“And all the nations of the earth will see that the Name of Hashem is called upon you, and they will fear you.” A photo circulating shows an IDF soldier wearing tefillin on his head while patrolling atop a Humvee.
Podcast Launches Season 3 with Hard-Hitting Moshiach Content
After drawing hundreds of thousands of viewers across two popular seasons, The Classic Take with Rabbi Sholom Zirkind returns for Season 3. Produced by the Moshiach Office at Merkos 302, the podcast delivers a fresh slate of sharp, relevant episodes tackling core questions about Moshiach in today’s world.
Isolated Jews are Coming Out of the Woodwork in Tatarstan
Far from S. Petersburg or Moscow, the city of Naberezhnye Chelny in the Russian Republic of Tatarstan is a booming industrial hub. For decades, the Jews of Naberezhnye Chelny lived without a rabbi or shul. That changed six months ago with the arrival of Rabbi Chaim Dovid and Chaya Tzippora Paer.
Watch: Daily Video About the Beis Hamikdash
Watch today’s daily video about the Beis Hamikdash by Rabbi Chananya Hoffinger and take a quiz to enter a raffle on two gift cards at Judaica World of Crown Heights.
Lubavitch Cheder Seeks Experienced Melamed
A Yiddish speaking Lubavitch Cheder in the Tri-state area is looking for an experienced Melamed. Geshmake environment.
Please email [email protected] if you are interested.
Jewish Leaders Sound Alarm as Bris Milah Threatened
Jewish leaders in Europe have launched an emergency campaign to protect the right to perform brissim after police in Belgium reportedly launched criminal proceedings against certified mohelim in Antwerp after raiding their homes in May.
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Chabad on Call to Host Kinus for Hospital Shluchim
Registration is now open for the Chabad on Call Kinus. Set for August 5–6 in South Florida, the two‑day gathering brings together Shluchim and Shluchos who engage in hospital outreach to connect, exchange proven strategies, and strengthen every facet of this critical Shlichus.
‘This is for the Arabs,’ the Rebbe Said with a Smile
The Rebbe spoke incessantly about the need today to teach non-Jews the Sheva Mitzvos Bnei Noach. At kos shel bracha of Shavuos 5747, the Rebbe handed Rabbi Menachem Mendel Gluckowsky a bottle of mashke and said, “This is for the Arabs.” Thus began the project of influencing Arabs across Eretz Yisroel.
‘Footballer Rabbi’ Remembered at Largest Dutch Jewish Event
Over 2,000 Jewish participants from across Europe converged last month for Yom HaFootball – the largest Jewish gathering in the Netherlands – where dozens wrapped tefillin at the stand run by local shluchim, continuing the legacy of Rabbi Yitzchak Vorst, fondly remembered as the “footballer rabbi.”
Crown Heights Beis Din Appoints STaM Expert
Residents of Crown Heights have begun bringing in their tefillin and mezuzos to the Beis Din to be inspected by Rabbi Menachem Kahn, an expert in safrus, to answer all questions about STaM and to identify possible fraudulent STaM that were sold in Crown Heights.
At Last, Israel Transfers Me’aras HaMachpelah Control to Jews
In a long-overdue move, Israel has officially transferred authority of Me’aras HaMachpelah from the Palestinian Authority to the Chevron Religious Council. More than five decades after the liberation of Chevron, this shift in governance is a necessary correction of a decades-old mistake.
L’man Achai Kicks Off 26th Summer with Jewish Pride and Adventure
Camp L’man Achai, an overnight summer camp nestled in the Catskill Mountains, catering to children from non-frum or unaffiliated backgrounds, launched its 26th summer season with an unforgettable first week full of Jewish pride, connection, and adventure.
Bayis Neman is Building Strong and Enduring Jewish Homes
Three years ago, Bayis Neman was established to support couples in building strong, lasting marriages. The organization offers sensitive, Torah-based coaching under the leadership of Rabbi Yirmiya Katz for those facing challenges, with a focus on availability, affordability, dedication, and discretion.
Picture Of The Day
Dozens of shluchim from around the world who run Chabad centers and programs for young Jewish professionals gathered for a photo at the annual CYP Kinus in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Kherson Rabbi’s Car Suffers Direct Hit by Russian Drone
Miracle in Ukraine: While driving with his family, the car of Kherson shliach, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Wolf, was hit directly by a Russian drone at the front of the car. He and his family miraculously emerged unharmed.
Watch: Daily Video About the Beis Hamikdash
Watch today’s daily video about the Beis Hamikdash by Rabbi Chananya Hoffinger and take a quiz to enter a raffle on two gift cards at Judaica World of Crown Heights.
Trump Sends Ukraine Envoy to Hear from Shluchim
Amid shifting signals from President Trump on the war in Ukraine, special envoy Lt. Gen. (ret.) Keith Kellogg held a top-secret meeting with shluchim at Babi-Yar to discuss the challenges, concerns, and resilience of Jewish life in the region, telling them that the President wanted to hear their perspective.
‘People Know What They Should Do, but They Distract Themselves’
After the Six Day War sparked his Jewish awakening, a young Reuven Meer found himself at a farbrengen with the Rebbe—and later in yechidus, where the Rebbe gave him unexpectedly practical advice that shaped his life ever since.
Levaya Held for Rabbi Sholom Ber Stock
Anash and bochurim accompanied Rabbi Sholom Ber Stock, longtime shliach in Connecticut and the founder and director of Camp Chomesh Girls Camp, who passed away on Wednesday on the way to kevurah near the Ohel.
770 Bochurim Spend Summer Deep in Learning
The “Yissachar and Zevulun” initiative just wrapped up another successful month of strong Torah learning. Hundreds of dedicated bochurim who stuck with one of the five intense learning tracks earned cash stipends totaling tens of thousands of dollars for their hard work and commitment.
War Day 649: Israel Defends Syrian Druze, New Corridor Splits Khan Younis
War Summary, Day 649: Israel may give up key Rafah and Philadelphi Corridors, new 15km Magen Oz corridor splits Khan Younis, two terror attacks thwarted in Judea & Samaria, Syria’s army massacres 300+ Druze civilians in Suwayda, IDF responds with heavy strikes on Syrian regime targets, America brokers truce, and Israeli Defense Minister heads to Washington for talks.
Picture of the Day
At the “Zeh MiZeh” Satmar Expo in Williamsburg, a booth for Tuffka.com drew special attention for its tefillin stand. Bochurim used the opportunity to do Mivtza Tefillin with non-frum attendees, as the Satmar chassidim appreciated and photographed the inspiring scene.
We Are Chassidim of the Rebbe, Not of Bibi
“A recent op-ed by Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Gutnick drew strong reactions from many Lubavitchers. I feel compelled to address a painful issue: the widespread lack of awareness of the Rebbe’s clear stance on Shleimus HaAretz. It’s time to stop being chassidim of Bibi. We are chassidim of the Rebbe.”
Rabbi Sholom Ber Stock, 78, AH
Rabbi Sholom Ber Stock, longtime shliach in Connecticut and the founder and director of Camp Chomesh Girls Camp, passed away on Wednesday, 20 Tammuz.
Iowa Shlucha Receives Life-Saving Kidney from New Square Donor
A Shlucha from Iowa is receiving a new lease on life today, thanks to the extraordinary kindness of an altruistic kidney donor — a young mother of four from the New Square community.
‘Mishmar is Great’ at Melbourne YG with Fathers and Sons
Melbourne’s first-ever Father & Son Mishmar, led by Mishmar Director JJ Hecht, was an overwhelming success as over 150 fathers and sons packed the YG Zal. After the learning, they enjoyed a fun game show, spark machines, and a live photo magnet station.