The Cheder of The Bay Area is one of those places where “you have to see it to believe it.” With some driving an hour and a half, they make the trip each morning to enjoy a day with friends, davening, and learning.
This Program Will Help You Come into Pesach Prepared
A special study schedule in the Alter Rebbe’s Shulchan Aruch promises to transform the upcoming Yom Tov of Pesach with an investment of only 15 minutes a day. The study begins Monday, Rosh Chodesh Adar Beis.
Lawyers, Bochurim, Professionals Test For Smicha
Over 50 talmidim in the acclaimed Smicha program run by Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm, were tested recently by Rabbonim on various topics and have shown clarity and knowledge in their studies.
The Tzemach Tzedek’s Chossid’s Difficult But Inspiring Life
A captivating memoir by Pinkhes Dov Goldenshteyn (1848-1930), a chossid of the Tzemach Tzedek, tells us in raw detail about his life in Ukraine without nostalgia or white-washing. For the first time, the book has been translated into English.
Simche Friedman Releases A Chasidic Purim Medley
As Purim approaches, Chassidic singer Simche Friedman released a unique and spirited medley, blending over 12 Chabad songs related to Purim into an 8-minute joyful composition.
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It’s Time To Talk About Taking Health Seriously
Article by Rabbi Gershon Avtzon: It was during this saga, that I realized something: After over 10 years in Cincinnati, I didn’t even have a primary Doctor! I, like many young adults, was living in an illusion that annual visits to a doctor are for “old people.”
To Sell a Shul?
Ask the Rov: May a shul be sold to build a new one in a different neighborhood? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
L’Chaim: Myers – Cohen
The L’Chaim of Yossi Myers of Bratislava, Slovakia and Sarah Cohen of Valley Stream, NY took place at Ulam Chana.
War Day 155: Heavy Fire in N., IDF Build Road Dividing N. and S. Gaza
Satellite imagery reveals that the IDF is completing construction of the "Netzarim Corridor," road which divides the north of Gaza from the south. The road will facilitate troop movement, logistical operations, and establish a strategic presence in the area.
War Summary, Day One Hundred and Fifty Five: Qatar has threatened to expel Hamas leaders who are staying in Qatar if they cannot convince the Hamas military leaders inside Gaza to agree to a hostage release deal, the IDF is completing construction of the “Netzarim Corridor,” road which divides the north of Gaza from the south, and heavy Hezbollah fire continued on Israel’s far north.
Mingling Wasn’t Allowed Even for the Holiest of Causes
Article by Rabbi Mordechai Lipskier: Men and women “mingling” on social media by commenting on each other’s posts or “private messaging” doesn’t always feel like a problem. Because it’s not in a physical setting it may seem okay when, of course, it’s not.
She Cursed the Rov, But Wanted Children Like Him
When a woman began shouting derogatory statements against Reb Boruch Mordechai Babroisker, his Rebbetzin could not bear it. But then the Rov demonstrated to her that the woman didn’t really mean it.
Annual Russian Shabbaton to Celebrate Jewish Pride
The 15th Annual International Russian Jewish Shabbaton, scheduled to take place in three weeks, will be the largest celebration of Jewish pride for the Russian Jewish Community in the US.
Motzei Shabbos: Daylight Savings Time Begins
At 2 a.m. local time Motzei Shabbos, daylight saving time will begin, meaning we move the clock ahead one hour.
Picture of the Day
Newly re-elected mayor of Yerushalayim, Moshe Lion, visited the Rebbe’s Ohel following his re-election, accompanied by Rabbi Sholom Duchman, director of Colel Chabad, who works closely with the mayor.
ISIS Attack on Moscow Shul Thwarted in Russia
The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) announced the disruption of an ISIS-affiliated group’s plans to carry out an attack on a shul in Moscow.
Poem Highlights the Rebbe’s Direction, Chassidim’s Power
Beis Rivkah of Montreal marked Chof Zayin Adar Rishon with a school-wide assembly for Elementary and High School, featuring a poem about the day and achdus dancing
“For Which Chabad House is This?”
When R’ Shlomo Cunin brought the Rebbe the key for the first Chabad House in California, the Rebbe asked, “For which Chabad House is this?” and proceeded to explain.
The Rebbe’s English Letters on Business Growth and Expansion
This week’s booklet includes letters written to businessmen in which the Rebbe encourages them to grow and enlarge their businesses while ensuring that their business remains a proper “vessel” through which to receive Hashem’s blessings.
War Day 153: War in N. Imminent, Sinwar Refuses Hostage Deal
War Summary, Day One Hundred and Fifty Three: Yahya Sinwar, who is Hamas’s military leader and is inside Gaza, refuses the hostage deal in exchange for a six week break in fighting, there are hints that war with Hezbollah in Lebanon is coming around Pesach time, and the IDF decided to reopen the Jit Crossing near Shechem after it was closed since Simchas Torah.
Bochur Launches Platform That Teaches Gemara “Like In Yeshiva”
Yiddishkeit has been blossoming in Hungary ever since Chabad first arrived, but Mendel Hurwitz, who grew up on shlichus there, saw that Jews wanted more in-depth Torah learning. He decided to create a platform that offered just that.
Jewish Service Members Hosted at Aleph Military Conference
Photos: Yisroel Teitelbaum
Nearly 200 Jewish service members and their families gathered in Bal Harbour, Florida last week for five uplifting days of training and camaraderie during the 17th Annual Aleph Military Symposium.
Three Times the Rebbe Lifted His Hand to Sign the ‘Last Letter’
Just before going to the Ohel on 27 Adar 1, 32 years ago, the Rebbe signed the last letter to participants of Chabad of Hallandale’s annual dinner. Rabbi Raphael Tennenhaus shares the story behind it and what a graphologist revealed about the signature.
Father Join Sons for Shabbos at Arizona Mesivta
40 fathers from across the country joined their sons for an uplifting and inspiring Shabbos at the Mesivta Lubavitch of Arizona with mivtzoim, shiurim, seudos Shabbos, and farbrengens.
After Decades, ‘Shor Habor’ Undergoes Hechsher Change
In a major move in the world of Lubavitch kashrus, the famous ‘Shor Habor’ line from AgriStar slaughterhouse in Postville, Iowa, will no longer bear the CHK hechsher, assuming instead a new Lubavitch hechsher.