Live Blog: Kinus Hashluchim 5772 Updates
In an enormous cruise terminal-turned-ballroom at the mouth of the east river in Brooklyn, five thousand people sat down to an evening of elevation, inspiration and tribute.
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Sneak Peak at the Kinus Banquet Hall
Meir Alfasi – Shturem.net
The Brooklyn Cruise Terminal in Red Hook, Brooklyn already played host last year to the monumental event – the Gala Banquet of the Kinus Hasluchim. The scene is set to repeat once again itself tomorrow evening. The following is a sneak peak at the crude commercial space being transformed into a gorgeous banquet hall.
Thousands of Rabbis Visit Spiritual Leader’s Gravesite
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More than 4,000 Hasidic rabbis from around the world are gathering in the city this weekend. Today they are paying tribute to spiritual leader Rabbi Menachem Schneerson by visiting his gravesite at Old Montefiore Cemetery in Queens. The rabbi is credited with reinvigorating Jews after the devastation of the Holocaust.
Photos: Day Two of Kinus Hashluchim 5772
A bustling day two of the International Kinus Hashluchim took off at the Brooklyn Marriott, with a resource fair for more effective and innovative outreach, and sessions on many Shlichus related issues, such as security and fundraising.
House of Glatt Will Serve Shluchim Free Hot Snack
Tomorrow, House of Glatt invites all visiting Shluchm to come by for a free hot Erev Shabbos snack. The shop is located at 385 Kingston Ave. at the corner of Crown St.
Picture of the Day: Gombo’s Welcomes Shluchim
Whatever language they may speak in the country where they serve as Shluchim, Gombo’s Bakery’s sign will make them all feel welcome.
Photos: Kinus Hashluchim 5772 Gets Underway
The Kinus Hashluchim got underway this Wednesday, with registration, dinner and a trip to the library.
Kinus Workshops a Five Star Experience
The numerous workshops and sessions to take place on Thursday of the upcoming Kinus Hahsluchim will occur at the Brooklyn Marriott, according to a statement released by the Kinus HaShluchim office. The day will close with a general session at the Marriott, filled with inspiration and encouragement, followed by dinner in Crown Heights.
Keynote Speaker for Kinus Hashluchim Announced
The Kinus Hashluchim office has announced that Rabbi Mendy Cohen, Director of Chabad of Greater Sacramento, will deliver the keynote address at the Kinus Hashluchim Gala Banquet this year.
Committee of Kinus Hashluchim 5772 Meet
Photos by Bentzi Sasson
As thousands of Chassidim poured into the New York area for Gimmel Tammuz, the members of the Kinus Hashluchim committee, chaired by Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky, met to plan the upcoming Kinus of 5772.
Kinus Hashluchim 5772 Debuts: Kinus Vaad Meets
Photos by Bentzi Sasson
In 228 days, 17 hours, and 41 minutes, on the 26th of Cheshvan (November 23, 2011) the 28th International Conference of Shluchim will begin.
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