As the world marked the 36th anniversary of the passing of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Schneerson, of righteous memory, thousands of Jewish women leaders from around the world converged in New York for the International Conference of Chabad-Lubavitch Women Emissaries (Kinus Hashluchot).
The emissaries came from as far as Africa, Australia and Andalusia. They range in age from their 20s to their 70s and 80s, but their common cause as ambassadors of Jewish life made all language barriers melt away.
The conference began with a visit to the Lubavitcher Rebbe's Ohel, where they were inspired with renewed vigor and strength. After their trip to the Ohel, conference participants returned to Crown Heights to partake in more than 30 workshops on a kaleidoscope of contemporary issues. They celebrated a beautiful Shabbat together, with the conference culminating with a special banquet.
