Entebbe at 50: The Daring Rescue That Defied Nature
Fifty 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.
Sydney Unites for Uplifting Gimmel Tammuz Farbrengen
Hundreds from across the Jewish community of New South Wales joined an uplifting Gimmel Tammuz farbrengen in Sydney, featuring a keynote address by Rabbi Alexander Carlebach of Johannesburg, South Africa, stirring niggunim, and a warm chassidishe farbrengen that continued into the early morning hours.
Rabbi Berel Zaltzman, 92, AH
New York-New England Shluchim Reconnect at Kinus
Over 100 Shluchim from across the New York–New England region gathered at the Suffield Yeshiva campus for a Shabbos Kinus Hashluchim, drawing emissaries from Manhattan to rural Vermont.
Panama Visit Culminated with Chag Hasemicha, Siyum Hashas
The Jewish community of Panama came together this past weekend for a series of uplifting events celebrating Torah study, strengthening local institutions, and marking significant milestones in communal life. The three-day visit culminated in a moving Siyum HaShas and semicha ceremony, highlighting the remarkable growth of Torah learning throughout Central America.
Yeshiva Gedolah of Suffield Welcomes South African Mashpia
Congressional Candidate Visits 770 Ahead of Primary
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Rabbi Bluming: Save a Family Facing Eviction
A family in our community with children who have special needs has been struggling with significant financial hardship and ongoing challenges. Now, there is a real risk of the family losing their home. Endorsed by Harav Shmuel Chaim Bluming of Crown Heights.
Gimmel Tammuz Farbrengen Draws Crowd in Paris
A large crowd gathered at Beis Chaya Mushka in Paris for a Gimmel Tammuz farbrengen with Rabbi Mendy Azimov and Rabbi Moshe Vishedsky.
An Open Letter to the Greater Crown Heights Community
Article by Mordy Kaplinsky: “As a general rule, I prefer to remain out of the spotlight. However, recent events have compelled me to step forward. Since my name is already out there, I felt it was important to share my perspective on community service in the Shchuna.”
350 Chapters Strong, Shluchim Head to Austin for Kinus
Chabad centers serving Jews in their twenties and thirties now number nearly 350 across more than 100 cities; the shluchim leading that growth will gather in Austin for a two-day Kinus focused on strengthening and expanding this growing area of shlichus.
Gunman Opens Fire in Heart of Montreal’s Chabad Community
Updated 6:54 ET: A frum Montreal resident and member of the Chabad community, Michoel Moshe Mizrachi, was shot after being caught in a terrorist shooting attack in the heart of the Chabad community in Côte-des-Neiges. The attack left three dead, including a police officer and the suspect.
Pas and Bishul Yisroel: Cereal, Lox, and Pringles?
Last week Kollel Anash of Crown Heights had the honor of hosting a shiur by Rabbi Yitzchok Hanoka on Pas and Bishul Akum. Rabbi Hanoka serves as a senior Mashgiach for the OK kashrus.
Elected Officials Celebrate Groundbreaking of Mega Homeless Shelter
Governor Kathy Hochul, Assembly Member Brian Cunningham, and other officials gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking for the nine-building, 1,081-unit massive ‘Mega’ homeless shelter complex in Crown Heights.
Bochurim and Fathers Celebrate End-of-Year Siyum Masechta
A beautiful Chagigas HaSiyum was held in the Oholei Torah Mesivta Zal as the Shiur Aleph talmidim celebrated the completion of Maseches Sukkah and marked the successful conclusion of their first year in Mesivta.
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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.
New Torah Welcomed to the Rebbe’s Home
In a joyous ceremony, a newly-written Torah was carried from 770 to the Rebbe and Rebbetzin’s home, where it was inaugurated with dancing.
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?
Bringing an Amazon Box Inside on Shabbos?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including marinating fish on Shabbos, teaching brachos to an adult, and bringing in a delivery box on Shabbos.
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.