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770 Expansion May Open This Shabbos, Days Ahead of Schedule

The new expansion of the Beis Medrash behind 770 has progressed at an extraordinary pace and may open this Shabbos, days ahead of the already ambitious Kinus Hashluchim deadline, coinciding with the 35th anniversary of the Rebbe’s publication of Beis Rabeinu Sheb’Bavel, which discusses the need for additional space at 770.

New Yeshiva for Talmidim Hashluchim Continues Iyun

A new yeshiva program for Talmidim Hashluchim offers personalized learning tracks in Nigleh, Chassidus, and Halacha, with dedicated shiurim, mentorship, and accountability to help bochurim continue growing throughout their year of shlichus.

Oholei Torah Zal Unites for Shabbos Achdus in Bushkill, PA

This past Shabbos, the entire Oholei Torah Beis Medrash, including 542 Bochurim, Hanhala, Mashpiim, and their families, gathered for an unforgettable Shabbos Achdus at the scenic Bushkill Inn & Conference Center in Pennsylvania.

In DC, 150 Teen Leaders Learn to Never Compromise

At the CTeen Mid-Atlantic Shabbaton, teens heard from influential, unapologetic Jewish public figures who refuse to hide who they are. All weekend long, the teens showed the same pride themselves, and they are taking that home for the long run.

Pegisha Students Get Taste of Gemara at Hadar Hatorah

Over 100 Pegisha students from around the world joined bochurim at Hadar Hatorah for a special learning program, many experiencing Gemara for the first time and staying well beyond the scheduled end.

Thailand Revokes Citizenship of Country’s Head Shliach

In a dramatic development, the Thai government has revoked the citizenship of Rabbi Yosef Chaim Kantor, Chief Rabbi of Thailand and the country's head shliach, who has served the Jewish community for more than three decades.

The Unsung Heroes of Crown Heights Bikur Cholim

Every day behind the scenes, volunteers of the Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Bikur Cholim bring comfort and support to individuals and families facing difficult times. This Shabbos, Parshas Vayeira, the organization is taking the opportunity to publicly recognize and thank the dedicated volunteers who make it all possible.

‘Disco Rabbi’ Dons Baba Sali’s Yarmulka in Ohel Encounter

In a moving encounter at the Ohel, Rabbi Yitzchak Dovid Grossman met the Baba Sali’s grandson, Rabbi Moshe Eliyahu Buso, who placed his grandfather’s original yarmulka on his head as the two shared stories and spoke warmly about the Rebbe.

2,000 Participants Conclude Packed Pegisha Weekend

A palpable energy filled the streets of Crown Heights, Brooklyn, this past weekend as nearly 2,000 participants converged for Chabad on Campus International’s annual Pegisha Shabbaton weekend.

Montreal Melamed’s Tent Welcomes New Generation in Baltimore

In Rabbi Dovid Leib Wilansky’s Pre-1A classroom at Cheder Chabad Baltimore, the children are learning about Avraham Avinu’s tent in honor of Parshas Vayeira. But the tent they are using carries a special history.

Your Business Belongs at the Shluchim Virtual Resource Fair

Anash.org is proud to host its annual Virtual Resource Fair, spotlighting trusted services and vendors who support the work of shluchim everywhere.

Boca Raton Synagogue Appoints Chabad Mashpia

At a special visit to the Ohel, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg, senior rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue, announced the appointment of Rabbi Moshe Wolvovsky as mashpia of the Chabad shtiebel minyan at the shul.

Shulamis Lavrinoff, 90, AH

Shulamis Lavrinoff, a resident of Los Angeles, California and the mother of Naftoli Lavrinoff of Borough Park, passed away on Wednesday, 17 Cheshvan.

Two Packed Zals Resound With Torah at Oholei Torah Mesivta

Walk into Seder at Oholei Torah Mesivta, and you will find standing room only. In the largest year in the Mesivta's history, two packed zals and an ambitious new learning initiative reflect the chayus the bochurim are carrying from Tishrei into the months ahead.

Photos: Lyon’s Streets, Mosdos, and Jewish Life

Photographer Mordechai Lubecki visited Lyon, France, where he toured the city's extensive network of Lubavitch mosdos, documenting the vibrant Jewish life and community infrastructure established by the Rebbe's shluchim.

Shloshim Event to be Held for Rabbi Yisroel Rubin

A special Shloshim event will mark 30 days since the passing of Rabbi Yisroel Rubin, shliach to Albany, NY, and the Capital Region. The event will be broadcast live on Anash.org.

Racheli Dinari, 12, AH

Menucha Rochel (Racheli) Dinari, a 12-year-old girl from Be'er Ganim in Eretz Yisroel, passed away on Tuesday evening following a terrible illness.

Record Turnout in Israel Election, Exit Polls Show No Clear Winner

Polls closed Tuesday night in Israel's national election, with the first exit polls showing no clear winner. It appears that the opposition camp led by Gadi Eisenkot is slighty ahead of Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu's bloc, although Netanyahu's Likud looks to be the largest single party.

NY Congressman Davens at the Ohel Before Elections

Congressman Mike Lawler visited the Ohel in Queens just days before Election Day, joining a group of local shluchim for a visit that carried personal significance. Lawler, a Republican representing New York’s 17th Congressional District, is running for a third term in a closely watched race that has classified as a toss-up.

Kingston Cheder Continues Rapid Growth With Third Building

After rapidly outgrowing its first two buildings, Cheder Menachem of Kingston celebrated the opening of a new home for its girls’ middle school and high school with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sunday.

Chabad Chassidim Head to the Polls on Israel’s Election Day

Thousands of Chabad Chassidim and shluchim across Eretz Yisroel took to the streets on Election Day for a nationwide Mivtzoim campaign, encouraging Yidden to put on tefillin and strengthening Ahavas Yisroel and Jewish unity.