Selfless Choice at the Ohel Leads to Miraculous Donation
An incredible, heartwarming story happened this year on Lag BaOmer after a shliach decided to go out of his way and “sacrifice” his own needs to help another shliach during a visit to the Ohel.
Soviet Scientist, Refusenik, and Chossid: An Interview with Professor Branover
Born assimilated in USSR, Professor Yirmiyahu Branover AH describes his journey from atheism to Chassidus, his underground Chabad connections in Communist Russia, dramatic personal miracles with the Rebbe, his mission building Jewish infrastructure for the mass Russian aliyah, the Rebbe’s impossible scientific knowledge, as well as the Rebbe’s prophetic vision regarding the fall of the Soviet Union.
Spotlight Photo
Shliach Rabbi Liraz Zeira, who lost both of his legs while on army duty in Lebanon, was seen wrapping tefillin with a fellow Jew while standing on his prosthetic feet.
Alaskans Flocked to Hear the Rebbe’s Wisdom for Life
Chief Rabbi Calls on PM, President to Join Trump’s Call for Shabbos
Live: Project Chana Woman’s Power Hour
Join at 8:30 PM: Project Chana Woman's Power Hour featuring Rabbi Yosef Braun on carrying on Shabbos, Mrs. Chaya Klein on Taharas Hamishpacha, and Rabbi Nissan Zibell on Understanding Hashgachos.
Group Photo: The Rebbe’s Shluchim in the Holy Land
Kazakhstan Jews Mark Lag Baomer at Reb Levi Yitzchok’s Ohel
MAZAL TOV
One Student, One Friendship: A Lifetime of Jewish Growth
For nearly 30 years, the Lubavitch Yeshiva of Toronto has trained and empowered young bochurim who go on to serve as shluchim and mechanchim to Jewish communities around the world. But their impact is not limited to distant locations. Every day, these students are transforming lives right here in Toronto.
Rain Waited for Parade to End in Toronto
Despite heavy forecasts predicting rain throughout the day, hundreds of children and community members from Toronto enjoyed a vibrant Lag BaOmer parade and rally under clear skies, with floats, clowns, activities, and more, as the weather remarkably held off until the very end.
London Mechina Boys Enjoy Shabbaton in Solihull
Talmidim of London Mechina spent a packed Shabbaton in Solihull, UK, where they enjoyed mivtzoim, trips, spirited farbrengens and sedorim, leading the local minyan, and using the mikveh they had helped build.
CTeens Discuss Jewish Life with U.S. Ambassador Kushner
Nine teenage members of CTeen France visited the official residence of United States Ambassador to France Charles Kushner on rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré in Paris to discuss Jewish life and rising antisemitism in France.
Hatzalah Thanks Community for Successful Campaign
Blowing past its initial fundraising goal and completing its bonus round, Hatzalah of Crown Heights has one thing to say: Thank you!
Rabbi Pinny Scheiner, 63, AH
Rabbi Pinchus Levi Yitzchok “Pinny” Scheiner, devoted gabbai, beloved teacher, and mashgiach in the Detroit community, passed way on Monday, 24 Iyar.
Rockland County Celebrates Lag Baomer with Unity and Joy
Over 1,500 people gathered at Manny Welder Park in Viola, Monsey, NY, for an uplifting and memorable Lag BaOmer event. Families and children from across the Jewish community – including Lubavitch, Chassidish, Litvish, and many others—came together to celebrate in a spirited atmosphere of joy and unity.
Westchester Yeshiva Bochurim Enjoy Full Lag Baomer Program
Bochurim of Westchester Yeshiva enjoyed a packed Lag BaOmer program including farbrengens, trip to the Ohel, sports and BBQ at a private park, and a grand bonfire back at yeshiva with dancing, live music, stories, and extended farbrengen.
Spotlight Photo
Shliach Rabbi Liraz Zeira, who lost both of his legs while on army duty in Lebanon, was seen wrapping tefillin with a fellow Jew while standing on his prosthetic feet.
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Was the Kopuster Rebbe a Zionist?
In honor of the upcoming 126th yartzeit of Harav Shlomo Zalman of Kopust, From the Margins of Chabad History presents new information about his life and stance towards the Zionist movement.
The Rebbe Chose My Shlichus in Crown Heights
In a special video interview, Rabbi Menachem Gerlitzky, a familiar figure in Crown Heights and 770, shared his story of life by the Rebbe, and how the Rebbe chose him to be on shlichus to retirees in Crown Heights and the surrounding areas.
Wearing an ID Wristband on Shabbos?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including removing cream from the cake and wearing an ID wristband on Shabbos, chosson giving gifts to his kalla, and grilling by a non-Shomer Shabbos.
Get a Taste of the Rebbe’s Farbrengens This Week
Posting Negative Online Reviews?
Ask the Rov: Can I post a negative review about a Jewish-owned business or product? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Watch: The Light of Rashbi in Chassidus
What Are We Celebrating on Lag BaOmer?
Removing Mezuzos When Moving Out
Ping Pong on Shabbos Kodesh?!
Seeking new ways to reach boys who had fallen through the cracks, Rabbi Aharon Mordechai Zilberstrom organized a Shabbos program with games. Yet despite the urgency of the program, the Rebbe insisted that the holiness of Shabbos be upheld.
‘Get Out of Yourself’: When Self-Healing Becomes a Problem
In a powerful interview, mashpia Rabbi Yossi Paltiel discusses learning the Rebbe’s Chassidus according to its original intent, warns against turning therapy into a lifestyle, and challenges the growing obsession with self-absorbed healing that keeps people stuck and imprisoned.