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Last Chance: Lemaan Yilmedu’s Semicha for Bochurim Starts Sunday

Lemaan Yilmedu’s Smicha course was created specifically with bochurim in mind, taking the well established classic Lemaan Yilmedu Smicha curriculum and reconfiguring it to better fit the structure of a bochur who wants to learn Smicha while on Shlichus or in Yeshiva. This year the program is being offered at a special subsidized price of $2,040 instead of $3,420.

‘TanyaMap’ Project Tracks Tanya Printings Around the Globe

A new interactive website, TanyaMap, allows users to explore a three-dimensional globe marking every documented location where the Tanya has been printed, alongside records, photographs, historical information, and sources. From Antarctica to Mount Everest, the map traces the spread of Tanya printing to some of the most remote places on earth.

Photos: Jewish Life and History in Aix-les-Bains

Lubavitcher photographer Mordechai Lubecki toured the historic Jewish community of Aix-les-Bains, visiting its famed yeshiva, shuls and mikvaos, and capturing the striking scenery of the French Alps.

Live: Kinus Torah Dedicated to Rabbi Rubin

In fulfillment of the Rebbe’s hora’ah to utilize Isru Chag as an opportunity to gather for a Kinnus Torah, Merkos Torah will host a Kinnus Torah dedicated to Rabbi Yisroel Rubin, with a pre-recorded talk by his son.

New 48-Part Course Explores the Rebbe’s Methodology in Rashi

As the new cycle of learning Chumash with Rashi begins with Parshas Bereishis, a new 48-part course titled Rashi’s Methodology explores the Rebbe’s novel approach to understanding Rashi and the principles that guide his commentary on the Torah. Presented by Rabbi Binyomin Bitton, the episodes range from approximately 5 to 40 minutes, making the course accessible for regular learning alongside the weekly study of Chumash.

Thursday: Shloshim Event for Rabbi Avrohom Lipskier

Family, students, and admirers will gather Thursday evening for a shloshim memorial for Rabbi Avrohom Lipskier a”h, with an evening of tribute and inspiration from his life and lasting impact.

In Kharkov, Sukkos Brought the Community Together

For the Kharkov Jewish Community, Sukkos was a celebration of Jewish life, unity, and the strength that comes from being together. Even in difficult times, the community continues to grow, celebrate, and bring Jewish joy to Kharkov.

International Shochet Publishes Torah Chiddushim in New Sefer

Rabbi Eliyahu Shlomo Ezagui, an international shochet known for traveling to far-flung and remote locations around the world for shechita, has published a new sefer, which he shared with leading rabbonim.

Rabbi Yisroel Rubin, 78, AH

Rabbi Yisroel Eliezer Rubin, longtime shliach to Albany and head shliach of the Capital Region and Northeast New York State, passed away on the night of Shemini Atzeres, shortly after participating in hakafos at his shul.

Hatzalah Issues Meningitis Warning in Crown Heights

Crown Heights Hatzalah warned the community after a young man was hospitalized with meningococcal meningitis, a potentially severe infection that can spread through close and prolonged contact.

Cyprus Jewish Community Celebrates Answered Prayers

The Cyprus Jewish community marked an emotional full-circle moment with Mirav Leshem Gonen, mother of captivity survivor Romi Gonen, and Deputy Israeli Ambassador Kobi Waller.

Free Hakafos Companion for Your Community

As we prepare to celebrate Simchas Torah with joy and dancing, a special Hakafos Companion is available for anyone who would like to print and distribute copies in their shul or community.

Children Gather for Sukkos Rally in 770

Hundreds of children and parents filled 770 on Chol Hamoed for a Tzivos Hashem rally featuring the 12 pesukim, Tehillim, words of Torah, and an exciting ventriloquist show by “The Shleikes.”

Get a Taste of the Rebbe’s Simchas Torah Farbrengens

The Rebbe held 42 farbrengens on Simchas Torah Day. The sichos from these farbrengens span around 1,000 pages in the Yiddish Hanochos in Sichos Kodesh, and around 120 pages in the 14 English Hanochos.

Rabbi Bluming: Save a Family Facing Eviction

A family in our community with children who have special needs has been struggling with significant financial hardship and ongoing challenges. Now, there is a real risk of the family losing their home. Endorsed by Harav Shmuel Chaim Bluming of Crown Heights.