The 15th day of Shevat, commonly referred to as “Tu B’Shevat,” is the ‘Rosh Hashana’ of trees and is marked by eating fruits. Read about its minhagim and watch the Rebbe celebrate the day.
Note to Self About My Davening
Op-ed by Shaul Nemtzov: “Remember when you used to sit in Yeshiva, watching that businessman rush through Shacharis? The way he’d burst in, Tallis half-on, catching up to the Minyan somewhere between Boruch She’amar and Yishtabach? Remember how you judged him (though you tried not to), thinking ‘I’ll never be like him’?”
Impressive Teshuros at Wolf-Lazar Wedding in Eretz Yisroel
A special memento was distributed tonight at the wedding of Sholom Dovber Wolf, son of Rabbi Avraham Wolf, Head Shliach of Odessa and Southern Ukraine, and Rivka Lazar, daughter of Rabbi Berel Lazar, Head Shliach and Chief Rabbi of Russia: the latest volume of Toras Menachem on Yomim Tovim.
44th Siyum Harambam to be Held at Bedford Union Armory
The International Rambam Celebration Committee has announced that the 44th Siyum Harambam will be celebrated at the historic Bedford Union Armory – Crown Heights, on Sunday, 2 Adar (March 2). The large venue will accommodate the many men, women, and children who will attend.
400 Rabbis to Trump: “Returning to the Deal is a Victory for Evil”
Over 400 rabbonim sent a strong letter to U.S. President Donald Trump, urging him to oppose returning to any further agreements that would involve releasing terrorists. “It was precisely the release of terrorists in past deals that led to the horrors of October 7,” they wrote.
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New Course Will Prepare You For Pesach
A new 6 week course by Machon Lehoraa Online Smicha and taught by Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm, will offer an interactive and resourceful structure to cover the Halachos most relevant for the Yom Tov of Pesach: The halachos of Hagolas Kelim and Tevilas Kelim.
Inspiring Shabbaton in Wales for Manchester Boys Minyan
Over 30 teens from the Lubavitch Boys Minyan of Manchester gathered in Llandudno, Wales, over Shabbos Yud Shevat for a Shabbaton led by Rabbi Levi Wineberg and Mr. Max Cohen for a weekend of spiritual growth, camaraderie, and adventure.
Aesthetic Shul Opens Its Doors in Moscow Suberb
An elegant shul was inaugurated in the Alexeyevsky District of Moscow by Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar and shliach Rabbi Avrohom Gewirtz. No effort was spared in designing this small shul to be a beautiful space for davening and learning.
‘Kol Atzmosai’: Chassidishe Artist Blends Nigunim and Visual Art
Lubavitcher artist and singer Shmulik Sofer used both of his talents in a newly released music video including a heartfelt rendition of the nigun “Kol Atzmosai” taught by his great-grandfather, R’ Zalman Levin AH.
Joyous Celebration as Community Welcomes Two New Torahs
On Sunday, a special siyum and hachnosas sefer Torah took place in Crown Heights, as the Anshei Lubavitch community welcomed two new sifrei Torah into their newly renovated shul, with hakofos, a seudas mitvzah, and a chassidishe farbrengen.
War Day 494: Jordan’s King Meets Trump, Netanyahu Vague on Adopting Ultimatum
War Summary, Day 494: Previously missing Israeli determined killed by Hamas on Oct 7, Security Cabinet votes to follow both of Trump’s outlines, PM Netanyahu issues unclear hostage ultimatum, IDF prepared for immediate return to war, Operation Gates of Hell outlined, and King Abdullah of Jordan meets President Trump.
Who Said Smartphones Are Good for Summer Camp?
From the Anash.org Inbox: A fellow bochur mentioned that it was time for him to get a smartphone with WhatsApp to prepare for camp, “letovas hashlichus.” I have seen myself how counselors having smartphones is a disaster for both the counselors and the campers.
Throwing Out Extra Bread?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including blood from chapped lips, disposing of extra bread, mairiv with a minyan before nightfall, and baking bread in a fleishig oven.
Live: Project Chana Woman’s Power Hour
Live at 8:30 PM: Project Chana Woman’s Power Hour featuring Rabbi Nissan Zibell on Food from Eretz Yisroel, Rabbi Yosef Braun on non-Jewish help on Shabbos, and Rabbi Berel Bell on Women and Davening.
Trying to Lein Megilah? The Purim Torah Trainer is for You!
Are you trying to learn the Megilah laining, but are having a hard time? What you need is the Purim Torah Trainer, a popular tool by The Mitzvah Club which has helped hundreds of bochurim, shluchim, and anash, master leining the Megilah.
Traveling Chabad Photographer Captures Life in Myanmar
Traveling Chabad photographer, Meir Alfasi, visited his 110th country and embarked on an adventurous journey to Myanmar, where he photographed the Matzmiach Yeshuah shul, the Jewish cemetery, and life in this faraway land.
Kinus Tzeirei Hashluchos Announces Head Staff
As Young Shluchos around the world eagerly countdown until the Kinus Tzeirei Hashluchos taking place next week, the Shluchim Office announces the head staff leading this year’s program.
Historic Yechidus Audio was Redacted by Instruction
Audio of a yechidus with renowned posek Harav Menashe Klein, covering a wide range of halachic and communal topics, has been released after 42 years – with a portion of it removed. The Rebbe suggested creating a registry of all verified Yidden, but later retracted it, instructing that it be omitted from the transcript.
Argentina Head Shliach Inspired Heads of Mosdos to Hiskashrus
Ahead of Yud Shvat, shluchim, head of mosdos, and rabbonim from across Eretz Yisroel gathered at 770 in Kfar Chabad for an uplifting evening of hiskashrus, chizuk, and spiritual elevation. The guest of honor was head shliach to Argentina, HaRav Tzvi Grunblat.
Philadelphia Campus Shliach Inspires Kingston Anash
Following an uplifting Shabbos of shiurim and farbrengens in honor of Yud Shvat, Anash of Kingston PA gathered on Motzei Shabbos for an uplifting farbrengen with veteran Philadelphia shliach Rabbi Menachem Schmidt and community rov, Harav Gedalya Oberlander.
Women to Gather for ‘Spiritual Oasis’ in Panama City
Spanish-speaking Jewish women from around the world are gathering in Panama City for a unique spiritual retreat. Organized by Merkos 302’s Spanish Desk, the trip blends immersive Jewish learning with the rich culture of a thriving Jewish community.
War Day 493: IDF on High Alert, PA Pretends to Cancel “Pay for Slay”
War Summary, Day 493: Hamas threatened not to release the next three hostages this Shabbat, Trump calls for ALL hostages to be released by Shabbat noon, IDF Southern Command on full readiness, high alert, PA pretending to cancel “pay for slay”, EU diplomats come out in support of pro-terror bookshop owner, and IDF demolishing Hezbollah homes in Lebanon.
Community Leaders Call on Residents to Join Vaad Hakohol Drive
Crown Heights thrives when every member takes responsibility. Rabbonim, mashpi’im, askanim, and community leaders are united in one message: Every resident should support the Vaad Hakohol and Beis Din by becoming a Crown Heights Community Member.
Trump’s Stark Ultimatum to Hamas: Release Them by Shabbos
At a press briefing with reporters today at the White House, President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum for the release of the hostages: either every single hostage is returned by Shabbos noon, or there will be severe consequences for Hamas.