Reb Shaya Hakohen Matlin, the Rebbe’s sofer, passed away on this day in 5756/1996.
With Heart and Soul
Today, Chof-Tes Menachem Av, marks the 50th yahrtzeit of the devoted chossid Reb Yochanan Gordon of Dokshitz.
From the Archives: Brunoy, 5717/1957
This picture was sent to us by a reader. It shows Rav Yosef Goldberg, the rosh yeshiva in Tomchei Tmimim in Brunoy, with his class, in approximately 5717/1957.
Strong Connections Across Oceans and Generations
Photos from the Tshureh.
Photos from the Tshureh.
A tshurah distributed at the Gurkov-Gutnick wedding tells the story of Rabbi Sholom Ber Gutnick‘s shlichus in Australia.
A Look Back at Yarchei Kallah
Yarchei Kallah was always a celebrated event where distinguished rabbonim from various cities and communities would share Torah thoughts.
Chicago Inspired by New London Shliach
Rabbi Avrohom Sternberg, shliach in New London, Connecticut, was the featured guest Tuesday evening at the Chicago farbrengen in honor of Chof Av.
KGB Apologized for Persecuting the Rebbe’s Father
In the final days of the Soviet Union, the regime acknowledged that it imprisoned the Rebbe’s father on false charges.
The Unknown Life Story of the Rebbe’s Father
Watch: JEM’s Rabbi Elkana Shmotkin shares unknown facts about the life of Harav Levi Yitzchok Schneerson.
New Facts About the Rebbe’s Father Uncovered
In preparation for Chof Av – 75 years, an addendum to the biography of Harav Levi Yitzchok is to be published.
NCFJE Releases Treasure Trove of Pictures
In honor of the yartzeit of Rabbi J.J. Hecht on 15 Menachem Av, the NCFJE has digitized their historic photo archive to be viewed by the public.
Today: Shazar Visited the Rebbe
“Fun Lubavitch fort men nisht aroys.” On this day in 5726/1966, 14 Menachem Av, Israeli President Zalman Shazar visited the Rebbe.
Petach Tikvah Commemorates 90 Years
Anash in Petach Tikvah commemorated 90 years since the Frierdiker Rebbe visited their town.
The Telling Picture
The story of the two extant photographs we have of the Rebbe’s father, Rav Levi Yitzchok.
The Historic Visit (Part V)
Sunday, 12 Av, was a very busy day for the Frierdiker Rebbe, his final day in Yerushalayim.
Today: 770 Purchased
770 as it looked in approximately 5700/1940. Photo: courtesy of NYC DOF
770 as it looked in approximately 5700/1940. Photo: courtesy of NYC DOF
On this day in 5700/1940, the building at 770 – Beis Chayenu – was purchased.
German Foreign Minister Visits Chabad
Following an antisemitic attack on Berlin Shliach Rabbi Yehuda Teichtel, hundreds of people take part in solidarity event at the Berlin Chabad center.
The Historic Visit – Part III
Marking 90 years: On 7 Av, 5689, the Frierdiker Rebbe visited Kever Rochel and Chevron, city of our forefathers.
90 Years Since Historic Visit (Part II)
Part II of the account of the Frierdiker Rebbe’s visit to Eretz Yisroel, 90 years ago this week.
90 Years Since Historic Visit (Part I)
2 Av 5779 marks 90 years since the Frierdiker Rebbe arrived in Eretz Yisroel for his first and only visit to the Holy Land.
Perpetuating My Husband’s Memory
In anticipation of Chof Av, the 75th Yahrzeit of the Rebbe’s father, Harav Levi Yitzchak Schneerson, we present an entry in Rebbetzin Chanah’s diary dated today, 2 Menachem-Av.