Ahead of Kinus, 18 New Communities Join the Fastest-Growing Shlichus

Key Points:

• Chabad Young Professionals (CYP), a division of Merkos 302, has rapidly expanded its global network to over 350 centers across six continents, with 18 new communities added recently to engage Jewish young professionals in their 20s and 30s.
• New CYP chapters have been established worldwide, including major cities in Europe, the United States, Panama, and Canada, reflecting a growing demand among young Jews for meaningful community and connection.
• CYP operates on a grassroots model where young professionals collaborate with Shluchim to build vibrant communities, addressing a critical life stage involving career, relationships, and family-building.
• The upcoming CYP Encounter in Crown Heights has seen registration triple compared to last year, demonstrating strong enthusiasm among young Jewish professionals for global and local community engagement.
• Met@Chabad, a dating initiative led by Shluchim within CYP, supports young Jews in building meaningful relationships and homes through coaching, matchmaking, and Torah-based relationship education.