Boys Chidon Finale Crowns Global Winners
After months of dedicated study, boys from around the world came together for an electrifying Chidon Grand Finale, where top participants were crowned as global champions of the 613 Mitzvos.
Social Media Erupts Over Misleading Matzah Lookalike
With Pesach around the corner, Jewish social media is buzzing over a mix-up involving year-round Manischewitz crackers that look nearly identical to kosher-for-Pesach matza and are often shelved right alongside it. After several Chabad personalities raised the alarm, Manischewitz says it’s reviewing its packaging.
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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.
Aguch Releases Letter to Anash for Yud Alef Nissan
Interactive Map Tracks ‘Education Day’ Proclamations in Real Time
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College Students Empowered by Jewish History in Poland
36 students representing 24 campuses across North America joined Chabad on Campus International’s LivingLinks Spring trip to Poland, where they explored Jewish life and strengthened their commitment toward Yiddishkeit.
When the Rebbe Took the Principal’s Side Against the Donor
When a wealthy father challenged a school’s decision, the Rebbe upheld the principal’s authority and instructed that an apology be made before the student could return.
Mendel Markel Releases Techno Nigunim for Pesach
In honor of Pesach, Mendel Markel has released two new Chabad nigunim — “Mimitzrayim” and “Vihi Sheomdo” — in his signature progressive pop-rock techno fusion style.
Do you ‘Dayeinu’?
A detail in this week’s parsha and a beautiful vort on the Hagaddah offer a transformational message on how to live a life of happiness.
Farbrengen to Mark Yud Alef Nissan at the Ohel
A special farbrengen marking Yud Alef Nissan will take place on Motzei Shabbos at the Ohel, featuring Rabbi Moshe Wolberg, Rabbi Avrohom Sternberg, and Rabbi Yosef Greenberg.
Chabad Girl Who Fell During Tzfas Missile Siren Wakes Up
A 12-year-old girl from the Chabad community in Tzfas who was seriously injured after falling from a bunk bed while rushing to shelter during a missile siren has woken up, B”H, and her condition has improved significantly. The community is asked to continue davening for Esther Hadassah bas Chaya Mushka.
Newly Recovered Footage Completes Historic Farbrengen
The farbrengen of 11 Nissan 5732 (1972) – Shivim Shana – stands as one of the most memorable birthday farbrengens of the Rebbe’s leadership. Yet for over three decades, the final hour was missing.
Suddenly the Rebbe Leaned Back and Began a Conversation
What began as a standard yechidus took an unexpected turn when the Rebbe shifted the tone and engaged young Reb Avrohom Gerlitzky in a conversation about his role in preserving the Rebbe’s Torah.
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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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When Chabad Royalty Reached the Edge of the World
The Australia series From the Margins of Chabad History continues, now relating the story of R. Chaim Yaakov Slonim of Chevron, a great-grandson of the Mitteler Rebbe who helped strengthen frum life in Ballarat and Melbourne at the turn of the century.
Mitzvah Tank Parade Crosses the Brooklyn Bridge into Manhattan
Following a grand send-off from 770, the Mitzvah Tank Parade made its way across the bridges and into Manhattan, bringing the message of Yud Alef Nissan to the streets of New York City.
Matza for Kids Before Pesach?
Ask the Rov: Can I feed my children matza on erev Pesach? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Pesach Chumros: Boiling Sugar and Coarse Salt?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including tefillin after kabolas Shabbos, bris after shkiah, mezuzah on a mobile kitchen, and coarse salt and boiling sugar for Pesach.
Day-To-Day Guide Released for Pesach 5786
Read and Download: A new booklet of the Day-to-Day Halachic Guide by Rabbi Yosef Braun has been released, containing detailed instructions on the halachos and minhagim for Pesach 5786.
Cleaners Before Shabbos?
Ask the Rov: Can I give clothing to the cleaners to clean for me on Shabbos? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Robotic Vacuum Cleaner on Shabbos?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including necklace with an image of Pisces, dead mouse on Shabbos, gift for a spouse in aveilus, and vacuum robot on Shabbos.
Is ‘How Are You’ Allowed on a Shidduch Date?
The Wealthy Arrogant Chossid Who Couldn’t Sin
An early chossid of the Alter Rebbe, R. Mordechai Liepler was both wealthy and learned. When his Yetzer HaRa would try to tempt him, he would shout at it, “I?! – the chossid of the Alter Rebbe, the wealthy lamdan and maskil, should do an aveira?!"
Stop Chasing Inspiration, Change How You See the World
In this pre-purim episode of Conversations in Chassidus, R' Getzel Rubashkin discusses how to live in the reality of Torah, and how that leads to proper Emunah, Simcha, and so much more.