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‘Among Chassidim’ Podcast Marks One Year of Chassidishe Conversations
One year after its launch, Derher’s Among Chassidim podcast has become a familiar part of the Chassidishe media landscape, bringing listeners into honest, unscripted conversations with Chassidim from across the world.
Skverer Rebbe Meets, Thanks Lubavitcher Chaplains
At a meeting arranged by the Tzedek Association, the Skverer Rebbe thanked chaplains Rabbi Avrohom Richter and Rabbi Chanania Steinmetz for their support of Jewish inmates across the federal prison system.
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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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Houston Kumzitz Uplifts with Fire and Faith
At a Lag B’Omer Kumzitz, Leibel Lazaroff shared his personal account of surviving the Bondi attack and the long recovery that followed. Weaving his remarks together with meaningful music, he highlighted his message of Yiddishkeit as the response to antisemitism.
He Was Told Not to Learn His Shiurim After Davening
A rosh yeshiva, rov, and schochet, R. Yehoshua Lein of Nevel was given a seder in learning by the Rebbe Rashab. When asked when to learn them, the Rebbe advised him to delay it until later in the day, so he would carry around that obligation.
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
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1,000 Gather at Grand Lag Baomer Celebration in Queens
1,000 people filled the streets of Rego Park and Forest Hills for a massive Lag Baomer celebration featuring Jewish pride displays, carnival attractions, live music, mitzvah activities, and a spirited children’s parade marking 50 years of the Twelve Pesukim.
Dvar Malchus the Rebbe Distributed Is Now Accessible to All
35 years after the Dvar Malchus was distributed, learn the sicha connected to this week’s Parsha, now available in English for free through the Moshiach Office at Merkos 302 and Sichos in English.
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.
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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.
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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.
Torah
Get a Taste of the Rebbe’s Farbrengens This Week
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.
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‘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.
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‘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.
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Preschool Directors to Explore the Relationships That Shape Chinuch
Young Shluchos Enjoy Two-Day Chidon Retreat
