Chabad Emissaries

Soldier blesses Mimouna celebration at Rambam Medical Center

Hundreds of patients, including wounded soldiers, gathered in the hospital's protected complex at Rambam for Mimouna celebrations.

Chabad:

Female emissaries from 111 countries at annual convention

Thousands of Chabad emissaries gathered for a joint photo in front of the Chabad-Lubavitch World Headquarters at '770,' declaring: “We do not stand in the shadows; we are standing at the forefront of action."

Women Chabad emissaries from around the world unite in Brooklyn

From far corners of the Jewish world, the women of Chabad gather in freezing Brooklyn.

In Zelenskyy's birthplace

Chabad emissary's home hit in Russian strike

The home of the rabbi of the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih hit by a Russian drone. No injuries reported.

Sydney victim saved policeman:

Jewish Sydney hero: Give me your gun or we'll both die

Leibel Lazaroff, 21, severely injured in the Bondi Beach Hanukkah massacre, saved a police officer's life and attempted to stop the terrorist.

'We'll continue being victorious'

Netanyahu lights the menorah with Chabad emissaries

Prime Minister Netanyahu lit the eighth candle of Hanukkah with Chabad emissaries and marked one week since the Sydney massacre: 'We have not lost our spirit, nor will we lose it.'

Sydney massacre

Leibel saved policeman, miraculously survived

Rabbi Yossi Lazaroff, Chabad-Lubavitch emissary in Texas, says son Leibel miraculously survived the attack, risked his life to save a police officer and now needs surgery.

Chabad Rabbi in Sydney:

'We’re not canceling Hanukkah - we have to add light'

"We saw ‘globalize intifada’ in action in Bondi" says Chabad emissary and President of the Rabbinical Council of Australia, Rabbi Nochum Schapiro.

Rabbi Eli Schlanger was murdered in Sydney Hanukkah shooting

Rabbi Eli Schlanger, a Chabad emissary, was murdered in a shooting attack in Sydney. At least ten people were killed and dozens injured at a Hanukkah celebration.

What Is Yud Tet Kislev?

This day marks the “birth” of Chabad Chassidism, when the long-hidden secrets of Judaism emerged from the womb of mysticism to illuminate and transform the totality of Jewish life.

Kathmandu:

Israeli brutally attacked with an iron club

Almog Armouza, 25, from Gadera, was attacked last night in an alley in Kathmandu by a group of locals and suffered serious injuries from one armed with an iron club.

How Chabad of Zagreb encourages doctors to return to Israel

Rabbi Pinchas Zaklos, Chabad-Lubavitch emissary to Crotia, encourages Israeli medical students to return to Israel upon completing their studies. This is the secret of his success.

22 years later:

Chief of Staff comes full circle at terror victim's wedding

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir attends wedding of Chabad emissary’s son, recalls miracle survival.

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War amputee Chabad emmissary joins in music from hospital bed

Rabbi Liraz Zeira, who was severely wounded in Syria and lost both his legs, used to attend the annual Chabad emissary gathering in the United States every year. This year, he joined the event remotely from his hospital bed.

Hezbollah designated Chabad emissary as target

Documents found in a Hezbollah bunker revealed detailed plans for an attack, including Rabbi Moshe Sasonkin's personal information.

Chabad in South Korea:

'We were caught in the middle of the night'

Israeli Embassy in Seoul tells Israelis in the country to stay at home, follow updates, in light of political unrest in South Korea.

Historic first:

Deaf rabbi keynotes gala at Chabad conference

In groundbreaking and inspirational moment, Rabbi Yehoshua Soudakoff, Israel's only deaf rabbi and Chabad-Lubavitch emissary, delivers historic keynote address in American Sign Language at International Conference of Chabad-Lubavitch Emissaries in New York.

Gallant to Chabad emissaries:

'War's success is thanks to G-d's miracle and our soldiers'

The former Defense Minister visited Chabad Global Headquarters in Brooklyn and addressed the emissaries from around the world. 'When I led this campaign, I knew that I was doing it on behalf of the Nation of Israel, as an emissary of G-d.'

A challenge to the Shluchim

We must address pressing problems in our midst.

Chief Rabbi to emissaries:

'Please, don't be despondent, be strong and brave'

Hours after the body of murdered Chabad emissary Rabbi Zvi Kogen was found in the UAE, Rabbi David Yosef sent a message of support to emissaries around the world.

Rabbi Kogan's friend:

'He connected with everyone, Chabad emissaries lowered profile'

Dudi Rubinstein, a friend of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, speaks about his friend's dedicated work and the decision of Chabad emissaries in the UAE to 'lower their profile.'

Chabad reacts with pain to murder of emissary in UAE

Chabad-Lubavitch World Headquarters calls on public to 'do a mitzvah' in memory of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, whose body was found this morning.

Chabad-Lubavitch emissary to Abu Dhabi missing

It is suspected that hostile sources followed Rabbi Zvi Kogan, aide to Abu Dhabi's chief rabbi, and kidnapped or murdered him.

Jewish Ambassador in Namibia given a Jewish burial

A Jewish resident of Namibia passed away on Tuesday and with the help of the Chabad emissary and local residents, he was given a Jewish burial.

PM to Chabad Emissaries:

'Don't bend, don't cower, don't surrender to antisemitic lies'

Netanyahu meets Chabad emissaries from Israel and around the world to mark 30 years since the passing of the Lubavitcher Rebbe.

Chabad emissary to Dnipro, Ukraine, dies at 28

Mrs. Leah Althaus, a young mother and Shlucha in Dnipro, Ukraine, passed away.

IDF soldier surprises parents in Miami

Chabad emissaries who thought that their son was fighting in Gaza were overjoyed when he was invited to join them on stage at a dinner in Florida.

Russian misile damages Chabad Rabbi's house

A ballistic missile fired at Kharkiv knocked doors and windows out of the house and toppled the Rabbi's sukkah.

Tens of thousands wave Four Species at Chabad stands

Chabad emissaries throughout Israel carry on the Lubavitcher Rebbe's tradition of bringing the Four Species to the public.

Zelenskyy Rosh Hashana message

'Ukraine expects greater support from Israel'

Ukrainian President meets 32 Chabad emissaries and rabbis day before Rosh Hashanah, gives decorations to 15 Jewish soldiers.

Russia reopens pre-communist synagogue

After being closed by the communist regime and a decade of restoration work, the Bryansk synagogue has been reopened to the public.

The Daily Portion / Making haste to do the right thing

We left Egypt in haste - is that a directive for life?

Hundreds mourn Chabad emissary who died trying to save her baby

Conference of female Chabad emissaries pays tribute to 40-year-old emissary who died while trying to save her daughter from drowning.

Russia's Chief Rabbi: We use our connections to save lives

"The Russian government realizes that helping Ukrainian Jews doesn't mean identifying with Ukraine. We don't hide what we're doing."

Kharkiv synagogue's windows blown out after bombing

Over a hundred Jews, mostly elderly, are sheltering in the synagogue's basement. "We're worried about them; they can't leave," says rabbi.

92-year-old Jewish woman forced to flee for her life, again

Rachel along with other Jewish refugees is now at the border, with the situation in Ukraine expected to deteriorate.

Kherson's Chabad rabbi: The Russians are here

"With hundreds of tanks & soldiers on every street corner things are quiet now," says Rabbi Wolf. "Popular resistance never stood a chance."

When a Chabad emissary met the Mufti of Gaza

"We talked about how peace between Jews & Muslims could start right here, in Novosibirsk."

Chabad emissaries allegedly harassed on flight to Israel

Emissaries accuse flight attendant of singling them out during the flight, refusing to serve them food and drinks and then calling security.

Watch: Conference of Chabad-Lubavitch Emissaries 5782

Join the grand event of Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries and their partners and admirers from across the globe.

Boston rabbi stabbed nine times, suspect in police custody

A Chabad rabbi is in stable condition after being stabbed nine times. Suspect identified by police as 24-year old Khaled Awad.

Chabad must remain apolitical

Chabad emissaries have the right to express opinions on partisan issues and politics, but doing so diminishes their real message. Opinion.

Why did MKs send blessings to 'Messianic' Chabad gathering?

Two parallel events were held by Chabad hassidim. Blessings by senior MKs were featured at the event of the 'Messianic' branch.

Chabad was using media way before Zoom and Facebook

After annual Kinus was held online this year, Arutz Sheva speaks with Rabbi Motti Seligson, media director of Chabad.

Dozens of Chabad emissaries spent Shabbat in Lubavitch, Russia

Due to the pandemic, annual Conference of Emissaries at 770 was held via Zoom, with smaller gatherings all over the world joining together.

Chani Lifshitz: 'People shamed me, but I kept silent'

Chani Lifshitz, Chabad emissary in Kathmandu, explains significance of the 'Second Passover,' & connection to her refusal to light torch.

A message from Beijing: How to keep yourself safe and healthy

Rabbi Shimon Freundlich of Chabad of Beijing offers tips on how to keep safe during pandemic, urges unity and thanking professionals.

MDA sends 2,000 protective masks to Chabad of China

MDA sends protective masks and kits to Chabad Houses in China.

China: Chabad distributes masks for the elderly

Rabbi Shalom Greenberg, Chabad emissary in Shanghai, is distributing masks to elderly Chinese. 'Masks are crucial to providing mobility.'

Stigmas regarding religious Jews don't apply to Chabad

New research shows Israelis have deep emotional connection to Chabad, don't stigmatize Lubavitchers the way they do other religious Jews.

Chabad emissaries on 'high alert' after Soleimani assassination

Chabad emissaries around the world warned to be on “high alert” in wake of elimination of top Iranian general.

New Torah scroll - on Adolf Hitler Street

Freiburg Jews hold parade welcoming new Torah scroll on street which was named after Hitler 80 years ago.

Chabad: One of the largest Jewish organizations in the world

A look at the global Jewish outreach organization that is celebrating its 10,000th emissary.

4 Ukrainians sentenced for fatal beating of Chabad Rabbi

Rabbi Menachem Mendel Deitsch was savagely beaten and left unconscious 3 years ago and died six months later.

350,000 protest on the streets of Barcelona

Do the protests in Barcelona about the future of the Catalonia region affect the Jewish community?

Jews and Jewish Antisemites collide in California

Watch: Chabad couple in Sweden fined $67,000 for homeschooling

"The absurdity here cries out to the Heavens because the city knows the quality education we give to our children,' Rabbi Namdar says.

Police now probing 3 fires at 2 Boston-area Chabad houses

'Somebody out there wants to hurt us. Just because we exist,' Needham fire victim says.

Women power: Chabad emissaries gather in New York

More than 3,000 women arrived in New York to participate in the conference of Chabad-Lubavitch women emissaries.

Chabad shluchim conference - the Israeli version

Hundreds of Chabad emissaries attend annual national conference at Nir Etzion Hotel for three day, discuss how to prepare for the Messiah.