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Shluchos Rededicate Themselves to Their Mission at Kinus Banquet
On Sunday night, more than 5,000 of shluchos gathered in one room at the gala banquet of the 35th annual International Kinus Hashluchos, weaving together moments of tribute, testimony, and celebration.
It All Began with a Knock on the Rebbetzin’s Door
In a podcast interview, Rabbi Yehuda Clapman shares his personal journey to Lubavitch and the story of how his family’s close relationship with the Rebbetzin began, recounting many meaningful memories from those visits, as well as guidance he received from both the Rebbe and Rebbetzin.
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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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Is it Ever Permitted to Put Tefillin on a Non-Jew?
In this week’s episode of Lemaan Yishmeu, Rabbi Yosef Braun addresses intriguing halachic questions on a wide range of practical topics — real questions that have come to his desk, along with his clear and insightful responses.
Rockland County United for Siyum HaRambam
In the spirit of true unity, much like the Rebbe’s directive of learning Rambam every day to unify Yidden through learning Torah, Rockland County shuls joined forces for a grand Siyum HaRambam.
London Rov Certifies Semicha in Moscow
The talmidim hashluchim of the Yeshiva Gedola of Moscow were tested by London rov and dayan, Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Raskin, who engaged them in discussion on practical halacha.
500 Women Gathered to Honor Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka
More than 500 French-speaking women gathered for the annual event marking the yahrzeit of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka in Netanya, led by local shluchim.
Hundreds Joined Central Farbrengen for Bochurim
Concluding a full day of Yud Shevat programming, the Vaad Talmidei Hatmimim organized a central farbrengen for bochurim, drawing hundreds of bochurim from across Yeshivos, for words of hisorerus, stories of hiskashrus, and heartfelt niggunim.
Apple Sauce: Ha’eitz or Shehakol?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including why jackets don’t need tzitzis, bracha for a new child, gartel for bentching, and the bracha on apple sauce.
Manchester Community Hosts Joint Siyum HaRambam
More than 300 people filled the hall at Stenecourt for an uplifting Siyum HaRambam, hosted jointly by the Chabad shuls of Manchester.
Kinus Main Session Spotlights Change and Resilience
Thousands of shluchos gathered at the Bedford Armory for an evening of drawing inspiration to navigate the challenges that arise on shlichus, featuring stories of shluchos who had to start anew or found fresh energy in their shlichus.
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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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Genius, Tragedy, and Mystery: The Tshashniker Iluy Revisited
In one of the first installments of From the Margins of Chabad History, we patched together the fascinating and tragic tale of the mysterious Tshashniker iluy. Now, ahead of his 127th yartzeit, we return to his story with new information that answers some questions and raises others.
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Stoliner Rebbe Recalls Memories at Pinson Family Shiva
The Stoliner Rebbe visited the Pinson family in Eretz Yisroel during shivah for Mrs. Rochel Pinson ah, who passed at 102. Many years ago, he had first met the family, and they shared memories of her decades of mesirus nefesh in strengthening Chinuch and yiddishkeit across North Africa.
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Stroking and Brushing the Beard?
Ask the Rov: May a man brush his beard if he may pluck out some hairs? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Rebbe’s Guidance, Solace for Tragedy Published After Bondi
Oholei Torah Dean Delivers Weekly Moshiach Shiur
Once a week, the bochurim of Oholei Torah Zal enjoy a fascinating Moshiach Shiur in the Beis Medrash, given by members of Hanhalah and guest lecturers. This week, the shiur was given by Rabbi Mendel Blau, Dean of Mosdos Oholei Torah.
15th of Shevat: Rosh Hashana for Trees
The 15th day of Shevat, commonly referred to as "Tu B'Shevat," is the 'Rosh Hashana' of trees and is marked by eating fruits. Read about its minhagim and watch the Rebbe celebrate the day.
Do Dried Fruits Need a Hechsher?
Whether eating fruits on Tu B'Shvat or year-round, learn which fruits require a hechsher and how to check for insects.
Toiveling Keilim in Snow?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including benefiting from church bells, toiveling keilim in snow, and giving credits for classes on Shabbos.
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The Baal Shem Tov’s Humble Son
A holy but modest person, Reb Tzvi, the Baal Shem Tov's son, served as Rebbe after his father's histalkus. But a year later, he handed it over to the Mezritcher Maggid, something that amazed the Rebbe Rashab.
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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.
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Shluchos Rededicate Themselves to Their Mission at Kinus Banquet
Kinus Main Session Spotlights Change and Resilience
