A new mesivta, led by Shliach Rabbi Bentzion Chanowitz, will be opening this coming year in Monticello, New York, which founders say is close enough to visit Crown Heights, but far enough to be out of town.
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Final Sefer Sichos Volume Covers Turbulent Latvia and Poland Years
The final volume of the Frierdiker Rebbe‘s Sefer Hasichos, containing the talks of 5692-5695, was just released for the first time, covering the years when Lubavitch moved to Riga, Latvia, and then to Poland. The book’s thorough introduction gives a historical overview of the time period.
Graduates Tour City of Frierdiker Rebbe’s Exile
The graduating students of Cheder Menachem Moscow chose a unique graduation trip this year: A visit to the city of Kostroma, where the Frierdiker Rebbe was exiled to by the Soviet Regime, and where the geulah of Yud Beis Tammuz took place.
Women Take Initiative and Expand Global Campaign
Following the launch of the ‘Tut Altz’ initiative, a group of women got together to open a women’s branch, proudly displaying the power of Jewish women.
Swerdlov Summer Program to Resume After Year Break
After a year hiatus due to coronavirus, Camp YTT – Swerdlov Summer Program will be taking place this summer, traveling to Eretz Yisroel for 4 weeks and Ukraine for 7 days.
The Farbrengen That Took Everyone by Surprise
Thirty years ago, in the afternoon of Shabbos Parshas Naso 5751, the Rebbe made a surprise entry to the 770 shul and began a farbrengen, followed by distribution of Kos Shel Bracha. Read all about that one-of-a-kind event.
Russian Kinus HaShluchim to Return to Alma Ata
Hundreds of Shluchim from across the former Soviet Union will convene in Alma-Ata, Kazakhstan, for a historic Shluchim Kinus on the yahrzeit of Harav Levi Yitzchak Shneerson.
Duke University Jewish Students Get a “Royal” New Home
A 24,000 square foot building in Durham, North Carolina, which was formerly the “King’s Daughters Inn”, has been transformed into a Chabad student center by shluchim Rabbi Nossen and Chaya Fellig.
Just $250,000 Remaining to Bring Hatzalah Home
Just over $250,000 is needed to reach home base on a historic fundraising campaign. Please help Hatzalah get across the finish line and build a new home.
Eight Days Old With No Bris in Sight
With Hong Kong on a total lockdown, shliach Rabbi Yisroel Lieberman has no way of arranging a bris for his newly born son. He spoke to Hamodia about his experiences and his response to the newest challenge.
The Lion from Tzfas
Reb Leibel Kaplan, the Rebbe’s shliach to Tzfas, was a brilliant talmid chacham and an influential shliach throughout Eretz Yisroel. His sudden passing on the 16th of Iyar, 5758/1998, was a terrible blow to chassidim everywhere.
Shliach Rescues Torah From Burning Capetown Campus
As a raging wildfire tore through the University of Cape Town, Rabbi Nissen Goldman, director of Chabad on campus, raced to rescue the Sefer Torah.
New Documentary Presents Story of the Dvar Malchus
30 years ago on Iyar 15, thousands of Chassidim received a booklet of Sichos called ‘D’var Malchus’ directly from the Rebbe’s holy hand. Discover fascinating and little known details of this event in a new documentary released by Merkos 302.
Nadvorna Rebbe Reminisces on Yechidus with the Rebbe
On a quick visit to Moscow, the Nadvorna Rebbe meet with Russia’s Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar and toured the local institutions, expressing his amazement at the empire of chessed and chinuch.
As Volcano Devastates, Shluchim Provide Relief
Shluchim Rabbi Avraham & Sternie Super stepped up to provide relief supplies for thousands of residents of nearby islands impacted by the volcanic eruption on S. Vincent.
One-of-a-Kind Paroches Honors Two Chabad Rebbes
Just in time for the slew of visitors expected for Beis Iyar, the recently restored shul near the Ohel in Lubavitch got a new addition: A unique paroches that pays tribute to the Tzemach Tzedek and Rebbe Maharash.
50-Volume Sets of Sichos Kodesh Cross the Ocean
An eagerly awaited shipment of newly reprinted 50-volume sets of Sichos Kodesh is sailing across the ocean. It is due to arrive at New York’s port next week.
Never Say Goodbye Twice
Rabbi Yaakov Spitezki, shliach to Brussels, was waiting outside the Rebbe’s room to receive a blessing for a safe trip home, but the Rebbe did not say anything. Later, the Rebbe’s secretary explained why.
The Biography of the Rebbe That Isn’t a Biography
New Feature on Anash.org: “A Look Inside the Book”, presented by Anash.org and SeforimDeals.com, takes a look at what’s new in the shelves of Seforim stores. This week – the recently reprinted Yemei Melech remains a classic, but some expected a revision instead of a reprint.
25 Adar: Birthday of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka
Today, 25 Adar, is the 120th birthday of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Schneerson. Read and watch a short biography of her life and times.