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The Gerrer Askan’s Lifetime of Encounters With the Rebbe

In a podcast interview, Rabbi Elimelech Neiman of Boro Park, a renowned askan who was involved in many Jewish causes throughout the 1980s and ’90s, shares memories of his frequent, warm encounters with the Rebbe.

Vinnytsia Welcomes New Torah During Sukkos

Members of the Jewish community of Vinnytsia, Ukraine, together with guests, rabbis and dignitaries, gathered during Chol Hamoed Sukkos for a moving celebration marking the dedication of a new Torah scroll to the community.

Bitachon Summit Returns for Round Three

Following the overwhelming success of the first two Bitachon Summits and an outpouring of requests for another, organizers have announced a third round of “An Evening of Bitachon.”

Registration Opens for Tzeirei Hashluchos Winter Camp

Young Shluchos from around the world are counting down to another incredible Winter Camp, as the Shluchim Office announces the dates and opens registration for Machane Rivka 5787.

Can Hatzalah Find Your House?

Picture this: An emergency happens in Crown Heights, and you call Hatzalah. Within minutes, the dispatcher tone sounds, and Hatzalah members jump into their cars, racing toward your block.

Mendy Vilenkin, 17, AH

Hatomim Menachem Mendel (Mendy) Vilenkin, a Lubavitcher bochur from Toronto, Canada, passed away on 1 Cheshvan following a serious illness.

Gemara B’Iyun Program Offers Week of Introductory Shiurim

A new Gemara B’Iyun program, Kollel Iyun HaTalmud, is offering a special week of introductory shiurim on Mesechtas Pesachim, featuring renowned Roshei Yeshiva and Maggidei Shiur Rabbi Dov Popack, Rabbi Moshe Wolberg, and Rabbi Mendel Krasnjanski.

US Education Secretary to Spotlight Tuition Relief at Miami Yeshiva

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon will visit Miami’s Lubavitch Educational Center to highlight the new Education Freedom Tax Credit, a federal scholarship initiative that could bring major tuition relief to yeshiva families nationwide.

Critically Injured Bochur Wakes Up After a Week

After more than a week of heartfelt teffilos, Shneur Zalman Neiman, who was critically injured on Simchas Torah, finally woke up today and opened his eyes for the first time since the accident.

Photos: Autumn in Lubavitch

V'yaakov holach l'darko: A beautiful photo gallery captures the autumn scenery along the streets of the historic town of Lubavitch.

1,000 Expected at 10th Annual CYP Encounter

A decade after just 35 young Jewish professionals gathered in Crown Heights for the first Chabad Young Professionals (CYP) Encounter, registration is set to open for its landmark 10th year, with over 1,000 participants expected from around the world.

New Technology Allows Release of Sensitive Rebbe Videos

A rare collection of videos showing the Rebbe addressing sensitive issues has been released using new technology to conceal the identities of those seeking the Rebbe’s guidance.

Secular Jewish Group Adopts Chabad’s Sukkah Mobile

In what may be a first, a non-frum Jewish organization has adopted Chabad’s idea of the Sukkah Mobile, bringing the mitzvos of sukkos to Jews wherever they are. Countless passersby came over to visit the sukkah, with many also taking the opportunity to shake lulav and esrog.

Kinus Tzeirei Hashluchim Opens Registration

The Shluchim Office opens registration for the Kinus Tzeirei Hashluchim, an annual highlight for Young Shluchim living around the world, with both in person and virtual tracks.

Queens Unity Concert Draws Thousands on Main Street

Thousands gathered in Queens for the Fifth Annual Unity Sukkos Concert and Simchas Beis HaShoeva. The annual celebration featured both Ashkenazic and Sephardic singers, bringing both communities together with achdus.

Hundreds Celebrate Sukkos at Sydney’s Luna Park

Hundreds of Jewish families from across Sydney gathered at the iconic Luna Park for a Chol Hamoed Sukkos celebration, enjoying amusement rides, a sukkah overlooking Sydney Harbour, and the opportunity to bentch lulav and esrog.

Thousands Celebrate Sukkos Overlooking Niagara Falls

A Sukkah with a magnificent view of Niagara Falls welcomed thousands of Jewish visitors from around the world, with minyanim, arba minim and a special Bar Mitzvah celebration adding to the simcha of Yom Tov.

Pomona Kinus Torah Weighs In on Chassidus Learning Debate

A Kinus Torah in Pomona brought together Anash for engaging discussions in Halacha and Chassidus, including one weighing in on the ongoing debate over the proper approach to learning Chassidus.

New Music Video: ‘Mozhesh Da Nye Chotshesh!’

A new animated music video brings the story of the Shpoler Zeide and a wagon stuck in the mud to life, combining an original song with Pixar-style animation to deliver a powerful message about recognizing our abilities and helping others overcome their struggles.

New Initiative Makes Daily Mitzvah Fun for Children

A new initiative is helping children around the world learn the daily Sefer HaMitzvos. With grade-specific quizzes and a weekly raffle for children who complete all the questions, DailyMitzva.com offers parents, schools, teachers, shuls and Shluchim an easy way to make daily mitzvah learning part of every child’s routine.

Aliba D’hilchesa: How Halacha Provides Direction, Clarity, and Geshmak

In an in-depth interview, Rabbi Menachem Aizenman, Rosh Yeshiva of the Poconos Yeshiva, speaks about the unique approach to learning Gemara he institued: learning aliba d’hilchesa. “It’s not plainly Gemara alongside Shulchan Aruch. It’s using the poskim’s guidance to understand the framework of the sugya itself.”