Remote Classmates Meet in Real Life at Annual Reunion
After months of learning together online, boys from the Nigri Shluchim Online School finally met face to face at their annual Day of Celebration in Crown Heights. The long-awaited reunion was filled with friendship, inspiration, and joy as students, fathers, and teachers joined for a lively program.
Kinus Hashluchim Kicks Off with Powerful Welcome Session
Shluchim from around the world gathered on Wednesday evening for the opening session of the Annual Kinus Hashluchim. The day began with registration as shluchim from more than 110 countries streamed into the JCM, greeting old colleagues and connecting with new ones.
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President Javier Milei of Argentina arrived in New York on Friday to visit the Rebbe’s Ohel, to give thanks for his unexpected and sweeping midterm election victory.
Free Parenting Hotline to Support Shluchim Families
Shluchim Virtual Fair: In response to challenges facing families and children, Mrs. Baila Steinberg, an experienced intervention specialist and educator from Montreal, is offering a free “Parenting Hotline” for Shluchim, providing advice, guidance, and emotional support for Shluchim and their children’s unique needs and experiences.
Helping Shluchim Turn Fundraising Stress into Success
The Shabbos Farbrengen No One Saw Coming
Stunning Replica of Rebbe’s Torah is a Memorable Gift
Shluchim Converge on Crown Heights for Largest Kinus Yet
Familiar faces filled the streets of Crown Heights as over 6,200 Shluchim from 111 countries arrived for the largest Kinus HaShluchim in history.
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Taking Care of Your Health is Part of Your Shlichus
Shluchim Virtual Fair: Chai Fit is a virtual fitness platform designed specifically for frum Jews who want to get fit, lose weight, build strength, and prioritize health within the busyness of frum life.
Tuffka Launches 7 New Products for Kinus Hashluchim
Shluchim Virtual Fair: In honor of the Kinus, Tuffka® will unveil seven new insulated, fireproof, waterproof, and dustproof products at this year’s Resource Fair. Visitors will be treated to a live fire demonstration, special one-day pricing, and a free gift for every visitor.
Women Unite to Celebrate 50 Years of Mivtza Chinuch
Hundreds of Mechanchos and women in Chinuch gathered in Crown Heights with over 2,000 more tuned in via livestream, for a powerful and uplifting Global Women’s Chinuch Event marking 50 years since the Rebbe launched Mivtzah Chinuch.
Mega Event Planned for Sefer Torah HaKloli on the Parkway
For the first time ever in the United States, more than four decades after the Rebbe established the Sefer Torah HaKloli, the 11th Torah will be completed in Crown Heights with a major event on Eastern Parkway.
Abraham Accords Brings Israeli Delegation to Reb Levik’s Ohel
A historic visit took place this week in Kazakhstan: a government delegation from Israel, led by the Minister for Regional Cooperation, Dudi Amsalem, conducted an official visit to Chabad centres in Astana and Almaty. The highlight of the trip: davening at the holy Ohel of Rabbi Levi Yitzchok in Almaty.
Today: Foundations of Chinuch Workshop for Mechanchim
After months of anticipation, the groundbreaking Foundations of Chinuch initiative officially launches today, with its first workshop for all men involved in Chinuch, both in person and via livestream.
Help Ottawa Shliach Recover from Brain Tumor
The Ottawa Jewish community is rallying to support Rabbi Michoel Gershzon, the Rebbe’s shliach to Kanata, who recently underwent successful surgery for a brain tumor and now faces financial strain from ongoing medical treatments and family expenses during his recovery.
Finding Their Tribe, Students Seek Meaning at Pegisha
Last Shabbos, nearly 2,000 students from 175 colleges are gathering in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, for Pegisha, a weekend of learning, spiritual growth, social programs, and sightseeing.
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President Javier Milei of Argentina arrived in New York on Friday to visit the Rebbe’s Ohel, to give thanks for his unexpected and sweeping midterm election victory.
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The Chabad Mashpia Who Challenged Lord Balfour
108 years ago, on November 2, 1917, British Foreign Secretary Arthur Balfour issued a declaration of support for the “establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people.” Many Jews rejoiced, seeing this as a salvation from antisemitic persecution. But the Chabad Rebbeim and chasidim saw things differently.
One Year Marked Since the Murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan
One year after Rabbi Zvi Kogan’s murder in Dubai, his light continues to shine across the world. Tefillin stations and Chabad centers, Torah learning and thousands of mitzvos, have transformed grief into unstoppable growth.
Hatzalah Call in the Middle of a Meal?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including putting dishes in a dishwasher on Shabbos, Hatzalah call in the middle of a meal, trimming one's mustache, mezuzah on a pocket door, and rolling one's beard.
Letting Go of Utensils in the Mikveh?
Ask the Rov: What is the best way to hold a utensil while toiveling it? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Adding a Name to a Child after the Bris?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including newly uncovered edits from the Rebbe on neggel vasser, adding a name after the bris, adding water to wine, and why we don't leave an unfinished spot to remember the churban.
Distributing Treats to Non-Jews on Shabbos
Ask the Rov: Can one give candy to non-Jewish kids when their holiday falls on Friday night? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Blocking Up a Door or Window?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including semi-cooked French fries, putting a talis in shaimos, size of hole when blocking up a door or window, and saying Shehechiyanu on a cooked Esrog.
Telling the Kohen to Go Out of Shul?
Ask the Rov: Can a congregation sell the first aliya to a non-kohen and have the kohen leave? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Chof Cheshvan: Birthday of the Rebbe Rashab
Chof Cheshvan marks the birthday of the Rebbe Rashab, the fifth of the Chabad Rebbeim, born in 5621 (1860).
A Shliach with a Microphone: Avraham Fried’s Special Calling
In a personal and inspiring new interview on Derher’s "Among Chassidim" podcast, Chassidic singer Avraham Fried shares his story and how the Rebbe encouraged and inspired him at the beginning of his decades-long career.