DollarDaily started as a heartfelt effort to support shluchim—the self-funded Chabad emissaries who dedicate their lives to building and sustaining Jewish communities around the world. These devoted individuals often face tough times, working tirelessly to keep their missions alive while navigating financial challenges. While our ultimate goal is to provide significant financial relief, for now, we take pride in delivering a simple yet powerful message: hundreds of people around the globe have come together to recognize and support the amazing work you're doing. It's like a collective "high-five"—a gesture of unity, encouragement, and appreciation.
Yosef and Sarah Shidler
Residing in Toms River, New Jersey, Yosef Shidler is the founder and director of DollarDaily and its extended projects. He is also the author and project director of Amazing Miracle Stories for Kids, a beloved children’s book series. Yosef and his wife, Sarah, are deeply committed activists, known for stepping up whenever a need arises, particularly in the Lakewood and Toms River Chabad communities. Sarah has been managing operations at CJ Studios—one of the most sought-after wedding photography studios in the Jewish world—for over a decade. Together, their work embodies a passion for strengthening the community and making a meaningful difference.
Yad L’Shliach
Founded more than a decade ago by the Friedman family in memory of their father, Harav Yaakov Moshe Hakohen Friedman, Yad L’Shliach provides cash gifts to shluchim to help with daunting personal expenses. Since its inception, Yad L’Shliach has distributed over $3 million. Shluchim and their families, often stationed in remote parts of the country or the farthest outposts of the world, receive no salaries or organizational funding, leaving them to shoulder significant expenses. These can include importing kosher food, traveling long distances—or even flying—to access mikvahs, and covering the costs of daily living. Over the years, Yad L’Shliach funds have been used for essential needs such as food, clothing, car repairs, tuition, medical emergencies, and even lifecycle events like weddings and bar mitzvahs for their children.
COLLive
COLLive, the official media partner of DollarDaily, is the Chabad community’s premier news platform. Since 2008, it has kept global audiences informed, offering original news stories, editorials, photo galleries, live broadcasts, classes, and more. As one of the largest Jewish news sites in the world, COLLive reaches millions of readers each month. Its influence extends far beyond its base in Crown Heights, connecting Lubavitch communities across the globe.
