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Meet The Shluchim & Shluchos

Lubavitch of Wisconsin

Director of Education

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Bader Hillel High School

Bader Hillel High School

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Chabad of Waukesha-Brookfield

Comfort House - Rogers Memorial

Chabad of Waukesha-Brookfield

Torah Tots Preschool

Camp Gan Israel Waukesha

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Chabad of Glendale & River Hills

Chabad of Glendale & River Hills

Chabad Hebrew School

Jewish Women's Circle

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The Shul Center - Bayside

The Shul Center - Bayside

Milwaukee Community Hebrew School

Jewish Women's Circle

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Jewish REACH

Senior Connection

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Chaplaincy - Ovation / VA

Bader Hillel Academy

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Chabad of the Bay Area

Chabad of the Bay Area

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Bader Hillel Academy

Bader Hillel Academy

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Bader Hillel High School

Bader Hillel High School

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Bader Hillel Academy

Jewish Beginnings

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Chabad of the East Side

YJP Milwaukee

Chabad of the East Side

YJP Milwaukee

Jewish Women's Circle

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The Peltz Center for Jewish Life

JMequon

The Peltz Center for Jewish Life

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The Peltz Center for Jewish Life

Cedarburg Jewish Discovery Center

The Peltz Center for Jewish Life

Cedarburg Jewish Discovery Center

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Judaism@Home

Bader Hillel Academy

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Chabad of Madison

YJP Madison

YJP Madison

Chabad Hebrew School Madison

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Chabad at UW Madison

Chabad at UW Madison

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Chabad of Madison

Chabad of Madison

Jewish Women's Circle Madison

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Bader Hillel Academy

Mequon Jewish Preschool

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The Peltz Center for Jewish Life

Agudus Achim Chabad

The Peltz Center for Jewish Life

Mikvah Mei Menachem

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The Peltz Center for Jewish Life

The Peltz Center for Jewish Life

Crown Judaica

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The Peltz Center for Jewish Life

CTeen Mequon

The Peltz Center for Jewish Life

Peltz Hebrew School

Jewish Women's Circle

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Bader Hillel High

Bader Hillel High

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Chabad of Downtown

Chabad of Downtown

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Jewish Youth Foundation

CKids Gan Israel

CTeen / CTeen House

CKids Gan Israel

CTeen / CTeen House

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Chabad of Wauwatosa

Bader Hillel Academy

Chabad of Wauwatosa

Jewish Beginnings

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Lubavitch of Wisconsin

Jewish Beginnings

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The Peltz Center for Jewish Life

Agudus Achim Cemetery

Mequon Jewish Preschool

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Friendship Circle of Wisconsin

Friendship Circle of Wisconsin

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Chabad at UW Madison

Chabad at UW Madison

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Bader Hillel Academy

The Shul Center - Bayside

Bader Hillel Academy

The Shul Center - Bayside

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Chabad on Campus - Milwaukee

Chabad on Campus - Milwaukee

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Chabad of Kenosha

Chabad of Kenosha

Chabad Hebrew School

Jewish Women's Circle Kenosha

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Bader Hillel High

Bader Hillel High

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Bader Hillel Academy

Camp Gan Israel

Bader Hillel Academy

Camp Gan Israel

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shluchim and/or Shluchos?

Shluchim (male) and Shluchos (female) are the plural form of Shliach or Shlucha, which means "emissary" or "messenger" in Hebrew. They refer to the men and women who have been appointed as emissaries of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Shneerson, of blessed memory. It was the Rebbe who initiated the Chabad-Lubavitch global mission to reach out to every Jew and Jewess to share their rightful heritage with them.  It was the Rebbe’s practice to appoint a Shliach to represent the movement and serve as the Rebbe’s representative in a particular region. Perhaps a paradigm would be the establishment of an embassy, with the Shliach serving as the Rebbe’s ambassador to reach every Jew in his region. The regional Shliach in turn, is empowered to appoint other Shluchim to assist in the mission, each with their own areas of responsibility. Shluchim and Shluchos are Chassidim, or students, of the Rebbe, who have dedicated their life’s mission to assisting Jews wherever needed, in their material, physical, and spiritual needs, thereby actualizing the vision and mandate of spreading Yiddishkeit to all. A signature of the Shluchim’s work is the unconditional commitment to every Jew – embodying the Rebbe’s teachings of embracing every individual with kindness, openness and respect.

How do Shluchim and/or Shluchos stay motivated?

The mission of Lubavitch of Wisconsin is deeply rooted in the teachings and directives of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. This mission—to spread Jewish learning, spirituality, and practice to every corner of the globe—demands dedication, passion, and continuous growth from each Shliach. The nature of this sacred work, while profoundly rewarding, is also inherently challenging, requiring constant spiritual, emotional, and intellectual revitalization. Regular gatherings of the Shluchim serve as a pivotal mechanism for revitalizing commitment to our shared mission. In the presence of peers and mentors, Shluchim can reconnect with the core values and visions that animate their work. These gatherings offer a unique space for reflection on the Rebbe's teachings, allowing each Shaliach to re-energize their spiritual batteries and gain new insights into their work. The communal aspect of these gatherings also cannot be overstated. Shluchim spend much of their time serving others and may feel isolated in their locales. Coming together provides not only a sense of belonging but also a platform for exchanging ideas, strategies, and experiences.  Each gathering culminates in a renewed sense of purpose and recommitment to the mission. Through workshops, lectures, and shared prayer and study, Shluchim are reminded of the vast impact of their work and the difference they make in the lives of individuals and communities.

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