In honor of the upcoming Siyum Horambam, marking the completion of the 44th Rambam study cycle and the start of the 45th, we bring you the fascinating story of how this special campaign instituted by the Rebbe came to be and how it developed into what it is today.
A School That Won’t Settle for the Status Quo
At Darchai Menachem, we don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all education. No two children are the same, so no two roadmaps should be either. We are a school that refuses to settle for the status quo – because true education isn’t just about handing students a roadmap, it’s about ensuring that every child has the tools and support they need to reach their destination.
Roundtable Tackles Cremation Among American Jews
In a gathering hosted by the United States Chaplain Corps (USCC), leaders from Chevra Kadisha, end-of-life services, and the Jewish burial and chaplaincy fields came together for eye-opening discussions and networking to improve their holy mission.
What You Need is a Rambam ‘Study Buddy’
From the Anash.org Inbox: As we gear up for the 45th Rambam cycle, I’ve been thinking: how do we not just start strong, but stay strong? A busy day can turn into a missed day, and before we know it, we’re a week behind, feeling too discouraged to catch up. This year, I have an idea that could change that.
Shluchos Recharge at Practical Kinus Workshops
Carefully curated and structured, each Kinus workshop offers Shluchos tangible tools, relevant discussions, and an opportunity to address real-world challenges. Topics this year included, “Back to Basics: The Gift of Chassidus in Raising Children,” “Whole Family Shlichus: Going Beyond Youth,” and “Small Community, Big Impact.”
Our Communities
War Day 509: Heavy Airstrikes in Syria, Operations Expand in Shomron
War Summary, Day 509: Four hostage bodies may be released on Thursday, Witkoff says ceasefire phase two is a possibility, Philadelphi Corridor withdrawal date approaching, Hamas preparing for return to war, IDF airstrikes in Lebanon, IDF operations continue to expand in Samaria, heavy IDF airstrikes in southern Syria to keep all threatening militia away from Israel, and Israel appears to be creating a protectorate for the Syrian Druze and may offer them work in Israel.
Program Released for Shabbos Anash at the Ohel
This Shabbos, Parshas Terumah – Rosh Chodesh Adar, Anash from around the world will gather at the Rebbe’s Ohel for an inspiring Shabbos. A full program has been prepared and is presented here.
Live: Project Chana Woman’s Power Hour
Live at 8:30 PM: Project Chana Woman’s Power Hour featuring Rabbi Nissan Zibell with ‘The Kosher Consumer’s Practical Shopper’s Guide,’ Rabbi Yosef Braun on non-Jewish help on Shabbos, and Rabbi Berel Bell on Birchos Hanehenin.
Coral Springs Mesivta Holds Grand Siyum on Sicha Mivtza
The Mesivta of Coral Springs celebrated a joyous Seudah and Siyum upon completion a three-month Mivtzah titled “Sichoseinu.” The Mivtzah, run by the Shluchim, focused on learning Likkutei Sichos and developing Yiddish, culminating in an evening filled with inspiration, speeches, awards, and prizes.
Serving Milchigs for the Purim Seuda?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including meat for Purim meal, adding water to an urn right before Shabbos, washed hands with ring on, and leining by a boy under Bar Mitzvah.
Agam Berger Visits 770 in Kfar Chabad to Thank the Rebbe
Freed hostage Agam Berger, together with her parents, Shlomi and Meirav, visited 770 in Kfar Chabad to express their gratitude to the Rebbe. They were accompanied by Cholon shluchim and the city’s Chief Rabbi, Rabbi Yochanan Gurary.
‘Green Means Go!’ The Rebbe’s Guidance for Israel’s Next Steps
Unlike some of its predecessors, the new U.S. administration is highly supportive of Israel’s responsibility to prioritize its security needs above all else. As Israel deliberates its next steps, JEM’s Enduring Peace presents the Rebbe’s timely guidance in similar situations.
Presidents’ Week Vacation Was an Opportunity for More Yiddishkeit
During the recent school vacation over Presidents’ Week, the Released Time Program welcomed 200 Jewish children from all five boroughs for an unforgettable day camp experience filled with excitement, fun, and inspiration.
Classmates, Students and Teachers Were Excited to Meet in Person
Classmates, teachers, and mothers of the Nigri International Shluchim Online School joined together for their annual reunion, a once-a-year event where they get to see each other in person and connect.
Learn Rambam with the Rebbe Like Never Before
A new groundbreaking 2-volume work by shliach Rabbi Yossi Lipskier, titled “Otzar Hamelech,” collects thousands of the Rebbe’s explanations on Rambam never organized before, and is being released in honor of the upcoming Siyum Harambam.
Yeshivos Don’t Need To Be ‘Substantially Equivalent’
From the Anash.org Inbox: Trying to convince the government that our mosdos are “substantially equivalent” is a weak argument. Instead, we must assert the honest and bold truth and refrain from any concessions. This is a fight for the future of Chinuch in America.
IDF Purim Project in Memory of Sergeant Yisrael Suissa
As Purim approaches, Chayal El Chayal is kicking off its annual IDF Purim Project in memory of Yisrael Suissa Z”L bringing the joy and spirit of Purim to soldiers stationed on base. The IDF Purim Project ensures that these brave men and women don’t miss out on the joy of Purim.
War Day 507: IDF Flies Over Nasrallah Funeral, Failed Rocket Launches From Gaza
War Summary, Day 507: Hamas fooled two hostages into thinking they’d be freed, two failed rocket launches from Gaza, gag order on Bat Yam bombing: plans were far worse than public knows, IDF evacuates Jenin, brings in tanks, Hezbollah planned to launch rockets at Israel during Nasrallah funeral and IDF destroyed launchers first, IDF flies over Nasrallah funeral, IDF protecting Syrian Druze, and two caught infiltrating from Jordan.
Bochurim Publish Rabbi Herson’s Personal Rebbe Stories
In honor of the shloshim of Rabbi Moshe Herson AH, dean of the Rabbinical College of America and Head Shliach of New Jersey, a collection of his favorite stories he told the bochurim and later checked over were published for the public.
Special Opportunity to Own Something from the Rebbe
Did you always wish you could own something special from the Rebbe? Now is your opportunity to get a dollar, coins, Tanya, Kuntres, letter, or other item from the Rebbe, at the Moreshet auction taking place tomorrow, Tuesday, at 1:00 PM ET.
Shloshim Event to be Held for Rabbi Levi Wolosow
Following the outpouring of love by the Anash community after the passing of NJ shliach Rabbi Levi Wolosow AH, the Chazanow and Wolosow Families invite all those who can attend an in-person shloshim to be held in Marlboro, New Jersey, on Tuesday, 4 Adar, March 4th.
Popular Speaker and Singer to Headline 44th Siyum HaRambam
The International Rambam Celebration Committee has announced that speaker Rabbi YY Jacobson and singer Eitan Katz will appear at the 44th Siyum HaRambam, set to take place on Sunday, 2 Adar 5785 (March 2, 2025), at the Bedford Union Armory in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.