International Conference of Chabad Emissaries

Join 6,500 Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries and lay leaders from across the globe as they renew, recharge and reinvigorate each other at the closing ceremony of the annual Conference of Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries.

Rabbi Yehoshua Soudakoff was born Deaf and has created a quiet revolution within his community, a place where Deaf people can explore and experience Judaism within their own culture.

Dr. Brian Levin is a doctor whose link to Chabad has enriched his life and that of his patients. But he could have never imagined how he would empower his brother to save a life of a stranger.

Now in its third generation, the Pizem family is legendary for their dedication and love for the residents of Sderot. Learn about their brave work on the front lines and hear directly from nine-year-old Avraham Pizem about his life in a war zone.

College campuses have become a frightening place for Jewish students. Chabad representatives on hundreds of campuses empower them to rise above the hate and become beacons of positivity and truth.

World-renowned Chazan (cantor) Yitzchak Meir Helfgot recites the Kel Maleh Rachamim prayer for the holy souls of the departed, who were murdered by terrorists in the Holy Land.

Reciting Psalms for all the hostages, the IDF soldiers, and our fellow brothers and sisters in Israel.

Rabbi Avi and Mushky Feldman established Chabad in Reykjavik, Iceland. He shares a short Torah insight and describes Jewish life in Iceland.

Legendary philanthropist George Rohr was the keynote speaker. He shares how he discovered some notes for a speech his late father Sami Rohr was planning to give at the Kinus Hashluchim and explains why he supports and partners with Chabad.

A Chabad rabbi rises to the needs of the lone Jews in war-torn Ukraine's isolated villages.

Upon completing the historic writing of 36 new Torah scrolls, each of which will be sent to another Chabad center around the globe, all joined in joyously celebration and dancing with music and song.

Join Chabad-Lubavitch women emissaries and their admirers from across the globe as they pay tribute, draw inspiration and commemorate the Yahrtzeit (anniversary of passing) of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Schneerson of blessed memory, the wife of the Rebbe.

Four women share how the Rebbetzin reached out to them with care, understanding, acceptance and love. This short tribute video was shown at the Kinus HaShluchos.

Mrs. Rochel Pinson from Tunisia and her daughter Dvora Lea Nidam from France share words of encouragement and blessing.

The story how I became the rabbi in the city of Novosibirsk in Siberia.

Reflections from the pioneering shluchim and their children.

Images from previous years’ conference.

When Maya struggled over one last mountain and found some cell service, she had enough battery for a single call. Whom should she call? (Video credit: Rivkin Media)

Two women connect at the holiest time of the year, and a way back home is forged. (Video credit: Rivkin Media)

Spontaneous interviews of Chabad rabbis at the Conference of Chabad-Lubavitch Emissaries 2019 (before the formal program begins).

Young Sholom Hurwitz, the son of Rabbi Yitzi Hurwitz who has ALS, shares his father’s heartfelt message to the shluchim.

Follow the extraordinary stories of three Chabad Shluchim (emissaries), from Tulsa, Oklahoma, Istanbul, Turkey, and Piestany, Slovakia.

Rabbi Mendy Chitrik, a Chabad rabbi in Istanbul, Turkey relates the story of finding a hidden Jewess living amongst Muslims.

Rabbi Zev Stiefel, the Chabad shliach in Slovakia, describes the revitalization of Jewish life in Slovakia.

Interviewing various Chabad women emissaries from around the world.

A tribute to Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Schneerson (wife of the Rebbe).

In the merit of righteous women we were redeemed from Egypt, and in the merit of righteous women of our times, we too will be redeemed.

A window into lives of incredible Chabad women emissaries.

The journey of Mrs. Leora Nadtochy as a young girl with a passion for drama and song to a life as a Chabad emissary.

Watch a full replay of the live broadcast of over 3,000 Chabad-Lubavitch women emissaries and their guests celebrating at the annual banquet, which is the culmination of a five-day International Conference of Women Emissaries (Kinus HaShluchos 5779).

Let me introduce you to a little boy named Moshe … The story of a miracle spanning three generations in doing what Hitler wanted to destroy.

A powerful story of Matt receiving and sharing warmth and kindness.

The inspiring story of a young girl from Buenos Aires, Argentina to Miami, Florida, to Astrakhan, Russia and on.

A senior shlucha leads a l’chaim toast sharing a blessing she heard at a personal audience with the Previous Rebbe.

Leading the roll call are the Shluchos: Mrs. Chana Edelkopf (Podgorica, Montenegro), Mrs. Chani Silver (Willemstad, Curaçao), Mrs. Mushky Feldman (Reykjavik, Iceland), and Mrs. Sheera Bluming (Nassau, Bahamas).

Watch a full replay of the live broadcast of over 3,000 Chabad-Lubavitch women emissaries and their guests celebrating at the annual banquet, which is the culmination of a five-day International Conference of Women Emissaries (Kinus HaShluchos 5778).

Watch a full replay of the live broadcast of over 3,000 Chabad-Lubavitch women emissaries and their guests celebrating at the annual banquet, which is the culmination of a five-day International Conference of Women Emissaries (Kinus HaShluchos 5777).

Guest Speakers: Stephanie Blitshtein (Plano, Texas), Gisela Friedman (Cordoba, Argentina), Brigitte Youngworth (Johannesburg, South Africa), Marta Uzan (Paris, France)

A chassidic choir sings Chabad songs and melodies at the International Conference of Chabad-Lubavitch Emissaries in 2014.

Mrs. Chanie Lipskar, emissary to Bal Harbour, Florida, addresses the Conference of Chabad-Lubavitch Women Emissaries on January 26, 2014.

Rochel Gordon - Tasmania, Australia; Bat Sheva Cohen - Chevron, Israel; Chana Lieblich - Wilmington, North Carolina; Sara Steifel - Lipetsk, Russia

Senator Joseph I. Lieberman was the Democratic Party nominee for Vice President in the 2000 election, but his deeply personal relationship with Chabad began in the 1960s, before he started a political career. The Rebbe's vision and emissaries, he says, continue to empower him to openly embrace his faith wherever he finds himself, and they will continue to empower the Jewish people and all humanity for eternity.

Rabbi Dov Greenberg offers a deeply personal account of the Rebbe’s take on Song of Songs’ imagery of a maiden and shepherd who cycle from intense love to outright rejection before the shepherd reignites her passion. This embodies the turbulent relationship between the Jewish people and G‑d. It is our mission to be shepherds of Israel, reaching deep to reignite the passionate soul of Judaism.

A chassidic choir sings Chabad songs and melodies at the International Conference of Chabad-Lubavitch Emissaries in 2013.

Mrs. Chanchy Kaplan emissary to Milan, Italy welcomes the shluchos and their guests to the International Convention of Chabad Women Emissaries.

Vice-Chairman of Merkos L’lnyonei Chinuch, Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky, delivers a message of inspiration and encouragement to the International Convention of Chabad Women Emissaries.

Louise Hager shares personal memories of her unique relationship with Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of her passing.

Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky, Chairman of Merkos L'Inyonei Chinuch, delivers a message of inspiration and encouragement to the International Convention of Chabad Women Emissaries.

Chana Gittle Deray recalls the series of events set in motion when Chabad emissarie Chani Baron and her husband arrived in Columbia, MD in 1986.

Rabbetzin Chani Baron of Columbia, MD delivers the keynote address at the International Conference of Chabad Women Emissaries and tells about how she and her husband have been privileged to implement the Rebbe's vision.

One of the highlights of the yearly International Conference of Chabad Emissaries is the roll call of nations.

Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky, Vice-Chairman of Merkos L'Inyonei Chinuch, greets the crowd at the 2012 International Conference of Chabad-Lubavitch Emissaries.

Rabbi Eli Rosenfeld of Lisbon, Portugal asks why our forefather Jacob had to go so far from home in order to start his life

Mr. Steven Solarsh, a prominent entrepreneur and founding member and supporter of Chabad of Strathavon, South Africa, addresses the banquet at the 5773 Conference of Shluchim.

Rabbi Ari Shishler, Director of Chabad of Strathavon, South Africa, represents his fellow Shluchim and delivers the keynote address at the Kinus Hashluchim Gala Banquet. He speaks on the theme of this years's convention: the 200th anniversary of the Alter Rebbe's passing and the 70th anniversary of the publication of the Rebbe's book Hayom Yom.

Chief Rabbi Yisroel Meir Lau shares inspirational moments of his longtime and special relationship with the Rebbe during his decades-long service in the Israeli Rabbinate.

The shluchim roll call, a yearly institution at the International Conference of Chabad-Lubavitch Emissaries, has been named to honor the illustrious philanthropist, Mr. Sami Rohr, who passed on early this year.

Mrs. Shterni Gruzman, emissary to Vienna, Austria, welcomes the shluchos and their guests to the International Convention of Chabad Women Emissaries.

Vice-Chairman of Merkos L’lnyonei Chinuch, Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky, reviews some of the accomplishments in the world of shlichus over the past year.

Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky, Chairman of Merkos L'Inyonei Chinuch, delivers a message of inspiration and encouragement to the International Convention of Chabad Women Emissaries.

Mrs. Ilana Skolnik of Capetown, South Africa shares the amazing story of her personal journey as a Jewish woman. While married to Israeli businessman and chairman of Friends of Lubavitch of Tel Aviv, the late Naaman Skolnik, she developed a special connection to the Rebbe.

Keynote Speaker Mrs. Fruma Schapiro of Sydney, Australia addresses the theme of this year's Convention.

Introducing Shluchos from all over the world are: Mrs. Simcha Abergel, Singapore, Singapore; Mrs. Shaindel Raskin, Larnaca, Cyprus; Mrs. Nechama Dina Segal, Poltava, Ukraine; Mrs. Shaindel Samama, Strassbourg, France; Mrs. Chaya Tawil, Salta Argentina; Mrs. Sara Weinstein, Pittsburgh, PA.

Chief Rabbi of the British Commonwealth, Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, tells how the Rebbe's guidance affected him at three critical junctures in his life. Rabbi Sacks suggests that we can all live the Rebbe's vision by a) increasing in love for all Jews, b) empowering individuals to discover their true potential, and c) sharing our Jewish commitment and observance with others.

An excerpt from a talk by Rabbi Mendel Cohen, director of Chabad of Sacramento, at the International Conference of Chabad-Lubavitch Emissaries (11/27/2011).

The four-thousand strong participants break out in joyous dancing at the banquet of the International Conference of Chabad-Lubavitch Emissaries (2011).

Rebbetzin Dinie Greenberg, a third-generation shluchah, stationed in Shanghai, China, welcomes participants at the International Convention of Chabad-Lubavitch Women Emissaries.

Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky, Vice-Chairman of Merkos L'Inyonei Chinuch, reflects on the progress of the Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries this year.

Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky, Chairman of Merkos L'Inyonei Chinuch, personally recalls the love for the shluchim expressed by the Rebbe and the Rebbetzin.

Various women share their personal admiration for the Chabad-Lubavitch women emissaries who have meant so much to them.

Rebbetzin Goldie Plotkin of Markham, Ontario, delivers the keynote address on the theme of the Jewish family.

Rebbetzin Aliza Silberstein of Chernigov, Ukraine, introduces the shluchos from around the world.

Shluchos remember their sister emissaries who passed away this year.

Four women share their personal stories of how their lives were changed by their relationship with their respective shluchos.