Bondi Hero Visits the Ohel with Australia’s Former PM
In his first trip since the Bondi attack, Hatzolah volunteer Yanky Super visited the Ohel to daven and thank Hashem for the miracles. Joining him was Kevin Rudd, former Prime Minister of Australia and currently Australia’s ambassador to the United States.
London’s Grand Siyum Highlights Diverse Speakers
The 45th Siyum Harambam was celebrated in style in London, with over 150 people from across the city joining the event, including all Rabbonei Anash and a diverse group of speakers.
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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.
Montreal Gym Transformed into Rebbetzin ‘Story Walk’
Young Shluchos Meet Their ‘Big Sisters’ at Special Get Together
For months, they had only known each other through a screen. On Thursday, more than 100 young shluchos finally got to meet face-to-face with their MyShliach chavrusas.
Watch: The Rebbe’s Letter That Redefines Chinuch
Governor Hochul Expected to Visit 770 Today
Crown Heights Mesivta Vocational Track Now a Reality
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Unlock the Big Picture: New Sefer Revolutionizes Rambam Study
A transformative new tool, by New Mexico shliach Rabbi Eli Kaminetzky, promises to change the way Anash learn and master the Rambam.
Women at the Frontlines to Bring Moshiach
34 years ago, the Rebbe shared a sichah that set the tone for our unique times: At long last, we have arrived at the final frontier to greet Moshiach. And it’s the women and their unique capabilities who are needed most.
Mashbak Shares Special Memories of the Rebbetzin
Rabbi Mendel Notik, who assisted the Rebbetzin for many years, shared personal stories and memories with the bochurim from the Yeshiva in Chicago, offering a rare glimpse into her character and dedication to the Rebbe and the chassidim. He also showed personal artifacts, including a tile from the Rebbe’s house and a scarf.
Daily Sefer HaMitzvos Platform Launches for New Cycle
Just in time for the new cycle of Sefer HaMitzvos, Rabbi Chananya Hoffinger of Gemara Academy is launching Sefer HaMitzvos Academy, a comprehensive new initiative featuring video, audio, and visuals to make the learning clear and engaging, along with daily quizzes to help you keep track of your progress and maintain your streak.
Rare Look at Rambam Manuscripts Captivated Toronto Crowd
Anash of Toronto gathered at 770 Chabad Gate for a beautiful Siyum HaRambam, with JLI’s Rabbi Mordechai Dinerman who led a fascinating visuals presentation on the Rambam’s manuscripts and how the Rambam continually revised his work.
Mayor of Bay Harbor Islands, Florida, Isaac Salz, and City Council member Rabbi Ezzy Rappaport met with U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, to discuss the “Moment of Silence” and Sheva Mitzvos, particularly in educating youth, and presented him with JLI booklets on the topics.
Levaya Held for Rabbi Alter Metzger
The Levaya for Rabbi Alter Bentzion Metzger, a longtime Crown Heights resident who was a noted author, professor, educator, and prolific writer on Chassidus, passed by 770 on the way to Kevura near the Ohel.
New Shluchim to Greater Mineola, Long Island
Rabbi Levi and Rivka Sudak (née Goldberg), together with their sons Mendel and Nachi, are moving on shlichus to the Greater Mineola area of Long Island.
Care Applied Where It Is Needed Most
Tomorrow, Crown Heights comes together to support families facing illness and crisis through the Annual APPHEAL of Bikur Cholim Crown Heights. This initiative strengthens the care that so many neighbors rely on during their most vulnerable moments.
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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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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.
Amsterdam Celebrates Rambam with Edgware Rov
A diverse crowd gathered at Chabad of Amstelveen for a Siyum HaRambam with local shluchim and rabbonim, as well as guest speaker Rabbi Eliezer Schneebalg of the Machzikei Hadas community in Edgware, England.
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.
Do Dried Fruits Need a Hechsher?
Whether eating fruits on Tu B'Shvat or year-round, learn which fruits require a hechsher and how to check for insects.
The Baal Shem Tov’s Humble Son
A holy but modest person, Reb Tzvi, the Baal Shem Tov's son, served as Rebbe after his father's histalkus. But a year later, he handed it over to the Mezritcher Maggid, something that amazed the Rebbe Rashab.
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.