 250 Jewish children from across Argentina as Rabbi Tzvi Grunblatt, head Shliach of Argentina, handed him a pair of tefillin. Shluchim broke into song and dance. The boy's mother, watching from the side, began to cry. It wasn't supposed to happen this way. The family had traveled hours just to attend the annual CKids Shabbaton, held this year at sprawling campgrounds outside Bu
Jan 13


Children Worldwide Bring Light with The CKids Holiday Frenzy
Thousands of kids from over 70 countries have already taken part in The CKids Chanukah Holiday Frenzy, making it the largest CKids Chanukah program to date. Night after night, children are lighting their Menorahs and completing Mitzvah Missions as part of a global effort to bring Jewish light into the world. The Chanukah Holiday Frenzy is a CKids initiative that encourages children to actively experience Yom Tov through action, fostering a sense of responsibility as children
Jan 5


CKids Overnight Camp Announces Fund Spearheaded By Head Shluchim
A new fund committed to as one of the Hachlatas HaKinus this year, will make it possible for Jewish children worldwide to attend Jewish overnight camps. Backed by the generous partnership of Mr. George and Pamela Rohr and driven by a movement of tens of Head Shluchim, the initiative aims to carry shlichus into new frontiers.“The Rebbe saw the Kinus as a springboard for Shlichus growth and collaboration,” says Rabbi Mendy Kotlarsky, director of the International Conference o
Jan 5


700 Hebrew Schools Open This Fall With New Curricula to Build Jewish Identity and Pride
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.
Oct 19, 2025


Over 100,000 Jewish Kids Carry Their Learning Into Summer and Beyond
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.
Jul 7, 2025


Gamified Matzah Baking Initiative Brings Pesach Experience To 300 Communities Worldwide
In the days leading up to Pesach, over 300 communities hosted the Great Matzah Bake-Off, a global event powered by CKids International at Merkos 302, uniting more than 9,000 children around the world in a hands-on, meaningful pre-Pesach experience.
Apr 9, 2025


Immersive Ten Mivtzoim Exhibition at CKids Shabbaton Shares the Rebbe’s Fundemental Campaigns With Hebrew School Parents
At the world's largest Hebrew School summit, CKids unveiled an exhibit on the Rebbe's Ten Mitzvah Campaigns, enriching daily life with Torah
Apr 1, 2025


CKids Shabbaton's Havdalah Concert Lights Up the Weekend
Nearly 1,000 CKids Shabbaton attendees united for an electrifying Havdalah Jewish Pride Concert & Dance Party on Motzai Shabbos
Mar 31, 2025


As Hate Rises, Young Scholars Take the Stage—and Redefine the Jewish Response
63 finalists from 26 nations competed in 2025 JewQ Torah Championship. 4,000 Jewish kids found strength amid rising hate and isolation.
Mar 29, 2025


LIVE 12:00 PM ET: Top Finalists from 26 Countries Compete for International Torah Title
Champions from 26 nations vie for JewQ title in finale of Jewish Knowledge Competition that reached 4,000 youth across 250 communities.
Mar 28, 2025


Amid Challenges, Global Jewish Families Gather at the Ohel to Draw Inspiration, Marking the Start of Uplifting Weekend
The CKids Shabbaton began at the Ohel with 1,000+ children and parents, sharing reflections and prayers before a weekend of Jewish learning
Mar 27, 2025


1,000 Traverse the Globe to Draw Strength at Largest Gathering of Hebrew School Families
Parents & Children from 26 Countries Gather at CKids Shabbaton—A Weekend of Global Jewish Camaraderie & Inspiration in Challenging Times
Mar 26, 2025


From Hebrew Schools to Homes: New Seder Plate is Making Pesach Personal and Colorful
Seder is for the kids! CKids' new DIY Seder plate art project brings the Pesach story to life through creativity and curiosity.
Mar 26, 2025


This Sunday, Communities Around the World Rally Behind Their Champions
This Sunday: 143 global JewQ Watch Parties unite families across 6 continents to cheer the Torah champs at the JewQ International Finale!
Mar 25, 2025


At the CKids Shabbaton, Thought Leaders To Confront Timely Jewish Parenting Challenges
Top Jewish educators & thinkers tackle today's pressing issues at the world’s largest event for Hebrew School families.
Mar 23, 2025


Pennsylvania Young Scholars Compete at Regional Jewish Knowledge Tournament
Young Jewish scholars from across Pennsylvania gathered at Chabad of the Main Line for the Pennsylvania regional JewQ Championship
Mar 19, 2025


Long Island Young Scholars Compete at Regional JewQ Championship in Port Washing
Young Jewish scholars from across Long Island gathered at Chabad of Port Washington for the Long Island JewQ Championship
Mar 12, 2025


The CKids Shabbaton: A Lifeline for Jewish Parents
Laura Jontoff Hutter thought she was just tagging along. Her daughter had spent months preparing for the JewQ competition, and the CKids...
Feb 19, 2025


Brooklyn’s Brightest Young Minds Shine at JewQ Regional Championship
South Brooklyn kids from 14 public schools faced off in the JewQ Regional, showing off Jewish knowledge for a shot at the Intl. Championship
Feb 18, 2025


CKids Camp Directory Goes Live, Connecting Staff with Shlichus Opportunities
This year’s CKids Camp Directory has officially launched allowing CGI camp directors and counselors to easily connect and plan their summers
Feb 3, 2025
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