Chabad on Campus is thriving.
Ask anyone. Chabad is the place to be on campus.
The unique value of Chabad on Campus is the Shluchim and Shluchos, who are uniquely dedicated to share a unique way of connecting with Jewish students through Ahavas Yisroel based on the teachings of Chassidus.
Yet, as many students are involved, there are still so many more students to engage.
For many years, many Shluchim on campus have been looking for a way to bring out additional Shluchim who can engage more students with this unique approach.
Introducing the new Chabad on Campus Two-Year Shlichus Program: a two-year program for married couples to work as Shluchim with established campus Shluchim.
For both parties, it will be clear from the beginning that it is a strictly two-year commitment. The intent is that the young couple will get to learn and apprentice, and the established Shluchim will have invaluable assistance in their Shlichus to engage more students and develop deeper relationships.
It’s a win-win. The model will allow young couples to dedicate two years to Shlichus before pursuing Shlichus opportunities or other careers, and get real-world campus Shlichus experience and training if they choose to explore a long-term Shlichus. It will also enable established Shluchim to bring additional Shluchim couples without the pressure of a lifetime commitment.
“We are beyond excited to see this initiative give young couples the opportunity to dedicate two years to a Shlichus experience!” enthused a Chabad on Campus Shlucha. “Without any daunting long-term pressures, this is a unique way to accomplish something special with your spouse! This model is a game-changer and will bring a beautiful dynamic to the Shlichus community!”
Well-known Shlichus Mediator, Rabbi Aaron Herman, will work with all participating Chabad Houses and couples to develop the job description, contract, onboarding process, continued check-ins, and strong communication best practices to ensure a successful outcome for all parties.
To allow Chabad Houses to consider this growth opportunity, the Rohr Family Foundation has generously pledged a matching grant for participating Chabad Houses.
“It is critical for us to help more Shluchim and Shluchos join the vibrant world of campus Shlichus to engage more students,” explained Rabbi Avi Weinstein, Chief Operating Officer of Chabad on Campus International. “This initiative aims to create a transparent and clear process that will ensure satisfaction and success for the established Shluchim, the young Shluchim couples, and hundreds of thousands of college students whose neshamas are waiting to be ignited.”
A limited number of campus Chabad Houses are joining the program this year.
Chabad on Campus International is seeking couples to join this rewarding two-year Shlichus program. Interested? Submit an application form here.
Questions? Contact [email protected]
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Hatzlacha
I hope this has much Hatzlacha , Sounds like a great opportunity , a real win win Side Question : Will couples be busy worrying about life after these years , thereby not fully present ? sounds similar to the shlichim program that sends non-Chabad couples , from Israel to community’s for 3 years , as Rabbi Aaron Rakefet says : the first year they are learning the language the culture , the second they are involved , but by third they are already worrying about life when they come back !? Our advantage is the there for life aspect… Read more »
The beauty of going on shlichus is that it is a lifetime commitment. Not just about ‘getting an experience’, I don’t see how a couple is any better positioned to find a long term shlichus after the 2 years, if anything it will be more difficult as their life expenses will be higher 2 years later, which will mean they’ll need more money to start a shlichus.
Not a fan of this…
It’s like an internship or residency. Learn the ropes. Build a network. Get some practice under the belt and see what the underbelly of the monster looks like.
Young couples have different responsibilities and less limitations without kids. They can help older Shluchim and those with with lots of young kids with logistics and grunt work while they learn from experience.
Then they can choose a specialty and hang out their own shingle.
Tremendously helpful for all involved
Well-known Shlichus Mediator, Rabbi Aaron Herman, is a wise and talented individual; a program like this can only succeed with the experience of someone like him.
This is a way for campus shluchim to bring down couples to work for them without actually making a commitment to them. I could see why campus shluchim would want this. Cant see why any young couple who wants to do this. Will just make it harder for them to find a shlichus or any other career for that matter, two years later…
this is amazing!
This way, couples looking for shluchis (couples who don’t have parents holding down shlichus oppurtunities for their kids) can go on shlichus and see if it’s something theyre capable of doing.
Having not grown up officially on shlichus, my options are limited, especially because i want to do campus shlichus.
This is so thoughtful. And great help to busy shluchim who can use some extra help.
Firstly, I think it’s great to work with that short term commitment upfront, it really helps that often strained relationship between shluchim and the couples they bring down. Secondly, if someone is in their second year of marriage or later (assuming they’re doing Kollel first), that leaves the very formative marriage years taken, and what is the couple left with at the end? It can be a very difficult shift to go from salary to fundraising. And after working for shluchim for two years, they wouldn’t necessarily be interested in that sort of position but long term after that. Going… Read more »