Are We Getting Dirah B’Tachtonim Backwards?
In the latest episode of Chassidus Made Real, Rabbi Sholom Kesselman responds to the argument that Dirah B’Tachtonim is for Chassidus to address human struggles, and draws a fundamental distinction between fitting ourselves to Hashem or Hashem to us
Are We Missing the Point of Being Lubavitch?
“When someone is fighting a life-threatening disease, it makes little sense to focus his attention on a minor cosmetic concern. The cosmetic concern may be real. It may even be worth addressing. But proportion matters. And I think that is precisely where we sometimes go wrong.”
The Rebbe Maharash’s Eldest Son Who Burned His Writings
Today, 11 Cheshvan, marks the yahrtzeit of the RaZA, Reb Schneur Zalman Aron Schneersohn, eldest son of the Rebbe Maharash. He was a great talmid chochom who wrote many chiddushei Torah, though he burned his writings and asked that the ashes be buried alongside him.
Lubavitcher Stabbed in Manhattan, Shomrim Join Search for Attacker
I Sent My Son to Crown Heights for Shiur Daled
Journalists From 20 Countries Confront Antisemitism at LEC
Leviev Dedicates Sprawling School Campus in Five Towns
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Do You Know What Happened 200 Years Ago?
How does understanding battle strategy help us understand how Davening is meant to be? A new series of Shiurim by Chassidus Explained with Rabbi Shmuel Wagner.
Classmates Who Witnessed Hei Teves Reunite with a Mission
From Arizona, California, Florida, Michigan, New York, Ohio, and Canada, classmates of the Oholei Torah Class of 5747 (1987), now in their 60th year, gathered for Shabbos Bereishis at the Ohel—united by a shared history, a renewed sense of responsibility, and a mission to bring the inspiration of 40 years of Didan Notzach to the younger generation.
Alumnus Helps Uncover a $200,000 Find in Ford’s Archives
A call to an Oholei Torah alumnus led to a discovery in Ford Motor Company’s archives that is saving the Yeshiva approximately $200,000 and six to eight weeks of work.
Hei Teves: Do You Know Why It’s Such a Big Deal?
As we approach the 40th anniversary of Hei Teves, Among Chassidim brings you a special 4+ hour episode exploring the story, significance, and lasting impact of this historic day — all through the eyes of a bochur living through it back then.
Amid Destructive Riots, Paris Shluchim Stand by Community
As France is still reeling after a weekend of anti-government demonstrations devolved into some of the country’s most destructive riots in decades, shluchim are supporting their communities during this difficuly time.
R’ Yehuda ‘Flumie’ Harris, 65, AH
R’ Yehuda “Flumie” Harris, a beloved member of the Anash community in New Haven, CT, passed away Wednesday morning, 10 Cheshvan, after battling an illness over the past few months.
New Details Emerge of Largest Kinus Yet
With the Kinus HaShluchim 5787 drawing closer, and thousands of shluchim preparing to make their way to Crown Heights for what is set to be the largest Kinus yet, new details of the program are emerging.
Frierdiker Rebbe’s Part-Time Yeshiva for Working Bochurim Returns
Inspired by a program established by the Frierdiker Rebbe nearly a century ago, a new yeshiva in Moscow is opening the doors of serious Torah learning to those wishing to learn part-time.
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The Orphan Who Found a Lubavitcher Father in Shanghai
From the Margins of Chabad History: The final installment of the series about the life of Harav Meir Ashkenazi of Shanghai tells the remarkable and dramatic story of the young orphan boy he took into his home and raised to live a life of devotion to Torah and the Jewish people.
Chabad Family Develops Free App to Simplify Maaser
A Chabad family in Yerushalayim has developed a free app that helps families keep track of their maaser and tzedakah contributions, making it easy to know exactly how much they have given and how much remains.
What Bracha Is Your ‘Mezonos Wrap’?
Blending Raspberries in a Smoothie?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including making Kiddush before musaf, purreying raspberries, and the correct brocho for Rice Krispies.
Girls Lighting Shabbos Candles
Ask the Rov: What is the halachic basis for a girl to light her own candle with a bracha? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Why We Must Demand Moshiach Right Now!
Live: Introduction to Masechta Pesachim with Rabbi Wolberg
A new Gemara B’Iyun program, Kollel Iyun HaTalmud, is offering a special week of introductory shiurim on Mesechtas Pesachim, featuring renowned Roshei Yeshiva and Maggidei Shiur Rabbi Dov Popack, Rabbi Moshe Wolberg, and Rabbi Mendel Krasnjanski.
Carrying in a Yard with Open Gates?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including carrying in a yard with open gates, Hoshanos for young children, and why we prefer a Talis-Koton of wool.
The Orphan Who Found a Lubavitcher Father in Shanghai
From the Margins of Chabad History: The final installment of the series about the life of Harav Meir Ashkenazi of Shanghai tells the remarkable and dramatic story of the young orphan boy he took into his home and raised to live a life of devotion to Torah and the Jewish people.
Rabbi Shmuel Yitzchak Malov, 51, AH
Rabbi Shmuel Yitzchak Malov, the son-in-law of Harav Yehuda Yaroslavsky and a member of Anash in Nachlas Har Chabad, passed away suddenly on Monday, 8 Cheshvan.