Running a winter camp for the first time is a huge undertaking, and there was a fair amount of hesitation. But CKids Gan Israel Florida winter camp turned out to be a huge success.
London Dayan Delivers Visual Shiur on Rebbe Rashab’s Mikvah
Kollel Anash of Crown Heights recently hosted a shiur by Rabbi Levi Yitzchok Raskin of London, England on the unique halachos of the Rebbe Rashab‘s mikvah, as recorded by him on a personal visitor’s card.
Snowstorm Coming to New York City Monday Night
A Winter Storm Watch is in effect citywide from 4:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday with a forecast of up to 8 inches of snow. Gusty northeast winds of 30 to 40 mph are also expected.
New Film Shares the Rebbe Like You’ve Never Heard Before
A new 40-minute film by JEM includes the Rebbe speaking about Eretz Yisroel’s security with force, acknowledging that it will affect funding for Chabad institutions. Undeterred, the Rebbe declares that he cannot remain silent in the face of Jewish blood being spilled.
After Ohel and Mitzvos, Father Rescued from Captivity
Just one week ago, the daughter and son-in-law of Luis Harr davened at the Ohel and took upon themselves extra mitzvos at the Shul of Bal Harbor. Last night, their father was freed through a miraculous rescue.
Our Communities
Grand Celebration Marks 25th of Russian Jewish Federation
Hundreds of rabbonim, shluchim and community leaders gathered for the 8th conference of the FJCR – Federation of Jewish Communities of Russia, which also marked 25 years since its founding.
L’Chaim: Zarchi – Zarchi
The L’Chaim of Yaakov Meir Zarchi of S. Francisco, CA, and Batsheva Zarchi of Puerto Rico, took place at the JCM hall.
Breaking: Israeli Military Rescues Two Hostages in Special Operation
Special forces reported that there has been a successful rescue mission that has found and saved two hostages from Gaza, Fernando Simon Marman (60) and Norberto Louis Har (70).
Excited Talmidim Celebrate Side-by-Side Siddur and Chumash Parties
The Pre-1a and first grade students of Darchei Menachem each had celebrations to mark the milestones they achieved with learning to read inside their siddurim and starting to learn chumash inside.
Kretchnifer Rebbe of Kiryat Gat Visits the Ohel
Harav Dovid Moshe Rosenbaum, the Kretchnifer Rebbe of Kiryat Gat, known for his study and teaching of Chassidus Chabad to his community, visited the Ohel to daven.
Wedding: Khazanovich – Baumgarten
The wedding of Aron Meir Khazanovich of Sharon, MA, and Leah Baumgarten of East Hamptons, NY, took place at Razag Hall.
War Day 127: Massive Hamas Tunnel Found Under UNRWA Gaza HQ
War Summary, Day One Hundred and Twenty-Seven: No new IDF deaths announced since Wednesday – Baruch Hashem! – no Hamas rockets since Thursday night, and UNRWA’s covering for Hamas is finally being displayed to the world.
Members of 770’s Dayanus Program ‘Immerse’ in Mikvaos
Participants in 770’s Dayanus program received guidance in the practical aspects of building and maintaining a kosher mikveh through in-depth shiurim by world-renowned expert Harav Yirmiyah Katz and hands-on tour by veteran mikveh builder Rabbi Elozor Raichik.
Seder Nigunim Releases Mashpia’s Favorite Nigun
The ‘Seder Nigunim’ project together with singer Shlomo Simcha released “Reb Shlomo Chaim’s Nigun,” known as such since it was beloved by the renowned mashpia Reb Shlomo Chaim Kessleman.
Raising “Awareness” Isn’t Always a Great Idea
In recent times, “raising awareness” has become all the rage, while “shoving things under the rug” is now a universal evil. I wonder if we may have gone a little overboard by removing the rug entirely.
Knesset Speaker Davens at the Ohel for Israel’s Success
Speaker of the Knesset Amir Ohana visited the Rebbe’s Ohel in Queens where he davened for Israel’s success in the Gaza war.
Chabad Raises the Bar for Bar Mitzvah Education
For many young Jews today, their Bar Mitzvah celebration sadly signals an end to their Jewish education. BAM aims to transform the Jewish rite of passage from a closing ceremony into the first step in a personal Jewish journey.
President Milei Concludes Trip with Special Gift from Shluchim
At the conclusion of an extensive visit to the Holy Land, shluchim presented Argentinian President Javier Milei with a framed photo and Shekel bill from the Rebbe. Overcome with emotion, the president said that the Rebbe’s picture hangs prominently in his office.
FCC Bans Robocall Telemarketing with AI Voices
In an effort to curb scams, the FCC has introduced a regulation banning robocalls that use artificial intelligence to mimic human voices without explicit consent from the recipient.
L’Chaim: Green – Cuellar
The L’Chaim of Max Green of Anchorage, AK, and Elianah Cuellar of Bogotá, Colombia, took place on Thursday night in Crown Heights.
Food Under a Bed, Stroller or Airplane Seat
Ask the Rov: I forgot food under a stroller with my child sleeping. May the food be eaten? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Chabad Teacher Dies Two Months After Brother Killed in Gaza
Rabbi Nadav Yehuda Natan, a melamed at the Chabad Cheder in Chadera, passed away of heart failure just two months after his brother, Yissachar Natan HYD, fell in battle with Hamas terrorists.
“I’m a Living Miracle of the Rebbe”
Anash.org Video: In this newly released film, California businessman Yisroel Litkowski tells the incredible story of the Rebbe’s miracle that saved his life and the mezuzah mistake that revealed an unknown heart problem.
“He Wears a Simple Kapota and Torn Shtreimel”
A rov in Poznan, R. Akiva Eiger was an incredible gaon, yet unpretentious. While traveling to the health spas in Karlsbad, the Mitteler Rebbe visited him and was impressed by his great humility.