Tiferes Alumni Reunion Culminates in Dedication of 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.
Massachusetts Boys Ask Role Models ‘Who Is the Rebbe to You?’
They Built the 3rd Beis Hamikdash, You Can Tour It 3D
New Shluchim to Parrish, Florida
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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.
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.
Freed Hostage and Father Recite Heartfelt Song of Thanks at 770
Freed Gaza hostage Yosef Chaim Ohana and his father, Avi Ohana, shared their gratitude to Hashem, describing the open miracles they experienced and the connection they felt to the Rebbe. They concluded by reciting together the tefila of Nishmas Kol Chai.
Traceable Tefillin Bank Launched at UK Shluchim Kinus
Over two days, more than 112 shluchim from across the UK gathered for the annual Kinus Hashluchim. Discussions ranged from artificial intelligence, fundraising, and charity governance to practical halachah, healthy living, campus outreach, and youth programming.
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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.
From Across the Globe, Remote Graduates Fly In for Celebration
After years of learning together, the 8th-grade boys' graduating class from the Nigri Shluchim Online School were excited to celebrate the incredible their graduation in-person in Crown Heights.
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.
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‘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.