Already an iconic New York tradition, with thousands of Chassidic rabbis–clad in traditional garb–posing together as part of the International Conference of Chabad-Lubavitch Emissaries (Kinus Hashluchim), this year’s edition carried added meaning as the Jewish community faces unprecedented adversity.
At the forefront of this year’s conference, the 40th year it is being held, is the tragedy in Israel and exploring more ways to support the people of Israel, as well as strengthen Jewish pride at home in the face of rising antisemitism.
Most of the 1,400 Chabad rabbis stationed in Israel were unable to travel to the conference as they chose to remain behind with their communities in this fraught time.
This massive display of Jewish pride sent a message of confidence and strength to Jewish communities around the globe in what was a high-energy moment and an opportunity to sense the global Jewish awakening of this moment.
According to a recent survey of Chabad rabbis in the United States, released as part of the conference, 98.6 percent of respondents said that since Oct. 7, they have seen an increase in personal practice related to Jewish traditions and observances among community members.
The rabbis stood, sat or clambered onto bleachers in front of 770 Eastern Parkway—home to Chabad-Lubavitch World Headquarters—as they proudly represented their communities from across the world.
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