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Watch: New Podcast Episodes Focus on Transforming Grief into Purpose Through Torah Wisdom
Merkos 302's Chabad on Call releases the first episodes of "Hand in Hand" this Motzaei Shabbos, launching the six-part podcast series...
Aug 16, 2025


group photo from Kinus Hamechanchim 5785.
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
Aug 15, 2025


Kinus Banquet Celebrates Mechanchim Shaping The Next Generation of Chassidim
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.
Aug 14, 2025


Largest Kinus Hamechanchim Yet Opens with Ohel Visit and Workshops Focusing on The Rebbe’s Chinuch Vision
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.
Aug 13, 2025


LIVE 1:45 PM ET: Chinuch Pitch Finals at the International Kinus HaMechanchim
This afternoon, tune in for the live-streamed finals of the Chinuch Pitch at the International Kinus HaMechanchim in Stamford, Connecticut.
Aug 13, 2025


CTeen Summer Re-Routes Girls' Trip From Israel to Eastern Europe in Under a Week
The girls of CTeen Summer were gearing up for a dream trip to Israel. For months, they had been counting down, packing their bags, and looking forward to a summer full of new experiences, iconic sights and cities, and memories with friends that would last a lifetime. However, less than a week before departure, safety concerns due to the ongoing war with Iran forced an abrupt change. With new restrictions on travel to Israel, the program faced a choice: cancel the trip or pivo
Aug 13, 2025


Global Shluchim Unite to Bring Their Singles to the Chuppah
On August 25, thousands of young Jewish singles from Chabad Houses around the world will log on and maybe, unknowingly, sit across the screen from their soulmate. It will be the largest synchronized Jewish dating event ever held, and the culmination of years of shluchim guiding, preparing, and supporting their singles in communities worldwide.
Aug 12, 2025


First-Ever Hudson Encounter to Bring Jewish Young Professionals to Albany for Shabbaton of Meaning and Connection
Young Jewish professionals from across the U.S. and Canada are gearing up for the first-ever CYP Hudson Encounter. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Albany, New York, this three-day experience promises young Jewish professionals from across the country a weekend to connect, recharge, and grow, at a time when its needed most.
Aug 12, 2025


Final Preparations as Mechanchim Arrive for Kinus HaMechanchim
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.
Aug 12, 2025


Watch Live at 7:30 PM ET: Gala Banquet of the International Kinus Hamechanchim
Join Mechanchim from around the world for the live-streamed gala banquet of the International Kinus Hamechanchim, taking place in Stamford, Connecticut.
Aug 12, 2025


Ahead of Kinus, Announcing the Top 3 Finalists of the Chinuch Pitch!
These three educators stood out for their bold vision, effective strategy, and potential to make a lasting impact in the world of Chinuch. Each one has captured the attention of both the public and a panel of respected mechanchim, and now they’re headed to the next exciting stage.“Chinuch thrives when we empower our educators to dream big,” said Rabbi Mendy Kotlarsky, Executive Director of Merkos 302. “These Mechanchim prove that with the right vision and the right support, w
Aug 11, 2025


Powerful New Mini-Series Focuses on Resilience, Healing, and Faith From The Rebbe’s Teachings
Marking Shabbos Nachamu, Merkos 302’s Chabad on Call has launched Hand in Hand, a six-part podcast mini-series sharing the raw, real stories of people who have endured profound suffering yet found strength and comfort in Torah’s timeless teachings.Hosted by Shlucha Amanda Spiro, who, together with her husband and children, recently opened Chabad in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, the series offers a deeply personal lens into hardship, hope, and healing. Amanda herself has faced life-
Aug 9, 2025
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