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Decade-Long Dream Realized as Sofer Completes Torah from Hides to Final Letter
What began as a faraway dream nearly ten years ago became an emotional reality just weeks ago, as Rabbi Chaim Moshe Zirkind of Kingston, Pennsylvania, completed his own Sefer Torah, writing and producing the entire sefer from start to finish.
Chicago Community Still Talking About Monumental Siyum Harambam
Hundreds of men, women, and children gathered in West Rogers Park, Chicago, for a grand community-wide Siyum HaRambam, marking the completion of the annual Rambam learning cycle in a powerful display of unity and celebration.
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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.
‘This Is Not Normal!’ Kingston Women Moved by $2 Clothing Sale
Leading Jewish Voices to Address CKids Parent Retreat
Now is Your Chance to Own Something Special from the Rebbe
Achdus Baskets Bring the Community Together Once Again
‘Secret Base’ on the Temple Mount Sparks Palestinian Anger
Tzeirei Hashluchim Yeshiva Announces New Hanhala
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Meet the Top Chidon Students in the World
Many children participate in the various levels of Chidon Sefer HaMitzvos each year. But only the ones with the highest scores get to represent their schools on stage.
Gaaguim Releases New Niggun of R’ Hillel Paritcher
A newly recorded Chabad niggun attributed to the renowned chossid R’ Hillel Paritcher has been released as part of the ongoing Gaaguim Nigunim project, which has been dedicated in recent years to preserving and sharing authentic Chabad nigunim.
Dutch Shul and Cheder Firebombed Within 24 Hours
After explosive attacks struck a shul in Rotterdam and the Cheder of Amsterdam — founded through the efforts of legendary chossid Reb Mendel Futerfas — local Jewish communities filled the shul on Shabbos, showing that intimidation will not weaken Jewish life.
The Goal Was Always to Go Forward
Chof Zayin Adar is one of those days in the Lubavitch calendar that carries a heavy emotional weight. For many Chassidim, it is remembered as a painful turning point — the last time we saw the Rebbe as we once did.
Live: The Halachos of Pesach with Rabbi Braun
Rabbi Yosef Braun of Crown Heights will deliver a two-part series on the halachos of Pesach, covering common questions and challenges regarding cleaning for Pesach and leading the Seder.
Historia Teachers Gain Practical Tools at Innovative Training
Dozens of educators joined a Historia training session hosted by the Merkos Chinuch Office, featuring veteran educator Mrs. Ella Lerman, Educator for over 40 years, who shared practical strategies to help teachers bring history to life in their classrooms.
‘Education Day’ Proclaimed in Ohio by the Governor
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval signed proclamations designating the Rebbe’s birthday on Yud Alef Nisan as Education Day for the state and city.
Los Angeles Celebrates the Birthday of Beloved ‘Rosh’
A grand farbrengen in Los Angeles celebrated the 83rd birthday of beloved and revered YOEC Rosh Yeshiva Harav Ezra Schochet.
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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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From Chevron to the Outback: A Chasid’s Wild Australian Journey
After relating the stories of the first Chabad visitors to Australia, From the Margins of Chabad History now tells the fascinating and colorful story of R. Yosef Chaim Meizlish, the first Chabad chasid to settle in Australia.
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New App Helps Track and Strengthen Daily Torah Learning
You sit down to learn. Thirty minutes of Chassidus before Shacharis, Rambam during lunch, maybe a few more minutes of Chassidus before bed. A week later, it's already fuzzy.
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Robotic Vacuum Cleaner on Shabbos?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including necklace with an image of Pisces, dead mouse on Shabbos, gift for a spouse in aveilus, and vacuum robot on Shabbos.
Is ‘How Are You’ Allowed on a Shidduch Date?
You Break – You Pay: Damage Costs in Halacha
Pool for Daily Tevilah?
Ask the Rov: Can I use a pool for daily tevilah or a mikvah with an active filter? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Facing the Attacks on ‘Rabbeinu Tam’ Tefillin
Fifty years ago, on Purim, the Rebbe revolutionized the custom of wearing Rabbeinu Tam tefilin, a practice that has today become common. Rabbi Moshe Wiener shares his personal story with the Rebbe, recounting how the Rebbe’s guidance led him to compile a halachic monograph addressing those who attempted to challenge the minhag at the time.
Children in a Kiddie Pool on Yom Tov?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including children in a kiddie pool on Yom Tov, "zeicher-zecher," and the number of snapped tzitzis that poses a problem.
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When the Bear Gnaws at Its Own Paws
Despite extensive research, no applying maggid shiur met the standards of the bochurim at the yeshiva in Lubavitch. At that point, they recommended taking one of their own, the bochur R. Shmuel Nissenevitch, which the Rebbe Rashab approved with a metaphor.
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Stop Chasing Inspiration, Change How You See the World
In this pre-purim episode of Conversations in Chassidus, R' Getzel Rubashkin discusses how to live in the reality of Torah, and how that leads to proper Emunah, Simcha, and so much more.
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Chidon Girls Enjoy Exciting Trips in New York
Girls Come Together for Exhilarating Chidon Shabbaton
