The Oregon Army National Guard hired shliach Rabbi Menachem Mendel Orenstein as their first Jewish chaplain in a ceremony on Sunday.

On Chof Av, all eyes are on Almaty, Kazakhstan. This is the story of how the nearly-extinguished ember of Judaism in Kazakhstan was fanned into a roaring flame in the 80 years since the passing of Harav Levi Yitzchok.

In his teachings, Harav Levi Yitzchok cites much Kabbalah that often leaves readers perplexed. Yet, with the right effort and attention, his Torah can be understood, and the reader can appreciate his beautiful insight and deep perspective. Here are samplings of his Torah elucidated.

With most significantly sized cities covered by Chabad Houses, new shluchim turn to reaching Jews spread out in the countryside. Rabbi Yaakov and Tiferes Cahnman and their children spend most of their time on the road reaching Yidden located across rural Arizona.

A large crowd of men and women gathered in front of 770 for the levaya of longtime Crown Heights community member Mrs. Braindy Naparstek.

Due to changes in a Jelly Belly factory, some products will no longer be kosher. Consumers are encouraged to check for the OU symbol on all Jelly Belly packaging before purchasing the products.

Preparations are now being completed for the special Shabbos near the Ohel of Harav Levi Yitzchok in Alma-Ata, Kazakhstan, in honor of his 80th yahrzeit. Local officials are assisting with the preparations in admiration of the “spiritual grandfather of the community, Rabbi Schneerson.”

Mrs. Braindy Naparstek, a mother and grandmother from Crown Heights who worked for many years in her family’s Zakon’s Toys store on Kingston Avenue, passed away on Wednesday, 17 Av.

Over 70 principals from Chabad institutions fearlessly gathered at a kibbutz in the north of Eretz Yisroel for a three day kinus full of informative lectures, workshops, and empowerment sessions.

Shluchim and and rabbonim from across Europe joined bochurim at the Yeshivas Kayitz in Lugano, Switzerland for the annual Yarchei Kallah held in honor of Harav Levi Yitzchok around his yahrtzeit.

On the day before Israeli UN Ambassador Gilad Erdan concluded his term, he affixed a mezuzah at the entrance of Israel’s office at the UN. The unique mezuzah is shaped like the Land of Israel and was intended to make a loud statement.

A new wing in the Heichal Levi Yitzchak shul in Shikun Chabad of Yerushalayim was completed in memory of R’ Baruch Shifrin, who served the Baal Hahilula in his final months and officiated at his funeral and burial in Alma Ata.

War Summary, Day 319: Overnight, the IDF rescued the bodies of six hostages from a tunnel in Khan Younis, Netanyahu hinted to families of hostages and fallen soldiers that there are more rescue operations in the works, and Iran is continuing with their threats, but now adding that they’re in no rush.

Live at 8:30 PM: Family, friends, and admirers of Rabbi Shmuel Butman will gather tonight at the Jewish Children’s Museum for a shloshim event with guest speakers and a special video presentation.

Support Bonei Olam Chabad in this last round, and win a three day trip for two at a beautiful resort with kosher food accommodations.

Take the opportunity in honor of the 80th anniversary of Chof Av to support Chabad of Kazakhstan, a cause dear to the Rebbe’s heart and merit the brachos of payback “…up to 500 times as much!”

A nostalgic kumzitz featuring Abie Rotenberg, Shlomo Simcha and the Prime Singers Choir, the Arches was enveloped with unity, gratitude and hope, celebrating the B”H miraculous news of 55 babies born through Bonei Olam Chabad.

The Crown Heights community showed up en masse at the Arches to show support for Bonei Olam Chabad, who launched their annual fundraiser, with a one million dollar goal of helping 134 couples achieve the dream of parenthood.

Rabbi Yisroel and Zelda Posner, along with their newborn daughter Mushka, have been appointed as the new Shluchim to Boston, Massachusetts, serving Boston University.

Over the past few years fertility issues in our community have skyrocketed, but less known is the explosion of medical breakthroughs available today – so long as one knows what to look for. 

A new Chabad House in Fairbanks, Alaska, the northernmost Jewish community in the world, will open this Shabbos by shluchim Rabbi Heshy and Chani Wolf in honor of the 80th anniversary of Chof Av.

Camp Machane Moshiach Poconos kicked off its summer season with an incredible start. The camp, renowned for its unique blend of education, fun, and chassidishe values, is already buzzing with excitement and energy to greet Moshiach.