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Chinuch Office Launches Workshop Series for Preschool Morahs

The Merkos Chinuch Office is launching a new four-part pre-Yom Tov workshop series for Preschool Morahs, beginning with a free Chanukah webinar offering practical teaching ideas, classroom resources, and insights from Chassidus.

Menucha Borenstein, 13, AH

Chaya Menucha Borenstein, the 13-year-old daughter of R' Yakov and Ahuva Borenstein, passed away on Thursday, 11 Cheshvan.

Pegisha Students to Visit the Ohel on Sunday

Due to the large Pegisha group attending the Ohel, there will be longer than usual lines on Sunday between 12 - 3 pm.

Help Continue and Grow Kinus Tzeirei Hashluchim

Bochur Injured on Simchas Torah Shows Major Improvement

After a period of uncertainty, the family of bochur Shneur Zalman Neiman, who was critically injured on Simchas Torah at 770, has shared encouraging news about his condition.

Eye-Catching Animated Film Brings Yiddish Classic to English

Lubavitch singer Avraham Fried has released a new English version of “Di Bletele,” the well-known Yiddish song composed by R’ Yom Tov Ehrlich, accompanied by an eye-catching animated music video. The song was previously popularized by Fried, who performed it in both Yiddish and Hebrew. He is now bringing the beloved song to English-speaking audiences, allowing those who do not understand Yiddish to appreciate its powerful message.

Journalists From 20 Countries Confront Antisemitism at LEC

A delegation of international journalists from twenty countries visited Miami’s Lubavitch Educational Center last week as part of a U.S. Department of State-sponsored reporting tour focused on efforts to combat antisemitism.

Leviev Dedicates Sprawling School Campus in Five Towns

Philanthropist Lev Leviev was joined by NY Governor candidate Bruce Blakeman, Shluchim, and community leaders for the dedication of the massive Lev Academy campus that will serve hundreds of students in Five Towns, New York.

Lubavitcher Stabbed in Manhattan, Search Is On for Attacker

A Crown Heights Lubavitcher was stabbed with a sharp object while walking through Manhattan on Wednesday, in a suspected antisemitic attack.

Do You Know What Happened 200 Years Ago?

How does understanding battle strategy help us understand how Davening is meant to be? A new series of Shiurim by Chassidus Explained with Rabbi Shmuel Wagner.

Classmates Who Witnessed Hei Teves Reunite with a Mission

From Arizona, California, Florida, Michigan, New York, Ohio, and Canada, classmates of the Oholei Torah Class of 5747 (1987), now in their 60th year, gathered for Shabbos Bereishis at the Ohel—united by a shared history, a renewed sense of responsibility, and a mission to bring the inspiration of 40 years of Didan Notzach to the younger generation.

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.