From the Anash.org Inbox: Gone are the days when one Niggun was rejected because it sounded poilish, and another because it sounded like “Tzlil Vezemer.” Today, if a niggun like that can be found it’s a plus, at least we have something that carries a tune.
War Summary, Day One Hundred and Ninety One: IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said that Israel intercepted 99% of the projectiles fired at Israel from Iran last night, the IDF is preparing to call up two reserve brigades to the Gaza front for “operational missions,” and IDF combat engineers built a bridge for tanks to cross over the Wadi Gaza river.
A new Sefer Torah was dedicated to 770 by the Shmueli family in memory of their dear daughter and sister Miriam.
The L’Chaim of Aryeh Wells of New York, NY, to Chana Laber of Rensselaer, NY, was celebrated at the Ulam Chana hall in Crown Heights.
After an uplifting stay in New York, the Netanya Yeshiva headed back with a stopover in Warsaw to visit the site of the Rebbe’s chuppa and wedding meal where they danced and said l’chaim.
Major Ezzy Morgenstern, an American-born chossid in the IDF, has recently concluded a speaking tour in Chicago, captivating audiences with his journey from Yeshiva to the front lines of the Israeli military.
Chassidim refrain from eating knaidlech, matzah brei or any wet matza on Pesach. What is the basis for this chumra? Listen to a fascinating shiur about its history and halachic implications by Rabbi Eliyahu Rapoport of Beis Menachem Chicago.
On a tour of Eretz Yisroel, Photographer Mordechai Lubecki captured the beautiful sights and scenes of Ein Gedi, the Masada Fortress, and the Dead Sea – Yam Hamelach.
As every home gears up for Pesach, the AskTheRav hotline has announced extended operating hours, offering full service from 10 am to 10 pm for the week leading up to Yom Tov.
A manuscript of the oldest Ashkenazi Haggadah has been published for the first time in a format perfect for your Seder table by shliach to Oxford, UK, Rabbi Eli Brackman, and is available in Crown Heights stores.
First through fourth grade students at United Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street hosted the Traveling Model Matzah Bakery with wheat stalks, brick oven, and millstones, all on location like an old-world Shmura Matzah bakery.
Sixth graders at Lubavitch Educational Center in Miami use their knowledge of STEM, circuitry, and robotics to invent useful devices including hydraulic arms and an electric ice cream scooper.
Ask the Rov: What bracha is hydroponic lettuce and can it be used for maror at the seder? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
The list of tasks in the approach to Pesach seems endless: cleaning, purchasing Shmurah Matzah, outfits for the kids, etc. Adding a Chabad House to run lengthens that list exponentially. A new website solves that issue.
War Summary, Day One Hundred and Ninety: Iran launched hundreds of attack drones and missiles toward Israel which the Israeli Air Force and coalition forces have downed, Iranian IRGC hijacked an Israeli-linked ship, top Hamas commanders eliminated, and the missing 14-year-old Israeli shepherd boy was killed by terrorists.
When Reb Berel Garfinkel was twenty-one, he knew all of Shas with Rashi, Tosfos, and other rishonim, as well as all the printed maamorim – by heart! Yet, he carried no air of pride or feigned “humility.”
The L’Chaim of Mendy Schild of Monsey, NY, and Chani Rothman of Sharon, MA, was celebrated at The Shull in Crown Heights.
A 254-year-old Nusach Arizal siddur written by the Baal Shem Tov’s student and mekubal R’ Shabsi of Rashkov, the copy of which was used by the Rabbeim at the seder and during tekios, was discovered in a collector’s home in Bnei Brak.
Residents of the holy city of Yerushalayim busied about in shopping and spiritual preparation for the holy day of Shabbos.
Anash.org photographer Shalom Ross captured Crown Heights residents and guests fill the streets and shops in preparation for Shabbos. Plus Shalom Zachar list.
As High schoolers around the world eagerly countdown the days until Detroit Teen Camp’s new program, CGI Detroit announces the head counselors leading this year’s teen division.
Amidst the bustling energy of the CKids International Shabbaton, parents from around the world experienced a robust line-up of insightful and entertaining workshops, classes, and programming.
In a heartwarming act, fourth-grade students at Cheder Menachem of Los Angeles hosted a Purim carnival, not for their own benefit, but to raise funds for Pesach needs of local families.
Attention all Yeshiva Bochurim spending Pesach in Crown Heights – a special Yeshivas Bein Hazmanim program is being organized just for you with breakfast and stipends!
