New Bais Hora’ah Chabad Offers Accesible Halachic Guidance
A new resource for practical halachic guidance has been launched under the auspices of Merkos Suite 302, providing Anash and shluchim with a trusted address for clear and confidential halachic direction.
Amid War, Netanyahu Celebrates Purim Miracles at Chabad
Amid the ongoing war, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu took time off the immense responsibility of leading the country through a historic military campaign, to mark the miracles of Purim – then and now – at Chabad of Katamon.
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Rav of Congregation Aish Kodesh in Woodmere and mashpia at Yeshiva University, R’ Moshe Weinberger, led over 50 community members to the Rebbe’s Ohel on Chof-Daled Teves with a farbrengen accompanied by music and spirited dancing.
Popular Antisemite Claims Chabad Behind Iran War
New Internship Program is a Yeshivah for College Students
A Truck Driver’s Purim Miracle
New Shluchim to Williams College, Williamstown
Youth in Ukranian Fatigues Wasn’t a Dress Up
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Gemach in Memory of Young Shlucha Celebrates 25 Years
At the annual Melaveh Malkah of Keren Chaya Mushka, named for Chaya Mushka Lazar a”h, Moscow’s Jewish community shared gratitude for the open miracles granted thus far to Yidden in Eretz HaKodesh, transforming the evening into a heartfelt seudas hoda’ah.
Badatz Announces Updated Hours, Expanded Services
The Badatz of Crown Heights announced updated availability hours, along with an expanded system of in-person and telephone response through the Beis Din, in order to provide the public with an organized and clear address for Beis Din matters and questions that arise in day-to-day halacha.
Joyous Purim Celebrated Across Paris
Jewish communities across Paris marked Purim 5786 with a full day of celebrations, including Megillah readings held at several locations throughout the city and concluding with a joyous farbrengen.
New Music Track of Flavorful Chabad Nigunim
A new 44-minute musical track features classic Chabad niggunim in rich, creative arrangements, giving familiar nigunim a refreshing new twist.
‘Purim in Kharkiv’ Theme Brings City’s Icons to Life
This year, Purim in Kharkiv was celebrated in a uniquely Kharkiv way, reflecting the spirit of the city itself. Iconic symbols of the city were transformed to highlight the mitzvos of Purim.
Rabbi Aharon Zohar, AH
Rabbi Aharon Zohar, the gabbai of the Chabad Shul on Rashi St. in Bnei Brak and the father of R’ Shaul Zohar of Crown Heights, passed away on Wednesday, 15 Adar.
Colorful Purim Scenes from Yerushalayim Streets
Chabad photographer Dovber Hechtman captured the unique sights and spirit of Purim in Yerushalayim, as thousands of people from across Eretz Yisroel flocked there to celebrate on Shushan Purim.
Stranded by War, Kyiv’s Rabbi Joins Purim from Afar
Hundreds gathered for Megillah readings in Kyiv as the Jewish community marked Purim with resilience despite the ongoing war, while Kyiv’s Chief Rabbi, Rabbi Yonatan Markovitch, joined the celebration via Zoom after becoming stranded during Operation “Roaring Lion.”
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Rav of Congregation Aish Kodesh in Woodmere and mashpia at Yeshiva University, R’ Moshe Weinberger, led over 50 community members to the Rebbe’s Ohel on Chof-Daled Teves with a farbrengen accompanied by music and spirited dancing.
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Revelry and Radiance: Purim in Lubavitch
In honor of the approaching yom tov of Purim, From the Margins of Chabad History presents two unknown accounts of Purim with the Rebbeim—from Lubavitch with the Rebbe Rashab and Riga with the Frierdiker Rebbe.
Fathers and Sons Connect at Avos Ubanim Melave Malka
A unique and unforgettable event took place on Motzei Shabbos as fathers and sons of Cheder Ohr Menachem in Crown Heights gathered together for a cheder-wide Avos U’Banim event.
What’s the Connection Between Purim and Moshiach?
Matonos Loevyonim: To Whom?
Ask the Rov: To whom can I give my Matonos Loevyonim? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Sushi and Wasabi as Mishloach Monos?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including a glass tube mezuzah case, hyphenating HaShem’s name, and serving of Sushi and a tub of wasabi as Mishloach Monos.
Day-To-Day Guide Released for Purim 5786
Read and Download: A new booklet of the Day-to-Day Halachic Guide by Rabbi Yosef Braun has been released, containing detailed instructions on the halachos and minhagim for Purim 5786.
Why Shouldn’t I Stay Bitter About My Past?
How can I be happy with myself despite past failures? How can I do teshuva without feeling bitter about my mistakes? Rabbi Avraham Katz presents a comprehensive essay on the Rebbe’s approach, exploring how to serve Hashem joyously and apply His guidance to everyday struggles.
Overnight Shipping on Friday?
Ask the Rov: Can I ship an item on Friday with overnight shipping? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
A Geshmaker Chossid in Brownsville
Arriving in America in 5666 (1906), R. Tuvia Belkin worked as a melamed and gave shiurim in Chassidus. In the winter, his Friday night shiur would begin at 1 am and continue for 8 hours until 9 am!
Eight Years Later, Rubashkin Recounts His Path to Freedom
In this raw conversation, Reb Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin takes us inside the moments that changed his life forever: hearing the sentence, choosing emunah over despair, surviving years behind bars, and holding on when there was no visible way out.