Theme the Rebbe Chose for Detroit Camp: Proud Tznius
As schools across the country wrap up the academic year and camps prepare to open for the summer, a newly published response from the Rebbe offers a glimpse into the message he wanted emphasized at Camp Gan Israel in Detroit.
Historic Times: The Rebbe’s First Message to American Jewry
As we approach Gimmel Tammuz, From the Margins of Chabad History uncovers reports about the Rebbe’s farbrengens before the nesius and the Rebbe’s first message to the broader American public, just days after accepting the nesius.
Controversy Emerges Over ‘Kosher Astrology’ Book
Young Women of Crown Heights to Host Gimmel Tammuz Farbrengen
NY Early Voting Started – Every Crown Heights Vote Matters
For First Time, Africa’s Shluchim Unite in Kinshasa
Jewish Camp World Rocked After Major Operator Declares Bankruptcy
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Moscow Bochurim Bring Shabbos to Russia’s Far-Flung Cities
Eighty six talmidim of Yeshiva L’Tzeirim in Moscow spread out across more than twenty cities in Russia for a major Shabbos Shlichus initiative, traveling by plane, train and car to bring Yiddishkeit and chassidishe chayus to distant Jewish communities.
Chabad.org Wins Three ‘Jewish Pulitzers’ for Journalism
Chabad.org has won three Simon Rockower Awards, sponsored by the American Jewish Press Association. The Rockowers are often dubbed the “Jewish Pulitzers” and awarded for excellence in Jewish journalism.
New Initiative Can Bring the Rebbe Into Your Waiting Room
Walk into an office in New York, a Chabad House in Montana, a school in Miami, or a community center in France, and you may find the same thing quietly transforming the atmosphere: a continuous stream of the Rebbe’s teachings, stories, encounters, and inspiration.
Conference to Spotlight Legal Fight for Eretz Yisroel
Crown Heights Women for the Safety and Integrity of Israel will host the 12th Shleimus HaAretz Conference, featuring Legal Forum for Israel CEO Yotam Eyal on legal efforts affecting Eretz Yisroel.
Rabbi Schneur Zalman Feldman, 42, AH
Rabbi Schneur Zalman Feldman of Kfar Chabad, a rov, mechanech, and former Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim in Rishon LeZion, passed away on Shabbos, 28 Sivan, following a difficult illness.
Florida Bochurim Gathered in Weston for Yom Hachana
A special Yom Hachana program, organized by Vaad Talmidei Hatmimim and hosted at Chabad of Weston, brought together Bochurim from the Miami and Coral Springs mesivtos for an evening of learning, inspiration, and achdus.
The Gvir Who Collected Money for Needy Chassidim
A successful businessman, R. Pesach Kuper devoted himself to raising money for needy chassidim, selling coins the Rebbe Rashab donated. When he asked the Rebbe for a special kavana in the tzedaka, the Rebbe had a practical response.
Brunoy Hosts 70 French Youth for Yeshiva Shabbos
Over 70 teens from across France gathered at the Brunoy Yeshiva for a Shabbos together with the bochurim, filled with learning, davening, niggunim, and farbrengens in a warm Chassidishe atmosphere. The program, which began a decade ago with just a few participants, has since grown into a major annual gathering for French-speaking Jewish youth.
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Historic Times: The Rebbe’s First Message to American Jewry
As we approach Gimmel Tammuz, From the Margins of Chabad History uncovers reports about the Rebbe’s farbrengens before the nesius and the Rebbe’s first message to the broader American public, just days after accepting the nesius.
As Costs Rise, ‘Lasova’ Marks One Year of Community Support
One year after opening its weekly Erev Shabbos distribution, Lasova’s Shabbos food program has become a welcome source of help for Crown Heights families facing the rising costs of making Shabbos.
Moreh Horaah Gives Weekly Moshiach Shiur
A shiur by Rabbi Shmuel Chaim Bluming, Moreh Horaah in Crown Heights and Maggid Shiur in Oholei Torah.
Showering After Mikvah?
Ask the Rov: What is the source of the practice not to shower after mikvah? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Putting a Mezuzah on a Blocked Doorway?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including getting paid for research on Shabbos, mezuzah on a blocked doorway, and calculating maaser on investments.
Little Tyke: The Obligation of a Destructive Child
Get a Taste of the Rebbe’s Farbrengens This Week
Sephardim and Ashkenazim After Moshiach Comes?
Wholesome Living Isn’t Naive
When Reform Rabbi Herbert Weiner came to meet the Rebbe in the 1950s, he told the Rebbe that the chassidim have a certain "naive look in their eyes." But the Rebbe explained that this was actually a positive thing.
Live: ‘Yiddishe Chinuch’ and Building a Torah Home
Join live at 8:00 PM: In the ongoing weekly series of halacha for the home, Rabbi Mendel Yusewitz, principal of Cheder Ohr Menachem, will speak on yiddishe chinuch and its role in strengthening a Torah-true home.