Rabbi Yossi Litzman arrived at the smoke-filled Soroka Hospital expecting devastation after an Iranian missile tore through the building, but instead found a place filled with miracles. “If the missile hit ten hours earlier, we could have had massive casualty event,” he said.
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New Haven Talmidim Hashluchim from Mesivta and Zal farbreng with Connecticut shliach Rabbi Yisroel Deren at his home in preparation for Gimmel Tammuz.
After 12 Years, the Rebbe’s Bracha was Fulfilled
When they didn’t have children 6 years after their marriage, a young couple from South Africa traveled to the Rebbe in New York. In yechidus, the Rebbe said they would be blessed with children and see them to the chupah. The bracha took some time, but it ultimately materialized.
In Last Interview, Rabbi Lipskar Came Alive Talking About the Rebbe
In a heartfelt interview which turned out to be his last, Rabbi Sholom Ber Lipskar a”h came alive, speaking for half an hour instead of the planned 5 minutes, as he shared personal memories of the Rebbe and reflected on life as a chossid after Gimmel Tammuz.
When War Shut the Schools, Chabad’s Network Stepped Up
When the Israel–Iran war shut down schools nationwide, Chabad’s main education network sprang into action, ensuring children kept learning, connecting, and finding strength through Torah.
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17 YOEC Bochurim to be Farhered Live on Entire Masechta
Watch live at 7 PM ET: 17 bochurim from Yeshivas Ohr Elchonon Chabad mastered the entire masechta Kesubos baal peh, and will be tested by prominent Los Angeles rabbonim on live camera.
Stand With Eretz Yisroel: Powerful Designs to Inspire Action
Now more than ever, every mitzvah counts. These free, impactful graphics and reels on Anash Design will help you inspire your community, show unity, and bring light during challenging times.
Israeli Jets Over Tehran, What’s Next?
As news breaks of Israeli jets striking targets in Tehran, the world watches in disbelief. The tension is real, and so is the uncertainty. At times like this, the Rebbe offered a different kind of response. He spoke with clarity, calm, and unshakable faith.
Israeli Minister Visits Ohel, Dons Tefillin for First Time in 64 Years
Amid Iran attacks, Chaim Katz, Israel’s Minister of Tourism and newly appointed Minister of Construction and Housing, visited the Rebbe’s Ohel yesterday for the first time. Earlier, he put on tefillin for the first time since his bar mitzvah, 64 years ago.
Kingston Avenue Repairs to Finish Ahead of Tishrei
Following the notice on the closure of Kingston Avenue between President Street and Eastern Parkway for three months this summer, the Vaad Hakohol has released specific updates and the plan to complete the construction before Tishrei.
Michlelet Chana Concludes Exciting Culinary Arts Program
This spring, the kitchen at Michlelet Chana was alive with sizzling pans, vibrant colors, and the unmistakable energy of students learning, laughing, and creating. Over 10 weeks, a group of post-seminary students joined an immersive Culinary Arts Program led by chef Naomi Ross.
New York’s Highest Court Delivers Major Win for Yeshiva Parents
In a long-awaited decision issued Tuesday morning, the New York Court of Appeals – the state’s highest court – ruled in a case brought by PEARLS (Parents for Educational and Religious Liberty in Schools), sharply limiting the State Education Department’s power over yeshivas and yeshiva parents.
Advance Your Halachic Leadership – Join a Dayanus Program
Machon Limud Halacha Lemaan Yilmedu, offers a comprehensive course designed to prepare students for the prestigious Yadin Yadin semicha. This program is ideal for those who have already completed semicha studies and are looking to expand their knowledge and expertise in halacha.
Hospital Hit a Day After Evacuation, ‘Tehran Will Pay’
In the early hours of the morning, Iran launched a massive ballistic missile attack on Israel, firing between 20 and 30 missiles, with cities including Tel Aviv, Ramat Gan, Holon, and Be’er Sheva reporting direct hits, including a strike on Soroka Hospital that caused extensive damage and triggered an evacuation due to a suspected hazardous material leak, though despite the widespread destruction, early reports suggest a remarkably low number of serious injuries.
War Day 621: Trump Wants Iran’s Total Surrender, Over 1,200 Iranian Assets Hit
War Summary, Day 621: Homefront command directed slightly relaxed, significant decrease in Iran attacks, zero impacts, over 1,200 Iranian assets hit, regime police headquarters hit, Israel won’t stop until Iranian threat is gone, Israel has alternative plans for Fordow, Trump wants total surrender from Iran, Trump approved plans but didn’t give the go ahead for Fordow bomb, fallen hero in Gaza, and significant activity in Gaza,
Incredible Joy at Hachnosas Sefer Torah for R’ Arele Oster
In a powerful display of achdus and simcha, the Monsey community gathered for a hachnosas sefer Torah written l’zechus the refuah of Reb Ahron ben Chana Oster. Arele’s remarkable journey continues to inspire, as his home, Arele’s shtiebel, has become a center of davening and emunah.
Chassidim Rally for Shliach Who Led Iran Rescue
As Rabbi Sholem Ber Hecht, prominent shliach and CEO of NCFJE, continues to recover from a health incident, family, friends, shluchim and chassidim have rallied to do mitzvos in his merit. Plus: Pirsum Rishon.
The Day You Can Ask For Anything
In 5743, the Rebbe spoke about the date of 23 Sivan, and said that in line with what happened on this day during the Purim story, Hashem grants any request on this auspicious day.
22,000 Children Worldwide to Storm Heavens for the Geulah
Chof-Gimmel Sivan is known as an auspicious day, a total change from the gezeira to “LaYehudim haysa orah.” This Thursday, over 22,000 children at schools and communities around the world will join for Torah, Tefillah, and Tzedakah, following Mordechai’s practice in Persia years ago.
Chabad of Tehran: Could it be for Real?
With the ongoing IDF operation on Tehran, memes have begun circulating on the possibility of a “Chabad of Tehran,” with one person even purchasing the domain name. It is just a joke or is it a real possibility? And does Chabad already have a presence in Iran?
Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ To Impact Tuition Costs
Amid major political drama, the Senate passed President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” a sweeping multi-trillion-dollar package of tax cuts and spending shifts. Included is a $4 billion annual scholarship tax credit that could ease yeshiva tuition costs for frum families nationwide.
New Derher Book ‘Our Days’ Hits Stores
Today Derher has officially released Our Days, a new two-volume set exploring the history, meaning, and practice of the special days on the Chabad calendar.