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Crown Heights All Set to Welcome Thousands of Shluchos
As Crown Heights prepares to welcome 4,500 Shluchos from 100 countries for the annual Kinus Hashluchos, organizers are putting the final touches on logistics and security measures to ensure a seamless experience for the thousands of leaders arriving for the five-day global conference.
The Story of the Very First Siyum HaRambam in History
The very first Siyum HaRambam ever celebrated took place in Buffalo, New York, on Beis Nissan, 5745 (1985), with the attendance of Gedolei Yisroel, and was arranged by the Rebbe’s shliach, Rabbi Nosson Gurary. The historic Siyum received special and unique attention from the Rebbe.
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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.
New Tech Arms Shluchos to Tackle Shidduch Crisis
Tackling the global shidduch crisis with sophisticated new strategies, CYP’s Met@Chabad is presenting two workshops today designed to arm Shluchos with the advanced techniques needed to successfully guide young professionals toward building a Jewish home.
Camp-Style Canteen Treats Shluchos to Coffee
Instead of another workshop or session, CKids Gan Israel has stationed a camp-inspired Mobile Canteen on Kingston Avenue, welcoming Shluchos to stop by for complimentary coffee, special treats, and a moment of connection.
The Bus from Montreal That Keeps Getting Fuller
The Shluchim Office Announces Shluchos Farbrengen Lineup
48 Hours of Connection at CYP Encounter Shabbaton
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Hundreds of Women Celebrated in Virtual Siyum
Women and girls from around the world joined the Women’s Siyum HaRambam and Sefer HaMitzvos, a live, virtual gathering combining informative talks, inspiration, and personal stories.
Sanz-Klausenberg Rebbe Collapses During Address
A moment of alarm unfolded at the grand Siyum HaRambam, when the Sanz-Klausenberg Rebbe of Borough Park, Harav Shmuel Dovid Halberstam, suddenly collapsed during his address. Boruch Hashem, he came to and completed his talk later in the event.
New Resources Launched for the 46th Rambam Cycle
With the start of the 46th Rambam cycle, new resources have been released to support daily learning. Recent years have seen many shiurim and tools in many languages. Here is a selection of these new resources alongside some lesser-known existing ones to enhance your study.
Historic: 8th Siyum Harambam at Javits Center
A new video of the 8th International Siyum HaRambam of 5752 has been released. The Siyum took place at the Javits Center in Manhattan on 28 Tishrei 5752 and attracted crowds of thousands of Yidden from across New York and was addressed by renowned Gedolei Yisroel.
24 Hours Left to Rambam Oz Vehadar Sale
In celebration of Siyum HaRambam, we’re excited to offer a limited-time flash sale on the acclaimed Rambam HaMevuar set from Oz VeHadar — one of the most comprehensive and user-friendly editions of the Mishneh Torah ever produced.
Rabbi Tzvi Burla, 87, AH
Rabbi Tzvi Burla AH, an elder chossid and mashpia who emigrated from the Soviet Union to Nachlas Har Chabad, passed away on Wednesday, 17 Shevat.
Distinguished Rabbonim Headline Montreal Siyum
A large crowd gathered in Montreal to celebrate the completion of the Rambam, led by Rabbi Berel Bell, Rabbi Moshe Stern, Montreal’s Chief Rabbi Yonasan Binyamin Weiss, Skverer Dayan Rabbi Yochanan Wosner, and guest speaker, Rabbi Zusha Winner.
Online Rambam Event to Feature ‘The Joshniks’
In a special tribute, attendees of an online Rambam event will view an exclusive preview of “The Joshniks,” an upcoming documentary celebrating the legacy of Rabbi Yehoshua B. Gordon, whose 10th yahrtzeit is in ten days.
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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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The Untold Story of Chabad’s First Shluchim Down Under
Who was the first Chabad chasid in Australia? Ask any Australian Lubavitcher this question, and you will be told—R. Moshe Feiglin. But while the Feiglins did certainly lay the foundations for contemporary Chabad in Australia, there is also a fascinating pre-history of Chabad shadarim and residents in Australia, dating all the way back to 1856 (5616). In honor of Australia Day this Monday, From the Margins of Chabad History tells the stories of these colorful pioneers.
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Toronto Boys Enjoy Bustling Trip to the Rebbe
63 boys from Shmuel Zahavy Cheder Chabad Toronto made a special trip to New York for Yud Shevat to visit the Ohel and 770. From their arrival at dawn on Friday to their departure motzei Shabbos, the boys’ itinerary was packed.
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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.
Toiveling Keilim in Snow?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including benefiting from church bells, toiveling keilim in snow, and giving credits for classes on Shabbos.
Chamisha Asar BiShevat: What For?
Ask the Rov: What is the significance of the fifteenth day of Shevat? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Toiveling Clay Pottery I Made in a Studio?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including checking out of a hotel on Shabbos, mezuzah on a deep doorway, toiveling personal pottery, and bishul yisroel of gluten-free bread.
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The Tzemach Tzedek Tested Him with a Cup of Water
When rumors reached the Tzemach Tzedek about Reb Tzvi Hirsh, the shochet in Lubavitch, the Rebbe called him in. A cup of water was brought, and 70-year-old shochet held it perfectly steady, like a young man.
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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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5 Don’t Miss Events Over Kinus Hashluchos
