Growing Up Under My Father, Reb Pinyeh
In a recent podcast interview, Rabbi Leibel Korf, shliach in Los Feliz, Los Angeles, reflects on a childhood spent in Crown Heights, growing up in the home of his father, the famed late chossid Reb Pinye Korf AH.
CTeen Set to Make History in Major Stadium
In a major historic milestone, CTeen has announced that this year’s CTeen Mega Event will take place at Nassau Coliseum, marking the first time a Chabad event is being hosted in a major stadium.
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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.
At the Ohel, Young Professionals Cap Weekend of Inspiration
Bochurim Produce This Year’s Basi L’Gani in English
A Picturesque Winter in Snow-Covered Lubavitch
Wolosow Family to Dedicate Sefer Torah for Children
Awkward: Do I Go Back to Admit a Lie?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including toiveling oil bottles for an event, leaving a cake in the oven at the start of Shabbos, and backtracking on a lie.
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Emotional Ani Maamin Bridged Bondi with New York
In an emotionally charged moment of solidarity, over 1,200 young Jewish professionals from 30 countries sang a heartfelt Ani Maamin via livestream with the Bondi Beach community, celebrating Jewish pride and resilience following the terror attack.
New Sefer Torah Dedicated to Shluchim Couple
A celebration was held in Arad, Eretz Yisroel, for the dedication of a Sefer Torah in memory of the city’s first shluchim and the city’s rov, Rabbi Bentzion and Rebbetzin Sarah Lipskier AH.
ZAKA Trains for Rescue and Recovery Ops Locally and Abroad
ZAKA Search & Rescue volunteers are conducting intensive drills for search and rescue, casualty extraction, operation of specialized equipment, and multi-agency coordination under pressure, preparing responders for both the rescue of the living and the dignified recovery of the deceased.
Aharon Yehuda Adler, AH
Aharon Yehuda Adler, a beloved son and brother and a special neshama who brought light and warmth to all who cared for him, passed away on Friday, 27 Teves.
Freed Hostage Headlines Empowering Encounter Shabbos
Over 1,000 participants sat transfixed on Friday night, as Eliya Cohen, a survivor of Hamas captivity for 505 days, shared his extraordinary story of faith and resilient Jewish identity through rediscovering his connection with Hashem in Gaza tunnels.
Young Jews Experience ‘Shtetl Tour’ of the Shechuna
Young professionals took to the streets of Crown Heights for walking tours highlighting everyday institutions that shape chassidishe life, from the Rebbe’s Office at 770 and a behind-the-scenes visit to Machon Stam, a local mikvah, a sheitel macher, and a hatter.
Lubavitch Mesivta of Chicago Celebrates Another Siyum Hashas
The tables of the auxiliary bais midrash of Yeshivas Ohr Eliyahu Lubavitch Mesivta of Chicago were pushed together into long rows, set with fine linen, and piled high with a festive meal, for a Siyum Hashas by bochur Leibel Kaplan.
Whenever the Work Stopped, He Ran to Lubavitch
Managing a windmill for several months a year, R’ Tzadok of Kopust would dedicate the rest of the year to Torah and avoda. Working not far from Lubavitch, whenever his mill was not active, he would spend time in Lubavitch.
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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 Poilishe Chabad Rebbe Almost Lost to History
Harav Levi Yitzchak Guterman of Sirotshin was born into Poilishe chasidishe royalty, as a grandson of the Radziminer Rebbe. But after becoming the son-in-law of the Tzemach Tzedek’s son, Harav Chaim Shneur Zalman of Liadi, he became a staunch Chabad chasid, and eventually—a Rebbe. In honor of his 121st yartzeit on 22 Teves, we present detailed accounts of his remarkable personality.
NCFJE Invites Anash to Global Yud Shevat Farbrengen
The National Committee for the Furtherance of Jewish Education (NCFJE) warmly invites Anash from around the world to participate in a central Yud Shevat Farbrengen, marking one of the most foundational and sacred days on the Chabad calendar.
Hatoras Nedorim for a Yud Shvat Hachlata?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including calculating days of Sheva Brachos, hatoras nedorim for a Yud Shvat hachlata, and doing work on Motzei Shabbos.
Mashpia Publishes Basi L’Gani Adaptation
Rabbi Michoel Golomb, mashpia in Tomchei Temimim 770, published an adaptation of the ma'amarim of Basi L'Gani 5726 and 5746, emphasizing the chiddushim of the Rebbe.
Pregnancy Minhagim?
Ask the Rov: What are some appropriate practices during pregnancy? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Do You Think You’re Important?
Everything You Think About Resurrection Might Be 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 Rabbi Mendel Hendel, Meishiv in Oholei Torah Zal.
Using a Milchig Pop Up Toaster?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including using a milchig Pop Up Toaster, wearing night tzitzis, 10th man leaving shul early, and giving tzedaka before mairiv.
The Rebbe’s Promise After Devastating Crash and Dire Diagnoses
After surviving a horrific car crash that left her with lasting injuries, Mrs. Cheryl (Chaya Bracha) Spangenthal faced years of pain and then terrifying medical diagnoses during pregnancy. With doctors offering little hope and uncertainty clouding every step, she received an assurance from the Rebbe.
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.