As Tu B’shevat approaches, Rabbi Nissan Zibell of Kashrus: Be in the Know presents a clear guide to kashrus concerns and issues when purchasing dried fruits.
L’Chaim: Raitport – Reznik
The L’Chaim of Chaim Raitport of Johannesburg, South Africa and Tzirl Reznik of Toronto, Canada was held Monday night Ulam Chana.
21 Soldiers Killed In Gaza as Buildings Collapse
The IDF has announced the deaths of 21 soldiers who were killed in an incident in the southern Gaza Strip on Monday, during which two buildings collapsed following RPG fire and a large explosion.
War Day 109: No Rockets Fired From Hamas, Training Base Destroyed
War Summary, Day One Hundred and Nine: Hamas didn’t manage to fire a single rocket today, the IDF raided and destroyed one of the largest Hamas terrorism training bases, and soldiers in Khan Younis eliminated over 50 Hamas terrorists, including multiple commanders.
Rabbi Aharon Ginsberg Inspires London for Yud Shevat
Hundreds of Anash, N’shei Chabad women, and children in the wider London community, were inspired from the farbrengens and talks of Rabbi Ginsberg throughout the Yud Shevat weekend.
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Online School Launches Bar Mitzvah Maamer Course
The Nigri Jewish Online school started a six week course teaching the content of the Bar Mitzvah maamer to its European students.
L’Chaim: Newman – Lipskier
The L’Chaim of Zelik Newman of Crown Heights and Mushka Lipskier of Melbourne, Australia was held on Sunday night at Lubavitcher Yeshiva.
Farbrengens Across Crown Heights Mark Yud Shvat
Yud Shvat was marked in Crown Heights’ many shuls with farbrengens; On Motzei Shabbos Rabbi Yehudah Krinsky farbrenged in Beis Eliezer Yitzchok, Rabbi Yisroel Fried farbreneged in Ohel Nosson, and American 770 bochurim held a farbrengen with Rabbi Shmuly Avtzon.
Thousands Spend Uplifting Shabbos Yud Shvat in 770
Anash and bochurim from across the globe joined together in 770 over Shabbos to daven, fulfill the minhagei hilula and farbreng from the conclusion of davening until the end of Shabbos.
Acapella Group Perform 12 Pesukim Melody in Kfar Chabad
The Rabotai Jewish A Capella group headed over to 770 in Kfar Chabad to film a music video with their original melody pairing the 12 pesukim to famous Jewish songs.
Revolutionary Pomona Mesivta Seeing Incredible Results
A group of parents got together to make a change in the world of Chinuch. They opened a New Mesivta in Pomona, now in its second year. In a letter, below a parents shares their sentiments .
Resource Site Marks 36 Years Since Chof Beis Shevat
In preparation for Chof Beis Shevat, the 36th Yahrzeit-Hilula of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka, Vaad Or Vechom present several useful resources to assist you and your family in preparing for and marking this special day.
Chabad Early Childhood Invites All Shluchos To Preschool Session
Chabad Early Childhood of the Shluchim Office invites all Shluchos to a preschool empowerment session taking place in Crown Heights during the Kinus Hashluchos.
Missile Strikes Near Shul in Kherson Damaging Building
A Russian missile exploded near the Ukrainian city of Kherson’s main synagogue this weekend, severely damaging the building in a city already ravaged by two years of relentless war.
The Bracha of the Arak
Merkaz Sefarad Chabad invites you to join an evening of inspiration, Divrei Chizuk, and miracle stories commemorating the annual Hiloula of Rabbi Yitzchak Abuhatzeira, this Tuesday night.
Seder Nashim: New Course Starting Soon
Lemaan Yilemdu invites you to join their intensive higher-education program tailored for the knowledge-driven woman. Enhance your life by mastering Hilchos Tahara in the course beginning February 4.
Winner Announced in Revamped Chidon and Siyum of Halikut Program
Close to 400 bochurim from around the world qualified to take part in the Halikut Siyum this year, with 20 finalists competing in an all new chidon for the grand prize – all of the Rebbe’s Torah.
War Day 108: Bogus Hostage Deal Offered, 15 Million Shekel Found
War Summary, Day One Hundred and Eight: Hamas offered to return all 110 hostages if Israel ‘ends the war, let’s them retain control over Gaza, removes all Israeli troops, and frees all Hamas prisoners’, the naval unit assists in the attacks in Gaza, and fifteen million shekel were found in terrorists homes.
Yeshivas Kayitz South Africa Announces Summer Staff
Back for its 15th year, Yeshivas Kayitz South Africa (YKSA) is excited to announce their staff – back for their second time!
Choosing Purpose over Pleasure, CYP Conclude Mission To Israel
A Group of Chabad Young Professionals from across America spent their winter break traveling to Eretz Yisroel to volunteer: helping farmers, comforting families, and uplifting communities.
Finalists Grilled on Full Volume of Likkutei Sichos
After taking the third and final Halikut test, the finalists competed in an on-stage competition where they were quizzed by three scholars in the Rebbe’s sichos.
From Public School to the OU
The head of the fish division at OU Kosher grew up learning in Public School. Here are the details of his fascinating story.
300-Plus Bochurim Take Final Halikut Test in New York
Over three hundred Chabad bochurim gathered at Chabad of Great Neck, NY on Sunday afternoon to take the final test of this year’s Halikut program, which had bochurim study and review Chelek Lamed of Likkutei Sichos.
CYP Shabbaton Concludes With Moving Program at the Ohel
The CYP Encounter Crown Heights Shabbaton, that saw more than 600 young Jewish professionals come from around the world, concluded with an inspirational event at the Ohel where participants had the opportunity to reflect on their experiences and take on positive resolutions for the future.
Alumni Reconnect At New Haven Zal Reunion
Several years of alumni of Yeshivas Beis Dovid Shlomo in New Haven gathered in Crown Heights for a Yeshiva reunion, with members of the yeshiva staff.
20th Kinus Hatmimim Draws Thousands of Bochurim
Thousands of bochurim Bochurim from Yeshivos across North America gathered on Motzei Shabbos in Rosa Hall in Beis Rivkah for the 20th annual Kinus Hatmimim