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This week, New York hosted the 42nd International Conference of Chabad-Lubavitch Emissaries (Kinus Hashluchim), considered the largest Jewish rabbinical gathering in the world. The annual event brought together 6,500 rabbis and emissaries from more than 100 countries, who traveled from all continents for five days of workshops, prayer, study, and community strengthening.
The conference, which always takes place in New York, aims to renew the global mission of the shluchim — emissaries responsible for leading community centers, synagogues, schools, and social initiatives within the Chabad-Lubavitch network. Throughout the days, participants shared teachings of the Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson, stories of faith and resilience, experiences from their community work, and moments of collective study. The reading of Psalms and discussions on contemporary challenges were also part of the program.
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One of the most meaningful moments of the gathering was the traditional visit to the Rebbe’s resting place in Queens. There, the rabbis recited Psalms, reflected on the life and legacy of the spiritual leader, and studied excerpts of his teachings. The visit culminated with the reading of the pan klali, the collective letter signed by all the emissaries. The document included prayers for the Land of Israel, the Jewish people, and humanity as a whole, reaffirming the movement’s commitment to peace, spirituality, and global responsibility.
