Why Are Crown Heights Patients Getting Second-Class Care?
When a woman in our community needed medical attention of a sensitive nature at the ODA, she was shocked and uncomfortable when treated by a bochur. Despite our efforts, managers seem to think Crown Heights residents don’t care about standards. We must demand change.
‘Where’s the Basic Mentchlichkeit?!’ Reb Yoel Demanded
A dramatic farbrengen at the conclusion of the Rebbetzin’s shiva, with the mashpia Reb Yoel Kahn, includes rare reproach, as he guides the bochurim towards sensitivity and mentchlichkeit that comes before Chassidus.
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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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Is Fresh Snow Considered Muktzah?
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.
Mechanchos Train to Guide Struggling Students the Rebbe’s Way
Marking 50 years since the 12 Pesukim, during the annual Kinus Hashluchos, the Merkos Chinuch Office hosted a focused day of Chinuch titled “UNSTUCK,” bringing together Mechanchos for meaningful professional growth rooted in the Rebbe’s approach to education.
Lavish Halikut Banquet Culminates in Joyous Dancing
After months of dedicated learning and an electrifying live finals round, the Halikut Siyum, a flagship initiative of the Vaad Talmidei Hatmimim, transitioned into an evening of celebration befitting the magnitude of the accomplishment.
‘You Sing, Clap and Bang, But You Don’t Change…’
Known as a “gehoreveter” chossid, R. Moshe Dov Ber of Velizh was revered amongst chassidim for his rigorous avodas Hashem and refined middos. When he saw someone with animated avoda but without real change, he wasn’t impressed.
When We Show Up, Futures Are Born
Bonei Olam Chabad exists because of a simple yet profound truth: When we show up for one another, miracles happen.
Geulah Learning Keeps the Momentum Going
The Kinus ends, but the energy doesn’t disappear. It follows Shluchos home, in notes scribbled on programs and conversations on flights. The harder question comes later: How does that Geulah-minded inspiration get integrated once life returns to its usual pace?
Outrage at ‘Jewish People Museum’ Normalizing Assimilation
Visitors to the ANU Museum of the Jewish People in Tel Aviv were outraged to discover an exhibit that normalizes assimilation. After the museum refused to remove it, Yad L’Achim issued a public warning not to patronize the taxpayer-funded museum.
Everything to Know About Trump Accounts $1,000
As frum families continue to grow, Trump Accounts give children a chance to start adulthood with potentially thousands of dollars. Here’s everything you need to know: the $1,000 government seed, who is eligible, when to sign up, how contributions work, and how the account can grow over time.
Spotlight Photo
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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Genius, Tragedy, and Mystery: The Tshashniker Iluy Revisited
In one of the first installments of From the Margins of Chabad History, we patched together the fascinating and tragic tale of the mysterious Tshashniker iluy. Now, ahead of his 127th yartzeit, we return to his story with new information that answers some questions and raises others.
J-Post Editor: ‘If You Can’t Beat Chabad, Join Them’
It’s not every day that the Editor-in-Chief of a major newspaper publishes an editorial calling for Jewish organizations around the globe to learn from Chabad. But on Wednesday, Zvika Klein, Editor-in-Chief of The Jerusalem Post did exactly that. “If you can’t beat them, join them. It is not just a competitor. It is the future.”
Is the World Broken or Are We Looking at It Wrong?
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's shiur was given by Moshiach expert Rabbi Rabbi Nochum Schtroks.
Apple Sauce: Ha’eitz or Shehakol?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including why jackets don't need tzitzis, bracha for a new child, gartel for bentching, and the bracha on apple sauce.
Stroking and Brushing the Beard?
Ask the Rov: May a man brush his beard if he may pluck out some hairs? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
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.
Who Said to Grow a Beard?
As a condition to be mesader kidushin, the Rebbe once required the father of the kallah to grow a beard. When he later told the Rebbe that he obeyed the Rebbe's command, the Rebbe made it clear that it wasn't his own idea.
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.