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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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 12, 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 10, 2025


Program is Released for Record Breaking 25th Annual Kinus HaMechanchim
Program is Released for Record Breaking 25th Annual Kinus HaMechanchim
With record-breaking registration and a milestone year marking 25 years of impact, Merkos’s Chinuch Office has released the final schedule for next week’s Kinus Hamechanchim. Hundreds of mechanchim, from preschool to mesivta, teachers, principals, and school leaders, will gather for two days of immersive growth, collaboration, and inspiration.
Aug 8, 2025


Top 8 Finalists Revealed in the Great Chinuch Pitch, Vote to Impact the Future of Chinuch
After a remarkable round of submissions from passionate, creative mechanchim around the world, the Chinuch Pitch has narrowed down to the top 8 finalists, and now it’s your turn to help decide the final 3.
Aug 7, 2025


Milestone Chabad Young Professionals Kinus Marks Tremendous Growth for Largest Network of Young Jewish Communities
For two days this summer, Raleigh, North Carolina, better known for its craft breweries and tech hubs, was transformed into a nerve center for young Jewish life worldwide.
Aug 7, 2025


Head of Chabad Israel's education network to speak at the Kinus Hamechanchim
CEO of Chabad Israel’s “Ministry of Education” to Address Record‑Breaking Kinus HaMechanchim
Aug 6, 2025


A Facebook Message Rekindled Her Jewish SoulYears After She Walked Out of Hebrew School.
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.
Jul 23, 2025


Marketing Expert to Lead Workshop Equipping Shluchos with AI Tools for Shlichus
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
Jul 22, 2025
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