President Donald J. Trump delivered a national address regarding the United States’ recent military strikes on Iran. In his speech, he outlined the objectives, results, and broader implications of the operation.
US Strike Targets Iran’s Nuclear Sites, Senior Regime Leaders Eliminated
War Summary, Day 622: The U.S. struck the nuclear plant at Fordow, Iran now has to choose whether to strike back at U.S. or survive, missile attacks in a sharp decline, seven areas of impact: zero fatalities, Iran began to use cluster bombs in attacks in Israel, over 1,000 UAVs launched at Israel, over half of Iran’s missile launchers gone, senior Iranian regime commanders eliminated, significant IDF advancements in Gaza, Khameini instructed Hezbollah to attack Israel, Hezbollah is too scared.
Do We Stand a Chance in an Age of Flashing Screens?
“For many years, I was discouraged by the challenges facing the frum community, especially Anash. The struggle to compete with the instant allure of movies and media felt overwhelming, and we stood no chance. I have since realized that nothing can be further from the truth.”
He Became the World’s First Muslim Chabad Shliach
After attorney Motti Tzivin once found himself stranded in an unnamed Arab country without tefillin, he proposed an idea to his new Muslim acquaintance – an idea, Kobi Arieli writes in a column for Israel Hayom, “only a Lubavitcher could conjure.” What happened next left even Tzivin at a loss for words.
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Zhitomir Orphans Celebrate Bar Mitzvahs in Ashkelon
A Bar Mitzvah celebration filled with tears of joy and emotion: boys from the Alumim orphanage in Zhitomir, Ukraine, celebrated their Bar Mitzvah in Ashkelon – where they now live with their friends, after fleeing under fire when the brutal war broke out. The director of the orphanage, Rabbi Shlomo Wilhelm, who has accompanied them since childhood, remarked: “To see them here, speaking Hebrew, feeling at home, joyful – it’s something we cannot take for granted.”
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Crowds Gathered as He Taught Chassidus in the Marketplace
A chossid of the Mitteler Rebbe and a leader of the chassidim in Kremenchug, Reb Baruch Tamares was a flowing spring of Chassidus who would sit on a large rock or crate in the middle of the market and begin speaking Chassidus, as crowds of chassidim and ordinary people gathered around him.
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Idan Alexander, an alumnus of Chabad Hebrew school in Tenafly, NJ, who was in Hamas captivity for 584 days, put on tefillin upon his return home, with his shluchim Rabbi Mordechai Shain, Rabbi Yossi Katz, and Rabbi Yitzchak Gershovitz.
Faith and Resilience Through the Eyes of the Shluchim
When an Iranian missile struck central Eretz Yisroel, the devastation was immense—but so was the spiritual response. Amid the chaos and fear, shluchim are bringing light into the shelters, and are leading thousands to tefillin, tefillah, and more mitzvos.
Ivy League Men’s Division Kicks off Summer in New Location
The Ivy League Torah Study program, started thirty-five years ago by Rabbi JJ Hecht, opened its six-week immersive learning program this week with an incredible start. Located at new grounds in the Catskill Mountains, the picturesque, creek-side property features a waterfall and scenic hiking trails, available exclusively for the students’ use.
Amid Security Concerns, Kfar Chabad Rov Issues Guidelines
In light of the heightened security situation and continued threats from Iran, the Rov of Kfar Chabad, Harav Meir Ashkenazi, issued a letter to residents ahead of this coming Shabbos, providing detailed guidance to ensure safety while maintaining halachic standards.
Missile Strike Damages Be’er Sheva Chabad Daycare
The Maon Chaya daycare of Colel Chabad in Be’er Sheva sustained damage this afternoon, following the heavy barrage of missiles fired at Eretz Yisroel from Iran. “It’s frightening to think what could have happened if the babies had been inside at the time,” said director Rabbi Mendy Bloy.
‘A Meeting of Souls’ Event to Take Place at the Ohel
Ahead of Gimmel Tammuz, Lubavitch Youth Organization, together with the shluchim of the New York Metro area, will host a special tribute event at the Ohel, titled “A Meeting of Souls,” featuring speakers Rabbi Yossy Goldman and Rabbi Mendy Herson.
When Publicity Goes Awry
When one Chabad moisad awarded a woman for her activities, it published her picture in one of their publications on the same page with a picture of the Frierdiker Rebbe. Soon after, they received a response from the Rebbe, rare in its sharpness.
How Soroka Hospital Became a Place of Miracles
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.
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.