The Chabad on Campus International Pegisha Europe is making history as the largest ever, with over 400 participants from 46 schools and 9 European countries gathering in Budapest. Jewish students, along with their Shluchim and Shluchos, are gearing up for an unforgettable Shabbos of unity and inspiration
Picture of the Day
Seen at the Ohel: Crown Heights icon and ohev Yisroel, R’ Yisroel Shemtov, was seen assisting Oholei Torah mashpia, Rabbi Nachman Schapiro, put on his shoes after exiting the Ohel.
Putin Ordered Return of Simferopol Shul to Young Lazar
At a meeting with President Putin, Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar requested that the old synagogue in Simferopol, Crimea, where his son, Rabbi Yechezkel Lazar, serves as rabbi, be returned to the Jewish community. At Putin’s order, the shul was returned and is being renovated for the Jewish community.
New Shluchim to Olathe, Kansas
With its lush greenery, fragrant Midwest breeze, and a skyline dotted with parks and schools, Olathe has blossomed into a thriving, family-friendly city just thirty minutes outside of Kansas City. Now, for the first time in its 168-year history, the city welcomes its first resident Rabbi: Rabbi Mendel and Sheina Wenger, who, along with their two young daughters, are breathing a new chapter into Jewish life in Olathe.
One Year Later, Freed Hostage Eli Sharabi Comes to Give Thanks
Exactly one year after his brother davened at the Ohel for a miracle, Hostage Eli Sharabi was freed from captivity in Gaza. Now, after testifying before the UN Security Council, Sharabi visited the Rebbe’s Ohel to give thanks, daven for the remaining hostages, and recite kaddish for his family.
Family-to-Family Mivtzoim Connected Yidden Over Purim
As part of the “Lamternshtik” program organized by Chabad of Sheepshead Bay, Anash families from Crown Heights took on a staggering fifty routes, handing out over 2,000 Mishloach Manos and Matonos Laevyonim and setting up shop at 10 stands in the city’s bustling streets.
‘Shabbos Shua’ Father and Son Learning Starting This Shabbos
‘Shabbos Shua’ is an innovative program in Crown Heights allowing fathers to connect with their sons and enjoy the sweetness of Torah together. Now with the long Shabbos afternoons, you can spend quality time in a beautiful kol Torah with prizes for the children.
What You Should Have Discussed with the Mekubal
In the Catskill Mountains, during the 5700s, Reb Hershel Fogelman encountered a mekubal who looked at his palms and told him his past. When Reb Hershel told our Rebbe what had happened, the Rebbe had a different idea of what he should have done.
War Day 531: Hezbollah Weapons Turn Fireworks, US Battering Houthis
War Summary, Day 531: Operations in Gaza focused on pressuring Hamas to release hostages, Hamas fired rockets at Central Israel, IDF on the ground in Gaza in three locations, three top terrorists eliminated including Hamas security head, 70 terrorists arrested in Judea and Samaria, fireworks in Lebanon after Hezbollah weapons site hit, evening sirens in Jerusalem area from the Houthis, U.S. attacking Houthis nonstop, and a high-level meeting between Israel and U.S. is expected next week to discuss Iran.
Trump Signs Executive Order to Dismantle Department of Education
President Donald Trump signed an executive order today to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education and give more power to the states. At its establishment in 1979, the Rebbe supported the DOE and had high hopes that it would serve to promote moral values. What would the Rebbe say today?
Watch: Shluchos Relationship Seminar Now Available Online
For Shluchos worldwide, being leaders of their communities often means addressing sensitive topics such as dating and marriage. A recent virtual seminar, organized by Met@Chabad at Merkos 302, and attended by hundreds of Shluchos, focused on these critical conversations. The three-part series is now available online.
What the Chofetz Chaim Said About Lubavitcher Chassidim
An unknown anecdote recounts a question posted to the Chofetz Chaim by Harav Eliezer Pupko about whether to accept a rabbinic position in a city of Lubavitcher Chassidim. The Chofetz Chaim had special things to say about them.
My JNet Chavrusa Reignited My Connection to Yiddishkeit
Jonny Nulman grew up surrounded by Judaism, yet something never fully clicked. The prayers, the teachings—they were part of his world, but not of him. Years later, a weekly JNet chavrusa transformed Torah study from a routine into a source of clarity and connection.
Pennsylvania Kids Excel in Jewish Knowledge Tournament
The atmosphere was electric at Chabad of the Main Line on Sunday as young Jewish scholars from across Pennsylvania came together for the annual regional JewQ Championship. Winners will advance to the JewQ International Championship on March 30 at the CKids Shabbaton.
When I Stopped Reading the National News
Shortly after arriving on shlichus, war broke out between Argentina and the UK, causing widespread financial concern. Rabbi Tzvi Grunblatt dialed 770, and Rabbi Chodakov relayed the Rebbe’s response: “We didn’t send you and the other shluchim to deliberate on the country’s economic policy.”
Bais Rivkah Launches ‘Brick by Brick’ Campaign
For decades, Bais Rivkah has been more than just a school; it has been a home, a foundation, a launchpad for thousands of Jewish girls, shaping them into proud, strong, and knowledgeable women. Now, Bais Rivkah is embarking on an exciting new chapter—a new building that will allow the school to expand, thrive, and nurture generations to come.
The Rebbe’s Solution to Peace in Israel Presented on Capitol Hill
Last Tuesday, a group of congressmen and staffers gathered for a briefing on the Jewish perspective on the path to peace in Israel, during which Rabbi Mendel Teldon of Commack, New York, presented the Rebbe’s perspective that land belongs to the Jews only because of the Torah.
Live: Siyum on Rambam’s Sefer Hamada
Live at 4:30 PM ET: An international Siyum celebrating the completion of the Rambam’s Sefer Hamada will feature Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, rov of Anash in London, England.
Suffield Zal Gears Up for Year Two With New Hanhala
A new maggid shiur, Rabbi Yosef Greenbaum, is joining the dedicated hanhala at Suffield Yeshiva for the upcoming Yeshiva year. The Zal has also opened registration.
Live: Chidon Sefer Hamitzvos Event for Girls
Live at 12:00 PM: Join over 100,000 people to watch representatives from over 300 schools are honored during the Grand Awards Ceremony, a live concert, and be wowed as contestants showcase their knowledge of all 613 Mitzvos in the fun and exhilarating Game Show.