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The Rebbe’s Secret Shiva After His Brother’s Passing
In the morning, the Rebbetzin called Berel Yunik and asked him to come to her home. She told him she had received word from Liverpool, England, that the condition of the Rebbe’s brother was very serious. Soon, the truth became clear: the Rebbe’s brother had passed away. A diary recording the events of the time.
‘Lamed Vov’niks’ Mark 50 Years with Packed Shabbos Reunion
Over 70 classmates from around the world gathered this past Shabbos for an uplifting reunion marking their fiftieth birthday. The Shabbos was packed with activities, shiurim, farbrengens, and unforgettable memories.
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Live: Siyum on Rambam’s Sefer Nashim
Join at 3:30 PM ET: An international Siyum celebrating the completion of the Rambam’s Sefer Nashim will feature Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, following his weekly shiur Panorama of Halacha.
Chabad Leads £12 Million Rescue of London Jewish School
Crown Heights Parade Details Released for This Year
Britain’s Young Shluchim Unite at Nottingham Shabbaton
Young Shluchim from remote communities across England gathered for the first of MyShliach’s International Regional Kinusim this year, hosted by Rabbi Mendy and Mrs. Brocha Lent of Chabad of Nottingham.
74th Yahrtzeit of the Rebbe’s Brother, Reb Yisroel Aryeh Leib
13 Iyar is the yahrzeit of the Rebbe’s Brother, Reb Yisroel Aryeh Leib. Read about his life, and the steps the Rebbe took to conceal his passing from Rebbetzin Chana and to memorialize his brother.
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New Pen, Card, Poster Bring the 12 Pesukim to Life
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the 12 Pesukim, Tzivos Hashem has released a new set of materials designed to help children and adults connect to the 12 Pesukim in a more personal, practical, and memorable way.
The Day I Chose Shabbos and Kosher Over My Baseball Career
When a devastating wrist injury forced him off the field, Reuben Bezaquen was facing struggle with keeping Shabbos and kosher. What felt like a punishment, he now sees as guidance towards a decision he didn’t yet have the strength to make.
‘Kitchen of Kindness’ Presents a New Way to Build Community
Launched last year at Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky’s first yartzeit, Kitchen of Kindness International is officially opening registration to expand from a 15-community pilot into a global network ahead of his second yartzeit.
The Miraculous School: 50 Years of Torah Tmimah in Buffalo
Fifty years ago, a remarkable vision was planted in Buffalo, New York. Rabbi Noson Gurary and yblch”t Rebbetzin Tziviah Miriam Gurary A”H, founded the Torah Tmimah School, where Jewish children could receive a complete and uncompromised Torah education. Marking the 20th yahrtzeit of Rebbetzin Gurary.
The First Lubavitcher Rov in America
Today, 12 Iyar, marks the yahrtzeit of Harav Chaim Yaakov Vidrevitz, a chossid of the Tzemach Tzedek and Rebbe Maharash, who served as rov of Moscow and later in New York, where he strengthened Yiddishkeit, especially kashrus and mikvaos, and was known for his genious and influence.
Two Jews Stabbed in Golders Green Terror Attack
Two Jewish men were stabbed in London’s Golders Green neighborhood in what police have declared a terrorist incident, with Shomrim volunteers helping detain the knife-wielding suspect as Hatzola and emergency responders rushed to the scene.
Jewish Argentine Governor Wrapped Tefillin at Regional Kinus
Shluchim from outlying provinces across Argentina gathered in Rosario in Central Argentina for a uplifting Kinus, filled with shiurim, farbrengens,and discussions. A highlight was a visit to the Jewish governor, who wrapped tefillin and expressed deep interest in their impact across the region.
Public Pushback Leads to Change in Meron Restrictions
In a notable development, Israeli security and government officials are now considering a more expanded, phased arrangement for this year’s Lag BaOmer gathering at Har Meron. The move follows an earlier decision to restrict attendance to only 1,500 people amid serious security concerns in northern Israel.
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When Fake News About the Rebbe Maharash Sparked a Public Rebuttal
2 Iyar marks 192 years from the birth of the Rebbe Maharash. From the Margins of Chabad History relates an episode of fake news from the contemporary maskilic press that gives us a glimpse of the respect in which he was held, details about his travels, and the loyalty of his devoted chasidim.
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Mental Health Campaign Is a Hidden Missionary Effort
Massive billboards have appeared across major cities carrying the message "Do you struggle with guilt and shame?" alongside a QR code. Designed to look like mental health outreach, scanning the code leads to missionary guidance.
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Moshiach for Gentiles?
Bris Postponed for Yellow Baby?
Ask the Rov: When is the bris delayed because the baby is yellow? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Asking a Small Child to Turn On the Lights?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including wiping the becher before use, asking a small child to turn on the lights, leaving a dryer running when Shabbos starts, and the bracha for an ice cream sandwich.
When to Count Sefirah When Davening Maariv Early?
Will There Be Mountains When Moshiach Comes?
Bris in the Morning or with a Crowd?
Ask the Rov: What time of day should a bris be held? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
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Father and Son, Very Much the Same
9 Iyar marks the yahrtzeit of Reb Nissan Nemanov and his son Reb Moshe Nemanov. Much has been written about Reb Nissan Nemanov, his legendary sense of kabolas ol, and his influence on generations of talmidim. Far less is known about Reb Moshe Nemanov, who shied away from the public eye and abhorred any form of attention or recognition.
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Inside the Rebbe’s Library: Working Line by Line with the Rebbe
Rabbi Berel Levine, director of the Agudas Chassidei Chabad Library at 770 and author of countless works in halacha and history, opens up about a life spent working directly under the Rebbe, with over 700 written answers he received from the Rebbe directing his every step.
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Preschool Directors to Explore the Relationships That Shape Chinuch
Young Shluchos Enjoy Two-Day Chidon Retreat
