R’ Yosef Yechiel Lifshitz, a longtime resident of Crown Heights, passed away on Wednesday, 16 Elul.

Eight bochurim in the Buenos Aires yeshiva learned the entire Bava Basra by heart, and were tested over thirteen hours to recite it in one straight go. The yeshiva celebrated it with a grand melava malka and an on-stage Gemara chidon.

War Summary, Day 348: Hundreds of Hezbollah walkie-talkies explode across Lebanon, IDF chief says more surprises to come, Iran evacuates blinded ambassador and 90 more terrorists, four fallen heroes in Gaza and several injured, reserve generals and ministers push for the “General’s Plan” in Gaza, Gallant says center of gravity is shifting to the north, and strong signs of imminent ground maneuver in Lebanon as 98th Division is rerouted.

In honor of the new zman and the growing number of bochurim who are coming to learn in the Central Tomchei Temimim Yeshiva in 770, the hanhala announced on 15 Elul the appointment of 9 new hanhala members who will join the existing staff.

A new yeshiva “Hama’or Shebatorah” was established in Eretz Yisroel to cater to the growing number of “Poilisher” chassidim who have joined the Chabad Mayonei Yisroel community. The zman was opened by the community’s mashpiim, R’ Zalman Gopin and R’ Chaim Sholom Deitsch.

What was it like to spend a Shabbos in Lubavitch after the Rebbe Rashab founded Tomchei Temimim? For generations, Chassidim would journey to Lubavitch to spend a few uplifting days, weeks, or months with the Rebbe. But Tomchei Temimim changed everything.

A grand event marking the conclusion of the year-long Mivtza Torah was held in Brunoy Mesivta. Menahel R’ Itche Nemenov highlighted that it wasn’t just a ceremony to give out prizes, rather to energize and motivate the bochurim to learn Torah and Chassidus with Yiras Shomayim.

Hatomim Mendel Bluming, a bochur from Crown Heights who thousands davened for after he was critically struck by a speeding car near his yeshiva in Suffield, CT, sadly passed away this morning, Wednesday, 15 Elul.

As we approach Chai Elul, the birthday of both the Baal Shem Tov and the Alter Rebbe, we are filled with a sense of renewal and spiritual elevation. In honor of this auspicious day, we are excited to announce the (re)launch of the “Daily Tanya with R’ Yossi Paltiel” podcast—a transformative daily learning experience that brings the timeless teachings of Chassidus directly to your ears.

The terrorists haven’t learned. Just one day after Hezbollah beepers exploded injuring close to 3000, today two-way walkie-talkies exploded, including during the funeral for the son of a Hezbollah MP who was killed in yesterday’s explosion.

From the Anash.org Inbox: Street parking in Crown Heights is a precious commodity. Residents and guests rely on these spaces for daily use. So, when car rental companies use public street parking for their fleets, it raises eyebrows and frustrations.

This Tishrei, Shluchim are intensifying their efforts to welcome the growing number of Jews seeking community, connection and inspiration. A Merkos 302 workshop will equip Shluchim with essential tools to strengthen their online presence ahead of the High Holidays.

War Summary, Day 346-347: Hamas wants to continue “war of attrition,” IDF re-upping presence in Gaza, calm in North is now an official goal of the war, up of 2,800 injured in Hezbollah pager explosions with Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon amongst the seriously injured, Shin Bet foiled a Hezbollah assassination attempt, and Houthis claim U.S. is offering recognition in exchange for quiet.

After landing from Eretz Yisrael, the Makova Rebbe’s first stop was to visit the Ohel where he davened mairiv with his chassidim and went in with them to daven inside the Ohel.

1,000 rabbis gathered in Yerushalayim for a day of fascinating and relevant lectures on the most up-to-date topics in halacha, at a beautiful convention with inspiring music, beautiful meals, and educational panels.

Live at 8:30 tonight: three women’s classes in an hour on relevant topics in Halacha by fascinating and knowledgeable teachers.

The Rebbe emphasized the importance of bochurim learning semicha before marriage to build homes rooted in Torah and equip them with the knowledge to serve as “Rav” for their families. Lemaan Yilmedu’s program will help you achieve your goal.

A recent study by CKids International at Merkos 302 revealed a concerning trend: a significant number of Jewish boys are not celebrating their Bar Mitzvahs. A new program is helping shluchim close this “Bar Mitzvah gap.”

Yosef Ciechanover, former Director-General of Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other government positions, who had an extensive relationship with the Rebbe and brought many prominent officials to the Rebbe, passed away on 14 Elul 5784.

Lubavitch photographer Mordechai Lubecki traveled to Tverya and documented the ancient city, the Chabad Houses, mikvaos, the local CTeen chapter, and the Kever Imahos of Bilhah, Zilpa, Tzipporah, Elisheva, and Avigail.