Operation Entebbe: The Daring Rescue That Defied Nature
50 years ago, Israel shocked the world with the miraculous rescue of 102 Jewish hostages from Uganda, in what became known as Operation Entebbe. While the world celebrated and debated the daring mission, the Rebbe revealed Hashem’s guiding hand throughout the story and the lasting lessons it carried for every Jew.
A Life of Song and Farbrengen: Reb Berel Zaltzman AH
Widely beloved for his singing, niggunim, and farbrengens, Reb Berel Zaltzman AH, was a renowned chazzan and shliach inspired generations of Yidden. We bring you a selection of photos and videos of Reb Berel performing, singing, and farbrenging throughout the years.
Program Kept Bochurim Learning Through Tammuz Break
Montreal City Councillor Mourns Shooting Victim at Chabad
America’s Longest-Serving Governor Puts on Tefillin for First Time
Summer Kollel for Mechanchim to Open in Crown Heights
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We Promise Zaidy We Will Carry Your Voice Forward
“I’ll never forget the look you gave me a few days ago. You stared right through my soul with an expression that seemed to say: ‘It’s not supposed to be easy. We are the Rebbe’s soldiers!’ That was your life. You were always singing. That’s what soldiers do – they march forward and they keep singing.” A tribute to Rabbi Berel Zaltman AH, by his grandson.
Anash Rush to Vote as Final Hours of Election Approaches
Throughout Election Day, an estimated 3,000 members of the Crown Heights Jewish community have taken the opportunity to make their voice heard and vote.
Stirring New Song Released on Alter Rebbe’s Words
Chassidic singer Mendy Haberfeld released “Dich Alein,” a heartfelt new single set to the Alter Rebbe’s powerful words expressing the deepest desire of a Yid to want only Hashem Himself.
Levaya Held for Rabbi Berel Zaltzman
Hundreds of Anash and bochurim came out for the levaya of Rabbi Chaim Dovber (Berel) Zaltzman, a veteran chossid and renowned chazzan who devoted decades to strengthening Russian-speaking Jewry, as it passed 770 en route to kevura near the Ohel.
ZAKA, Shluchim Assist After Deadly Maryland Plane Crash
ZAKA North America and Misaskim volunteers worked alongside local authorities in Maryland after a plane crash near Bowie claimed the lives of three young men, ensuring Kavod Hameis and assisting the families with kevurah arrangements.
World Officials Visit Odessa Chabad After Russian Strike
After a Russian strike badly damaged the Ohr Avner Chabad school and Mishpacha Ukraine orphanage in Odessa, Israeli, British, and German officials visited the community to offer support and pledge help with rebuilding.
‘Circle of Heroes’ Brings Bereaved Families to the Rebbe
Nearly 40 bereaved Israeli families from across New York gathered for a special day dedicated to strengthening their connection to the Rebbe, organized by Circle of Heroes.
Three Days in London Capture Vibrant Jewish Life
Photographer Mordechai Lubecki of Paris spent three days in London, documenting the city’s thriving Jewish life, its Chabad institutions, kosher neighborhoods, and warm local atmosphere.
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Historic Times: The Rebbe’s First Message to American Jewry
As we approach Gimmel Tammuz, From the Margins of Chabad History uncovers reports about the Rebbe’s farbrengens before the nesius and the Rebbe’s first message to the broader American public, just days after accepting the nesius.
Morristown Bochurim Publish Impressive Sefer on Bava Kama
Ahead of Gimmel Tammuz, bochurim of Tomchei Temimim Morristown published a remarkable 450-page sefer featuring hundreds of ha’aros, chiddushim, and biurim on Maseches Bava Kama, showcasing their dedication and accomplishments in learning.
Pas and Bishul Yisroel: Cereal, Lox, and Pringles?
Aiding Elderly Parents with Maaser Money?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including AI service over Shabbos, maaser money for aging parents, and davening musaf before shachris.
Get a Taste of the Rebbe’s Farbrengens This Week
If We Have Geulah, Who Needs Moshiach?
Spending Shabbos on a Cruise?
Ask the Rov: May I participate in a cruise that travels over Shabbos? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
AI and Psak: Does a Rov Need to be Human?
Simcha is Simple
Although joy can sometimes feel out of reach, the Rebbe explained that every Yid can attain pure simcha with just a simple reflection: recognizing how fortunate we are to have been born as a Yid.
Live: ‘Yiddishe Chinuch’ and Building a Torah Home
Join live at 8:00 PM: In the ongoing weekly series of halacha for the home, Rabbi Mendel Yusewitz, principal of Cheder Ohr Menachem, will speak on yiddishe chinuch and its role in strengthening a Torah-true home.