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

he thousands of Chabad rabbis who posed for a group photograph on Sunday during the international conference of shluchim (“emissaries”) in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, N.Y., 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,” the movement added.

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

“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.”