The Shluchim Office announces this year’s lineup for the annual Shluchos Farbrengen, featuring Mrs. Manya Lazaroff, Mrs. Chanie Shmotkin, and Mrs. Feige Slaviticki.
Rabbi Shlomo Zarchi Farbrengs for Suffield Yeshiva
The bochurim and hanhala of Suffield Yeshiva spent Shabbos Yud Shvat in Crown Heights, and joined a farbrengen with 770 mashpia Rabbi Shlomo Zarchi on Motzei Shabbos.
L’Chaim: Ottati – Lipovenko
Photos: Shalom Ross/Anash.org
The L’Chaim of Binyamin Ottati of Crown Height/NC and Sarah Bella Lipovenko of Toronto, CA was held at Rubashkin’s on Wednesday night.
Lubavitch Opposition to New York Eruv is 120 Years Old
The topic of eruv in New York City and the Lubavitch view has been much discussed in recent times. But a newly uncovered newspaper clipping shows that the issue was addressed by a student of the Tzemach Tzedek nearly 120 years ago.
Shabbos Chizuk in Panama Yeshiva Uplifts Entire Community
An uplifting weekend for the Panama community with special guests Rabbi Mendel Schapiro and Rabbi Shlomo Horowitz marked the beginning of a new Zman in for Kolel Torah Panama.
Our Communities
Winner Announced for Hour with the Rebbe Raffle
Over 4,000 bochurim from 54 yeshivos joined together on Yud Shvat in 770 for an unforgettable ‘Hour With the Rebbe’ program. Those who answered review questions were entered into a raffle, and the winner was just announced.
Or Vechom Presents Chof Beis Shevat Media Collection
As Chassidim search for ways to appropriately prepare themselves for the day of Chof Beis Shevat, Or Vechom Hahiskashrus is pleased to share an entire media collection of videos related to the day.
Russia’s Chief Rabbi Calls Hamas ‘Nazis’ in Holocaust Day Speech
A ceremony at the Jewish Museum of Moscow marking International Holocaust Memorial Day. Russia’s Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar drew a comparison between the holocaust and the event of October 7th and denounced pro Hamas demonstrations.
Tzeirei Hashluchim Winter Camp Kicks Off In Florida
Over 150 Young Shluchim are having a blast at the Machane Berel Tzeirei Hashluchim Winter Camp of the Shluchim Office which kicked off last week in Lake Worth, Florida.
Wedding: Labkowski – Halon
Photos: Nehoray Edri/Anash.org
The wedding of Yirmi Labkowski of S. Paulo, Brazil and Chany Halon of Crown Heights was held Thursday night at Oholei Torah Ballroom.
Day 114: UNRWA Funding Halted, Gazans Chant ‘Down with Hamas’
War Summary, Day 114: Masses of Gaza civilians evacuating Khan Younis chanted for the end of Hamas. Ten countries announced that they halted funding to UNRWA, after several UNRWA workers participated in the October 7th massacre.
Mrs. Baila Sztillerman, 97, AH
Mrs. Baila Sztillerman, who experienced the hardships of communist Russia and went on to raise a family of Chassidim in Melbourne, Australia, passed away on Friday,16 Shevat, 5784.
Magnificent New Mikva Opens in Moscow’s Rostokino Neighborhood
In a modest yet impressive ceremony the mikva was officially opened last week by Russia’s Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar who founded the Jewish Children’s Home nearly 20 years ago.
Oholei Torah Power Auction 5784: A Student Living the Rebbe’s Vision
Mendy has many dreams for his future. He wants to be a shliach like his uncle Moishy, He wants to be a lamdan like his Zeide, He wants to be a ba’al chesed like his father.
We Don’t Celebrate Death, But We Want the Eradication of Evil
Article by Rabbi Mordechai Lipskier: Yidden don’t celebrate death, but we do celebrate the eradication of evil. Turning to today’s evils, negotiations of any kind with terrorists is music to their ears. And music is not the sound they deserve to hear.
Torah Perspective on Marriage Presented for Young Jews
Met@Chabad launched a podcast to help young Jewish professionals who feel lost in the world of relationships and are looking for some clarity, aiming to provide that help from a Torah perspective.
The Rebbe Rashab Studied His Hand Washing
Born in Latvia and raised in Chevron, R’ Shlomo Yehuda Leib Eliezerov was sent by the Rebbe Rashab to Samarkand, where he served as a rov and taught Torah to the young.
Erev Shabbos Beshalach Around Crown Heights
Photos: Mendi Dahan/Anash.org
The streets and shops of Crown Heights were full on Friday as residents and guests prepared for Shabbos Parshas Beshalach – Shabbos Shira.
Special Tent Erected at the Ohel for Shabbos Yud Shevat
In honor of Shabbos Yud Shevat, a special tent was erected at the Ohel to accommodate the large number of Mesivta bochurim who were visiting to celebrate 74 years of the Rebbe’s Nesius.
ICJ Declines To Order Cease-Fire, Tells Israel to Prevent Genocide
The International Court of Justice ruled on Friday that at least some of Israel’s actions in Gaza during the ongoing war against Hamas could fall within the terms of the Genocide Convention, but refused to order Israel to end the war.
Revival of In-Depth Chassidus Study Making Waves Worldwide
In the weeks that have followed the launch of Kollel L’lomdei Dach, the program has garnered widespread enthusiasm among the over 120 participants, who have dedicated themselves to structured, consistant and ambitious Chassidus study.
Birthday Initiative Transforms Personal Milestones Into Communal Growth
An exciting new initiative inspired by the Rebbe’s vision for birthday celebrations is happening worldwide. Throughout the past year, nearly 100 Shluchim have been using their birthdays as a catalyst for spiritual growth in their communities.
Wedding: Rosenbluh – Landa
Photos: Mendi Dahan/Anash.org
The wedding of Gedalia Rosenbluh of Monsey, NY and Gita Landa of Toronto, Canada was held Tuesday night in Tarrytown, NY. Anash.org wishes a hearty Mazal Tov to our Editor-in-Chief Rabbi Hershel Rosenbluh on the marriage of his son.
The Solution to Obsessive Stringencies
A bochur learning in 770 was very particular in following halacha, but as time progressed, his stringencies began appearing obsessive. The Rebbe’s advice for him: To have more Yiras Shomayim.