Texas Mayor, Teacher, and Crown Heights Rov United for the Rebbe
It’s not every day that the mayor of a Texas city, a public school teacher, and the rov of Crown Heights, headline an event in tribute to the Rebbe. The event, organized by Chabad of Lubbock, Texas, focused on the Rebbe’s enduring impact on the world today.
Trump Promotes ‘Shabbos Achdus’ for America’s 250th
In an unprecedented move, President Donald Trump called on Jewish Americans to observe Shabbos as part of the national commemoration of 250 years of American independence. The Shabbos chosen is the same one that the Rebbe designated forty years ago to gather together in unity, and has since been known in Lubavitch as “Shabbos Achdus.”
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Shliach Rabbi Liraz Zeira, who lost both of his legs while on army duty in Lebanon, was seen wrapping tefillin with a fellow Jew while standing on his prosthetic feet.
Trump Announces Three Day Russia Ukraine Ceasefire
President Donald Trump announced a three day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine beginning on May 9, saying the pause would include a halt to all kinetic activity and a prisoner exchange of 1,000 prisoners from each side.
Deadly Hantavirus Outbreak Reaches New Jersey
A deadly Andes hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius has killed three passengers, left more than 140 passengers and crew isolated on the vessel, triggered a CDC Level 3 emergency response, and led to monitoring in multiple U.S. states, including New Jersey.
Kharkiv Radiates Joy and Pride on the Frontlines
1,000 Gather at Grand Lag Baomer Celebration in Queens
Dvar Malchus the Rebbe Distributed Is Now Accessible to All
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Live: Erev Shabbos Seder Nigunim
Live at 1 PM ET: Go into Shabbos on the right note with a live weekly seder nigunim with renowned baal menagen Reb Mendel Markel.
Postville Community Marched in Colorful Parade
The Postville community was filled with excitement as the entire community – both the Lubavitcher community and other Jewish community members – together with children, families, and bochurim gathered for the annual Lag BaOmer parade.
Ping Pong on Shabbos Kodesh?!
Seeking new ways to reach boys who had fallen through the cracks, Rabbi Aharon Mordechai Zilberstrom organized a Shabbos program with games. Yet despite the urgency of the program, the Rebbe insisted that the holiness of Shabbos be upheld.
‘Hanachos’ Empowers a New Generation to Connect to the Rebbe
Now in its eighth year, Mivtza Hanachos 5786, run by Vaad Talmidei Hatmimim, will officially launch next week, continuing its rapid growth as a cornerstone Mesivta program across the globe.
Taharas Habayis Launches New Chosson Teacher Training Cohort
At a time when so many chassanim rely on guidance during one of the most critical transitions of their lives, Machon Taharas Habayis is calling on Mashpiim, Rabbonim, and devoted Mechanchim who are already guiding Talmidim and alumni.
New Preschool Curriculum Brings Matan Torah to Life
The Merkos Chinuch Office has released a new easy-to-use preschool curriculum on the Posuk of Torah, designed to bring Matan Torah to life as a meaningful support for the Shavuos unit.
Get a Taste of the Rebbe’s Farbrengens This Week
The Rebbe held 35 farbrengens on Shabbos Parshas Behar-Bechukosai. The sichos from these farbrengens span close to 1,000 pages in the Yiddish Hanochos in Sichos Kodesh, and 125 pages in the English Hanochos published by Sichos in English.
What Goes Down in Crown Heights at Night
We’ve all been there. The sun sets, the world slows down, and everything comes to a silent standstill. The neighborhood is fast asleep, and barely a soul can be found outside. And then it happens.
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Shliach Rabbi Liraz Zeira, who lost both of his legs while on army duty in Lebanon, was seen wrapping tefillin with a fellow Jew while standing on his prosthetic feet.
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Was the Kopuster Rebbe a Zionist?
In honor of the upcoming 126th yartzeit of Harav Shlomo Zalman of Kopust, From the Margins of Chabad History presents new information about his life and stance towards the Zionist movement.
Second of the 12 Pesukim Comes Alive in KabbalaToons
Miri and Meni embark on an after-bedtime journey through the universe to discover that there is only G-d. Based on the posuk of Shema, which is the second of the Twelve Pesukim.
Posting Negative Online Reviews?
Ask the Rov: Can I post a negative review about a Jewish-owned business or product? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Watch: The Light of Rashbi in Chassidus
What Are We Celebrating on Lag BaOmer?
Removing Mezuzos When Moving Out
Keeping a Faulty Scale in the Kitchen?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including reciting a MiShebeirach for a non-Jew, the brocho on potato kugel and matza crackers, and keeping an inaccurate scale in the kitchen.
Get a Taste of the Rebbe’s Farbrengens This Week
‘For Twenty-Five Dollars, I Don’t Let You Leave Yeshiva’
Growing up in a home shattered by the Holocaust and poverty, Laibel Lipszyc traveled to Argentina determined to make money and rescue his struggling family. The Rebbe's caring guidance changed his understanding of parnassah and what truly brings success.
‘Get Out of Yourself’: When Self-Healing Becomes a Problem
In a powerful interview, mashpia Rabbi Yossi Paltiel discusses learning the Rebbe’s Chassidus according to its original intent, warns against turning therapy into a lifestyle, and challenges the growing obsession with self-absorbed healing that keeps people stuck and imprisoned.