Lost for Over a Century, Rebbe Rashab’s Notes on Sephardic Work Discovered
Lost for over a century, the Rebbe Rashab’s handwritten notes on the Kaf HaChaim by renowned Sephardic Chacham Harav Chaim Palagi of Izmir have been discovered and published, revealing his insights on many halachos, minhagim, and kabbalistic teachings.
“Rebbe Maharash Desk” Identified in Colorado Antique Shop
A new development has emerged in the ongoing controversy surrounding a Judaica auction, after items matching those described as historically significant alleged items of the Rebbeim were identified for sale in an antique store in Colorado, raising further questions about the authenticity of the pieces being offered.
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Shliach Rabbi Liraz Zeira, who lost both of his legs while on army duty in Lebanon, was seen wrapping tefillin with a fellow Jew while standing on his prosthetic feet.
They Were 10, 16, and 20 When the Rebbe Suddenly Walked In
Century After Frierdiker Rebbe’s Arrest, Shluchim Gather in Petersburg
The Farbrengen That Took Everyone by Surprise
At a Crossroads, He Did What His Father Did
1,400 Public School Children Hear Aseres Hadibros Across NYC
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‘When He Davens, You Can Hear Every Word’
Born to a Karliner family, R’ Avrohom Blesofsky would daven in 770 in a loud, booming voice. When some chassidim complained to the Rebbe about his loud davening, the Rebbe highlighted the lesson everyone should apply.
Rome Chabad Welcomes Baby Born After Emergency Landing
After an El Al flight made an emergency landing in Rome for a New Jersey woman to have a baby, local shluchim quickly mobilized the Jewish community to provide everything the stranded family needed.
Get a Taste of the Rebbe’s Farbrengens This Week
The Rebbe held 31 farbrengens on Shabbos Parshas Naso. The sichos from these farbrengens span over 950 pages in the Yiddish Hanochos (transcripts) in Sichos Kodesh, and around 125 pages in the English Hanochos published by Sichos in English.
Rabbi Schlanger Brought Her to Life, Now She Published His Book
Finding Nikki Goldstein in a coma, fighting for her life, Rabbi Eli Schlanger blew shofar, and she recovered. She began writing his book, and after he was killed, she completed the book and had it published.
The Advice I Didn’t Want to Hear Impacted 10 Million
When young Miriam Grossman asked the Rebbe to leave medicine to study Torah, she was disappointed by his answer. But that guidance led her to become an influential voice on moral issues in America whose congressional testimony and writings have reached millions worldwide.
After Two-Week Search, Missing Toronto Teen Found Safe
After nearly two weeks of intensive, round-the-clock search efforts by law enforcement and hundreds of community volunteers, fourteen-year-old Esti from Toronto has boruch Hashem been located and is safe.
Gorgeous Chabad Yeshiva Opens in Anatevka Village
With an investment of 8 million euros and a campus built to exacting standards, the new Lubavitcher Yeshiva in Anatvka is set to open its doors on Rosh Chodesh Elul, with shluchim, rabbonim, and supporters gathering for a festive Chanukas Habayis on Rosh Chodesh Sivan.
Chabad Singers Unite for Energetic 12 Pesukim Medley
Marking 50 years since the Rebbe instituted the campaign of the 12 Pesukim, keyboardist Yehudaleh Kimiagarov has released a unique and uplifting musical project featuring popular Chabad singers.
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Shliach Rabbi Liraz Zeira, who lost both of his legs while on army duty in Lebanon, was seen wrapping tefillin with a fellow Jew while standing on his prosthetic feet.
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‘With the Chassidim’: A German Writer’s Shavuos in the Rebbe Rashab’s Court
A fascinating account by a writer in the Orthodox German newspaper Der Israelit recounts his journey to Lubavitch for Shavuos 5671 (1911) to spend Yom Tov with the Rebbe Rashab which overturned everything he believed about Chassidus, leaving him awestruck by the fiery davening, soaring niggunim, and spiritual power surrounding the Rebbe.
Utica Avenue Filled With Dancing, Song, and Torah Pride
Utica Avenue in Crown Heights came alive with torches, dancing, and the sound of joyous pesukim as talmidim of Cheder Ohr Menachem and YTTL Queens escorted a new Sefer Torah in a spirited display of simchas haTorah and Chassidishe pride.
Teaching Torah to Children: What and How?
Ask the Rov: What is a father’s obligation to teach his son Torah? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
He Accidentally Knocked the Laptop Off the Shtender
Get a Taste of the Rebbe’s Shavuos Farbrengens
When Will Moshiach Come? The Rebbeim’s Surprising Answer
A shiur by Rabbi Shmuel Wagner, noted mechanech in Crown Heights, on Moshiach's statements on when he will come and the Frierdiker Rebbe's explanation on why everyone must see the truth for redemption to happen.
Order In The Court: Women As Judges
Day-To-Day Halacha Guide for Shavuos 5786
Download Here: Day-to-Day Halachic Guide, containing detailed instructions on the laws and customs for the Yom Tov of Shavuos this year, by Rabbi Yosef Braun, member of the Crown Heights Beis Din.
‘Maybe This Will Break the Practice of Large Chassunos!’
On multiple occasions, the Rebbe expressed his displeasure at the unnecessary spending at chassunos, which took a toll on the families and took away from the pure and simple joy that once characterized Yiddishe simchos.
What Does “Living with Chassidus” Look Like?
Coming from Rabbi Akiva Wagner's yahrtzeit, Conversations in Chassidus releases a heartwarming episode with Rabbi Gershon Avtzon, reflecting on the Light of Chassidus as it was imparted to him by Rabbi Wagner.