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November 1, 2018: Chabad emissaries from across the globe, their children and community members arrive in Crown Heights, Brooklyn to participate in the annual International Conference of Shluchim. Photos by Shimi Kutner
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An international committee has spent months preparing for the five day conference, which will take place at different locations in Brooklyn, Long Island and Suffern, NY. Photos by Shimi Kutner
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In the 1950s the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson began sending rabbis and their families to communities around the world to bolster Jewish life there. Photos by Shimi Kutner
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Since then more than 4,000 emissaries, known as shluchim are serving communities in 81 countries, on every continent. For shluchim in more remote locations, the annual conference is an opportunity to connect with their friends and colleagues. Photos by Shimi Kutner
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For their children, a special Camp for Young Shluchim runs alongside the conference. 770 boys are expected to join as they connect and socialize with peers who are their contemporaries in the world of Chabad outreach. Photos by Shimi Kutner
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In 2013 Chabad on Campus was born to address the Jewish needs of students during their college careers. Chabad on Campus now serves 400 campuses internationally, with 200 permanent centers established on campus. Photos by Shimi Kutner
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Chabad Young Professionals was established the same year to service Jewish Young Professionals. There are 92 CYP chapters globally. At the Young Partners Summit this Sunday, 50 CYP donors, under the age of 40 will join the annual closing banquet of the conference, after a day of networking in Monsey, NY. Photos by Shimi Kutner
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The conference offers hundreds of workshops and networking events where emissaries discuss a wide-range of topics such as, dealing with mental health, the art of branding, parenting in the age of technology and effective teaching strategies. Photos by Shimi Kutner
Chabad Emissaries arrive at Chabad HQ for International Conference of Shluchim

Over 5,000 expected to join 5 day, annual conference

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