Zayin Nissan is the yahrzeit of Harav Yisroel Friedman, legendary Rosh Yeshiva of Oholei Torah, renowned for his fiery love of Torah and his genuine bitul and chassidishkeit. Read his life story and watch videos of his farbrengens.
OYYL Inaugurates New Yeshiva Building With Tanya Printing
Oholei Yosef Yitzchok Lubavitch of Crown Heights inaugurated their new building at 333 Albany Avenue with a chanukas habayis and the printing of 333 Tanyas.
53-Year-Old Response from the Rebbe Discovered and Published
A lengthy response from the Rebbe to Reb Yoel Kahn on a ‘likkut’ from 5730, which was meant to be developed into a likkut of its own, was discovered after 53 years, and published in honor of Yud Alef Nissan.
L’Chaim: Superstein – Lapidus
The L’Chaim of Eli Superstein of Skokie, IL and Sheine Lapidus of Buenos Aires, Argentina took place Thursday night at Lubavitch Yeshiva.
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Cheder at the Ohel is Hiring
Cheder at the Ohel is a unique Chabad Cheder with smaller class sizes, making it an ideal environment for Mechanchim who prefer a supportive and warm atmosphere.
Openings for next year:
– Vice Principal
– Program Director
– Teaching positions in the younger and older divisions
The Cheder offers competitive salaries, professional training, and will help teachers formulate a classroom management plan and curriculum.
The Cheder is located in Valley Stream, NY, which is a 10 minute drive from the Ohel. It has beautiful and spacious grounds with a State Park in its backyard.
Daily transportation is arranged for staff.
Please reach out to the Principal if you have any questions or would like more information.
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Rov and Rosh Yeshiva Address Dayanus Program
As part of the Dayanus program of the acclaimed Online Smicha program, led by Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm, the program hosted 2 special guest shiurim this past week with Rabbonim, discussing practical issues with an in-depth perspective.
US Congress Honors the Rebbe’s Birthday
Congressman Marc Molinaro of New York stood today on the House floor to recognize the Rebbe’s birthday as Education and Sharing Day.
Wedding: Braun – Cohen
The wedding of Mendel Braun of Crown Heights and Chaya Cohen of Buffalo, New York took place Tuesday night at Razag Ballroom.
Kollel L’Rabbonei Chabad to Begin New Semester After Pesach
The New Kollel L’Rabbonei Chabad began its inaugural session with over 80 Rabbanim participants from around the world. The Kollel will embark on an 18-month in-depth study of Hilchos Niddah after Pesach.
Yud Alef Nissan Farbrengen to be Held at the Ohel
A farbrengen celebrating the Rebbe’s 121st birthday will be held Motzei Shabbos at the Rebbe’s Ohel, addressed by prominent Shluchim and Mashpi’im.
Your Guide To Food Essentials Chumros
With Pesach fast approaching, Rabbi Nissan Zibell of Kashrus: Be in the know brings clarity on the kashrus of many Pesach food essentials, along with helpful and informative lists.
Reminder: Say The Daily ‘Nasi’
Every day from Rosh Chodesh until the 13th day of Nissan, we recite the pesukim that describes the karbanos brought on that day for the dedication of the Mishkan.
L’Chaim: Prigan – Granat
The L’chaim of Shneor Prigan of Lauderhill, FL, and Rivka Granat of Coral Springs, FL took place at Chevra Ahavas Yisroel
Fifth Installment of Enthralling Series About Hakhel Released
The newest installment in the Tut Altz series depicts how Hakhel was celebrated with the Beis Hamikdash. The serial is available for download through their website and is also sold in bookstores across Crown Heights and online
Wedding: Borenstein – Moskovits
The Wedding of Levi Borenstein and Goldy Moskovits, both of Crown Heights, took place at Oholei Torah ballroom
States, Cities and Counties Across USA Will Mark Rebbe’s Birthday
With less than a week to Yud Alef Nissan, efforts are being made to have Education Day declared in as many locations as possible. Many states, cities and counties have already issued their proclamations.
The Great Parade is Coming Back After Six Years
It’s been 6 years since the last parade, but in honor of the year of Hakhel, The Great Lag B’Omer Parade is back this year, with plans to be bigger and better than before.
Do We Eat Mushrooms on Pesach?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including eating mushrooms on Pesach, renting an Airbnb in the middle of Pesach, covering sold chometz with a sheet, and checking the rooms that will be sold.
A Yeshiva That Cultivates Excellence in Every Bochur
Many yeshivos are designed to produce run-of-the-mill students who are taught to daven, learn and behave according to a uniform, average standard. In Kingston Mesivta, the focus is on raising individual bochurim who excel and are driven to succeed.
Israeli Mossad Foils Pesach Terror Attack on Chabad of Greece
Greek police and the Israeli Mossad announced on Tuesday that two individuals who had been plotting a terrorist attack on the Chabad House in Athens, Greece, had been arrested.
Hundreds of Bochurim Prepare to Head Out on Merkos Shlichus
Bochurim who will be heading out on Merkos Shlichus to lead seders around the world gathered in Oholei Torah on Tuesday to prepare for the unique challenges and experiences.
Close to 1000 Bochurim to Unite for Shabbos at the Ohel
As Chassidim worldwide are counting down the days until the Rebbe’s birthday on Yud-Alef Nissan, Vaad Hatmimim is preparing to host nearly 1,000 Bochurim for a grand Shabbos near the Rebbe’s Ohel.
Watch: Writing a Halachic Will
At a Siyum on the Rambam’s Sefer Mishpotim, London Dayan Levi Raskin explored some of the practical applications of the halachos in Sefer Mishpatim, including ribis, writing a halachic will, and more.