Life on Shlichus

58 articles in Life on Shlichus.

The Real Air Traffic Control at Bocas Del ToroBeis Moshiach (staff) · Life on Shlichus · #1180An amazing Hashgacha Pratis story from a unique Chabad House.
The Clear Waters of the Caribbean Are Now ClearerBeis Moshiach (staff) · Life on Shlichus · #1179When Rabbis Yariv Klein and Motti Cohen started their shlichus in the Panamanian island of Bocas del Toro right off the Caribbean shore, they never imagined that in less than 7…
“Will You Let A Reform Rabbi Officiate At the Gala Wedding?”Menachem Ziegelboim · Life on Shlichus · #1178That was the question a group of wealthy Jewish donors asked 25-year-old shliach, Rabbi Mottel Kanelsky at a parlor meeting to benefit Bris Avrohom’s Gala
It’s Never Too Late to Go on Shlichus!Beis Moshiach (staff) · Life on Shlichus · #1167We often hear of a young shliach who, together with his wife Mushky and baby Mendy go somewhere very far away, both in the physical and spiritual sense.
Warm RegardsBeis Moshiach (staff) · Life on Shlichus · #1144Unlike the army of shluchim who regularly get feedback from the people in their community and have nachas from the results of their outreach work, the shluchim who operate in…
The Long Winding Road to ShlichusBeis Moshiach (staff) · Life on Shlichus · #1143From doing business in Miami malls bathed in sunlight, to a Chassidic wedding on the beach, being arrested by immigration authorities and forced to return to Eretz Yisroel with a…
Guests for Shabbos, Every ShabbosBeis Moshiach (staff) · Life on Shlichus · #1141Two hostesses for Shabbos meals discuss best practices of hosting: Mrs. Shlomit, labor coach and doula from Modiin Ilit and Mrs. Chani Cohen, shlucha in Charish .
A Chabad Empire in Faraway TucumánNosson Avrohom · Life on Shlichus · #1141It’s been forty years since Rabbi Yisroel Daniel Levy and his wife Miriam began their operations in the Jewish community of Tucumán, Argentina and the surrounding area at the direct instructions of the Rebbe MH”M.
It’s Never Too Late to Go on Shlichus!Beis Moshiach (staff) · Life on Shlichus · #1136It’s not every day that you hear about a couple with grandchildren who goes on shlichus to some faraway place.
What Keeps Her Going in Her ShlichusBeis Moshiach (staff) · Life on Shlichus · #1136In her great modesty, despite being the wife of a dynamic shliach, she always chose to remain behind the scenes. For the first time, Mrs.
A Journey to Chabad of CorsicaNosson Avrohom · Life on Shlichus · #1132Ever hear of the city of Ajaccio?
Dealing with Amalek on ShlichusParshas Ki SeitzeiBeis Moshiach (staff) · Life on Shlichus · #1132I went to get some inspiration for my personal battle with Amalek and spoke with shluchos Mrs. Chani Beckerman of Beer Yaakov, Mrs.
MIRACLES IN THE CITY OF MedellínNosson Avrohom · Life on Shlichus · #1131Two shluchim and their families working in the city of Medellín, Colombia. A small community, much assimilation, and numerous tourists from all over the world.
Gathering Jewish Souls in KazakhstanNosson Avrohom · Life on Shlichus · #1130In the summer, it gets very hot there. During the winter season, temperatures can drop as low as forty degrees below zero.
Nicaragua Chabad House ClosedBeis Moshiach · Life on Shlichus · #1127Due to the intense hostilities that broke out in Nicaragua in recent months, the country has become dangerous, hovering on the brink of civil war.
Setting Boundaries on ShlichusBeis Moshiach (staff) · Life on Shlichus · #1126When it comes to Ahavas Yisroel, what are proper limits? How can family life be preserved while reaching out to every Jew?
The Holy Dollar: From Australia to MexicoNosson Avrohom · Life on Shlichus · #1122The unbelievable story of a dollar that the Rebbe MH”M gave decades ago to a chassid from Australia and recently made its way, quite miraculously, to the vacation city of Cozumel,…
Eight Chabad House StoriesBeis Moshiach (staff) · Life on Shlichus · #1121One of the solutions to bypass the “animal soul” that Chassidim use is the Chassidishe farbrengen. Jews sit together, say l’chaim, and tell Chassidishe stories and life events.
Under the Radar: Young ShluchosBeis Moshiach (staff) · Life on Shlichus · #1119Fraidy Orgad (Romania), Mushka Lerner (Eretz Yisroel), Yocheved Raskin (Uganda): three young shluchos describe their early days on shlichus, which were not particularly inviting…
Shluchim, Activities, and Miracles in BelizeNosson Avrohom · Life on Shlichus · #1117While you may have never heard of the Central American country of Belize, Rabbi Menachem Belhamou, his wife Hadar, and their two children have been working there for two years on…
Where Would We Be Today If Not for Rav Wolpo?Menachem Ziegelboim · Life on Shlichus · #1115As activists and educators kick into high gear their drive to register more and more children for a Chabad chinuch al taharas ha’kodesh for the upcoming school year, Beis Moshiach…
Shlichus in a Philippine ParadiseNosson Avrohom · Life on Shlichus · #1113They arrived in the city of El Nido without almost any prior knowledge of the location and they were unpleasantly surprised.
Chassidic Jewish Pride in the Cradle of NazismMenachem Ziegelboim · Life on Shlichus · #1112R’ Binyamin Braun lives in Munich, Germany, speaks four languages, was a business success to the tune of many millions, and left it all to learn in yeshiva at age forty.
Preparing for Pesach on ShlichusPesachBeis Moshiach (staff) · Life on Shlichus · #1112You work hard to prepare for Pesach. Have you ever thought about what it ’ s like to prepare to host hundreds of people, without a microphone, and all that food?
From Ivy League Law School to Shlichus at Hebrew UBeis Moshiach (staff) · Life on Shlichus · #1111Even after twenty-seven years on shlichus at Hebrew University in Yerushalayim, R’ Yossi and Dvora Ebert do not rest for a moment, recently adding their son and daughter-in-law,…
A Shliach Must Remember His Power SourceShmuelevitz · Life on Shlichus · #1103Although bittul is something that is required of every Chassid, it is more so for those shluchim who are accomplishing great things, who were entrusted with the tremendous powers…
The Shlucha Who Transformed the CoastBeis Moshiach (staff) · Life on Shlichus · #1099The life story of Mrs. Rivka Korf a”h, one of the pioneer shluchos who went to a spiritually desolate place, Florida, and helped transform it into a shlichus powerhouse.
Welcome to the World of Shlichus-ShluchosBeis Moshiach (staff) · Life on Shlichus · #1098Behind every successful shliach stands a shlucha who spurs him on, encourages him, and takes an active part in their joint Geula enterprise.
Welcome to the Virtual ClassroomBeis Moshiach (staff) · Life on Shlichus · #1092They have a bell, a board, books and notebooks, but it all happens over the internet with a webcam and computer screen.
Bringing Professionalism to Shlichus WorkMenachem Ziegelboim · Life on Shlichus · #1092These young men have burst upon the shlichus scene and have demonstrated expertise in management, marketing, public relations, external and internal networking, becoming…
Transforming a Hostile Environment on ShlichusBeis Moshiach (staff) · Life on Shlichus · #1090How would you react if you visited a home to distribute matzos, and the person demurs politely saying, “Thanks, but I eat bread on Pesach.”?
The Couple Who Built an Empire from ScratchS.Z. Levin · Life on Shlichus · #1085Rabbi Sholom Mendel Kalmanson, who arrived in France as a refugee, was a model of a true Chassid.
The Female Chassidishe Bus DriverMenachem Ziegelboim · Life on Shlichus · #1083PART I The Shneor School in Aubervilliers, a suburb of Paris, is known among tens of thousands ...
When Chassidic Admurim Encounter the Rebbe’s ShluchimMenachem Ziegelboim · Life on Shlichus · #1077Every year, dozens of Admurim visit cities and countries far from their headquarters. They need logistical and spiritual assistance, which they get from the Rebbe ’ s shluchim.
Jewish Souls at WingateNosson Avrohom · Life on Shlichus · #1070The Wingate Institute, located at the Poleg Interchange between Netanya and Hertzliya, is the largest professional learning institution in Eretz Yisroel for physical education.
Shabbos with Chabad in AmsterdamBeis Moshiach (staff) · Life on Shlichus · #1066Every Shabbos, in countless areas of the world, the Rebbe ’ s shluchim host the members of their communities as well as tourists.
Unlikely Chabad House for Israeli BackpackersBeis Moshiach (staff) · Life on Shlichus · #1065Rabbi Ariel Antebi and his wife, Rivka, devotedly run a Chabad House in Santana, a district of S Paulo, Brazil.
The Tragedy Didn’t Break US – On the Contrary!Beis Moshiach (staff) · Life on Shlichus · #1057A few weeks ago, a very special and most unusual event took place in the remote Indian village of Hampi.
Shlichus in a Nature WonderlandBeis Moshiach (staff) · Life on Shlichus · #1054A large picturesque town with one story wooden houses and red tiled roofs, surrounded by seventy clear lakes and dozens of islands.
A Trailblazing ShliachNosson Avrohom · Life on Shlichus · #1045Ever since R’ Chaim Rivkin and his family came to serve on the Rebbe’s shlichus in Rishon L’Tzion, the activities in the ‘Abramovitch’ neighborhood and the city’s center have received a tremendous boost.
Moshiach: The Cherry on Top in ShlichusNosson Avrohom · Life on Shlichus · #1041Rabbi Dovid Chaviv came to Sarcelles, France six years ago, and today “with songs of joy,” he is reaping the many successes of his activities with the city’s Jewish community.
Geula in BarbadosBeis Moshiach (staff) · Life on Shlichus · #1032Mrs. Ilana Benyaminson uses her talent for writing to spread the Rebbe’s message of Geula to various audiences.
A Tireless Shliach Who Avoided the LimelightNosson Avrohom · Life on Shlichus · #1029Rabbi Yona Biniashvili, shliach in the Beit HaKerem neighborhood of Yerushalayim, died suddenly of a heart attack on 11 Sivan.
The Rebbe Is with US Every Step of the WayAvrohom Rainitz · Life on Shlichus · #1028About the shlichus of Rabbi Dovid (Dudu) Lider, director of the Chabad House for Israeli tourists in Melbourne.
From a Chabad House to a Chabad CommunityMenachem Ziegelboim · Life on Shlichus · #1027They started as Chabad Houses with local programs and as they became successful and grew, they became a Chabad community with a shul, minyanim, shiurim, Chabad schools, etc.
The Chassidic RevolutionBeis Moshiach (staff) · Life on Shlichus · #1026“ They saw that we davened for hours, loved to farbreng and did mivtzaim.
Year Round Sunshine and G-dliness on Isla MujeresNosson Avrohom · Life on Shlichus · #1025For many years, Jewish tourists who went to the tiny island called Isla Mujeres in northern Mexico were surprised to find out that this popular tourist spot did not have a Chabad presence.
Collector of Souls on the Island of CebuNosson Avrohom · Life on Shlichus · #1020A family with three young children arrived shortly before Pesach three years ago on a distant island to open a Chabad House and encountered quite a few challenges.
Miraculous Shlichus in the CaribbeanNosson Avrohom · Life on Shlichus · #1019The Chabad House that operates in Bocas del Toro Archipelago in northwest Panama is not only a place whose outreach activities have been crowned with tremendous success and…
In Search of a Spiritual MentorAvrohom Rainitz · Life on Shlichus · #1018Beis Moshiach spoke with the shliach to Rutgers University in New Jersey, R ’ Yosef Tzvi Carlebach, who runs a Chabad empire with a multi-million dollar annual budget, wanting to hear the secret of how to fundraise.
T’fillin in the Middle of the JungleNosson Avrohom · Life on Shlichus · #1015Admit it; you have never heard of a family, parents and four children (today six), who go off on shlichus to a forsaken hole in the wall in southern Mexico on the border of Guatemala.
Seasonal ShluchimBeis Moshiach (staff) · Life on Shlichus · #1013There are shluchim who are always on the move. They switch off between their seasonal shlichus and community life in Eretz Yisroel.
The Rebbe Revealed the “Essence” of FranceBeis Moshiach (staff) · Life on Shlichus · #1002R ’ Yosef Taieb, as a child, barely knew anything about Judaism. Today, he is the rav of two large communities, a shliach, a rosh yeshiva and an Av Beis Din.
A Child of Shluchim Is Himself a ShliachBeis Moshiach (staff) · Life on Shlichus · #983Thousands of Lubavitcher children live in the world of shlichus and are themselves, young shluchim.
Resurrecting Jewish CherkassyMenachem Savyon · Life on Shlichus · #845Young people who only recently got involved in Jewish life immerse in a mikva with freezing water * A phone conversation in which the shliach’s offer is turned down ends with a…
Shabbat to ShareMenachem Savyon · Life on Shlichus · #836The curiosity of the Beis Moshiach reporter was aroused when he saw someone who did not look religious loading up his car with boxes from the Chabad center.
The Dream Became Reality with a Knock at the Door…Nosson Avrohom · Life on ShlichusDifficulties with their work responsibilities brought Rabbi and Mrs. Nemni to the decision to leave their shlichus after only one year.
Chabad Empire in KazakhstanAvrohom Rainitz · Life on ShlichusAn interview with the Cohen brothers, R’ Yeshaya and R’ Elchanan about the Jewish revolution in the country of exile of Reb Levi Yitzchok Schneerson.