In the wake of a deadly shooting at Florida State University that left two people dead and six injured, Chabad-Lubavitch of the Panhandle-Tallahassee—which serves the university as well as the area Jewish community—has become a place of refuge and comfort for students seeking solace.
NY Dignitaries Receive Matza as Annual Campaign Continues
For decades, Rabbi Shmuel M. Butman, director of the Lubavitch Youth Organization, conducted an extensive matzah distribution campaign with remarkable dedication. This year, the campaign continued by Rabbis Velvl and Yosef Y. Butman, successfully reaching over 1,000 Jews across the city.
Storyteller Releases Riveting 800-Year-Old Pesach Story
Around 800 years ago, Reb Amnon of Mainz gave his son Eliezer a solemn instruction: never to cross the River Danube. But young Eliezer was filled with a burning desire to learn Torah by Rabbi Yehudah HaChassid in Regensburg. Listen to the story to hear what happened next.
Free Promo Video and Graphics to Promote Your Moshiach Seudah
As communities around the world prepare for the annual Seudas Moshiach on Acharon Shel Pesach, Anash Design has released a new promo video and graphic package to help bring excitement and awareness to this special minhag.
Watch: Yetzias Mitzrayim in Avodas Hashem
Kollel L’lomdei Dach shares the introductory shiur by the Rosh Kollel, Reb Yosef Klyne, to the sugya of “meitzar hagoron,” a fundamental topic in Chassidus on the concept of yetzias mitzrayim in avodas Hashem.
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Donor Ensures Moshiach Seudah Program Reaches Thousands
Marking 45 years since the Rebbe focused the Acharon Shel Pesach farbrengen on the unique power of children to lead the way to Geulah, children in Chabad schools across the United States brought home a new program designed to help them lead their families in a Moshiach Seudah.
All-Night Shiurim for Crown Heights at Hadar Hatorah
As every year, Hadar Hatorah will host shiurim on Shvii shel Pesach for the Crown Heights community, featuring Rabbi Shalom Zirkind, Rabbi Shloma Majesky, Rabbi Arye Israeli, and Rabbi Sharon Weiss.
Kashering Gebrokts Utensils?
Ask the Rov: Do utensils used for gebrokts need to be kashered for the next year? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Buffalo Community Joins Together for Kinus Torah
A Kinus Torah was held on Chol Hamoed Pesach at the Beis Haknesset Hagadol Lubavitch of Buffalo, NY, attended by a large crowd of listeners.
‘Hashem, Why Have You Forsaken Me?!’
After penetrating the Iron Curtain, Reb Mendel Futerfas traveled as soon as possible to the Rebbe. On the last Shabbos of his stay, the Rebbe delivered a maamar on why Hashem allows gzeiros against keeping mitzvos in order to arouse the cry of a Yid to do a mitzva.
War Day 559: IDF Holds Control in Gaza, Gunfight at Samaria Cave
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.
123 Orphans Get Magnificent Bar Mitzva for the Rebbe’s Birthday
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.
Paris Chassidim Hold Kinus Torah on Chol Hamoed
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.
Cutting Children’s Nails on Chol Hamoed?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including cutting children’s nails on chol hamoed, calling up relatives for hagba and glila, saying Hashem’s name when helping someone say a bracha, and what happens if one mistakenly said a bracha by Urchatz.
Terrible Accident Near Tzfas Claims the Life of Young Father
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.
Watch: Showering on Yom Tov and Other Questions
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.
Registration Opens for the 5th Annual Moshiach Chidon
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.
Baby Girl Born to Rabbi Tzvi and Rivky Kogan
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.
With Start of New Sefer, Perek Echad Resources Expanded
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.
Gaza Hostage Met with Russian President
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.
Final Episode of The Rebbe’s Kapital Now Live
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.
Brunoy Bochurim Give Rosh Yeshiva Unique Gift for 70th
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.
The Rebbe’s Advice for Stuttering Changed My Life
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.
Sydney Hosts Largest Ever Children’s Rally for 11 Nissan
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.
Children Gather in 770 for Chol Hamoed Rally
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.”