War Summary, Day One Hundred and Seven: Israel dropped flyers over Khan Yunis and Rafah with the names and photos of hostages. In Arabic, the flyers read: “Do you want to return home? Please provide details if you recognize any of them.”
Mitzva Tank Parade Heads Out From the Rebbe’s Ohel
A Mitzvah Tank Parade marking 74 years of the Rebbe’s nesius on Yud Shevat headed out from the Rebbe’s Ohel on Friday to bring Yiddishkeit to the streets of New York.
L’Chaim: Piekarski – Brod
The L’Chaim of Shneur Piekarski of Aventura, FL and Mushki Brod of Stockton, CA was held Thursday night at the Jewish Children’s Museum.
Chazan Tzvi Hersh Tsatskis, 85, AH
Chazan Tzvi Hersh Tsatskis, who learned music in the Soviet Union and went on to sing Jewish songs in America, and sang many times while the Rebbe distributed kos shel bracha, passed away.
Live: Thousands of Bochurim Gather for Kinus Hatmimim
Join Live at 9:00 PM: Thousands of bochurim from Yeshivos all around the world will gather Motzei Shabbos Yud Shevat for the annual Kinus Hatmimim. This year’s event will feature a four-part film series exploring the Rebbe’s calling to bochurim.
Live: Global Yud Shevat Zoom Farbrengen
Join live at 8:30 PM ET: A virtual Zoom chassidishe farbrengen marking 74 years of the Rebbe’s nesius will feature Rabbis Boruch Hertz, Moishe New, Mendel Rubin, and Mendel Kaplan.
Live: An Hour With the Rebbe in 770
Join Live Now: A record 54 yeshivos are gathered in 770 to join the ‘An Hour with the Rebbe’ program, with a presentation of sichos of the Rebbe, niggunim sung by the Rebbe and more.
The Story of a Silent Jew named Ernest
Were you a Released Time volunteer? We’ve got just the story for you! The story of Ernest, a middle-aged fellow, who some would call a “silent Jew”.
When Will the Shechina Come Back Downstairs?
Essay by Rabbi Tzvi Freeman: “As more craziness ensued, as great minds erred, and as the hearts of men grew less tolerant for one another, those seeking the Shechinah went elsewhere while the downstairs fell into darkness.”
The Rebbe’s Words Surprised These Barbados Rabbis
Article by Rabbi Mordechai Lipskier: We’ve recently seen how thousands of Yidden who once claimed to want nothing to do with Hashem have now embraced Him. It’s sad that this came through such tragic circumstances, but let it be an inspiration to never give up on bringing Hashem’s presence to every single yid.
The Matriarch of Lubavitch: Wise, Sensitive, and Loyal
A prominent figure in Lubavitch, Rebbetzin Rivkah, whose 110th yahrtzeit is on Yud Shvat, was known for her wisdom and storytelling, as well as her sensitivity and kindness. Her admiration for her husband, the Rebbe Maharash, was so exceptional that she never sat while he stood and didn’t disturb him when her dress got caught in the door…
Erev Shabbos Yud Shvat Around Crown Heights
The streets and shops of Crown Heights were bustling on Friday as residents, guests and the many visiting yeshiva bochurim rushed to prepare for Shabbos and Yud Shvat.
Chassidim to Mark 74 Years of the Rebbe’s Leadership
On Yud Shevat, 5710, the Frierdiker Rebbe was nistalek. One year later, on Yud Shevat 5711, the Rebbe accepted the mantle of leadership. The day is marked annually with the customs the Rebbe established and with chassidishe farbrengens.
Thousands Flock to the Ohel Ahead of Shabbos Yud Shvat
Starting on Thursday night, Chassidim began flocking to the Ohel to mark Yud Shevat, yom hilula of the Frierdiker Rebbe and the day the Rebbe accepted the nesius.
AI Rabbi Will Teach You Basi L’gani
A creative team has released an interactive shiur on Basi Legani 5724 – developed fully by AI. Are they torah-ically correct? or they’re gibberish? Listen and decide.
Groundbreaking Film to Screen at Kinus Hatmimim
An original 4-part film will screen at this year’s Kinus Hatmimim encapsulates three core elements that contribute to the make-up of “The Rebbe’s Bochurim”.
Basi L’gani Publication Includes Teachings from Each Rebbe
A new publication from Chayenu for Yud Shevat contains one teaching from each of the Rebbeim, culled from the Rebbe’s Basi LGani 5724, 5744.
Blackout in 770 May Continue Into Shabbos
The blackout at 770 Eastern Parkway which began on Thursday night may extend into Shabbos Yud Shevat, one of the busiest days on the Chabad calendar.
Download and Print: Anash.org Magazine for Shabbos Yud Shvat
The shocking story of fraudulent sta”m, an emotional visit to the Rebbe’s Ohel, and Rabbi Tzvi Freeman‘s reflections on the situation in 770 can all be found in this week’s Anash Magazine.
Uniting for Toras Rabbeinu: Special Initiative Taking Olam Hatorah by Storm
“Ohr Hachasidus” is introducing an innovative program, inviting individuals to partner and personally undertake the exclusive sponsorship of distributing the Rebbe’s teachings to a designated Shul or Yeshiva.
Day 105: Iran Closer to Nukes, Main Hamas Weapons Factory Destroyed
War Summary, Day One Hundred and Five: The IDF demolished Hamas’ main rocket and weapon manufacturing industrial zone. IAEA says that Iran has sufficient enriched uranium to build several nuclear warheads.
“We Hope That Eventually He Will Accept the Nesius…”
The Rebbe celebrated joy, highlighting its importance in being victorious and calling it “the novelty of Chassidus.” But to one sad chossid, the Rebbe had a very different message.
The Campaign That Doesn’t End
Recently, we have passed the stretch of time many Chabad Rabbis know as fundraising season. Boruch Hashem, many goals were reached, and campaigns have ended. There is one campaign, however, that does not end – no matter how much time passes.