Thousands of Chabad Rabbis Gather in NYC for Annual Emissary Event

Over 6,000 Chabad emissaries gather in NY for the annual Chabad conference. (X Screenshot) (X Screenshot)

It noted the absence of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, the Chabad emissary in the United Arab Emirates, who was recently murdered.

By JNS

The thousands of Chabad rabbis who posed for a group photograph on Sunday during the international conference of shluchim (“emissaries”) in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, N.Y., created an image that “is not only a massive display of Jewish pride” but “also sends a message of resilience, confidence and strength to Jewish communities around the globe,” Chabad stated.

“It’s a high-energy moment that will certainly have somber notes this year and an opportunity to sense the global impact of Chabad-Lubavitch’s work,” the movement added.

Thousands of rabbis gathered in New York at the annual International Conference of Chabad-Lubavitch Emissaries pose for a group photo in front of Chabad-Lubavitch world headquarters in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn on Dec. 1, 2024. Credit: Shmulie Grossbaum/Chabad.org.

It noted the absence of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, the Chabad emissary in the United Arab Emirates, who was recently murdered.

“After a year of tremendous challenges, this conference unites the leaders who stand on the frontlines of the global Jewish community,” stated Rabbi Mendy Kotlarsky, who replaced his late father, Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky, as director of the conference.

“From the war zones of Ukraine and Israel to rising antisemitism worldwide, shluchim bring unwavering support and hope to every individual, ensuring no one is left behind,” he added. “This weekend renews their strength and mission to serve with even greater impact.”

After Psalms in memory of murdered Chabad-Lubavitch Rabbi Zvi Kogan, thousands of shluchim join emotionally in singing “Ani Maamin” — “I believe.” pic.twitter.com/GMixyVQ2OT

— Chabad Lubavitch HQ (@Lubavitch) December 1, 2024