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Austro-Hungary Yeshiva Welcomes Its First Sefer Torah
While a freezing wave of snow and ice swept across Europe, the new Tomchei Tmimim in Austro-Hungary was engulfed in a wave of warmth—the warmth of Torah and Chassidus—as it welcomed its very first Sefer Torah.
Rebbes, Roshei Yeshivos Join Chabad Mashpiim at Prestigious Celebration
In a rare display of unity honoring philanthropist R’ Eliyahu Schlossberg, leading Chabad mashpiim and shluchim gathered alongside renowned rebbes and roshei yeshivos to celebrate the continued expansion of Torah and chassidus learning across Eretz Yisroel.
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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.
Kinus Hashluchos Opens with Day of Workshops
Nyack Bochurim Celebrated Siyum Harambam with Fruits
4500 Shluchos Gathered at 770 for Iconic Group Photo
Mrs. Rivka Junik, 87, AH
Sydney Shluchim Host Community Siyum HaRambam
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Rabbi Naftali Weinstein, 90, AH
Rabbi Naftali Weinstein, a Holocaust survivor who dedicated his life to chinuch and hafatzah in Monsey, NY, passed away on Thursday night, 19 Shevat.
Long Island Takes the Stage at JewQ Championship
Young Jewish scholars from across Long Island gathered at Chabad of Great Neck for the Regional JewQ Championship, one of many exciting regionals taking place worldwide leading up to the grand finale.
Hundreds of Bochurim Take ‘Vehogisa’ Grand Test
Hundreds of bochurim from Lubavitcher Yeshivos across the country gathered in Crown Heights on Yud Shevat for the Vehogisa Mivchan Kloli, an intensive test covering Gemara material studied throughout the year.
Since You Both Speak Yiddish…
As a young chosson and kallah, Rabbi Moishe and Nechama New entered yechidus by the Rebbe, who began unusually, “Since you both speak Yiddish, I’ll speak in Yiddish.” Only later did Mrs. New share the story behind it.
Buffalo Proud to be First at Siyum Harambam
A large crowd of Anash, together with members of the broader Buffalo community, gathered at Ohr Temimim School in Buffalo for the central Siyum HaRambam. The event took place 41 years after the first-ever Siyum HaRambam, which occurred in Buffalo in 5745 (1985) and received special attention from the Rebbe.
Live: Rambam Event to Feature ‘The Joshniks’
Join live at 9:00 PM ET: Attendees of an online Rambam event will view an exclusive preview of “The Joshniks,” an upcoming documentary celebrating the legacy of Rabbi Yehoshua B. Gordon, whose 10th yahrtzeit is in ten days.
Guess Who I Prank Called…
One day in the early ‘80s, when I was eleven, we were playing in my uncle’s office, and saw a note. It said “Schneerson, 1304 President Street,” and underneath that was a phone number. We looked at each other. “Schneerson… that’s the Rebbe’s house!”
Top Twelve Bochurim Faced Off in Halikut Finals
Bochurim participating in the Halikut program advanced to the live finals, marking the culmination of months of intensive learning by bochurim across the globe.
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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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The Untold Story of Chabad’s First Shluchim Down Under
Who was the first Chabad chasid in Australia? Ask any Australian Lubavitcher this question, and you will be told—R. Moshe Feiglin. But while the Feiglins did certainly lay the foundations for contemporary Chabad in Australia, there is also a fascinating pre-history of Chabad shadarim and residents in Australia, dating all the way back to 1856 (5616). In honor of Australia Day this Monday, From the Margins of Chabad History tells the stories of these colorful pioneers.
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Camp-Style Canteen Treats Shluchos to Coffee
Instead of another workshop or session, CKids Gan Israel has stationed a camp-inspired Mobile Canteen on Kingston Avenue, welcoming Shluchos to stop by for complimentary coffee, special treats, and a moment of connection.
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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.
Chamisha Asar BiShevat: What For?
Ask the Rov: What is the significance of the fifteenth day of Shevat? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Inspiration
The Tzemach Tzedek Tested Him with a Cup of Water
When rumors reached the Tzemach Tzedek about Reb Tzvi Hirsh, the shochet in Lubavitch, the Rebbe called him in. A cup of water was brought, and 70-year-old shochet held it perfectly steady, like a young man.
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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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