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Are We Getting Dirah B’Tachtonim Backwards?

In the latest episode of Chassidus Made Real, Rabbi Sholom Kesselman responds to the argument that Dirah B’Tachtonim is for Chassidus to address human struggles, and draws a fundamental distinction between fitting ourselves to Hashem or Hashem to us

Alumnus Helps Uncover a $200,000 Find in Ford’s Archives

A call to an Oholei Torah alumnus led to a discovery in Ford Motor Company’s archives that is saving the Yeshiva approximately $200,000 and six to eight weeks of work.

Hei Teves: Do You Know Why It’s Such a Big Deal?

As we approach the 40th anniversary of Hei Teves, Among Chassidim brings you a special 4+ hour episode exploring the story, significance, and lasting impact of this historic day — all through the eyes of a bochur living through it back then.

Amid Destructive Riots, Paris Shluchim Stand by Community

As France is still reeling after a weekend of anti-government demonstrations devolved into some of the country’s most destructive riots in decades, shluchim are supporting their communities during this difficuly time.

R’ Yehuda ‘Flumie’ Harris, 65, AH

R' Yehuda “Flumie” Harris, a beloved member of the Anash community in New Haven, CT, passed away Wednesday morning, 10 Cheshvan, after battling an illness over the past few months.

New Details Emerge of Largest Kinus Yet

With the Kinus HaShluchim 5787 drawing closer, and thousands of shluchim preparing to make their way to Crown Heights for what is set to be the largest Kinus yet, new details of the program are emerging.

Frierdiker Rebbe’s Part-Time Yeshiva for Working Bochurim Returns

Inspired by a program established by the Frierdiker Rebbe nearly a century ago, a new yeshiva in Moscow is opening the doors of serious Torah learning to those wishing to learn part-time.

Chabad Family Develops Free App to Simplify Maaser

A Chabad family in Yerushalayim has developed a free app that helps families keep track of their maaser and tzedakah contributions, making it easy to know exactly how much they have given and how much remains.

12th Sefer Torah Hakloli to Be Completed in Buenos Aires

In an exciting announcement, the committee for the Sefer Torah Hakloli announced that the siyum of the 12th Sefer Torah Hakloli will take place next Sunday, 14 Cheshvan, at La Rural, a major 45,000-square-meter exhibition and convention center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, featuring distinguished guests including Israeli Chief Rabbi Rabbi Kalman Bar.

Annual Chag Hasemicha Celebrated in Buenos Aires

The ninth annual Chag Hasemicha celebration took place at Kollel Ohel Yosef Moshe in Buenos Aires, Argentina, honoring bochurim who successfully completed their studies in practical Halacha and received their semicha.

The Rebbe Saw East Flatbush’s Potential 64 Years Ago

Three newly published letters reveal the Rebbe's remarkable assessment of East Flatbush, his personal initiative to secure funding for its mikvah, and his strong insistence that its construction could not wait.

Nikolayev to Klimovitch: 40-Minute Track of Lively Niggunim

Over 40 minutes of lively Chabad rikud and simcha niggunim have been released in a new track titled Simcha V'rikud by Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Bachar of Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Popular Gemara Shiur Moves to New Crown Heights Location

A popular weekly Gemara shiur by Rabbi Peretz Kaplan and organized by The New Beis Medrash has moved to a new location, giving yungelait in Crown Heights an opportunity to set aside time from their busy schedules and come together once a week for Torah learning.

27 Bochurim Forced to Draft, 13 to Face Military Trial

Following hours of intervention by Chabad askonim, most of the bochurim arrested upon returning from 770 were released, but the army forced many to commit to enlistment, while others still face trial and military imprisonment.

Bochurim Honor Classmate’s Memory with ‘Letters for Menachem’

Following the passing of their classmate, Shliach to South Korea Menachem Litzman, his friends are honoring his memory through the “Letters for Menachem” campaign, encouraging Yidden to participate in Ois B’Sefer Torah and strengthen Jewish unity.

100 Teens Leave Hong Kong With New Friends and Hachlatos

Teens wrapped up the first-ever CTeen Asia Shabbaton with personal hachlatos and a renewed pride in being Jewish, ready to share it with their families back home.

Historic Budapest Shul Reopens as First Teen-Run Shul

A large crowd gathered on the streets of Budapest, Hungary, to celebrate the reopening of a historic shul with a unique new mission. Located on Dessewffy Street in the city’s Sixth District, the shul will become the first of its kind, serving young Jews under the age of 18 and placing its leadership and daily operations directly in their hands.