There’s a New Trend, and It Should Worry Us
“It started innocently enough. People began using AI to restore old photographs, then came colorization. But today, AI is being used to create images and moments of the Rebbe that never actually existed at all.”
My Parents Gave Me a Phone, I Won’t Make the Same Mistake
Summer: a time for relaxing, travel, camp, and for many parents, when they consider giving their child their own phone to help navigate all that. The Club, a parent-run initiative at LEC for girls who have chosen to live without a smartphone or social media, shares one mother’s musings and tips for making it work.
There’s No Such Thing as a ‘Free’ Insurance Claim
Prime Minister Netanyahu Meets with Florida Shluchim
Sending a Shabbos Goy to Prevent a Kashrus Mishap
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.
Gun Threat Outside Chabad Shul in Sydney
‘My First Kosher Cookbook’ Features Preschool-Friendly Recipes
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Bochur Collapses in Yeshiva, Urgent Tehillim Needed
Please say Tehillim and daven for Ziv Moshe ben Meirav Yakira, a bochur at the Chabad Yeshiva in Rechovot, who collapsed suddenly and was taken to the hospital.
Tribute Event Marks Eight Decades of Heroism and Shlichus
A festive gathering in Moscow marked Rabbi Yitzchak Kogan’s 80th birthday, bringing together rabbonim, shluchim, officials and community leaders to celebrate the life and impact of the legendary “Tzaddik of Leningrad” and his decades of work rebuilding Jewish life across Russia.
Checking a CCTV Monitor on Shabbos?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including checking the CCTV monitor on Shabbos, widow’s peak for tefillin, nicotine pouches on a fast day, and havdala for children on Sunday morning.
Do You Work with Any Such Students?
Students struggle with Kriah for a variety of reasons. Master the art of teaching Kriah so that every child you work with can develop the confidence, ease, and knowledge for reading fluently.
Israel to Give $67 Million to Jewish Education in America
In response to rising antisemitism and assimilation, the Israeli government approved a major new plan to strengthen Jewish education in the Diaspora, with a focus on North America.
‘Learn to Build’ Daily Shiur Series Launches for the Three Weeks
Throughout Bein HaMetzarim, Rabbi Mendel Yusewitz will present a swift daily “Learn to Build” shiur on WhatsApp, covering the core texts of Inyanei Beis HaBechirah.
Chabad Showcases Shlichus Revolution at Argentina’s Israel Conference
Dozens of parliamentarians and senators from various countries around the world who are at the forefront of supporting Israel and combating antisemitism were epxosed to the Rebbe’s shlichus revolution at the conference for Israel held this week in Argentina.
Derher Brings Back ‘Three Weeks Challenge’ for Kids
In the spirit of the Rebbe’s well-known hora’ah to study Hilchos Beis Habechira during the Three Weeks, Derher for Kids is once again offering its Three Weeks Challenge for Kids, helping children take part in this special learning initiative.
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America at 250: When Chabad First Reached Its Shores
On July 4, the malchus shel chesed of America will be celebrating 250 years of independence. In honor of this occasion, the present installment of From the Margins of Chabad History is devoted to the early history of Chabad in America. The article features a new interactive map of early Nusach Ari shuls in North America, and two letters of the Frierdiker Rebbe to America, published here for the first time.
Watch: Daily Video About the Beis Hamikdash
Watch today's daily video about the Beis Hamikdash by Rabbi Chananya Hoffinger and take a quiz to enter a raffle on two gift cards at Judaica World of Crown Heights.
Medical Procedure on Erev Shabbos?
Ask the Rov: May an elective procedure be scheduled for the second half of the week? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Wine Spilled on a Suit: Who Pays?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including designing a website for a church, mistakenly spilled wine on someone's suit, and overpaying a loan out of doubt.
Why the Rebbe Battled Israeli Ships Over Shabbos
Ask the Rov: What was the Rebbe’s halachic objection to Israeli ships traveling on Shabbos? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Pas and Bishul Yisroel: Cereal, Lox, and Pringles?
Aiding Elderly Parents with Maaser Money?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including AI service over Shabbos, maaser money for aging parents, and davening musaf before shachris.
Get a Taste of the Rebbe’s Farbrengens This Week
‘Rebbe! I’m Going to America…’
One of the first active Chabad Chassidim in America, R. Dovid Shifrin left Lubavitch to live with sons. Though he did not want to ask permission, he could not bring himself to leave without notifying the Rebbe Rashab.
Live: ‘Yiddishe Chinuch’ and Building a Torah Home
Join live at 8:00 PM: In the ongoing weekly series of halacha for the home, Rabbi Mendel Yusewitz, principal of Cheder Ohr Menachem, will speak on yiddishe chinuch and its role in strengthening a Torah-true home.