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Jewish Establishment Echoes Rebbe’s Answer to Rising Antisemitism
At the “State of World Jewry” talk last week, New York Times columnist Bret Stephens argued that the Anti-Defamation League should abandon its approach to combating antisemitism and instead focus on strengthening Jewish life itself. Long before the recent resurgence of hate, the Rebbe articulated this as the answer.
Dazzling Rambam Celebration Fills Massive Hangar
Close to ten thousand Anash, Rambam learners from all backgrounds, and respected rabbonim, filled the massive hangar erected in the center of Kfar Chabad for Eretz Yisroel’s central Siyum HaRambam.
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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.
New Letters Shed Light on Rebbe’s Position on College
At the Ohel, Shluchos Conclude Uplifting Kinus
Rabbi Yaakov Bergman, 79, AH
Is Camp Just for the Summer? Camp Chomeish Says Otherwise
Is the World Broken or Are We Looking at It Wrong?
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's shiur was given by Moshiach expert Rabbi Rabbi Nochum Schtroks.
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New Jersey Rebbe Keynoted Hillside Siyum HaRambam
Around 100 people gathered in Hillside, NJ, for a Siyum HaRambam and Chof-Beis Shevat farbrengen, featuring the Kossoner Rebbe of nearby Linden, and Rabbi Chaim Boruch Halberstam, son-in-law of the Bobov-45 Rebbe and rav of nearby Union, NJ.
15,000 Jewish Soldiers that Most Don’t Know Exist
When most people think of Jews in the military, they think of the IDF. But many aren’t aware that there are over 15,000 Jews currently serving in the US military, while fighting for their right to remain identifiably Jewish on duty.
‘Show Up’ Event in Crown Heights on Monday
Bonei Olam Chabad invites the Crown Heights community and friends to the fifth annual Show Up event, an evening dedicated to presence, purpose, and hope.
Siyum Made for Fallen Soldier Who Never Missed a Day
Even in the final hours before he was killed in combat in southern Gaza, Elisha Levenstern HYD carried his Rambam with him, completing his daily study. Hearing of his death, Kobi Mizrachi of Be’er Sheva took on the responsibility of completing the Rambam cycle Elisha started.
Packed House as French Chassidim Mark Rebbetzin’s Yahrtzeit
A central farbrengen was held in Paris, France, on Chof Beis Shevat, yahrtzeit of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka, with Rabbi Levi Azimov, Rabbi Mendel Azimov, and Rabbi Elchonon Marosov.
JLI Director, Litvishe Maggid Shiur Headline Kingston Siyum
The Kingston Anash community gathered for a central Siyum HaRambam, featuring guest speakers Rabbi Efraim Mintz, Executive Director of JLI, and Rabbi Shmuel Flamm, a maggid shiur at Yeshivas Beis Moshe in Scranton.
Rebbetzin’s Yahrtzeit Marked in 770 Farbrengen
Anash and bochurim gathered at 770 to mark the yahrtzeit of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka a”h on Chof Beis Shevat.
Montreal Gym Transformed into Rebbetzin ‘Story Walk’
The typical sounds of recess were replaced by a hum of focused learning at YTTL Montreal on Chof Beis Shevat, as the gym was transformed into an immersive educational experience.
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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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Young Shluchos Meet Their ‘Big Sisters’ at Special Get Together
For months, they had only known each other through a screen. On Thursday, more than 100 young shluchos finally got to meet face-to-face with their MyShliach chavrusas.
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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.
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.
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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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At the Ohel, Shluchos Conclude Uplifting Kinus
Is Camp Just for the Summer? Camp Chomeish Says Otherwise
