The Rabonim of Crown Heights and many more prominent Chabad Rabonim around the world have chosen the Hidurah Esrog, as it possesses the advantage of both growing in Calabria, as well as carrying the lineage of the Rebbe’s Esrog – ensuring its integrity.
New OK Kosher Division Brings Kashrus Info to Consumers
A new division of OK Kosher, spearheaded by Rabbi Sholom Kesselman, will dedicate themselves to inform and educate the kosher consumer with up-to-date, relevant, and essential kashrus-related resources and information.
Meaningful Trip To Unite Spanish Speaking Women In New York
Inspired by Mrs. Gillian Shnitzer’s Rosh Chodesh gatherings, Rosh Jodesh Latino and Merkos 302 Español are offering a two-day program for Spanish-speaking women worldwide, featuring farbrengens, Torah classes, and visits to 770 and the Ohel.
Uplifting Yom Kippur Concluded in Moscow
At the Marina Roscha shul in Moscow, erev Yom Kippur was marked with kaporos and lekach, and Yom Kippur concluded with the uplifting singing of “Napoleon’s March,” directed by Russia’s Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar.
The Bobover Shochet’s Nigun That Was Favored by Chabad Mashpiim
The newest release by Project Gaaguim is ‘Odeh LaKeil,’ a soulful nigun describing the neshama’s ascent to give an account of its actions throughout the day. It was composed by a Bobover Shochet in Tchebin and was favored by R’ Peretz Mochkin and R’ Mendel Futterfas.
‘For a Mashpia in Lubavitch, This Is Also Too Much’
Reb Alter Simchovitch was an outstanding chosid of the Rebbe Rashab and Frierdiker Rebbe who served as a mashpia in various branches of Tomchei Temimim. When a bochur expressed surprise at his meager seudas Shabbos, Reb Alter shared his ideal for a mashpia in Lubavitch.
War Day 372: Yom Kippur of Unity, Iran is Panicking
War Summary, Day 372: Yom Kippur of unity with many attending tefilos for the first time, Hezbollah fired over 320 rockets and drones, IDF struck over 200 Hezbollah targets, Israeli government to vote on Iran attack at last minute to avoid leaks, and Iran sent a message to Israel that if Israel limits its attack, then Iran will ignore it and won’t respond.
The Chazzan Had Skeletons in His Closet
Article by Rabbi YY Hodakov: Oh my, he suddenly thought. If they only knew. If they saw beyond the externalities, and knew who he was under his Talis, beneath his Yarmulka and Tzitzis, behind his Peyos and beard, would the Tzibur even agree to have him be their Shliach?
American Bochurim United to Learn Rebbe’s ‘Birkas HaBanim’
On Thursday night, a grand Seder Sichos for English-speaking bochurim was held in 770, with close to 500 Tmimim in attendance. The bochurim learned the Sicha said by the Rebbe at the Birkas HaBanim of 5750 as well as the sicha from 5752, as a Hachana for receiving this year’s Birchas Habonim.
Her Shabbos Candles Transformed Their Home
In explaining the reason for the Shabbos candles campaign, the Rebbe explained that today’s streets were becoming “dark and wild” and that was seeping into the homes. The Rebbe then told a story of the incredible transformation of one home as a result of Shabbos candles.
The Rebbe’s Letter to the Chassidic Music Festival
After a Chassidic Music Festival was scheduled for Aseres Yemei Teshuva, organizers had second thoughts. They asked the Rebbe, who responded with a letter to the participants, without it being requested. Read the letter and a newly released letter in this week’s issue.
All Night Kaporos in Crown Heights
Crown Heights families and guests perform Kaporos throughout the night, while others shopped for Yom Tov at Kingston shops that were open at late hours.
War Day 370: Hezbollah Begging for Ceasefire, Iran Paranoid with Fear
War Summary, Day 370: Hezbollah is collapsing without leadership, IDF hitting around 200 Hezbollah targets daily, three senior Hezbollah commanders eliminated, Hezbollah begging for a ceasefire, U.S. trying to install a President in Lebanon, and Iranian regime paranoia is on an all-time high.
Paris Yidden Perform Late Night Kaporos with Chabad
Thousands of Yidden from across Paris performed Kaporos with chickens through the efforts of shliach Rabbi Levi Sebag. Photographer Mordechai Lubecki captured some of the scenes.
Booklet Presents All the Rebbe’s ‘Birkas Habonim’
Every year on Erev Yom Kippur, just before Kol Nidrei, the Rebbe would give the Bochurim “Birchas Habonim”. This year, ahead of Yom Kippur, a Kovetz has been compiled containing all the Rebbe’s Brochos to the Bochurim throughout the year’s for the first time.
Budapest Opens World’s First CTeen ClubHouse
Jewish teens in Hungary celebrated a major milestone with the opening of the CTeen ClubHouse. The first standalone CTeen Center in the world, it promises to become a home-away-from-home, leadership hub, and safe space for Jewish teens in Obuda, Budapest.
500 Young Shluchim Unite in Online Rally
The Shluchim Office hosted a special live program for Tzeirei Hashluchim, bringing together over 500 young Shluchim and Shluchos in a powerful display for the safety of Eretz Yisroel. The event featured a live Q&A game, engaging videos, a Shofar exhibit, and much more.
How Can Anyone Say “No” After Receiving Letters Like These?
For many single mothers, Mishpachtainu is not just about food—it’s about community, respect, and belonging. It offers Shabbos and Yom Tov experiences filled with warmth, divrei Torah, zemiros, and deep connections, lifting them out of the isolation they often feel.
Picture of the Day
Director General of Israel’s Security Forces Eyal Zamir recently installed a mezuzah on his office with shliach to the IDF and security forces, Rabbi Menachem Ofen.
The Rebbe Bought Me the Most Beautiful Sheitel
After first getting married, Mrs. Chana Sharfstein wore a hat to cover her hair. But when she got a special letter from the Rebbe, she decided to make the move to a sheitel. And then her husband came home with a check from the Rebbe for the “most beautiful sheitel.”