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Levaya Held for Mrs. Rivka Laine

A large crowd of Crown Heights residents came out for the levaya of Mrs. Rivka Naomi Laine, a longtime resident of Crown Heights and matriarch of a Lubavitch family, who passed away on Sunday, 7 Cheshvan.

Arkansas Governor Hosts Shluchim for Oct. 7 Remembrance

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders hosted local shluchim, Ambassador Mike Huckabee, Israeli representatives, and elected officials for events at the State Capitol and Governor’s Mansion commemorating October 7.

Mrs. Rivka Laine, 72, AH

Mrs. Rivka Naomi Laine, a longtime resident of Crown Heights and matriarch of a Lubavitch family, passed away on Sunday, 7 Cheshvan.

Trying to Remember That Niggun? There’s an App for That

Ever catch yourself humming part of a niggun but can't figure out which one it is? Or do you know a tune well but don't remember its name? A new website called "Nigunchik" now aims to solve exactly that.

Meet the Shluchim Who Are Farmers Too

On a 25-acre farm in Hopewell Junction, Rabbi Zalman and Goldy Sandhaus have built a Chabad House where children milk goats, grow vegetables, and learn about Jewish life through farming, while a roadside farmstand draws visitors from across the surrounding community.

Last Year Rabbi Schlanger Came, This Year They Carried On

A Sukkah Mobile dedicated to the memory of Rabbi Eli Schlanger HY”D and the Bondi Beach kedoshim brought Sukkos to hundreds across Sydney, including many who recalled Rabbi Schlanger personally visiting them with a lulav and esrog last year.

Major Philanthropist Gifts $5 Million to New Chabad Center

Jewish philanthropist Robert Kraft has donated $5 million toward a new Chabad center in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, where he has maintained a close personal connection with the shluchim for decades and celebrated his second bar mitzvah.

Mrs. Lora Edelson (Finkelman), 73, AH

Mrs. Lora Finkelman-Edelson, a resident of Crown Heights, passed away on Friday, 5 Cheshvan.

Thirst for Tanya Draws Hundreds in Boro Park and Monsey

Hundreds of Chassidishe bochurim and yungeleit gathered this past week in Boro Park and Monsey for two gatherings celebrating the completion of a cycle of Tanya study and the beginning of a new one, organized by the Irgun Limud Hatanya.

Jewish Teens Flock to Hong Kong for Asia’s Shabbaton

Marking the incredible growth of Jewish teen life across Asia, 100 teen leaders representing the 17 chapters across Asia are on their way to Hong Kong for four days of Jewish pride, unity and learning.

On a Texas Army Base, a Bris in a Military-Issue Sukkah

It was an unusual Sukkos gathering at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas, a mix of service members in uniform mingling with civilians who had been cleared to enter the base.

Kentucky Human Rights Commission Convenes at Chabad

The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights held its meeting at Chabad of the Bluegrass in Lexington, marking the first-ever government meeting in Kentucky to take place inside a Jewish center.

Shabbos Tzuzamen Is Back For Its Fifth Year

What began as a grassroots initiative 5 years ago has become a beloved tradition and after last year's regional Shabbatons, Shabbos Tzuzamen is back in full force, with over 130 regional Shabbatons expected to take place worldwide.

Queens Mesivta Launches Mivtza Torah for Eretz Yisroel Trip

Bochurim at the "Queens Mesivta" were thrilled by the announcement of a special reward trip to Eretz Yisroel for those who meet the goals of this year’s Mivtza Torah, encouraging increased hasmada and a geshmak in learning throughout the winter zman.

Over 150 Bochurim Conclude Tishrei at the Rebbe’s Ohel

More than 150 bochurim from Eretz Yisroel spent the entire month of Tishrei near the Rebbe’s Ohel, enjoying a full program of learning, farbrengens, meals, and accommodations provided by Hachnosas Orchim.

Halikut Launched in Yeshivos Worldwide for Ninth Year

The flagship program for Bochurim learning the Rebbe’s Torah is back. Vaad Hatmimim launched Halikut’s ninth year in Yeshivos worldwide, with participants learning Chelek Lamed. Registration closes Tuesday.

50 Lamed-Vov’niks Share Their Most Memorable Moment With the Rebbe

Fifty classmates born in the year 5736 share personal memories and stories of their encounters with the Rebbe, from childhood visits to 770 and their first time seeing the Rebbe to experiences as bochurim and the lasting lessons they took with them.

U.S. Education Secretary Announces Federal Tax Credit at Miami’s LEC

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon held a press conference at Miami’s Lubavitch Educational Center (LEC) to outline the details of the upcoming Federal Scholarship Tax Credit recently signed into law by President Trump.

New Shluchim to the Canary Islands

Rabbi Shmulik and Menucha Rochel Amar, and their three children, are moving on shlichus to Tenerife, Canary Islands, where they will serve hundreds of local Jews and thousands of Jewish tourists.

Chabad.AI Opens a New Frontier in Learning Chassidus

Fifty years after the Rebbe’s historic sicha on harnessing technology for hafatzas hamaayanos, Chabad publishers have joined forces to launch a groundbreaking AI platform that opens new possibilities for exploring, understanding, and learning Chassidus.

Russian Technology Could Solve Bug Problem in Vegetables

A new system for growing insect-free vegetables could change the world of kashrus. During a visit to a leading Moscow university, Rabbi Berel Lazar explored the technology and plans for possible cooperation.