At the Ohel, Young Professionals Cap Weekend of Inspiration with Commitment to Bring It Home
Largest international gathering of young Jewish professionals concludes at the Rebbe’s resting place.
Largest international gathering of young Jewish professionals concludes at the Rebbe’s resting place.
As Shabbos came to a close at the largest international gathering of young Jewish professionals, more than a thousand young Jewish professionals packed the Oholei Torah ballroom for an emotional evening of solidarity and Jewish pride.
From a powerful talk by freed hostage Eliya Cohen to a moving Shabbos candle-lighting and meals hosted by Crown Heights families, Friday flowed seamlessly into a deeply uplifting Shabbos at CYP’s Encounter Shabbaton.
Five hundred young Jews filled Oholei Torah hall on Eastern Parkway to make history at the Met@Chabad matchmaking marathon, a structured, values-based experience designed for real connection rather than swiping.
The first of 1,000 Jewish young professionals began arriving in Crown Heights on Thursday evening for CYP Encounter Shabbaton, the largest international gathering of young Jewish professionals.
A delegation of young Jewish professionals from Europe explored New York on Thursday morning, marking the start of the CYP Encounter Weekend, the largest global gathering of its kind. By Shabbat, they’ll be joined by more than 1,000 peers from over 100 cities around the world.
Chabad photographer Mordechai Lubecki made a visit to Armenia, where he captured the sites and Jewish life.
On Wednesday evening, 4 Teves, Cheder Chabad of Baltimore hosted a Parent and Staff Appreciation Evening, celebrating the partnership that lies at the heart of the school’s success: devoted parents and dedicated educators working together for the chinuch of every child.
From Salta in the north to Bahía Blanca in the south, families traveled up to eighteen hours to reach the campgrounds with its vast playing fields, pool, and activity areas.
Moscow is experiencing one of its snowiest winters in many years. Record snowfall has brought unusual traffic congestion, snowplows immobilized by heavy drifts, and even led the city police to resume horse patrols in place of vehicles.
As 1,000 young Jewish professionals begin their journeys across the globe, preparations are well underway for the largest CYP Encounter yet. To meet the growth, the historic Queensborough Theater has been secured for the iconic annual CYP closing ceremony. The finale event will feature Shulem Lemmer and draw guidance from the Rebbe’s teachings, confronting the day-to-day challenges facing young Jews today.
As snow blanketed the ground, Camp L’man Achai in conjunction with camp F.R.E.E. welcomed a large group of eager boys for an unforgettable seven-day winter camp—packed with exhilarating trips and meaningful learning.
Stocked with a collection of the latest high-end digital and analogue music equipment—like a mixing board, drum pads, percussion instruments, electric guitars, keyboards, synths, and a DJ board—along with up-to-date recording and sound software, the room serves as both a recording studio and hang-out spot.
A growing movement of young Jewish professionals is turning to traditional Torah texts for guidance in navigating modern life. This weekend, they’ll connect with a global community of young learners at the CYP Encounter, the largest international gathering of young Jewish professionals, featuring a special advanced study track.
Mikvah demolition at the new Tomchei Tmimim Mesivta was completed this week in anticipation for next year’s Mesivta opening.
Over 140 young talmidim were joyfully welcomed into the Oholei Torah family, surrounded by parents and grandparents, united in simcha.
Ahead of the annual CYP Encounter Crown Heights next week, one young professional reflects on how the Shabbaton became an anchor point in a journey that led from the basketball court to Torah, mindfulness to mitzvos, and ultimately, to marriage.