Two years on from his brutal stabbing, Rabbi Shlomo Noginsky’s Rabbinical College continues to transform wounds into wellsprings of Jewish pride and identity.
Newspaper Describes Rav Moshe’s “Historic” Meeting With the Rebbe
A rediscovered newspaper clipping from 1974 describes the private meeting between renowned posek Rav Moshe Feinstein and the Rebbe that took place at 770, including what they spoke about, and what Rav Moshe told the bochurim afterward.
The Rebbe’s Instructions for Creating Kids’ Books
Gershon Burkis, who founded the “Machanayim Library,” a series of Jewish children’s books featuring authentic stories, tells of the Rebbe’s encouragement and instructions.
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Library Project Continues to Make Its Mark, This Time in Russia
In a significant stride to extend its outreach, the YW Library Project, spearheaded by the Chabad Friends of Cuban Jewry (CFCJ), is now making its mark in Russia with the inauguration of 33 libraries.
Wedding: Brikman – Lipszyc
The wedding of Ari Brikman of Crown Heights and Gitty Lipszyc of Miami, FL was held Wednesday night at Oholei Torah Ballroom.
Basi Legani Set Re-Released In Time for Yud Shevat
In honor of yud Shevat, Lahak Hanochos has announced the release of a new-and-improved set of Basi Legani Maamarim which was until now out of stock. Also, the story of those maamarim—and this year’s kovetz.
$25 Million Campus in Buenos Aires Marks Milestone
Marking a milestone in Jewish education for their nation late last month, Argentina’s 250,000-strong Jewish community opened the Oholei Chinuch primary school for boys, blending modern technology and design with timeless Jewish tradition.
500 IDF Soldiers Killed Since October 7th
The IDF announced the deaths of three additional soldiers killed amidst the fighting in Gaza, bringing the IDF’s death toll to 501 since the October 7th massacre.
L’Chaim: Steinmetz – Lipskar
The L’Chaim of Mendy Steinmetz of Sarasota, FL and Chaya Mushka Lipskar of Surfside, FL was held Wednesday night at Ulam Chana.
War Day 83: New Hostage Deal On The Table, 12 Battalions Eliminated
War Summary, Day Eighty Three: Egypt is currently leading negotiations for a new hostage release deal, in the north of Gaza, 12 Hamas battalions are almost completely eliminated, and in the north Hezbollah significantly escalated the strength of their attacks today.
Wedding: Gewirtz – Marmulszteyn
The wedding of Meir Gewirtz of Crown Heights and Dini Marmulszteyn of Monsey, NY was held on Tuesday night at Oholei Torah.
Advance Seudas Hoda’ah Had Miraculous Results
The 8th grade of Beis Chaya Mushka of Crown Heights writes about the seudas hoda’ah they held at the start of the war in Eretz Yisroel in the merit of one of the hostages, and the miraculous results they saw.
Three Singers Unite to Perform Chabad Medley
Watch: Singers Eli Marcus, Shlomo Simcha and Levy Falkowitz joined together at a recent event to sing a medley of heartwarming and energetic Chabad niggunim.
Tzeirei Hashluchim Winter Camp Announces Head Counselors
As Young Shluchim around the world eagerly countdown the days until the Tzeirei Hashluchim Winter Camp in Lake Worth, FL, the Shluchim Office announces the head counselors leading this year’s boys division.
Amid War, Missionary Groups Seeking to Convert Israeli Soldiers
Operating under the radar, missionaries have been actively engaged in attempts to convert soldiers and Israelis forced to leave their homes in the south and north.
Walmart’s Kosher Expansion Enables More Observance
Determined to help more Jews observe kosher, shliach Rabbi Shalom Ber Bakshi arranged with his local Walmart supermarket to carry several islands of kosher products. The expansion was announced at a menorah lighting in the store.
New Issue of Heichal Habaal Shem Tov Released
The 44th issue of the journal Heichal Habaal Shem Tov has been published in recent days. It is packed with scholarly essays on Chassidic thought alongside accounts of the ways of Chassidism.
Learn This Year’s Basi L’gani with Rabbi Yossi Paltiel
Looking to prepare for Yud Shvat? Listen and learn this year’s Ma’amorim with Rabbi Yossi Paltiel.
Wedding: Weingarten – Lenczynski
The wedding of Levi Weingarten of Grand Rapids, MI and Devori Lenczynski of Rio De Janerio, Brazil took place Tuesday night at Razag.
War Day 82: Airforce Strikes 100 Targets Overnight, Shul Hit
War Summary, Day Eighty Two: Overnight, the Israeli Air Force struck over 100 Hamas targets in the southern Gaza Strip, a shul in the Sdot Negev region of the Gaza Envelope was hit and significantly damaged, and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi announces that war will “last many more months”.
Using Maiser Money To Buy Seforim?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including using maiser money to buy seforim, covering all the mezonos at a kiddush, bible in a hotel room, and turning on a smart switch in a location that is already Shabbos.
Businessmen In Hallandale Beach Start Day With Torah Learning
Since it’s opening, every morning men of all ages and at every stage in life have been going to the Kollel D’rav Pinchus Hirschprung to start of their day on the right foot.