After being tested in Panama by prominent rabbonim on “Gantz Bava Basra,” the group of talmidei hashluchim of Panama traveled to Alma Ata, where they made a siyum at the grand Malava Malka banquet, led by Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi MM Shuchat.

This Tuesday, immerse yourself in a day of imagination, exploration, and joy at the Kids’ Art Festival on the plaza in front of the Jewish Children’s Museum in Crown Heights.

An innovative new app called “The Talking Siddur,” helping davening beginners follow along and drivers recite Tehillim with the voice while driving, was recently released by HaMesivta yeshiva.

A new course at Lemaan Yilmedu focuses on the laws of keeping kosher, one of the most fundamental and pervasive observances of daily Jewish life. The new Hilchos Kashrus course at Lemaan Yilmedu is designed to focus on practical application.

As the new Shnas Halimudim approaches, Yeshivas Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitch – Queens is delighted to announce that Rabbi Sholom Dovid Geisinsky has been appointed as the new Rosh Yeshiva of the Mesivta.

The Schanowitz Family invites the community to join in the Siyum Sefer Torah in memory of their parents Reb Azriel and Shifra Nicha Schanowitz, taking place today at 3:30 pm in Crown Heights.

A great honor was shown in honor of the 80th yahrtzeit of Harav Levi Yitzchak, as hundreds of participants, thirteen speakers, eight hours of programming, and a grand event made up the 14th annual Yarchei Kallah event, held at the yeshiva in Kfar Chabad.

In preparation for their upcoming Shlichus, over 50 women participated in a two-day training seminar, facilitated by the New Shluchos Desk at Merkos 302.

As this year’s season of MyShliach Mishnayos Baal Peh comes to a close, IDF soldiers thank the young Shluchim for the Mishnayos they learned in their merit. 

Close to one thousand guests spent an uplifting Shabbos in unison at the Rixos Hotel near the Ohel of Reb Levik in Alma Ata, Kazakhstan. The grand melava malka banquet was headlined by Chief Rabbi of Iran, Rabbi Yehuda Gerami.

Chof Av falls out exactly 40 days before the start of the new year. At this special point in time when the preparations for Rosh Hashana begin, it is important to give tzedaka, thus drawing down brochos for the whole year.

In his diary, the chossid and mohel Reb Yaakov Yosef Raskin described how they secured Reb Levik’s release from exile, his time in Alma Ata, and the efforts to bury him respectfully. The diary has been translated to English by his grandson, R’ Benny Raskin.

Motzei Shabbos at 10:30 pm: Chassidim will join together for a farbrengen marking 80 years since the passing of the Rebbe’s father, Reb Levik, featuring speakers Rabbi Yosef Katzman, Rabbi Yeshayahu Tenenboim, and Rabbi Chay Amar.

The Rebbe did not often share his private life and family matters with the Chassidim, but on the few occasions that he did, it is our honor and privilege to mark it according to the Rebbe’s wishes. One of those days is Chof Av.

45 years ago, the Rebbe personally established ‘Kolel Tifferes Zekainim Levi Yitzchok’ to engage seniors with Torah study. Donate $45 and enter a raffle for a chance to win a mashke bottle from the Rebbe, a dollar and a dime.

A special edition of “The Alef” weekly publication on the topic of Moshiach features a Sicha from Pesach 5719, where the Rebbe quotes his father on integrating Moshiach into the present reality.

A gorgeous gallery by photographer Akiva Shainberger captures the events leading up to Chof Av in Alma Ata, Kazakhstan, including the visit to the Ohel, the pan kloli, shiurim, and farbrengens.