Stop Chasing Inspiration, Change How You See the World
In this pre-purim episode of Conversations in Chassidus, R’ Getzel Rubashkin discusses how to live in the reality of Torah, and how that leads to proper Emunah, Simcha, and so much more.
Diplomatic Tensions Ignited as Huckabee Affirms Biblical Borders
Questioned about the Jewish people’s biblical right to the Land of Israel, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee affirmed that it extended “from the Nile to the Euphrates.” If Israel’s political leadership spoke confidently about this truth, said the Rebbe, the world would recognize it.
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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.
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.
Across Israel’s Political Divide, Officials Learn Tanya
Is the Default Good Enough for Our Girls?
South Florida Community Joins Miami Yeshiva for Joyous Siyum
‘Pain Doesn’t Define You,’ Wounded Shliach Tells Snowed-In Teens
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Live: Halachos of Purim with Rabbi Braun
Live at 8:30 PM ET: Harav Yosef Yeshaya Braun will give a shiur on the halachos of Purim, open to men and women, which will be livestreamed on Anash.org.
Mrs. Shaindel Bogatin, 104, AH
Mrs. Shaindel Bogatin, a beloved mother and grandmother from Brighton Beach, NY, who endured the harsh conditions of the Soviet Union to raise a family committed to Yiddishkeit, passed away on Tuesday, 7 Adar.
Senior U.S. Delegation Visits Chabad Orphanage
Four senior U.S. senators, alongside American and Ukrainian ambassadors, met with shliach Rabbi Avraham Wolf in Odessa to discuss the welfare of children in the Mishpacha Ukraine network. The meeting highlighted the orphanage’s critical role supporting hundreds of war-affected children, providing housing and safety amid ongoing conflict.
Mrs. Chaya Zohara Wald, 75, AH
Mrs. Chaya Zohara (Georgette) Wald, a resident of Boro Park and former resident of Crown Heights who merited to have multiple yechidusin with the Rebbe, passed away on Tuesday, 7 Adar.
99 Years Since Bold Maamar, Children Learn Loud and Proud
99 years after the famous maamar of the Frierdiker Rebbe in Moscow on mesirus nefesh for children learning Torah, hundreds of fathers and sons gathered for an Avos U’Banim in the same location. They learned loudly and proudly as the year was proclaimed for increased Torah study, Chinuch, and new initiatives.
1,200 Zaka Volunteers Mark Zayin Adar in National Gathering
More than 1,200 volunteers of ZAKA Search & Rescue gathered at the Avenue Conference Center near Ben Gurion Airport to mark Zayin Adar – the date observed by many chevra kadishas – and to honor their shared mission of Kavod Hameis.
R’ Tzvi Thaler, 79, AH
Updated: R’ Tzvi Thaler, a longtime resident of Crown Heights, passed away on Monday night, 7 Adar, after a long illness, in which he inspired many with his humility, positivity and dedication to yiddishkeit, despite his physical limitations.
A Last-Minute Seat Change Turned ‘No’ Into a ‘Yes’
When Eli Horwitz from Crown Heights changed seats on the plane at the last minute, he never expected to see the same man who had just refused to speak with him at the airport settle in right next to him. “It was one of those experiences that reminds you everything really does happen for a reason,” Eli said.
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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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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.
When Raffles Are Manipulated
We all know about the Maamar connected to Stalin's death. But do you know what the Maamar says? With one week to Purim, prepare yourself with Al Kein Karu 5713.
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.
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.
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.
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.