Glamorous Siyum Harambam Held in the Heart of Paris
A large and glamorous Siyum HaRambam was held in the heart of Paris and attended by communities across France, with Guest of Honor, Rabbi Roni Canarutto from Rome, Italy.
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?
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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.
Kingston Hosts Children’s Siyum Sefer Hamitzvos Celebration
Mrs. Rochel Pinson, 102, AH
Mrs. Rochel Pinson, who together with her husband Rabbi Nissan Pinson played a foundational role in building and strengthening Chabad activities and Jewish education across North Africa, passed away on Tuesday evening, 17 Shvat.
Elyasaf Chefetz Releases New Rambam Single
Kollel Seniors Gathered for a Shabbos Together
Thousands of members of Kollel Tiferes Z’keinim Levi Yitzchak gathered for a Shabbos with exquisite meals, moving activities, and flawless organization. The event created tremendous buzz, inspiring many to join the unique kollelim of the “golden generation.”
Chabad Overnight Camp Launches ‘One for 75’ Campaign
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7th Grade Boy Makes Siyum on Rambam’s Mishneh Torah
Talmidim of Oholei Torah Cheder gathered on Monday to celebrate the completion of Mishneh Torah and Sefer Hamitzvos, made by the talmidim themselves.
Estonia Rabbi to Receive Order of the White Star
The President of the Republic of Estonia, Alar Karis, announced that Chief Rabbi of Estonia Efraim Shmuel Kot will be awarded the Order of the White Star for 25 years of dedicated service to the Jewish community.
Sanz-Klausenburg Rebbe to Keynote Tomorrow’s Siyum
The keynote Torah address at the 45th Worldwide Siyum HaRambam will be delivered by the Sanz-Klausenburg Rebbe of Borough Park, who had spoken at the very first Siyum HaRambam in 5745.
Rabbonim Endorse First-of-Its-Kind Comprehensive Guide to Married Life
Finally, everything a married couple needs to know: Halacha, Hashkafa, and practical guidance—masterfully curated in a clear, concise, and authoritative manner.
Free Transportation Organized to the Siyum Harambam
Building on the success of last year’s initiative, the Siyum organizers have arranged free transportation for the Crown Heights, East Flatbush, and Remsen Village communities to ensure that everyone can participate in this historic event.
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
Close to sixty devoted mechanchim gathered in Crown Heights for Igud Hamelamdim’s ninth annual Yud Shvat chinuch farbrengen with Rabbi Moshe Wolberg, widely regarded as one of the most impactful chinuch figures of our time.
Lelover Rebbe with Ties to Chabad Passes Away Suddenly
The Lelover Rebbe, Harav Yissachar Dov Biderman AH, who shared a close and warm connection with the Rebbe and Chabad chassidim, passed away suddenly at the age of 84.
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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.
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.
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.
