Tiferes Alumni Reunion Culminates in Dedication of Gorgeous New Zal
Alumni of Yeshiva Tiferes Bachurim gathered for a memorable Shabbos reunion, culminating in a Chanukas Habayis celebrating the yeshiva’s new state-of-the-art zal and expanded facilities.
Frierdiker Rebbe’s Defiance Inspires Chicago Community
In an on-stage conversation on Yud Beis Tammuz in Chicago, Rabbi Dovid Eliezrie joined Rabbi Yakov Danishefsky to discuss the Frierdiker Rebbe’s defiance of Soviet oppression and the enduring strength of Chassidus and Chabad.
‘Agra Deta’aneisa’: Donate Your Fast Meals to Those in Need
On a fast day, it is customary to give extra tzedaka, particularly the value of the meals you would have eaten. Donate here to Crown Heights families.
Yechezkel’s Vision Made Clear by Empire Shtiebel Magid Shiur
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.
Massachusetts Boys Ask Role Models ‘Who Is the Rebbe to You?’
They Built the 3rd Beis Hamikdash, You Can Tour It 3D
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New Shluchim to Parrish, Florida
Rabbi Chaim Meir and Basy Bukiet, together with their daughter Chaya Mushka, will be establishing Chabad of Parrish, Florida this summer, as the community has experienced significant growth in recent years, with new residential developments attracting many young families to the area.
Watch: Daily Video About the Beis Hamikdash
Spend your Three Weeks learning Hilchos Beis Habechira by watching daily interesting and interactive videos by Rabbi Chananya Hoffinger and taking a quiz to win daily prizes. Watch today’s video here.
Blistering Heat Wave Hits New York
New York City is facing one of the sharpest heat waves of the summer so far, with heavy humidity expected to push the heat index near 110 degrees. Remember to check on elderly relatives and neighbors.
IDF Reopens Chabad Deal After Losing Recruits
After canceling the long-standing Chabad arrangement and rejecting proposals to renew it, the IDF is now reportedly being ordered to prepare a new plan after realizing that the move cost the army hundreds of future Chabad recruits.
Day-to-Day Guide Released for Summer and Three Weeks 5786
Read and Download: A new booklet of the Day-to-Day Halachic Guide by Rabbi Yosef Braun has been released, containing detailed instructions on the halachos and minhagim for the summer and the Three Weeks.
Bangkok Shliach on Secular House Controversy: ‘We’ll Welcome Them Too’
After the Movement for Free Secular Israelis announced this week that it would open a “Secular House” for Israelis, across the street from the Chabad House in Koh Phangan, Thailand, shliach Rabbi Nechemia Wilhelm responded that they would be welcome in the Chabad House.
First Speakers Revealed for Upcoming Kinus Mechanchim
As the Kinus HaMechanchim approaches, organizers have begun releasing details about this year’s speaker lineup, with many more announcements still to come. The sessions will feature Rabbonim, educators, and professionals addressing key topics in Chinuch, offering mechanchim both inspiration and practical guidance for today’s classrooms.
Armed Police Raid Philippines Chabad House, Arrest Bochur
Armed police and immigration officers entered the Chabad House in Siargao shortly before Kiddush on Friday night, arresting several Israelis amid a growing local and online campaign against Chabad’s presence on the island.
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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.
Brazilian Presidential Candidate Meets Chabad, Pledges Embassy Move
Flavio Bolsonaro, Brazilian senator and presidential candidate, met with Buenos Aires Shliach Rabbi Chaim Oirechman at a pro-Israel conference in Argentina, where he pledged stronger ties with Israel and support for moving Brazil’s embassy to Yerushalayim.
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
If We Have Geulah, Who Needs Moshiach?
‘Who is That Distinguished Looking Yid?’
A prominent chossid of the Tzemach Tzedek, R. Arche of Liozna was an exceedingly humble elder chossid. At a chassuna in Vitebsk, he saw a venerable chossid in the mirror, not realizing that it was himself.
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.