ONE RABBI WAS MISSING IN THE PHOTOGRAPH

Thousands of Chabad rabbis pose for ‘massive display of Jewish pride’

The Chabad movement noted the "somber notes" of its annual international gathering, given the recent murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan in the UAE. 

 

JNS

Dec 1, 2024

 

Thousands of rabbis pose for a group photo in front of Chabad-Lubavitch world headquarters in the Brooklyn borough of New York, Sunday, December 1, 2024. They are among the 6,500 rabbis and Jewish leaders visiting New York from around the world for the International Conference of Chabad-Lubavitch Emissaries.  

 

The thousands of Chabad rabbis, who posed for a group photograph on Sunday during the international conference of shluchim in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, created an image that “is not only a massive display of Jewish pride” but “also sends a message of resilience, confidence and strength to Jewish communities around the globe,” Chabad stated.

“It’s a high-energy moment that will certainly have somber notes this year and an opportunity to sense the global impact of Chabad-Lubavitch’s work,” Chabad added.

It noted the absence of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, the Chabad emissary in the United Arab Emirates, who had been murdered recently.

 

 

Chabad emissary to the United Arab Emirates Rabbi Zvi Kogan was kidnapped and murdered by terrorists in a targeted antisemitic attack.

 

“After a year of tremendous challenges, this conference unites the leaders who stand on the frontlines of the global Jewish community,” stated Rabbi Mendy Kotlarsky, who replaced his late father Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky, as director of the conference.

“From the war zones of Ukraine and Israel to rising antisemitism worldwide, shluchim bring unwavering support and hope to every individual, ensuring no one is left behind,” he added. “This weekend renews their strength and mission to serve with even greater impact.”