EDISON, N.J.—Sunday evening saw some 5,000 Jewish women leaders and guests from around the world gather for the gala banquet of the 35th annual International Conference of Chabad-Lubavitch Women Emissaries.
Held at the New Jersey Convention and Expo Center on the eve of 22 Shevat, the 38th anniversary of the passing of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Schneerson, of righteous memory. The glittering event brought together emissaries from some 100 countries for a night of prayer, remembrance, celebration and rededication to their mission serving Jewish communities across the globe.
Three young women from Sydney, Australia, took the stage to lead the assembly in recitations of chapters of Psalms.
Chaya Dadon, 14, who shielded two children with her body during the terror attack at Bondi Beach last Chanukah, introduced herself simply: “I am a young shlucha (emissary of the Rebbe) from Australia.”
She spoke of the harrowing moments when bullets rained down at the Chanukah event, but emphasized that her actions didn;t come from courage. “It came from deep within my neshamah, my soul,” she told the crowd. “I heard G‑d’s voice guiding me.”
This, she explained, is what it means to be a shlucha of the Rebbe: “When the moment comes, you find the strength to act, to be there when it matters most.”
A video presentation then featured Priva Schlanger, eldest daughter of Rabbi Eli Schlanger, who was murdered in the attack, alongside Mina Levitan, daughter of Rabbi Yaakov Levitan, who was also killed that day. The video showed the young women in their roles as budding Chabad emissaries in Sydney.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
HIGHLIGHTS: Bonai Chavivai Melave Malka
In the Atrium Ballroom in Monsey, the lights were dimmed, the only light came from the candles in the center of the room. 1,300 neshamos stood in a large circle, arms around each other’s shoulders, swaying as their voices rose together with the deep desire of every yid: שבתי בבית יהוה כל ימי חיי לחזות בנעם יהוה ולבקר בהיכלו
Eyes closed, hearts open, and emotions soaring, the words resonated deeply within them. They had embarked on the journey of life with a real connection to Torah,
Fostered by the masechta they knew so well. These were boys of Bonai Chavivai, who had not just learned, but owned their masechtos. Clarity. Chazara. Ownership. A foundation for their learning for years to come.
Bonai Chavai has been changing the landscape of communities across the United States for the past nine years by encouraging boys to not just learn or finish a masechta for their Bar Mitzvah, but to own it. Through a structured system of chazara, together with guidance and chizuk by experienced rebbeim, thousands of boys have come to their Bar Mitzvah with a masechta they can call their own, and a deep appreciation for chazara in whatever they learn.
The Annual Bonai Chavivai Melava Malka on Motzei Shabbos Parshas Va’eira brought together boys and their fathers from multiple cities, including Monsey, Passaic, Philadelphia, Lakewood, Waterbury, Staten Island, Five Towns, Cleveland, and Chicago. It was an evening to rejoice and celebrate the accomplishments of their investment, learning with a goal of clarity and ownership.
To bring Bonai Chavivai to your community please reach out to Rabbi Dovid Newman,
Vhaarevna@gmail.com
Eyes closed, hearts open, and emotions soaring, the words resonated deeply within them. They had embarked on the journey of life with a real connection to Torah,
Fostered by the masechta they knew so well. These were boys of Bonai Chavivai, who had not just learned, but owned their masechtos. Clarity. Chazara. Ownership. A foundation for their learning for years to come.
Bonai Chavai has been changing the landscape of communities across the United States for the past nine years by encouraging boys to not just learn or finish a masechta for their Bar Mitzvah, but to own it. Through a structured system of chazara, together with guidance and chizuk by experienced rebbeim, thousands of boys have come to their Bar Mitzvah with a masechta they can call their own, and a deep appreciation for chazara in whatever they learn.
The Annual Bonai Chavivai Melava Malka on Motzei Shabbos Parshas Va’eira brought together boys and their fathers from multiple cities, including Monsey, Passaic, Philadelphia, Lakewood, Waterbury, Staten Island, Five Towns, Cleveland, and Chicago. It was an evening to rejoice and celebrate the accomplishments of their investment, learning with a goal of clarity and ownership.
To bring Bonai Chavivai to your community please reach out to Rabbi Dovid Newman,
Vhaarevna@gmail.com
Monday, February 09, 2026
Keep Going - Lipa, Mordechai Shapiro & Shira
Lipa Schmeltzer, Mordechai Shapiro & Shira Choir
Music by the Shea Kaller Band.
Music by the Shea Kaller Band.
Ani Ma’amin: Jewish Boys’ Choirs Through the Years
Ani Ma’amin. Two simple words that have inspired generations of Jewish music.
In this video, we trace the journey of Ani Ma’amin through 10 Jewish boys’ choirs, including 3 versions by the Miami Boys Choir, spanning more than four decades — from the late 1960s to the early 2010s. Each version reflects its time, its musical language, and its cultural context, while remaining rooted in the same enduring declaration of faith.
Beginning with the early choral recordings of Pirchei and the London School of Jewish Song, we explore how Ani Ma’amin evolved from slow, reflective, traditional settings into larger concert performances, modern arrangements, Israeli pop interpretations, and rock-influenced youth-driven versions by groups like Shalsheles Junior and beyond.
In this video, we trace the journey of Ani Ma’amin through 10 Jewish boys’ choirs, including 3 versions by the Miami Boys Choir, spanning more than four decades — from the late 1960s to the early 2010s. Each version reflects its time, its musical language, and its cultural context, while remaining rooted in the same enduring declaration of faith.
Beginning with the early choral recordings of Pirchei and the London School of Jewish Song, we explore how Ani Ma’amin evolved from slow, reflective, traditional settings into larger concert performances, modern arrangements, Israeli pop interpretations, and rock-influenced youth-driven versions by groups like Shalsheles Junior and beyond.
Sunday, February 08, 2026
Lipa x Super Seder: The Takeover Continues
The Super Bowl broadcast was hijacked by Super Seder… and the fallout is bigger than anyone expected. Social media is exploding, the news can’t get enough, and the Super Bowl broadcast center is on high alert. And at the center of it all? Lipa Schmeltzer. The stakes are higher, the takeover is bigger, and the world is about to witness Super Seder like never before.
Super Seder is Yeshiva Aderes HaTorah's annual learning event every Super Bowl Sunday. Instead of watching the game, the whole yeshiva shteigs throughout the entire night.
Super Seder is Yeshiva Aderes HaTorah's annual learning event every Super Bowl Sunday. Instead of watching the game, the whole yeshiva shteigs throughout the entire night.
Live - International Chabad Shluchos Conference
On Sunday evening, more than 4,500 shluchos will be joined by family, friends, and supporters from around the world for the gala banquet of the Kinus Hashluchos, the capstone event of the annual International Conference of Shluchos.
The banquet, one of the largest kosher dinners in the world, brings together Chabad representatives from over 100 countries alongside communal leaders and dedicated supporters for an evening of celebration, reflection, and renewed commitment to the global mission of the Lubavitcher Rebbe.
"These women have built Jewish life in places where it once seemed impossible," said Rabbi Mendy Kotlarsky, Executive Director of Merkos 302 and Director of the Kinus. "The banquet is a celebration of their resilience, their sacrifice, and the communities they've transformed."
The evening's featured speaker is Mrs. Anat Harari, a shlucha in Eliav, Israel. Harari came to shlichus from a very different world; she was a secular Israeli, a lawyer, politically active, and even opposed to Chabad. When her husband, Yechiel, was asked to write a book on the Tanya, everything changed. At the banquet, she will share how Torah and Chassidus transformed her life and the path that led her to become a shlucha herself.
The pre-show program will be hosted by Sivan Rahav-Meir, one of Israel's most recognized journalists and media personalities. Named by Globes as the most popular female media figure in Israel and by the Jerusalem Post as one of the 50 most influential Jews in the world.
The banquet will also feature three young women from Sydney, Australia, including Priva Schlanger, daughter of Rabbi Eli Schlanger HY"D, and Mina Levitan, daughter of Rabbi Yaakov Levitan HY"D, both of whom were murdered in the Bondi Beach terror attack on Chanukah. Also appearing is Chaya Dadon, 14, who was shot while shielding two young children during the attack.
For those watching from home, the banquet offers a window into the global reach and daily impact of Chabad's work. The evening will include stories from the field, moments of celebration, and a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs shluchos face around the world.
The gala banquet takes place Sunday, February 8, at the New Jersey Conference and Expo Center in Edison, New Jersey. The pre-program begins at 4:00 PM, with the main program beginning at 5:00 PM.
The banquet, one of the largest kosher dinners in the world, brings together Chabad representatives from over 100 countries alongside communal leaders and dedicated supporters for an evening of celebration, reflection, and renewed commitment to the global mission of the Lubavitcher Rebbe.
"These women have built Jewish life in places where it once seemed impossible," said Rabbi Mendy Kotlarsky, Executive Director of Merkos 302 and Director of the Kinus. "The banquet is a celebration of their resilience, their sacrifice, and the communities they've transformed."
The evening's featured speaker is Mrs. Anat Harari, a shlucha in Eliav, Israel. Harari came to shlichus from a very different world; she was a secular Israeli, a lawyer, politically active, and even opposed to Chabad. When her husband, Yechiel, was asked to write a book on the Tanya, everything changed. At the banquet, she will share how Torah and Chassidus transformed her life and the path that led her to become a shlucha herself.
The pre-show program will be hosted by Sivan Rahav-Meir, one of Israel's most recognized journalists and media personalities. Named by Globes as the most popular female media figure in Israel and by the Jerusalem Post as one of the 50 most influential Jews in the world.
The banquet will also feature three young women from Sydney, Australia, including Priva Schlanger, daughter of Rabbi Eli Schlanger HY"D, and Mina Levitan, daughter of Rabbi Yaakov Levitan HY"D, both of whom were murdered in the Bondi Beach terror attack on Chanukah. Also appearing is Chaya Dadon, 14, who was shot while shielding two young children during the attack.
For those watching from home, the banquet offers a window into the global reach and daily impact of Chabad's work. The evening will include stories from the field, moments of celebration, and a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs shluchos face around the world.
The gala banquet takes place Sunday, February 8, at the New Jersey Conference and Expo Center in Edison, New Jersey. The pre-program begins at 4:00 PM, with the main program beginning at 5:00 PM.
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Wednesday, February 04, 2026
LIVE: 45th Siyum Harambam at Bedford Union Armory
This year, a historic triple Siyum will be celebrated. A historic ‘Siyum Meshulash’, marking the triple completion of the Rambam study cycles, will take place on Wednesday, 17 Shevat 5786 – February 4, 2026.
The Siyum will be held at the Bedford Armory, conveniently located within walking distance for the Crown Heights community. The central location is expected to welcome participants from the local community as well as Jews arriving from near and far.
The international Siyum HaRambam brings together Jews from all backgrounds in a shared celebration of Torah learning and unity.
The Siyum will be held at the Bedford Armory, conveniently located within walking distance for the Crown Heights community. The central location is expected to welcome participants from the local community as well as Jews arriving from near and far.
The international Siyum HaRambam brings together Jews from all backgrounds in a shared celebration of Torah learning and unity.
Avi Ilson & Ahrele Samet - Hamelamed Torah
לחן: ישראל יודא קולא הי"ד
לחן פתיח: אבי אילסון
מילים: מקורות
שילוב המילים ללחן: כ"ק מרן אדמו"ר מתולדות אברהם יצחק שליט"א
Tuesday, February 03, 2026
Bonei Olam London Presentation
In 2024, London experienced an unforgettable night at the Bonei Olam Annual Dinner.
The evening featured a powerful performance unlike any other. This time, the production was elevated with special guest performers flown in from America — Leiby Wieder and Chaim Hersh Glanzer. The performance was a unique blend of dramatic storytelling, light humorous moments, and soul-stirring songs, all reflecting the life-changing work of Bonei Olam.
The most moving part was that it wasn’t just a fictional story. The performance was built around the theme of “Sipur Ishi” (סיפור אישי), meaning personal story, as real people helped by the organization stepped onto the stage to share their journeys — transforming the performance into something deeply real and unforgettable.
This is that moment.
A night of hope, compassion, and impact.
Credits:
Script by: Yoely Brown
Songs Written by: Yoely Brown & Leiby Wieder
Post production Audio: Hershy Pavel
Post production Video: Studio62
Digital backgrounds: VisulaLive
The evening featured a powerful performance unlike any other. This time, the production was elevated with special guest performers flown in from America — Leiby Wieder and Chaim Hersh Glanzer. The performance was a unique blend of dramatic storytelling, light humorous moments, and soul-stirring songs, all reflecting the life-changing work of Bonei Olam.
The most moving part was that it wasn’t just a fictional story. The performance was built around the theme of “Sipur Ishi” (סיפור אישי), meaning personal story, as real people helped by the organization stepped onto the stage to share their journeys — transforming the performance into something deeply real and unforgettable.
This is that moment.
A night of hope, compassion, and impact.
Credits:
Script by: Yoely Brown
Songs Written by: Yoely Brown & Leiby Wieder
Post production Audio: Hershy Pavel
Post production Video: Studio62
Digital backgrounds: VisulaLive
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