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Hashem, Watch How Your People Dance!
In under two years, the Jewish world, and Chabad in particular, lost two of its young greats: the brothers-in-law, Rabbis Mendel Plotkin and Levi Wolosow. The grief and the loss have been real. But this week, the family, led by Rabbi Chaim and Sarah Wolosow, did what a Chossid and a Jew does.
Crown Heights Lubavitcher Announces Run for Assembly
Following disappointments from local politicians, Ahron Gluck, a Lubavitcher father and small business owner, announced his candidacy for the Democratic primary, to represent the greater Crown Heights and East Flatbush neighborhoods.
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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.
You Break – You Pay: Damage Costs in Halacha
Chabad’s ‘Yalla’ Restaurant is a Hub for Jewish Students
New Torah Welcomed in Marine Park with Joyous Celebration
Despite Lawsuits, Uber Expands Women Riders Feature Nationwide
After a successful test launch in several states, Uber launched a nationwide feature allowing women riders and drivers across the U.S. to be matched with other women for trips, expanding a pilot program enhancing safety on the platform. This option finally allows women to fulfill the Rebbe’s directive from 5751.
The 3rd Beis Hamikdash is Now Live!
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Sumy Jews Celebrate Purim In Outer Space
On the Russian border in war-torn Ukraine, the Shluchim in Sumy, Rabbi Yechiel Shlomo and Rochi Levitansky uplifted their community this year by transforming their Shul and grand Purim Seudah with the theme of “Purim in Outer Space.”
770 Street Closes Indefinitely Following Ramming Attack
Amid major community pressure, the service lane by 770, which has been shut to traffic since the Yud Shevat ramming attack, has been formally closed, as the city continues to debate security measures and protective perimeters for Jewish institutions.
Live: Project Chana Woman’s Power Hour
Join at 8:30 PM: Project Chana Woman’s Power Hour featuring Rabbi Yosef Braun on Shabbos Davening, Mrs. Sara Rayzel Wagner on Taharas Hamishpacha, and Rabbi Nissan Zibell on Pesach Kashrus and shopping.
‘I Need You to Pull Over, Right Now’
Rostov shliach Rabbi Chaim Danziger was on the way to the airport to catch his flight when he instructed his confused taxi driver to pull over. “Please. Just trust me,” he said.
Berlin Shliach Thanks German Chancellor for Unwavering Support
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s unwavering support for Israel is not new, but even by his standards, his unequivocal statements yesterday were met with great enthusiasm among Berlin’s Jewish community, prompting Shliach Rabbi Yehuda Teichtal, Rabbi of Berlin, to publicly thank him for his ongoing true support and close friendship.
Joyful Purim Programs Unite the Oholei Torah Community
Purim at Oholei Torah was filled with warmth, joy, and meaningful gatherings, bringing together talmidim and families for multiple uplifting programs throughout the Yom Tov.
Pool for Daily Tevilah?
Ask the Rov: Can I use a pool for daily tevilah or a mikvah with an active filter? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Public School Children Loved Yiddishkeit at Winter Camp
More than 200 Jewish public school children experienced an unforgettable week of fun, inspiration, and Yiddishkeit this Presidents Week as Released Time and the Robinson Machane Yisrael Camp joined forces to create a dynamic week-long winter camp program.
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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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From Chevron to the Outback: A Chasid’s Wild Australian Journey
After relating the stories of the first Chabad visitors to Australia, From the Margins of Chabad History now tells the fascinating and colorful story of R. Yosef Chaim Meizlish, the first Chabad chasid to settle in Australia.
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Pegisha Europe Concludes in Rome with Emotional Finale
Over 500 students from 14 European countries concluded Pegisha Europe in Rome with a closing ceremony featuring Eliya Cohen, who was abducted from the Nova music festival and held captive for 505 days.
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Facing the Attacks on ‘Rabbeinu Tam’ Tefillin
Fifty years ago, on Purim, the Rebbe revolutionized the custom of wearing Rabbeinu Tam tefilin, a practice that has today become common. Rabbi Moshe Wiener shares his personal story with the Rebbe, recounting how the Rebbe’s guidance led him to compile a halachic monograph addressing those who attempted to challenge the minhag at the time.
Children in a Kiddie Pool on Yom Tov?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including children in a kiddie pool on Yom Tov, "zeicher-zecher," and the number of snapped tzitzis that poses a problem.
What’s the Connection Between Purim and Moshiach?
Marking 50 Years to the Rebbe’s ‘Rabbeinu Tam’ Campaign
Matonos Loevyonim: To Whom?
Ask the Rov: To whom can I give my Matonos Loevyonim? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Sushi and Wasabi as Mishloach Monos?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including a glass tube mezuzah case, hyphenating HaShem’s name, and serving of Sushi and a tub of wasabi as Mishloach Monos.
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The Chassidic ‘Traitor’ Thrown Out by His Wife
A talmid of Tomchei Temimim, R. Fallik Gurary, brother of the Rashag, went on to become a gvir and askan like his father. Despite being arrested and exiled to Siberia for his activities, he and his wife remained committed to raising their children with a staunch dedication to Yiddishkeit and Chassidus.
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Stop Chasing Inspiration, Change How You See the World
In this pre-purim episode of Conversations in Chassidus, R' Getzel Rubashkin discusses how to live in the reality of Torah, and how that leads to proper Emunah, Simcha, and so much more.
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Is the Default Good Enough for Our Girls?
Women Show Up for Annual Bonei Olam Event
