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“Lekabel Pnei Moshiach” – What’s The Practical Difference?

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Rabbi Gershon Avtzon writes: “There has been much written, discussed, debated and Farbrengned about the meaning of what “Kabalas Pnei Moshiach” means in a practical way and that is not what is going to be addressed in this article. I would like to address another very practical question: What is the difference in my Avodas Hashem if I have in mind whether this brings Moshiach or not?” • Full Article

Popular Game ‘Roll Call’ Releases 4th Set Of Series

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Ever wonder how many Shluchim there are around the globe? Ask any kid and they might be able to tell you all about USA, Europe, Eretz Yisroel, and now about Latin America too! That’s because “Roll Call” is back with another beautiful deck of cards teaching kids all about the Rebbe’s Shluchim in Latin America and the Caribbean! • Full Story

Thousands of Shluchim Daven Shachris with the Rebbe

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As thousands of Shluchim arrive for the International Kinus Hashluchim 5786, which began on Wednesday, many gathered for Chassidus and preparation for davening, followed by Shacharis in the Rebbe’s minyan. Kinus photographer Levi Krombie presents a photo gallery from Thursday morning in 770 • Gallery

Inspiring Session for Shluchim Features Knesset Member

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During a packed day of workshops for the Shluchim, a special session covered a variety of inspiring topics. Rabbi Mendy Turen led the discussion, Rabbi Mordechai Kanelsky shared special guidance he received from the Rebbe, Rabbi Gershon Avtzon spoke about educational work in Shlichus, and Knesset member Ohad Tal addressed the global impact of the Rebbe’s Shluchim. Kinus photographer Shalom Ostrovski presents a photo gallery • Photos

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Shluchim Enjoy Lavish Breakfast Turned Farbrengen

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In the Eshel building, across the street from 770, the Shluchim enjoyed a lavish breakfast organized by the Va’ad Hakinus. Of course, quickly the breakfast turned into a Chasidishe Farbrengen • Photos

Estonia: Minister Saar Opens Israeli Embassy with Shliach

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Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar inaugurated the Israeli Embassy in Tallinn, Estonia, alongside Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna. During the ceremony, Minister Saar affixed a Mezuzah to the main door together with the Rebbe’s Shliach to Tallinn, Rabbi Shmuel Kot — marking a meaningful moment in the city’s Jewish and diplomatic life. • Photos

Watch: Joyful Shluchim Dance in Celebration of Kinus from Hospital Beds

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Shluchim Rabbi Liraz Zeira from Jerusalem College, who lost both legs following a severe injury in Syria, and Rabbi Mendy Lichtstein from Zhytomyr, Ukraine, who recently underwent a leg amputation, celebrated with a joyous Chassidishe dance at Assaf Harofeh – Shamir Medical Center. Joining them was Rabbi Mendy Karman, also a Shliach, as the trio danced to the tune of the Rosh Chodesh Kislev Nigun, sharing a moving moment of joy, resilience, and Chasidishe warmth. • Watch

AskTheRav Hotline Marks Three Years of Instant Halachic Guidance

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Three years after its launch, the AskTheRav Hotline continues to offer clear, immediate halachic answers to all. From shluchim leading communities to Crown Heights locals, students, and even non-Jews, it operates as part of an international Beis Hora’ah under the Crown Heights Beis Din • Full Story

Minister Elkin Tours Dnipro’s “Menorah” Center

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Israeli Minister Ze’ev Elkin and Netiv Chairman Alon Shoham led a delegation to Ukraine, announcing the opening of an Israeli consulate in the city of Dnipro – home to tens of thousands of Jews and dozens of Shluchim • Read More, Photos

Chayei Sarah – Isolation

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Rabbi Yaron Ari Mierowsky writes “Imagine getting stuck in a foreign country, where nobody speaks your language, and you don’t speak theirs either. Somehow, you ended up here, and are a social outcast. You have no idea what people are thinking about you, even when they say it to your face.” • Read More

Uforatzta: Opening Session of the International Kinus Hashluchim

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At the opening session of the International Kinus Hashluchim on Wednesday, several distinguished Shluchim addressed the crowd, including Rabbi Mendel Hendel, director of the Chabad World Center to Greet Moshiach, Rabbi Menachem Cohen of Machon Halacha Chabad, Rabbi Shmuel Tevell, Shliach to Averbille, France, Rabbi Shneur Greenwald, Director of Beis Chabad 770, and Rabbi Yaakov Krief, Shliach to Hillside • Kinus photographer Shalom Ostrowski captured the powerful moments in a stunning Photo Gallery

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770 in Kiryat Malachi Nears Completion

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Final preparations are underway for the completion of the new 770 building in Kiryat Malachi’s Nachalas Menachem neighborhood, home to Merkaz Tiferes Eliezer, directed by Rabbi Mendy Lerner. The vibrant center already hosts a bustling Shul, daily Shiurim, a Mikvah, Kolel, and year-round programs. Now, it is set to be crowned with its own magnificent replica of the Rebbe’s Shul, marking a new milestone for the growing community • Photos

Registration Opens for the International Kinus Hashluchim 5786

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The International Kinus Hashluchim is officially underway as registration booths opened on Wednesday at the Eshel building on Kingston Ave. Excitement filled the air as Shluchim from around the world arrived to register, ready to draw renewed strength and inspiration for their Shlichus of preparing the world for the coming of Moshiach • Kinus photographer Levi Krombie presents a Gallery

Alumni Pack Into Tzfas Yeshiva for Chof Cheshvan Farbrengen

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On Chof Cheshvan, alumni and Anash from across Israel filled Tzfas Yeshiva to mark the birthday of the Rebbe Rashab, following the Rebbe MH”M’s directive to spend the day praying, learning his teachings, and giving tzedakah. The day included gatherings, Torah learning, and Farbrengens with the yeshiva’s Rabbonim, culminating in the central Chof Cheshvan farbrengen, which continued late into the night • Photos

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Fall in Full Color: Stunning Scenes from Crown Heights

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Chabad photographer Mendy Kotler recently captured the vibrant beauty of Crown Heights as the fall season settles in, just ahead of the annual international Kinus Hashluchim. Exploring the streets, visiting the library, and capturing the vibrant energy at 770, Kotler’s photos showcase Crown Heights in all its fall beauty • Gallery

Sderot Inaugurates the “Chabadonit”

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The city of Sderot erupted in celebration as the brand-new “Chabadonit” hit the streets — a mobile clubhouse from Chabad of Sderot and the Sha’ar HaNegev communities. Designed to bring Jewish learning, games, and hands-on activities directly to children in every neighborhood, the Chabadonit is a moving community center, making Torah a fun part of daily life for the city’s youngest residents. The festive launch was attended by Sderot Mayor Alon Davidi and Shliach to Sderot, Rabbi Moshe Ze’ev Pizem • Photos

This Sunday: Crown Heights Anash and Shluchim to unite for mega event on The Parkway

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This Sunday, a historic moment will unfold on Eastern Parkway as Shluchim from around the world and Anash of Crown Heights join for the completion of the 11th Sefer Torah HaKloli. Families, children, and guests from all over will come together for a grand outdoor concert, Hakafos, and a unifying display of Jewish pride and Achdus • Read More, Photos

The Matchmaker, the Messenger, and the Mission

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In this week’s Parsha, we follow Eliezer, the first matchmaker in history, on his Shlichus to find a wife for Yitzchak. But why does the Torah dwell so deeply on his journey? Rabbi Tuvia Bolton shares a powerful story that reveals the secret behind Eliezer’s Shlichus, and what it teaches us about our own role as Shluchim in completing the ultimate “match” between G-D and his people • Full Article

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Baby girl to Shmuel and Chanie (nee Wilhelm) Pevzner — Crown Heights

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Baby girl to Mattanya and Rochel (nee Notik) Ginsburg — Crown Heights

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Bochurim of Shiur Daled of Yeshivas Chovevei Torah gathered in front of 770 for their traditional annual class photograph, together with members of the hanhalah and yeshivah staff, marking a meaningful milestone in their year • Read More, Photos

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R’ Benyamin Brown, 53, OBM

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