Nearly 100 Jewish women from fifteen Latin-American countries touched down in Panama City today for the start of the first-ever Spanish-speaking women’s retreat, an inspirational weekend organized by the Spanish Desk at Merkos 302.
‘Shabbos Shua’ is an innovative program in Crown Heights allowing fathers to connect with their sons and enjoy the sweetness of Torah together during the long Shabbos afternoons. Now, the program has expanded.
In fulfillment of the Rebbe’s oft-repeated call to hold Kinusei Torah after Yom Tov, a Kinus Torah was held on Sunday, Isru Chag, at 770. Hundreds of bochurim and anash gathered for several hours to hear from featured speakers, including prominent Rabbonim and Roshei Yeshiva from Boro Park.
As a thirteen-year-old bochur, Reb Yisroel Deren was reluctant to take upon himself a certain task the Rebbe had recommended. But then the Rebbe offered him advice to overcome the difficulty.
War Summary, Day 566: Hamas running out of time, hero falls in Gaza, dozens of Gaza terrorists eliminated, IDF preparing to intensify war and to take over larger chunks of Gaza, PA votes to open position of Vice President for successor to Abbas, CENTCOM head back in Israel to discuss Iran, and Trump’s negotiations envoy shifts position again.
Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, Israel’s Minister of National Security, visited 770 today during his trip to the United States. He toured the Rebbe’s library, followed by Mincha downstairs at 770 on the farbrengen bimah.
When the Rebbe requested that a 770 structure be built in Kfar Chabad, Lubavitcher architects Mordechai Gorelik and Aryeh Yakont signed up. When the Rebbe asked that it be completed in less than a year, many didn’t believe it was possible, but they pushed forward.
Throughout the vibrant days of Chol Hamoed, a remarkable Released Time day camp brought the joy and spirit of Pesach to life for 150 public school children from across New York City.
This Motzei Shabbos at 9:45 PM ET, thousands are expected to tune in for a global livestream event titled “Moshiach in Me”, marking the day the Rebbe issued an urgent and historic call: to do everything we can to bring Moshiach.
The Yissachar & Zevulun program, run by the Igud Talmidei HaKvutzah, has completed another month of structured learning. Even during pre-Pesach preparations, bochurim remained focused. Hundreds were tested across five learning tracks and awarded cash scholarships totaling tens of thousands of dollars.
Hundreds gathered in front of 770 today for the levaya of Rabbi Mendy Raitport, a Crown Heights butcher and community activist, who passed away in a terrible car accident in Georgia. Shiva details inside.
Ahead of Pesach, Young Shluchim and Shluchos from around the world tuned in to 4 days of fun and inspiration hosted by Tzeirei Hashluchim Year Round Programming of the Shluchim Office.
Win a Rebbe Dime in a custom diamond setting by donating just $36 to NCFJE’s Bridal Giving Boutique, which provides new Sheva Brachos outfits to kallahs.
45 years ago, during a yechidus with the Sadigura Rebbe, the Rebbe urged the Israeli government to pay parents for every child that is born to increase the birthrate. Now, in response to America’s declining birthrate, the Trump administration is considering that idea with a $5,000 “baby bonus.”
Over the decades, the Rebbe repeatedly emphasized the transformative impact of sharing matzah, calling it a “groiser zach.” CYP’s Annual ‘Ambassadors of Freedom’ initiative continues the Rebbe’s Pesach vision with peer-to-peer impact.
War Summary, Day 562: IDF methodologically expanding the buffer zone in Gaza, hundreds of Gazans brought to Ramon airport to leave to third country, IDF details last week’s airstrikes in Lebanon, Congressman visits Syria and says peace with Israel possible, houthi ballistic missile intercepted, rumors of Yemen war in planning, and U.S. continues to negotiate with Iran while making strong moves towards attack.
Rabbi Mendy Raitport, a Crown Heights resident who for many years managed a butcher shop on Kingston Ave. and was involved in community service and political activism, passed away in a terrible car accident on Tuesday night, 25 Nissan. Levaya on Thursday at 12 pm.
From the Anash.org Inbox: Some local residents have invited Minister Itamar Ben Gvir to speak in 770. But is inviting a controversial political figure to speak at 770 truly in line with the Rebbe’s approach? While we welcome every Jew, giving some an official platform will deter others from putting on tefillin.
Following ten years of daily use, the mechitzos separating between the minyonim under the Ezras Noshim in 770 have been updated with new fabric walls to beautify the shul.
Crown Heights Kashrus (CHK) released a statement notifying the public that a batch of Shor Habor sausages has been incorrectly labeled as being certified by the CHK, when in fact they are not.
On Erev Pesach, Ilana Bluming, a vibrant young mother of five, including a three-week-old newborn, suffered a devastating stroke.
