After nearly a century of functioning as a shul, The Vilna Shul of Philadelphia is being remade as a mikvah, the first one in the neighborhood.
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Mashpia Leads A Farbrengen to Remember
Watch: Rabbi Shlomo Zarchi led the first Farbrengen in the upstairs hall of 770 since it’s historic closure and reopening. You can take part in ensuring the continuation of the 770 yeshiva.
Chief Rabbi and Father Talk Shlichus
Chief Rabbi of Russia Rabbi Berl Lazar, and his father, veteran shliach to Italy Rabbi Moshe Lazar, discuss the challenges and triumphs of shlichus in their respective countries.
Global Broadcast Will Focus on Rebbe’s Last Maamar
The ‘Barcheinu Anivu’ international Gimmel Tammuz broadcast will highlight the Maamar V’atah Tetzaveh through Six short and enlightening presentations on the maamar.
Chabad of Bedford to Break Ground on $6 Million Center
Chabad of Bedford, headed by Rabbi Arik and Sara Wolf, will be breaking ground on a new $6 million, 12,000-square-foot “farmhouse-style” Chabad House this coming Sunday.
Vintage Film Captures Australian Rov’s Outreach
Watch: A recently discovered historic film taken in 1963 in Melbourne, Australia, documents events organized by Rabbi Sholom Gutnick a”h whose second yahrtzeit is this week – on the 25 of Iyar.
“A Bigger Lubavitcher Chossid Than Me”
Exclusive: The Novominsker Rebbe of Boro Park, president of Agudas Yisroel of America, passed away recently. In an interview with Anash.org, his close aid Rabbi Lipa Brennan spoke about the relationship the Novominsker and his ancestors had with our Rabbeim.
Kostroma Shul Reopens After Renovations
A 113-year-old shul in Kostroma, Russia, that houses a Mikva visited by Frierdiker Rebbe during his exile to Kostroma, reopened its doors after a renovation.
Coronavirus Won’t Make Chabad Shut Its Doors
As the coronavirus spreads through Italy and schools are ordered shut, the shluchim are continuing to provide material and spiritual sustenance to the local population.
Israeli Journalist Tours 770
Israeli Journalist Amit Segal, one of the most senior commentators in the Israeli media, toured Chabad Headquarters Wednesday.
The Man Who Knew How to Ask
Here’s My Story: Rabbi Sholom Nemtzov relates a story about his grandfather Rabbi Avraham Sender Nemtzov and two critical requests he made.
Community Returns to Evicted Shul with New Torah
Just months after a legal battle risked having them expelled from their Shul, congregants at Krakow’s historic Izaak synagogue, led by shliach Rabbi Eliezer Gurary, celebrated the completion of a Sefer Torah on the anniversary of Auschwitz liberation.
Baltimore Shliach Accosted at Gunpoint
On Friday night, while sitting in a local Shul, Baltimore shliach and teacher, Rabbi Zalman Spitetzky, was held up at gunpoint.
The Shliach Who Discovered Fifty Maamarim
Shliach Rabbi Aryeh Kaltmann of Columbus, Ohio, has partnered with Kehot to make previously unpublished maamarim available to the public.
A Drive for Five, Eight Nights Straight
The story of a group of young rabbis who crossed the USA in a Hannuka RV, bringing light to Jews along the way.
Join Ohr HaChassidus in their Hey Teves Celebration
Machon Ohr Hachassidus, famous for their Likras Shabbos weekly publication and popular seforim, launched a new website in honor of Hey Teves, with steep discounts on already cheap prices.
How the Chanukah Menorah Made Its Way to the Public Sphere
Through the years and the courts, it began in Philadelphia and over the next few years, menorahs began springing up in cities and towns all across America. .
Chalukas Hashas in 770: Then and Now
The division of Shas in 770 evolved from a handwritten sign by mazkir Rabbi Sholom Mendel Simpson a”h to an oversized poster on a 770 wall.
Businessman Who Purchased Hitler’s Belongings Honored
The Lebanese businessman who purchased Hitler’s items at auction and donated them to Jewish groups, was invited to join 100 parliamentarians from across Europe on a visit to Auschwitz.
World’s Biggest Shabbos Meal to Take Place in Chevron
More than 6,000 guests will join together for festive meals this Shabbos in Chevron. The annual gathering at Me’arat Machpelah is expected to draw 30,000 visitors over the weekend. Exclusive photos.