Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including attracting someone else’s customers, delays on tuition commitment, and eating before havdala in Iceland.
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“Food of Healing”: Minnesota State Senator John Hoffman, who was shot yesterday with his wife, and officials are cautiously optimistic about their recovery, had received matza before Pesach from Shmuli Weinberg, as part of MitzvahShare Matzah, a project of Flatbush shluchim, Rabbi Yoseph and Tzippy Vigler.
Live: Oholei Torah’s Weekly Moshiach Shiur
Live at 9:45 PM: 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. Tonight’s shiur will be delivered by Rabbi Yosef Braun and will be broadcast live on Anash.org.
Missile Damages Kiryat Gat Shul, Sefer Torah Intact
A fragment from an Iranian missile fell near Kiryat Gat, resulting in a fire and causing damage to a local shul, though the Sefer Torah was found intact. The blast was felt in the Chabad yeshiva of Kiryat Gat.
Z-Biltong Launching Camp Season with Crown Heights Pop Up Stand
This summer marks the third year in a row that ZBiltong is offering camp delivery, allowing parents to surprise their children at overnight camp with a healthy, protein-packed snack. As part of its ongoing growth, ZBiltong will host a pop-up in Crown Heights on Tuesday from 5–7 PM on Kingston Avenue.
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Shluchim, Askonim Lead Shluchim Office Annual Fundraiser
A group of Askonim and Shluchim led by director Rabbi Gedalya Shemtov are leading the annual fundraiser for the Shluchim Office which will take place this Monday, 20 Sivan.
With Airspace Closed, Stranded Chassanim Seek Alternate Routes
The closure of the skies has left many, including chassanim waiting for their weddings, stuck abroad with no clear return date. A massive rescue effort is underway, with ships sailing from Cyprus and airline fleets waiting at airports around the world.
Timely ‘Living Torah’ Episode is Being Made Available to All
As Israel takes bold, preemptive steps to defend its people, the Rebbe’s words echo with powerful relevance: true strength—physical or spiritual—begins when we act first. This week, JEM has given open access to Living Torah for all to watch.
Monday: Worldwide Chassidishe Farbrengen for Chof Ches Sivan
This Monday, join Chassidim around the world for a chassidishe farbrengen in honor of Chof Ches Sivan featuring Rabbis Yisroel Deren (Stamford, Connecticut), Zalman Kaplan (Tzfas, Eretz Yisroel), Mendel Lipskar (Johannesburg, South Africa), and Zalman Lipskar (Bal Harbour, Florida).
Modern Issues Discussed at Badatz Reception for Visiting Rabbonim
Over Shavuos, the Crown Heights Beis Din hosted visiting rabbonim in the Rebbe’s shchunah for a program that included a buffet lunch, divrei Torah, a halachic presentation on fertility and geirus, and a siyum on Maseches Sotah.
Morristown Yeshiva Poses for 5785 Group Photo
At the conclusion of the year at Tomchei Temimim Yeshiva in Morristown, New Jersey, the hanhala and bochurim gathered in front of the new building for an end-of-year group photo.
Early Bird Discounts for Camp?
Ask the Rov: Does an early bird discount for camp registration involve an issue of ribbis? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Grand Finale for Successful Year of Yeshivas Erev
The Lubavitcher Yeshiva Simcha Hall on Crown and Albany in Crown Heights was packed with boys this past Wednesday evening, who came to celebrate the conclusion of a successful Yeshivas Erev year and to receive their “sefarim vouchers” that they earned through their extra learning throughout the year.
Aguch Releases Letter on Situation in Eretz Yisroel
In response to Israel’s preemptive strikes on Iran’s nuclear and military capabilities, Agudas Chassidei Chabad International issued a public letter addressing the current situation and calling for practical steps in accordance with the Rebbe’s directives.
R’ Chaim Yitzchok Spiegal, 74, AH
R’ Chaim Yitzchok (Harry) Spiegal, formerly of Los Angeles and more recently of Crown Heights, passed away this Shabbos, Parshas Behaalosecha, the 18th of Sivan. He was 74 years old.
No Injuries as Interceptor Head Crashes Kfar Chabad Hall
770 Resturant; Mendi Rizel
Interceptor debris from Iran’s Shabbos missile barrage fell in Kfar Chabad, with the head of an interceptor missile piercing the roof of the wedding hall and a large piece of shrapnel striking the 770 Restaurant. Both locations were damaged, but no one was injured.
Iran Fires Over 250 Missiles, 11 Dead and Hundreds Wounded
Over 250 Iranian missiles were fired at Israel over Shabbos, in six waves of attacks. Eleven people were killed, more than 300 injured, and extensive damage was caused in multiple cities. Israel has responded with hundreds of airstrikes in Iran and Yemen, killing senior military officials.
War Day 617: Israel Hits 140 Targets in Iran, Rockets from Gaza
War Summary, Day 617: Around 350 ballistic missiles have been launched at Israel, the Jordanian Armed Forces downed an Iranian drone near Irbid, causing a fire at a farm outside of the city, 20 top military Iranian commanders are confirmed to have been killed, and Hezbollah has so far refrained from joining in Iran’s attacks.
The London Chabad Dayan Who Wrote Books in English and French
Who is the only Chabad chasid to have served on the London Beis Din? Who was the first Lubavitcher to write a book in English? Who was the first Lubavitcher to write a book in French? The answer to all of these questions is the same: Harav Moshe Avigdor Chaikin. Ahead of his 97th yahrtzeit, ‘From the Margins of Chabad History’ tells his story.
Joyous Celebration at Wedding of Chabad Photographer
On Thursday night, just hours before the attack on Iran, a joyous chasunah took place in Kfar Chabad, as Chabad photographer Dov Ber Hechtman of Yerushalayim got married to Uriya Vizel of Chadera.
He Was Deep in Thought When the Wagon Drove Away
One of the Alter Rebbe’s great chassidim, Reb Binyomin Kletzker could become deeply engrossed in Chassidus and oblivious to what was happening around him. Once, while thinking Chassidus in the marketplace, the wagon he was leaning on drove off – and he only noticed when it was time for mincha.
With Ben Gurion Closed, Shluchim Host Stranded Travelers
After Israel’s strike on Iran grounded international flights, Chabad communities in Cyprus and Rome sprang into action to host hundreds of stranded travelers for Shabbos.
Friday Mivtzoim Roars with Tefillin for Eretz Yisroel
As Israel launches strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites and braves incoming rocket fire, bochurim and Anash have redoubled their efforts in Mivtzoim, taking to the streets, homes, and workplaces, inspiring many to lay tefillin for the peace and safety of Eretz Yisroel.
Iran Retaliates with Missile Barrage, Miraculous Results
Iran has launched a major missile barrage toward Eretz Yisroel, with some strikes in Tel Aviv, Ramat Gan, and central areas. While some light injuries were reported, there have been no fatalities, Baruch Hashem.
The Diplomacy Ruse and Strikes from Within
From blowing political smokescreens, giving the illusion of a major rift with the U.S. that President Trump took part in, to Mossad operations well inside Iran months before the attack, Operation Rising Lion stands as a defining example of strategic deception.