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.
Mrs. Rus (Reesi) Chein, 97, AH
Rabbi Wolberg Inspires at Lincoln Place Shul
A large crowd of Crown Heights Anash and guests filled Lincoln Place Shul for a lavish seuda and farbrengen marking Yud and Yud-Alef Shevat. Guest speaker Rabbi Moshe Wolberg shared inspired and uplifted the crowd.
A Daring and Brave Shlucha for 74 Years
Live: Project Chana Woman’s Power Hour
Join at 8:30 PM: Project Chana Woman's Power Hour featuring Rabbi Yosef Braun on Shabbos Davening, Mrs. Sara Rayzel Wagner on Taharas Hamishpacha, and Rabbi Nissan Zibell on Tevilas Keilim.
Rabbi Yitzchak ‘Icky’ Sufrin, 87, AH
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Kingston Hosts Children’s Siyum Sefer Hamitzvos Celebration
Over three hundred parents and children assembled at the Cheder Sheni Shul in Kingston, PA for a Siyum Sefer Hamitzvos and a special rally marking Chamisha Asar B’Shvat.
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
In honor of the triple Siyum Harambam, singer Elyasaf Chefetz released a new single with words from the closing halacha of the Mishneh Torah, describing the time of Geulah, when “the entire occupation of the world will be solely to know Hashem.”
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
An unprecedented surge saw over 250 children apply within two weeks of the CKids Gan Israel Overnight Camp Grant launch, as Shluchim worldwide rallied around a new $1,000 grant initiative designed to make overnight camp accessible and to harness the powerful ripple effect that one inspired camper can create.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
