Under Communist rule, Reb Yona Kahn “Poltaver” risked his life by running all underground branches of Tomchei Temimim in Russia. When Reb Mendel Futerfas asked him about leaving, Reb Yonah shared how he felt about it.
Erev Shabbos Vayigash Around Crown Heights
The streets and shops of Crown Heights were full on Friday as residents and guests prepared for Shabbos Parshas Vayigash.
Hundreds Gather in 770 for Urgent Meeting
Around 300 men, women and children participated in an emergency gathering with Torah, Tefila and Tzedaka on Thursday night, in merit of the Yidden in Eretz Yisroel.
L’Chaim: Vaisfiche – Marasow
The L’Chaim of Avromi Vaisfiche of Melville, New York and Goldie Marasow of Montreal, Canada was held Thursday night at the JCM.
OYYL Students, Families Enjoy Fun-Filled Chanuka Party
On the 6th Night of Chanuka, OYYL families celebrated with a wonderful party filled with fun activities for the children, Menorah lighting, prizes, and unexpected entertainment- with the Twin from France.
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Peretz Laine, 35, AH
R’ Peretz Laine, a young Lubavitcher father and husband from Lauderhill, Florida passed away on Friday, 10 Teves, 5784.
Today: Fast of Asara B’Teves
Asara B’Teves is observed as a day of fasting in remembrance of the siege of Yerushalayim. Watch the Rebbe say slichos and read the haftorah on this day.
The Solution to a Shliach’s Loneliness
After leaving Russia, the venerable chossid Reb Saadya Liberow went on Shlichus to Central Morocco. When he wrote to the Rebbe that he felt lonely so far from other chassidim, the Rebbe’s answer surprised him.
Download and Print: Anash.org Weekly Magazine
In this week’s Anash Magazine, you’ll read about one man’s project to bring thousands to the Ohel, the Rebbe’s siddur, and the mistake of the Gaza fence. Download here and print.
War Day 77: IDF Gets Full Control of Shejaiya, Hamas Rockets Resume
War Summary, Day Seventy Seven: The IDF announced that the 36th Division has taken full “operational control” of the Shejaiya neighborhood in Gaza City, After 40 hours of quiet Hamas resumes their rocket attack, and in the north enemy drones are intercepted as far in as Tzfas.
L’Chaim: Manssouri – Brook
The L’Chaim of Menachem Manssouri of Los Angeles, CA and Mushkie Brook of Hollywood, FL took place at The Arches in Crown Heights.
Camp Emunah To Expand Into 106-Acre Neighboring Lot
In an exciting new development, Camp Emunah entered an agreement to acquire and expand into its neighboring lot to add another 106 acres of beautiful grounds to its camp experience.
When the Teacher (Rov) and Student (Musician) Sang Together
Anash.org exclusive: A rare recording captured teacher Rabbi Kalman Marlow (later rov of Crown Heights) and student R’ Eli Lipsker (later a famed musician) singing Chabad niggunim and Russian songs together in 1959.
Rubashkin Launches New Shiur at Annual Celebration of Miracle
This past Motzoi Shabbos thousands again gathered – in person and via broadcast – to mark the day of the miraculous salvation of R’ Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin on Zos Chanukah six years ago.
Chanukah Single Has Year-Round Message
Singer and Chazzan Leibel Hecht released a touching Chanukah single, “Burn Bright – A Letter to My Chanukah Candles,” which captures the strength and resilience of the Jewish people, reflected through the Chanukah candles.
Fifth Areivim Collection Raises Total to $2.65 Million
For the fifth time in just six months AreivimUSA is paying out to a Chabad family from that has lost a parent.
Rov Marks Yahrzeit With Unique Siyum
Harav Yosef Yeshaya Braun of the Crown Heights Badatz marked the yahrzeit of his father by davening for the omud, and with a siyum, as is customary. But the siyum he choose was a unique one.
$50 Subsidy On Chayenu Subscriptions Ends Today
In honor of Hey Teves, an anonymous donor is making a generous offer by gifting a $50 subsidy for each new Chayenu subscription. This limited-time promotion will only be valid until the 10th of Teves.
Winter Camp Kicks Off For Young Shluchim
100 young Shluchim from across the US and around the world converged on Glendale, CA for the MyShliach Tzeirei Hashluchim West Coast Winter Camp, strengthening their connection to their fellow Shluchim and joint mission.
Beis Din Publishes Guide for Fast Day and Nittel
Harav Yosef Braun of the Crown Heights Beis Din presents a day-to-day guide for nittel nacht and the fast of Asara B’Teves.
New Winter Overnight Camp Opens for Public School Kids
In time for the public school winter break at the end of December, Ckids Gan Israel Winter Camp was announced to give summer campers a mid-year Yiddishkeit boost and to welcome new boys as well.
Tonight: Emergency Gathering for Eretz Yisroel at 770
An emergency gathering will be held tonight at 770 Eastern Parkway regarding the dire situation in Eretz Yisroel, with Torah Tefila and Tzedaka.
The Transformative Power of Our Resilience
As the war in Israel carries on, day after day, with our brothers and sisters facing battle after battle – what should our response be? Providing remarkable perspective on how to deal with the hardships of galus, SIE is sharing a poignant sicha, which is particularly relevant with the approach of Asarah BeTeves.
Cars and Tanks Spread Chanuka Miracle in Pittsburgh
Dozens of cars took to the streets of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for a grand menorah parade led by seven mitzva tanks, spreading light across the city.
L’Chaim: Wolosow – Einbinder
The L’Chaim of Abba Wolosow of Crown Heights and Rochel Einbinder of Tarzana, CA was held Wednesday night at Ulam Chana.