Behind the Most Ambitious Rambam Project of Our Time
The Rambam HaMevuar (“Chitrik Rambam”), a dream Rambam spearheaded by Netanya shliach Rabbi Tzvi Wilhelm, has become a reality as the most comprehensive, invested, and meaningful explanatory work on the Rambam ever to appear in print. What is the story behind this monumental project?
‘Shluchei Kodesh’ Mark 50 Years of Historic Shlichus
Fifty years after the Rebbe sent two distinct groups of shluchim to establish roots in Yerushalayim and Tzfas, the group reunited for a moving farbrengen to share memories, draw inspiration, and celebrate a half-century of impact.
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Rav of Congregation Aish Kodesh in Woodmere and mashpia at Yeshiva University, R’ Moshe Weinberger, led over 50 community members to the Rebbe’s Ohel on Chof-Daled Teves with a farbrengen accompanied by music and spirited dancing.
Rabbonim Endorse First-of-Its-Kind Comprehensive Guide to Married Life
Free Transportation Organized to the Siyum Harambam
Skverer Rebbe Invited to Join Grand Rambam Siyum
A delegation of Lubavitch rabbonim and askanim visited the Skverer Rebbe in New Square to invite him to participate in the Grand Siyum HaRambam at the Bedford Union Armory on Wednesday night.
Mechanchim Recharge at Annual Farbrengen in Crown Heights
Lelover Rebbe with Chabad Ties Passes Away Suddenly
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Monsey Chassidim Mark Yud Shevat with Yerushalayim Rosh Kollel
A large crowd of Anash and other chassidim gathered in Monsey to mark Yud Shevat with a memorable farbrengen with R’ Chaim Sholom Deitsch, Rosh Kollel of Tzemach Tzedek Kollel in Yerushalayim and renowned mashpia.
Mechanchos Training to Take Place During the Kinus
Through the Twelve Pesukim, practical classroom strategies, and real-world experiences shared by veteran Mechanchos and principals, this Merkos Chinuch Office training will equip educators with tools to help students overcome challenges and recognize their own inner strengths.
Celebrating One Year of Daily Chinuch Status
This week marks one year of the Daily Chinuch Status, a powerful initiative that has become part of the daily routine for parents, mechanchim, and shluchim around the world.
Oholei Torah Expresses Gratitude for Community Partnership
Oholei Torah is proud to conclude the crowdfunding phase of its Shivim Shana Campaign marking seventy years of Chinuch and impact with an outpouring of support from across the community.
Panama Retreat Offers Oasis for Spanish-Speaking Women
Hosted in a luxurious four star hotel in Panama City’s Jewish neighborhood, the Spiritual Oasis Retreat returns for a second year, offering Spanish speaking Jewish women an immersive and uplifting experience of Torah learning, community connection, and spiritual growth.
Flash Sale in Honor of Siyum HaRambam
In celebration of Siyum HaRambam, we’re excited to offer a limited-time flash sale on the acclaimed Rambam HaMevuar set from Oz VeHadar — one of the most comprehensive and user-friendly editions of the Mishneh Torah ever produced.
Drunk Vandal Smashes Windows at Chabad School in Paris
A drunk local individual smashed windows and tore down signage at the Beis Chana Chabad school in Paris on Motzoei Shabbos. Still, classes continue undeterred with enhanced security as French authorities investigate and international officials condemn the antisemitic attack.
Live at 12 PM: All-Star Siyum HaRambam
Join live at 12:00 PM ET: An online Siyum HaRambam will feature Rabbi Boruch Hertz, Rabbi Osher Farkash, Rabbi Raleigh Resnick, Rabbi Avrohom Zajac, and a keynote address by Rabbi Sholom Moshe Paltiel.
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Rav of Congregation Aish Kodesh in Woodmere and mashpia at Yeshiva University, R’ Moshe Weinberger, led over 50 community members to the Rebbe’s Ohel on Chof-Daled Teves with a farbrengen accompanied by music and spirited dancing.
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The Untold Story of Chabad’s First Shluchim Down Under
Who was the first Chabad chasid in Australia? Ask any Australian Lubavitcher this question, and you will be told—R. Moshe Feiglin. But while the Feiglins did certainly lay the foundations for contemporary Chabad in Australia, there is also a fascinating pre-history of Chabad shadarim and residents in Australia, dating all the way back to 1856 (5616). In honor of Australia Day this Monday, From the Margins of Chabad History tells the stories of these colorful pioneers.
Triple Siyum HaRambam Celebrated ‘Bo Bayom’ in 770
Anash and bochurim gathered in 770 for the 45th siyum of Rambam and Sefer Hamitzvos, held on the very day of its completion in keeping with the Rebbe’s instruction, marking 42 years since the campaign was started by the Rebbe in 5744, followed by joyous dancing.
Oholei Torah Dean Delivers Weekly Moshiach Shiur
Once a week, the bochurim of Oholei Torah Zal enjoy a fascinating Moshiach Shiur in the Beis Medrash, given by members of Hanhalah and guest lecturers. This week, the shiur was given by Rabbi Mendel Blau, Dean of Mosdos Oholei Torah.
15th of Shevat: Rosh Hashana for Trees
The 15th day of Shevat, commonly referred to as "Tu B'Shevat," is the 'Rosh Hashana' of trees and is marked by eating fruits. Read about its minhagim and watch the Rebbe celebrate the day.
Do Dried Fruits Need a Hechsher?
Whether eating fruits on Tu B'Shvat or year-round, learn which fruits require a hechsher and how to check for insects.
Toiveling Keilim in Snow?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including benefiting from church bells, toiveling keilim in snow, and giving credits for classes on Shabbos.
Chamisha Asar BiShevat: What For?
Ask the Rov: What is the significance of the fifteenth day of Shevat? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Toiveling Clay Pottery I Made in a Studio?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including checking out of a hotel on Shabbos, mezuzah on a deep doorway, toiveling personal pottery, and bishul yisroel of gluten-free bread.
The Tzemach Tzedek Tested Him with a Cup of Water
When rumors reached the Tzemach Tzedek about Reb Tzvi Hirsh, the shochet in Lubavitch, the Rebbe called him in. A cup of water was brought, and 70-year-old shochet held it perfectly steady, like a young man.
Eight Years Later, Rubashkin Recounts His Path to Freedom
In this raw conversation, Reb Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin takes us inside the moments that changed his life forever: hearing the sentence, choosing emunah over despair, surviving years behind bars, and holding on when there was no visible way out.
