Bochurim of Yeshiva Gedola of London took a meaningful and invigorating mid-year trip to Hungary, spending three days near the scenic Balaton Lake immersed in learning, relaxation and inspiration, with yeshiva maggid shiur, Rabbi Leibish Heller.
150th Derher Magazine Added to 2000-Article Archive
Did you know you can easily search 14 years worth of Derher articles in the Derher archive? People use the archive to find inspiration, lesson prep, personal research, content for yoma d’pagra, farbrengen material.
South African Rabbi Inspires at Manchester Siyum
Anash in Manchester gathered for a powerful Siyum Harambam featuring local rabbonim, Rabbi Levi Cohen, Rabbi Leizer Eidelman, Rabbi Daniel Walker, and Rabbi Sender Liberow. Guest speaker Rabbi Mendel Liberow of Johannesburg, South Africa, inspired the crowd.
Bigdei Kehunah: A Means or an End?
Anash.org Feature: This week’s Iyun Podcast by Rabbi Binyomin Bitton, director of the Tzfunot Institute, discusses the Rebbe, the Rogatchover and R’ Yosef Engel on the definition and purpose of the Bigdei Kehunah, and its ramifications in the situation of a Kohen missing a beged while in the Heichal.
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Cincinnati Fathers and Sons Conclude Inspirational Shabbos
This past Shabbos, Parshas Teruma 5785, over 50 fathers from all across the US and Canada arrived at Yeshivas Lubavitch Cincinnati for an inspirational “Shabbas Avos U’banim.”
Thousands Pack Bedford Armory to Celebrate with the Rambam
Over 6,000 anoshim, noshim, v’taf packed into the Bedford Union Armory near Crown Heights to celebrate the 44th International Siyum Horambam with a lineup of prominent speakers, uplifting music, and lively dancing.
Shluchim Office Hosted Annual Shluchos Farbrengen
On Thursday evening of the Kinus, Shluchos joined the annual Shluchos Farbregen hosted by the Shluchim Office for an evening of unity, inspiration and connection.
Live from Crown Heights: 44th International Siyum Horambam
Watch live at 7:00 PM: Thousands will gather at the Bedford Union Armory for a historic Siyum Horambam with prominent rabbonim, speakers and musicians, celebrating the completion of the Rambam for the 44th time.
7,000 Jewish Teens Pack Times Square with Jewish Pride
7,000 Jewish teens from 60 countries filled Times Square on Motzaei Shabbos night, singing, dancing, and declaring their Jewish pride in the most public square on earth. After a year of challenges, they didn’t gather to explain who they are. They came to live it—out loud and together.
Rabbonim, Mashpiim Heap Praise on New Rambam Set
In honor of the Siyum Harambam, Rabbi Yossi Lipskier published “Otzar Hamelech,” a 2-volume set compiling the Rebbe’s commentary on all of Mishneh Torah. Many Rabbonim, Roshei Yeshiva and Mashpiim have expressed their excitement for the incredible work.
Mrs. Devorah Azoulay, 61, AH
Mrs. Devorah Azoulay, a shlucha in Levallois-Perret in north-central France, who along with her husband transformed the face of Yiddishkeit in the town, passed away suddenly on Friday, 30 Shvat.
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Activists and operations staff are energetically setting up the Bedford Union Armory in preparation for the historic International Siyum Harambam, taking place tonight at 7:00 PM. Buses will provide free transportation from locations throughout Crown Heights.
Preschool Directors Treated to Chabad Early Childhood Brunch
Over the Kinus weekend, Chabad Early Childhood hosted preschool directors on Shlichus for a beautiful brunch with dynamic sessions. The annual event is a highlight for these Shluchos to discuss relevant issues and gain practical guidance and inspiration.
New Chabad Yeshiva Building Inaugurated in Berlin
A moving celebration was held at the opening of a new Zal for Yeshivas Chabad-Lubavitch Berlin, dedicated in memory of the beloved and unforgettable Rabbi Nachum Pressman AH, the Rebbe’s shliach to Potsdam, Germany, whose third yahrtzeit will be observed on 5 Adar.
Live: ‘Shine On’ CTeen Closing Ceremony
Live at 12:15 PM: 4,000 Jewish teens from 60 countries gather to close out the largest Jewish teen summit in the world. After a weekend of sharing stories, learning from each other, and finding strength together, they’re heading home with a clear message of light and Yiddishkeit.
Live: Global Siyum Horambam with Roshei Kolel
Live at 1 PM: Join a global Siyum Horambam with Chabad Roshei Kolel and a special presentation on “Chabad and the Rambam: Unveiling Hidden Depths” by Rabbi Moshe Moskowitz, author of Mavoi L’Rambam.
War Day 513: Ceasefire Ends, Reservists Summoned
War Summary, Day 511-513: Ceasefire agreement ends, Witkoff proposes new plan: Israel accepts, Hamas rejects, Israel halts aid to Gaza, Egypt may be presenting alternative agreement, two minor airstrikes in Gaza, government approves call-up of 40,000 reservists, and Israel moves to defend Druze in Southern Syria – as far as 8 miles from Damascus.
Trimming Nails on Purim Erev Shabbos
Ask the Rov: May I cut my nails on Purim that is erev Shabbos? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Record-Breaking Tefillin Laying Unites Jewish Teens Worldwide
At the CTeen International Shabbaton, 1,241 teens wrapped tefillin in two hours, smashing records in a tremendous display of Jewish pride at the largest gathering of Jewish teens.
First ‘Shabbos Anash’ by the Ohel was a Shabbos to Remember
This past Shabbos, over 130 Chassidim from Chicago, Detroit, London, Monsey, Atlanta, Morristown, Los Angeles, Miami, Five Towns, and Crown Heights, gathered at the Ohel with mashpiim for a transformative and empowering Shabbos of achdus, hiskashrus and hachlatos tovos.
Picture of the Day
Participants of a Shabbaton with Chabad on Campus of Penn State and Rabbi Ari Weindruch at Tiferes Bachurim in Morristown pose with Tiferes students and staff after an uplifting Shabbos.
Live: Jewish Pride in Times Square
Live at 8:30 PM: Thousands of Jewish teens from 60 countries will gather in Times Square for a powerful and defiant celebration of Jewish pride, identity and practice, as part of the 17th annual CTeen International Shabbaton.