Ohr Torah Stone salutes 46 graduates of our emissary training programs who have embarked upon new rabbinical and educational placements around the world
Jewish education is key to the survival of the Jewish people New class of Ohr Torah Stone emissaries graduates in ceremony attended by Diaspora Minister, heads off to communities around the world. A new class of rabbinical and educational emissaries graduated in Jerusalem this week ahead of their departure to Jewish communities across the globe. …
The DNA of a Rabbinical Emissary Rabbi Nir and Andy Koren, June 8, 2022 Nations, just like individuals, possess a certain genetic makeup that defines their behavior, growth, and progress. For the nation of Israel (i.e., the Jewish people), and for the state of Israel, that genetic progress has developed over the past 74 years …
Refugees Remember the Fallen A special Yom Hazikaron ceremony was held in the Jewish community of the city of Lodz, Poland, in memory of Israel’s fallen soldiers and victims of terror. Nitzan Kedar, May 4, 2022 As Israel marks Remembrance Day for fallen Israel Defense Forces soldiers and victims of terror, Jewish communities around the …
Independence Day: Here’s how Jewish communities around the world are celebrating Jewish communities around the globe have created events for Yom Ha’zikaron and are beginning to celebrate Independence Day. Zvika Klein, May 4, 2022 In India, a small hut that has been turned into a synagogue was painted on Wednesday in honor of Independence Day. …
Post-IDF soldiers embark on journey to lead Yom Ha’atzmaut events in the Diaspora The initiative will send a group of young men and women who have recently completed military or national service for a week-long immersion in diaspora communities worldwide. Zvika Klein, April 29, 2022 Tens of young Israeli men and women; post IDF soldiers …
An Ohr Torah Stone delegation of rabbis, educators and musicians traveled to Poland over Purim to bring crucial humanitarian aid, to assist the OTS shlichim already on the ground, and to help ensure the holiday would be as meaningful and filled with joy as possible for the Ukrainian refugees.
Newsmax TV interviews Rabbi Benjy Myers, head of the Ohr Torah Stone delegation of rabbis, educators and musicians that travelled to Warsaw, Lodz, Lublin and Przemysl to help ensure the Purim holiday would be as joy-filled as possible despite the enormous challenges facing the Ukrainian refugee community.
On the Map: Shlichim who have it in their DNA A family affair: Can going on shlichut be genetic? As it happens, quite a few shlichim express an interest in this area after their parents/siblings or even in-laws were shlichim in the Diaspora themselves. How do you manage when your family is scattered across the …
European rabbis gather to address challenges facing Jewish community The three-day event is attended by graduates of the the Straus-Amiel and Beren-Amiel Emissary Programs who flew in from 11 different countries, and dozens of others, who were unable to travel, but joined in via Zoom. ILH Staff 27/1/22 A delegation of graduates from the Straus-Amiel …
“From now on, no matter what happens, you are on shlichut“ Rabbi Eliahu Birnbaum, Beren-Amiel and Straus-Amiel director: “”It is gratifying to see all the new shlichim are in a positive process of focusing on their new positions and assignments.” Orly Harrari 18/11/21 Ohr Torah Stone’s Beren-Amiel and Straus-Amiel Emissary Institutes held an exciting gathering …
Going Home: Emissaries Strengthen Jewish Life in their Native Communities Every Jewish community in each country is different; the language, the culture, politics and dynamics all vary. But what if people who already know the language, are intimately familiar with the local culture, and even know many of the players were trained to return to …