Vaad Talmidei Hatmimim Haolami

Vaad Hatmimim Haolami

Formation	2001
Founder	Rabbi Tzvi Altein
Headquarters	Brooklyn, New York
Location	New York
Members	53Yeshivot,7,000 students
Key people	Rabbi Tzvi Altein
Website	VaadHatmimim.org

Vaad Hatmimim Haolami(or simplyThe Vaad), is a student organization of the worldwideChabad LubavitchYeshiva network.The Vaad was established in 2001 under the auspices of theCentral Lubavitch Yeshivafaculty. Its central office is located atLubavitch World Headquartersand is directed by Rabbi Tzvi Altein. The regional office inIsraeloversees activities for the Israeli Yeshiva network. The Vaad is affiliated withAgudas Chasidei Chabad,theumbrella organisationof the Chabad Lubavitch movement.

Activities

• Kinus Hatmimim Haolamiis the largest annual gathering of Chabad students.It takes placeYud Shvat,theYartzeitof the Previous Rebbe, RabbiYosef Yitzchak Schneersohnand day theLubavitcher Rebbeassumed leadership of Chabad. The gathering is held inBrooklyn, New Yorkand is attended by thousands of students.This event culminates several days of inspirational programs, including seminars, Farbrengens and visiting the Rebbe'sOhel.The event is addressed by leading Rabbis from Yeshivos around the world.
• Extensive programs and accommodations for the thousands of guests who visit Brooklyn during the month ofTishrei.Besides providing flights for the guest students and overseeing their study schedule during their visit, the Vaad coordinates a full schedule of classes, lectures, seminars, panels, tours and Farbrengens.
• Study campaigns in connection withYud Aleph Nissan,the birthday of the Rebbe. These campaigns include selected teachings from the Rebbeim that are studied by students during their free time. The students take tests on the material, and are rewarded according to their results.
• Study campaigns in connection toGimmel Tammuzwith a similar format.
• Study campaigns in connection with Hey Teves.
• Network for Talmidim Hashluchim, the student mentors who serve in Yeshivos worldwide. The network provides a support base and resources for the various programs they do. The Vaad coordinates an annual Yom Iyun, day of training, for these students.

Publications

• A Chasidisher Derher- a monthly magazine in the English language that covers a large variety of topics. The Derher is read beyond Yeshiva students and is available in communities around the world.
• Kovetz Lechizuk Hahiskashrus- a series of periodic booklets in the Hebrew language (usually published in conjunction with holidays) which include talks, letters and pictures of theRebbeas well as diaries and other items of interest from Chasidim.
• Periodic publications marking special days in Chabad history are published and include selected teachings culled from Chabad literature. These study guides are compiled by leading Rabbis and experts in Chabad teachings.
• Study guides and material to aide students in thedaily studyofRambam'sMishneh Torah