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.
West Houston Joyously Welcomed New Sefer Torah
The wider Houston community celebrated a new Sefer Torah at Chabad of West Houston, where they joined to write the final letters and celebrate with spirited hakafos, music, and a festive seudah.
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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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Freed Hostage Headlines Empowering Encounter Shabbos
Young Jews Experience ‘Shtetl Tour’ of the Shechuna
Whenever the Work Stopped, He Ran to Lubavitch
NCFJE Invites Anash to Global Yud Shevat Farbrengen
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Photographer Documents Incredible Growth of Rebbe’s Town
What was once a quiet development town has become a bustling hub of Chabad activity, as Kiryat Malachi gets a new 770 replica rising alongside thriving kollelim and daily shiurim in the Rebbe’s town in Eretz Yisroel.
Young Professionals Ascend to The Heights for Pegisha
The first of 1,000 Jewish young professionals began arriving in Crown Heights on Thursday evening for CYP Encounter Shabbaton, the largest international gathering of young Jewish professionals.
Tefillin at Jiu-Jitsu Club Sent a Bochur Rolling
Mendel Gerlitzky wasn’t expecting to find himself pinned to the floor on a Tuesday afternoon, grappling with a martial artist. But when the “price of admission” for a mitzva is a round on the mats, a Chossid does what he has to do.
When the Rebbe Said No to Israel’s Highest Honor
When Reb Adin Even Yisroel (Steinsaltz) was awarded the Israel Prize on the creation of the Steinzaltz Talmud, he asked the Rebbe if he should accept it. When the ceremony began on Israel’s Independence Day, Reb Adin was nowhere to be found.
Expect Long Lines at the Ohel This Sunday
Over 1,000 young Jewish professionals will be making their way to the Rebbe’s Ohel between 1 and 4 PM, the fitting finale of the largest CYP Encounter Shabbaton yet.
Experience this Year’s Basi L’Gani with the Rebbe
As thousands of chasidim around the world prepare for Yud Shevat, much of that focus turns to Basi LeGani. This year, don’t just learn it, relive it!
Sunday: Siyum Sefer Torah for Reb Sholem Rosenblum
The Kahanov, Rosenblum, and Feldman families invite the entire Crown Heights community to a Siyum Sefer Torah this coming Sunday in memory of Reb Sholem Rosenblum, A”H.
European Young Professionals Open CYP Encounter Weekend
A delegation of young Jewish professionals from Europe explored New York on Thursday morning, marking the start of the CYP Encounter Weekend, the largest global gathering of its kind.
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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.
Woodmere Mashpia Leads Community with Farbrengen at the Ohel
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.
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.
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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.