War Summary, Day 559: Hamas turns down latest ceasefire offer, Hamas suffering—can no longer pay salaries, IDF operating with full control in 30% of Gaza, Rafah to remain part of buffer zone even after war, gunfight at Samaria cave eliminates notorious terrorists, major leak about Israel-U.S. cooperation over Iran, and Israel shelved commando raids in favor of weeklong bombing operation.

In an emotional and joy-filled gathering, 123 orphaned boys from across Eretz Yisroel—several of whom lost their fathers in the ongoing Iron Swords war—celebrated their Bar Mitzvah together in a moving event arranged by Colel Chabad, in honor of the Rebbe’s 123rd birthday.

In accordance with the Rebbe’s hora’ah to hold Kinusei Torah during Yom Tov, a special Kinus Torah was held on Chai Nissan at Beis Chaya Mushka in Paris, followed by a farbrengen in honor of the birthday of Reb Levik and the day of the Rebbe’s bris.

A serious head-on collision occurred near Tzfas between two vehicles carrying Chabad chassidim. Three adults and an infant were transported to Ziv Medical Center in Tzfas with varying degrees of injury. Tragically, one of the adult victims passed away at the hospital.

Kollel Aliba D’hilchasa presents a special Chol Hamoed shiur on the topic of showering on Yom Tov and other practical questions – by the Rosh Kollel HaRav Yaakov Goldstein.

Excitement is mounting for the 5th annual Mesivta Moshiach Chidon, anticipated to be the largest yet. This year’s curriculum explores the era of Moshiach, providing an in-depth analysis of the Rambam’s halachos, accompanied by the Rebbe’s insightful explanations in a clear and concise way.

Mrs. Rivky Kogan, the wife of UAE shliach Rabbi Tzvi Kogan HYD, who was murdered earlier this year, gave birth today to a baby girl. The child should be a comfort to the family and continue the legacy of her special father.

As many chassidim begin Sefer Nezikin in the Perek Echad cycle of Rambam, a clear and practical collection of financial halachos, a daily shiur by Rabbi Mendel Yusewitz is being made available on WhatsApp and Spotify.

Alexander Trufanov, the Gaza hostage from Russia, who is a guest of the Moscow Jewish Community for Pesach, met with Russia’s President Putin, accompanied by Russia’s Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar, and President of the Union of Communities in Russia, Rabbi Alexander Barda.

After four episodes of powerful insight, inspiration, and deep learning, the final episode of the hit podcast “The Rebbe’s Kapital” with Rabbi Yossi Paltiel is now live—bringing this year’s kapital series to a heartfelt close.

In honor of his 70th birthday, bochurim in shiur gimmel of Tomchei Temimim Brunoy came together to present their beloved Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Chilik Kalmenson, with a unique and meaningful gift: a sefer that would highlight their Rosh Yeshiva’s enduring impact on his talmidim’s lives.

As a bochur, Rabbi Shabtai Slavaticki suffered from a bad stutter and asked the Rebbe for help. The Rebbe offered advice and believed in him, helping him to go beyond his limits, turning him into a popular public speaker around the world.

Tzemach Tzedek Community Centre in Sydney, Australia, hosted a record-breaking Yud Alef Nisan Kids Rally, drawing over 50 children in honor of the Rebbe’s birthday. The children wrote “pans”, partook in special activities, and said the Twelve Pesukim, as well as hearing about 11 Nissan.

Hundreds of children and parents filled 770 on the second day of Chol Hamoed for a Tzivos Hashem rally featuring the 12 pesukim, Tehillim, words of Torah, and an exciting ventriloquist show by “The Shleikes.”

Kollel L’Rabbonei Chabad presents a special Chol Hamoed shiur on the topic of preparation on one day of Yom Tov to the next by sgan Rosh Kollel HaRav Tuvia Kasimov.

On 11 Nissan, 6 Mitzvah Tanks went out to do Mivtza Pesach and Tefillin in key locations around Manchester, UK. One unique group was Cteen members who energetically did mivtzoim with a mitzvah tank outside the Tesco Supermarket.

“Chol Hamoed. The holy days between the holy days. A time for meaningful family connection, spiritual elevation… and, apparently, a trampoline park packed with 500 other frum families. This year, we made a bold choice: we stayed home.”

The ‘Gaaguim’ project—dedicated to preserving and sharing authentic Chabad niggunim—is pleased to present an original and moving rendition of the traditional Niggun for Shabbos and Yom Tov, as sung by Reb Shamshon Charitonov and other respected baalei neginah.

Chazzan Reb Berel Zaltzman, who came to serve as sandak at the bris of a great-great-grandson, born to his great-grandson R’ Mendel Hildesheim of Crown Heights, is called up for an aliya in 770.

Want to try something new this Chol Hamoed? Anash.org reader Yosef Yeroshalmi launched a website with over 100 fun and family-oriented things to do and places to go that your family will love.