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Fatal Crash Near Mega-Shelter Raises Safety Concerns

A homeless man was killed in a Friday night hit-and-run on Albany Avenue, near the site of a massive new homeless shelter, as locals voice growing concerns over safety and deteriorating conditions in the neighborhood.

18 Years After Massacre, Mumbai Chabad House Targeted Again

18 years after the horrific terrorist attack on the Chabad House in Mumbai, Indian police have arrested a 20-year-old man suspected of gathering intelligence on the Chabad center and Jewish residents of the city, allegedly acting under instructions from handlers abroad.

Grand Split! Special Deal Expires Tomorrow!

Last year's Grand Split reached an astonishing $834,000. Now, Ten Yad is offering three chances at this year's extraordinary prize for just $100. But only for one more day!

A Fugitive Tomim’s Daring Flight to Freedom

An article in a Warsaw newspaper in 5693 tells the harrowing tale of a bochur in the underground yeshivos in Soviet Russia and the incredible story of his brave escape. From the Margins of Chabad History presents this remarkable document for the first time and traces the life of its hero.

Kinus Track Highlights That Not All Shluchim Work in Chabad Houses

Mechanchim from around the world joined the Merkos Chinuch Office for a variety of sessions on Thursday of the Kinus, as well as a farbrengen that ran late into Sunday night.

VR Experience Tours Historical Mikvahs Through the Ages

A new interactive virtual reality experience brings Jewish history to life through the mikvah, combining storytelling with new technology to take participants on a 3D journey through six iconic locations.

The Search for a Good Sermon Is Over

"What am I going to speak about this Shabbos?” is a dilemma facing every Shliach. A good sermon, with the right story and the right message in the right moment, could hit home in a way that personal conversations often cannot.

10 Lubavitcher Bochurim Arrested After Visiting Draft Office

A group of approximately ten bochurim, who are planning to travel to the Rebbe for Kevutza in 5788, were arrested after voluntarily reporting to the military draft office to clarify their status in advance and sentenced to between 18 and 25 days in military prison.

Historic Milestone as Aguch and Badatz Announce Joint Cooperation

A historic and significant milestone for the Crown Heights community, Anash, and shluchim worldwide was marked this week as Agudas Chassidei Chabad (Aguch) and the Badatz of Crown Heights issued official letters announcing their joint cooperation and commitment to working together.

Shliach Awarded Top Honor in Muslim-Majority Republic

After 27 years of building Jewish life in Ufa, Russia, shliach Rabbi Dan Krichevsky was awarded the city’s highest civic honor in recognition of his contributions to the community and his extensive educational and chesed initiatives.

Women’s Shabbaton Offers Weekend of Learning and Connection

The third annual Project Likkutei Sichos Women’s Shabbaton will bring women together for an uplifting weekend of inspiring learning, meaningful conversations, and lasting friendships, January 8–10 in Tarrytown, New York.

Streets Closed for First Ever Young Shluchim Parade

The streets of Crown Heights were closed as hundreds of young shluchim marched in a historic first-ever Kinus Tzeirei Hashluchim parade, complete with flags, live music, and a police escort.

Oholei Torah Talmidim Rejoice on Rosh Chodesh Kislev

Music, niggunim, and dancing, and visits to the Rebbe's house filled Oholei Torah as talmidim across the Yeshiva celebrated Rosh Chodesh Kislev from Preschool through Beis Medrash.

Thousands Celebrated Beloved LA Gabbai’s Miraculous Recovery

Thousands of men, women, and children from across Los Angeles came out to celebrate the miraculous recovery of the beloved gabbai of Congregation Levi Yitzchok, Rabbi Levi Raichik, who marked his recovery with a grand Hachnosas Sefer Torah through the streets of the city.

Rockland Parents Explore ‘Chinuch in a Changing World’

Anash parents of Rockland County gathered for an evening titled “Chinuch in a Changing World,” exploring the Rebbe’s perspective on technology and raising children with strong Chassidishe values in today’s changing world.

Chabad Rov Faces Calls for Criminal Investigation Over Psak

An Israeli left-wing lawmaker called for a criminal investigation into Harav Gedalia Axelrod, following a psak he issued concerning the formation of an Israeli government supported by Arab political parties.

Utica Ave Shelter Proposal Temporarily Delayed

On Tuesday night, Crown Heights residents made their voices heard in a rare mini political win for the neighborhood. Another critical meeting will take place in one week, on Thursday, November 19.

Chassidishe Parsha Goes Digital With Extensive New Archive

A comprehensive new website is bringing together years of resources and study aids for the thousands around the world who learn Torah Ohr and Likkutei Torah every week, whether for the parsha, an approaching Yom Tov, or a concept they want to understand better.

Jewish Veterans Remember Fallen Comrades With Kaddish

A moving Veterans Day tribute was led by Rabbi Chesky Tenenbaum of Chabad’s Jewish Uniformed Services Association at a Maryland military cemetery, where Jewish veterans remembered fallen comrades with Kaddish and a retired Navy captain put on tefillin.

Free Live Workshop for Shluchim: Beyond the Status Quo

Tzviki Krasnjansky and Shmuli Rothman to host an interactive workshop for shluchim.

Shturemdike Rosh Chodesh Kislev at Montreal Mesivta

The talmidim of Mesivta Menachem in Montreal, alongside their Rabbonim and Talmidim HaShluchim, gathered for a powerful, "shturemdike" Seudas Mitzvah in honor of Rosh Chodesh Kislev, marking the entrance into the 50th year since the miraculous recovery of the Rebbe in 5738.