Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including putting shnitzel on a hot plate, posting a bad review of a Jewish company, and what possuk to say for one’s name at the end of shmoneh esrei.
Annual Hiloula of the Baba Sali to be held in Crown Heights
The 40th Hiloula of the saintly Baba Sali, Rabbi Yisroel Abuhatzeira, will take place this coming Motzoei Shabbat, on the eve of 4 Shevat, the day of his Yahrzeit.
Tonight: ‘Mothering Majesty’ Will Celebrate Rebbetzin Chana
On Tuesday, Chof Ches Teves, Junior N’Shei Chabad will be hosting Mothering Majesty, an event celebrating the life and legacy of Rebbetzin Chana in honor of her birthday.
Students Waste No Time in Going to See Rebbetzin’s Candlesticks
After Anash.org publicized that the Rebbetzin’s Shabbos candlesticks were newly displayed at the Rebbe’s library, a group of students and their teacher from Oholei Torah wasted no time in going to see them in person.
Live: Siyum of Sefer Nezikin from Chicago Mesivta
Live at 10:20 PM Eastern Time: A grand siyum on the Rambam’s Sefer Nezikin will be broadcast from the Lubavitch Mesivta of Chicago, with keynote address by mashpia Rabbi Shmuel Chaim Scharf.
Our Communities
Yagdil Torah President to Begin Holding Minyonim
As 770 remains closed, there will be minyanim at the Heichal Halimud on the corner of President Street and Albany Avenue for shacharis, mincha and ma’ariv starting Tuesday night.
Wedding: Banda – Andrusier
The wedding of Yehuda Banda of Boro Park and Mushka Andrusier of Crown Heights took place Monday night at Oholei Torah.
Rabbonim Call to Designate Wednesday as Yom Tefilla
The Beis Din Rabbonei Chabad of Eretz Yisroel is calling for Wednesday, Erev Rosh Chodesh Shevat, to be designated as a day of tefilla after one of the deadliest days of the Gaza War.
Milestone Birthday Celebrated for Crown Heights Resident
A grand farbrengen, attended by family members, friends, and Crown Heights residents celebrated the 50th birthday of Mendy Labkowski.
Safeguarding the Soldiers with 18,000 Mitzvahs
Doing her part to protect the soldiers on the front lines, Mrs. Debbie Kahen set up a OneMitzvah campaign, inspiring hundreds to contribute towards the goal of 18,000 mitzvahs.
L’Chaim: Wagner – Spalter
The L’Chaim of Yisrolik Wagner of Toronto, Canada and Sarale Spalter of Mequon, WI was held Monday night at Ulam Chana.
28 Teves: Birthday of Rebbetzin Chana
Tuesday, Chof Ches Teves, is the birthday of the Rebbe’s mother Rebbetzin Chana. Read or watch a short biography of her extraordinary life.
Rebbetzin’s Shabbos Candlesticks Put on Public Display
The Shabbos candlesticks used by Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka, and later by the Rebbe, were put on display in the exhibition of the Central Chabad Library on the third floor of 770.
War Day 95: Rockets Reach Tel Aviv, Ofra Shooting Suspects Arrested
War Summary, Day Ninety Five: Hamas fired long-range rockets towards the Tel Aviv area, the IDF’s counter-terrorism unit arrested three Palestinians suspected of involvement in the shooting attack near Ofra yesterday, the IDF “started a new and less intense phase of combat.”
Special Classes Taking Place In Honor Of Rebbetzin Chana’s Birthday
In honor of Chof Ches Teves, Rebbetzin Chana’s birthday, thousands of women across the globe partook in a series of classes about the proper fulfillment of the mitzvos of the woman.
LEC Miami Girls Print Tanya In Honor of Chof Daled Teves
Lubavitch Educational Center’s Girls Schools in Miami, Florida, gathered to print a Tanya on their campus in honor of Chof Daled Teves, yartzeit of the Alter Rebbe.
Brighton Beach Farbrengens for Chof Daled Teves
Rabbi Shlomo Galperin inspired the crowd gathered at the Chof Daled Teves Farbrengen in Brighton Beach under the leadership of shliach Rabbi Hershel Okonov of F.R.E.E. of Brighton Beach.
Mesivta Lubavitch of Monsey Poses For Annual Photos
Bochurim who are studying this year at Mesivta Lubavitch of Monsey posed for their annual group photos together with their hanhala. The photographer also snapped some candid photographs of the bochurim learning.
My Daily Struggle with OCD and How I Found Healing
From the Anash.org inbox: Up until that point, I took every Halacha extremely literally and thought I was being Frum. I didn’t realize that it was not coming from a place of serving Hashem, rather it was coming from a different place, a place full of anxiety and panic.
Pro-Hamas Protestors Block Manhattan Bridges and Tunnel
Pro-Palestinian rally blocked traffic Monday morning on the Brooklyn, Manhattan, Williamsburg Bridges, and the Holland Tunnel, blocking off traffic and creating chaos.
Tzeirei Hashluchos Winter Camp Ends On A High
The Tzeirei Hashluchos Winter Camp of the Shluchim Office concluded on a high with over 150 Young Shluchos returning home inspired and uplifted after spending 10 incredible days together.
L’Chaim: Pinson – Schapiro
The L’Chaim of Mendel Pinson of Brooklyn, NY and Esty Schapiro of Manalapan, NJ was held Sunday night at the Jewish Children’s Museum.
94th Day: 2 Al-Jazeera Terrorists Killed, “Martyr” Training Camps for Kids
War Summary, Day Ninety Four: Hezbollah caused extensive damage to an IDF air traffic control base on mount Meron. A Chinese shipping giant announced that it will stop sailing to and from Israel due to Houthi pirates.
Can You Host a Shlucha for the Kinus?
Many Shluchos from around the world need where to stay when they come to Crown Heights for the kinus. Help pair up Shluchos and hosts for the Kinus Hashluchos.