After spending a Shabbos recharging their Jewish identity, nearly 1,000 participants of the CKids Shabbaton danced arm in arm with new friends, singing “I Am a Jew and I’m Proud” in an energetic concert led by Eli Marcus and Choni Milecki.
The Concluding Volume of ‘The Shochet’ Just Released
The second book in the fascinating memoir authored by a chossid of the Tzemach Tzedek, R’ Pinkhes-Dov Goldenshteyn, chronicles shtetl life as never described before. The easy-to-read English volume, meticulously translated by historian R’ Michoel Rotenfeld, is now available.
Riveting Series on Reasons of the Seder and Haggadah
Digging past and beyond the Haggadah’s and seder night’s stories and beloved divrei Torah, Rabbi Eliyahu Rapoport unveils an engagingly clear-headed and replete historiography of the seder and Haggadah, championing the foundational explanations, purposes and structures.
Picture of the Day
Crown Heights Rabbonim, Harav Avraham Osdoba and Harav Yosef Braun, seen today engaged in an earnest discussion regarding the complex halachic intricacies of selling chametz when Erev Pesach falls on Shabbos.
Crown Heights Hatzalah Moves Ahead with New Headquarters
When Hatzalah of Crown Heights planned their new headquarters, they anticipated a rapid response—just like the one they’re known for. But New York’s red tape got in the way. Now, Hatzalah is pleased to announce that the final hurdle has been cleared, and they’re moving full speed ahead with building their new headquarters.
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‘Armed’ with Matzah, Tankistim Gear Up for Parade
In honor of Yud Alef Nissan this year, celebrating the Rebbe’s 123rd yom huledes, a large Parade is scheduled for Yud Alef Nissan, Wednesday, April 12. All are encouraged to salute the parade as it passes 770.
Remote Friends Meet Up In Moscow for Real Classroom Experiences
Young shluchim from across the post-Soviet states, who usually only see each other in their online classrooms, flew to Moscow for a special ten-day gathering where they were able to participate, integrate in real classrooms, and meet friends face to face.
U.S. Army Shares How Soldiers Arm Themselves with Tefillin
In between strikes on the Houthis, training pilots, and commanding global missions, U.S. Central Command shared a video today from the morning of Purim, when Shliach Rabbi Elie Estrin laid tefillin with Jewish-American soldiers at MacDill Air Force Base, the Central Command’s headquarters.
‘Experience and Connect’ Prepares Anash for Yud Alef Nissan
As Yud Aleph Nissan approaches, ‘Experience and Connect’ continues to bring Chassidim worldwide closer to the Rebbe’s teachings, releasing weekly segments from Yud Aleph Nissan Farbrengens, along with Haanachos and magazines, providing historical context and insights to deepen our connection to this special day.
Judges Announced for International Zal Moshiach Chidon
Excitement is building as the highly anticipated International Zal Moshiach Chidon approaches, with finalists from 15 yeshivos across the US and Europe competing live on stage. The organizing committee has announced the panel of three judges who will oversee the competition.
‘I’d Like to Suggest a Different Way of Looking at Shidduchim’
From the Anash.org Inbox: I’ve heard it too many times – “You’re a great catch,” “It won’t be long,” “Don’t worry, you’ll get the best of the best.” While these words are well-intentioned, they often make the parsha of shidduchim even more challenging. I’d like to suggest a different way of looking at shidduchim.
Encounter on the Slopes Leads to a Meaningful Mitzvah
While skiing at California’s Palisades Tahoe, Zalmy Barber took his tefillin to engage Jewish skiers. When Larry said that he didn’t believe in G-d and never put on tefillin, Zalmy resolved to catch him, and sure enough, at the bottom of the slopes, Larry agreed.
40,000 Students Start the Day with a Moment of Silence
Inspired by the Rebbe’s vision, ‘A Meaningful Moment’ led by Rabbi Mendel Banon, has now been adopted by over 80 schools and is reaching more than 40,000 students. A new article in the conservative City Journal highlights the growing momentum behind this initiative.
War Day 542: Houthi Missiles Dwindling, Hamas Tunnel Destroyed
War Summary, Day 542: IDF gives unprecedented evacuation warning for the entire Rafah, Red Crescent lies about “medics” killed by IDF, bombing attack foiled in Shomron, Jenin operations beginning to show results, sudden unusual airstrike in Beirut, U.S. begins indirect negotiations with Iran, and Netanyahu seeks new Shin Bet director.
Lubavitchers in the IDF Protest Attempts to Assimilate Them
Despite public moves to establish tracks in the IDF for Charedim, soldiers who joined, including several Lubavitchers, are complaining about not getting what they were promised and being put in very problematic situations. Vienna shliach Rabbi Shaya Boas raised an uproar about the urgent problem.
Toiveling a Steam Egg Maker?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including tevilah for an egg maker, leather shoes before morning brachos, speaking after shema, and sold chometz in a cabinet less than 10 tefachim.
Boys Exhibit Mitzvah Knowledge at Grand Finale
At the Chidon Grand Finale, boys from 46 countries and over 300 schools gathered to celebrate the culmination of their dedicated studies of all 613 Mitzvos. The event featured performances by singers Benny Friedman, Eli Marcus, and Berel Zucker.
770 Farbrengen Marks Rebbe Rashab’s 105th Yahrtzeit
A large crowd of Anash and bochurim gathered in 770 for a farbrengen in honor of Beis Nissan, the yahrtzeit of the Rebbe Rashab, and as a preparation for Yud Alef Nissan, the Rebbe’s 123rd birthday.