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Flatbush Rov Exposes ‘Brooklyn Eruv’ Scandal
After months of research and conversations, Rabbi Daniel Osher Kleinman, a rov in Flatbush, revealed how, beyond the many halachic questions, the “Brooklyn Eruv” is physically faulty and how organizers kept changing the story.
Original Admission Card from Frierdiker Rebbe’s Arrival Surfaces
An admission card for the official welcome of the Frierdiker Rebbe at Pier 97 in New York Harbor, tells the story of the miraculous journey from war-torn Europe, the yearning of chassidim to see their Rebbe, and the establishment of Lubavitch in America.
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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.
Mrs. Dini Stuart, 51, AH
30 Letters 30 Days Program Back by Popular Demand
He Continued the Rebbe’s Farbrengen By Himself
What Better Way to Spend Your Purim Than Mivtzoim?
Service Members Celebrate Pre-Purim with Chabad
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They Are Jealous of Your Work
After years of tireless work strengthening Yiddishkeit across Argentina, Rabbi Tzvi Grunblatt was frustrated when a communal leader declared that “nobody is doing anything” about assimilation. In his response, the Rebbe reframed the hurt with a different perspective.
Morristown Mashpia to Explore the Purpose of Creation
A new four-week online course titled “The Reason: Why G-d Created You (and Everything Else).” The series will explore one of the central themes of Chassidus: the Divine purpose behind creation, and what that means for each of us personally.
Costa Rican CTeens Enjoy Blizzard Blessing
When a New York blizzard left a group of CTeens from Costa Rica stranded, they didn’t just find shelter—they found a home. The group made their way to Hadar Hatorah for an impromptu, high-energy farbrengen, proving that the warmth of Chassidus can melt even the toughest winter storm.
Major Publisher Announces Release of Book by Rabbi Schlanger
HarperCollins Publishers announced today the publication of “Conversations With My Rabbi: Timeless Teachings for a Fractured World,” conversations with Rabbi Eli Schlanger, written by congregant Nikki Goldstein.
Dovi’s CGI Welcomes Head Staff, Beloved Mechanech
Dovi’s CGI Florida is excited to announce our head staff team for this summer, as well as the addition of veteran educator and devoted mechanech Rabbi Yossi Hodakov.
R’ Shimon Zeifman, 79, AH
R’ Shimon Zeifman, a longtime member of the Chabad community in Los Angeles, passed away on Wednesday, 8 Adar.
Reaching Every Jew in the Andean Mountains
In the short time since Rabbi Mendel and Chaya Mushka Tzikvashvili arrived in Pisac, Peru, hundreds of Israeli tourists have begun joining Shabbos meals and shiurim, while the shluchim tirelessly reach every last Jew in the surrounding mountains, bringing Jewish life to even the most remote Andean homes.
Chabad Early Childhood Directors to Retreat in Atlanta
Chabad Early Childhood of the Shluchim Office has announced details for the Annual Directors Recharge Retreat, which will take place from April 26 through April 28 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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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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Revelry and Radiance: Purim in Lubavitch
In honor of the approaching yom tov of Purim, From the Margins of Chabad History presents two unknown accounts of Purim with the Rebbeim—from Lubavitch with the Rebbe Rashab and Riga with the Frierdiker Rebbe.
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‘Nisht Andersh!’ Chassidus Chabad Relocates to America
On Tes Adar II, 5700 (1940), the Frierdiker Rebbe disembarked at the New York harbor after a miraculous rescue from Nazi-occupied Poland. On this day, the center of Chabad Chassidus was transferred onto American soil.
Torah
Day-To-Day Guide Released for Purim 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 Purim 5786.
Why Shouldn’t I Stay Bitter About My Past?
How can I be happy with myself despite past failures? How can I do teshuva without feeling bitter about my mistakes? Rabbi Avraham Katz presents a comprehensive essay on the Rebbe’s approach, exploring how to serve Hashem joyously and apply His guidance to everyday struggles.
Overnight Shipping on Friday?
Ask the Rov: Can I ship an item on Friday with overnight shipping? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Women Dipping Fingers in Havdalah Wine?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including mezuzah on a walk-in fridge, lefty tying his shoes, machtzis hashekel for children, and women dipping fingers in havdalah wine.
Matanos LaEvyonim: How Much is a Prutah?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including how much is a prutah, washing after shkiah on Shabbos, selling incense to a non-Jew, and using a swing on a tree.
Tying the Tefillin Knot Each Day?
Ask the Rov: Is it appropriate to loosen and tighten the knot of tefillin shel yad each day? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Inspiration
Russian Drunks Stood in Awe of His Learning
An incredible masmid who learned at every moment - even on his deathbed - R. Volf Levitin was chosen to oversee the learning in the Zal in Lubavitch. Goyim were in awe of him, and when drinking in his wife's taven, they would ask if they were disturbing him from learning.
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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.
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Is the Default Good Enough for Our Girls?
Women Show Up for Annual Bonei Olam Event
