After a successful Matza campaign that involved Monsey families in mivtzoim across Rockland County, Rabbi Levi Teichtel and Rabbi Adam Goodfriend from Igud Anash are gearing up for Shavuos with efforts towards Aseres Hadibros in Shul and Sefer Torah letter sign-up.
The True Selfless Hatzalah Volunteers You Never Hear About
For every man rushing to answer a call, there’s a woman behind him, holding down the fort and calmly ensuring that whatever other responsibility their volunteer husband has is taken care of so that someone else can receive life-saving care.
Momentum Building for Grand Lag Baomer March
As Lag B’omer approaches, the air in Crown Heights is electric with the preparations for the grand march. Signs have been hung, inflatables blown up, caps and flags distributed, and marching bands are practicing outside 770.
Egypt Knowingly Misled Israel in Oct. 7 Massacre
MK Tally Gotliv made waves on Monday when she asserted that the “foreign actor” named in the famous classified document case was none other than the head of Egyptian intelligence. For decades, the Rebbe, referencing Tanach, cautioned that Egypt should not be trusted.
Preschool Directors Empowered at Chabad Early Childhood Retreat
Preschool Directors on Shlichus were empowered and recharged at the Chabad Early Childhood three-day retreat in Parkland, Florida, where preschool directors gathered to learn, connect, and recharge together.
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A new Cteen tefillin stand was inaugurated this past Friday in the Golders Green neighborhood of London, joining additional tefillin stands across the city.
Kosel Rabbi Inspires at Chabad School in Nice, France
On Pesach Sheini, Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, Rav of the Kosel, visited the Kerem Menachem schools in Nice, where he met with the over 300 students and staff, and expressed profound admiration for their Torah knowledge, and spoke about the connection between the Torah, the Kosel, and Jewish continuity.
Monsey Talmidim Explore Safrus With Traveling Sofer
Talmidim at the Monsey Cheder took part in an interactive safrus workshop with Rabbi Dovid Krautwirth, exploring unique safrus artifacts and learning firsthand about the precision and kedushah involved in writing sifrei kodesh.
Dealing With Grief The Chassidic Way
Following a recent loss in the Lubavitcher community, Rabbi Yossi Paltiel delivered a two-part Shiur offering clarity and comfort through the lens of Torah and Chassidus. The powerful talks explore how a Yid processes grief—not by escaping pain, but by engaging with it through the deep wellsprings of our Mesorah.
New Shluchim to the Greek Island of Mykonos
In response to growing interest in Jewish life on the island, on Pesach Sheini, the first-ever Chabad House in Mykonos, one of Greece’s islands known for its stunning scenery, white sandy beaches, and cosmopolitan atmosphere, was opened by Rabbi Uziel Moshe and Shterna Sarah Friedland.
Rabbi Braun Says ‘This is Vital’
In this heartfelt message, Rabbi Yosef Braun of the Crown Heights Beis Din emphasizes the vital role Hatzalah plays in our community — and the responsibility each of us has to support their life-saving work.
Crown Heights Streets to Be Closed for Lag B’Omer March
PSA: In celebration of Lag B’Omer, all Crown Heights schools will march together to the Grand Lag B’Omer Rally. This beautiful display of unity will bring thousands of students and community members into the streets. As a result, expect full traffic gridlock and significant street closures across the neighborhood.
Weekly Tahara Shiur Draws Yungeleit to Empire Shtiebel
The third week of the Taharas Habayis review series saw a packed crowd of yungeleit at Empire Shtiebel for the Wednesday evening shiur by Rabbi Levi Belinow. Tonight’s shiur features Rabbi Yisroel Noach Lipsker on hashkafa for the Yiddishe home.
Yeshiva’s Weekly Moshiach Shiur is Now Available to All
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. Now, past recordings are being made public, and future shiurim will be broadcast live on Anash.org.
Now It’s Our Turn
It doesn’t matter if it’s 3 AM, Yom Kippur, or the middle of a simcha — when someone in Crown Heights calls Hatzalah, they run.
War Day 585: Trump Says Iran ‘Most Destructive Force’, Airstrikes Target Hamas Leader
War Summary, Day 585: Saudi Arabia submitted an end-of-war proposal which puts them in temporary control of Gaza, Muhammed Sinwar, leader of Hamas in Gaza, might have been eliminated in dramatic airstrikes, rockets over Ashkelon and Sderot, U.S. to end sanctions against Syria, and Trump calls Iran out as most destructive force in the Middle East.
‘If You Want to be a Chassidisher Yid, You Need a Chassidisher Melamed’
As hunger and illness ravaged Samarkand, Yosef Bentzion Raices studied under R’ Elle Chaim Roitblatt until his teacher fell ill. He considered joining the class of a non-chassidishe melamed, but a story he heard reinforced his decision to wait for the recovery of his chassidishe melamed.
Live: Project Chana Woman’s Power Hour
Live at 8:30 PM: Project Chana Woman’s Power Hour featuring Rabbi Nissan Zibell with ‘The Kosher Consumer’s Practical Shopper’s Guide,’ Rabbi Yosef Braun on Muktzeh, and Rabbi Berel Bell on Birchos Hanehenin.
East Flatbush Night Kolel is Booming with Kol Torah
In a vibrant and flourishing Lubavitch community, merely minutes from central Crown Heights, the traditional sing-song of Torah can be heard at nights. After a full day of work and tending to their families, young men come to join the Kolel Erev of East Flatbush.
Supreme Court Case Could Allow Public Funds for Yeshivas
Two weeks ago, the Supreme Court heard a landmark case about the first religious charter school in the U.S. – potentially paving the way for public funding for yeshivas in New York, a “concern” raised by one of the Justices. Forty-two years earlier, the Rebbe had already spoken out against the inequity facing religious schools.
Arab Rescuer at Chabad Seminary Fire Granted Israeli Citizenship
Imad Hirbawi, who risked his life to save dozens of students at the Ohr Chaya seminary when a fire broke out in their Yerushalayim dorm in December 2024, received Israeli citizenship earlier this week at the Interior Ministry.
At Trump Lookout, Gutnick Urges Israeli Leaders to Act Decisively
During a visit to the newly named Trump Lookout in Peduel, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Gutnick, who funded much of the major tourist site, urged Israeli leaders to act decisively on sovereignty in Yehuda and Shomron, calling it a matter of pikuach nefesh. “We must not miss this opportunity,” he said.
Bikur Cholim Women’s Breakfast Celebrates ‘The Heart of Caring’
Over 500 women graced the halls of Oholei Torah, paying tribute to Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka’s legacy of kindness, compassion,and sensitivity, as exemplified in the discrete and compassionate work of Bikur Cholim that carries her name.
Tonight: History of Lag BaOmer at Crown Heights Beis Medrash
The Beis Medrash of Crown Heights, a vibrant hub with a geshmak and welcoming environment for individual and chavrusa learning, is hosting a special shiur on Lag BaOmer by Rabbi Shmuel Super, lead researcher at JLI and noted Chabad historian.