Australian Shluchim Recommit at Bondi Terror Bridge
Shluchim from across Australia and New Zealand gathered at Chabad of Bondi on Tuesday for a historic Regional Kinus Hashluchim, filled with sessions, farbrengens, and a gala banquet, with an emotional highlight of singing Ani Maamin and dancing at the Bondi Beach terror site.
U.S. Ambassador Blasts Belgium Over Mohalim Prosecution
In a scorching public rebuke, the U.S. Ambassador to Belgium slammed the Belgian government for its ongoing legal harassment of three veteran mohalim in Antwerp, calling the prosecution “antisemitic” and demanding an immediate legislative fix similar to those in other European countries.
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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.
Hamas Tried to Silence Him, Now He’ll Shout It Out Before the World
Chamah To Distribute Food Boxes Today
Congresswoman Yvette Clarke to Hear Community’s Concerns
Putin Returns Crimean Talmud Torah to Jewish Hands
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Life-Threatening Power Outages Continue Across Ukraine
Prolonged and repeated strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure have left vast areas of the country struggling with severe electricity and heating shortages, placing thousands of families in life-threatening conditions as temperatures remain below freezing.
New Shluchim to Recoleta, Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, known as the “Paris of South America,” is home to one of the world’s largest Jewish communities. Rabbi Mendy and Tzivie Hendel, are now joining Chabad of the Recoleta neighborhood, bringing fresh energy, warmth, and vision.
4,578 Teens to Arrive for Mammoth CTeen Shabbaton
This weekend, 4,578 teens from 486 cities will arrive in Crown Heights for the 18th annual Shabbaton, the largest gathering of Jewish teens in the world, and the largest in the event’s history.
Community Unites to Build Toco Hills’ New Chabad Center
After ten years of hard work, Rabbi Yale and Rickelle New of Chabad of Toco Hills in Atlanta completed a new $3 million center, built by local families working together.
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 Tevilas Keilim.
Shluchos Join Annual Farbrengen of Inspiration and Connection
On Thursday evening of the Kinus, Shluchos joined the annual Shluchos Farbregen hosted by the Shluchim Office for an evening of unity, inspiration and connection.
Watch: Igniting the Spark Within Every Child
In a new installment of the Rebbe’s letters on chinuch, Rabbi Fishel Oster, renowned maggid shiur at Oholei Torah Zal, reveals their timeless message that true responsibility in chinuch means guiding a child naturally drawn to worldly interests and channeling that same energy toward ruchniyus.
Jewish Service Members Find Strength Together at Aleph Symposium
Over 200 Jewish military chaplains, service members, and service academy cadets convened in South Florida for the 19th Annual Aleph Military Symposium, the largest professional gathering of Jews in the U.S. armed forces.
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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.
Derher Campaign Features Innovative Pick-Your-Prize Raffles
At a time when meaningful connection requires intention and investment, Derher continues to serve as a powerful bridge of Hiskashrus for thousands of readers around the world. As part of this year’s campaign, Derher introduced a unique raffle format designed to add excitement while maintaining the focus on the mission.
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.
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
‘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.
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.