Women of Crown Heights are invited to join a shloshim for Mrs. Bracha Levertov on Wednesday evening at Lefferts Shul with Rabbi Levi Garelik, Mrs. Esther Sternberg, and other prominent speakers.
After Seeing Too Many Fires, One Lubavitcher Said ‘Enough’
After a year in which fires and floods caused damage to shluchim and anash, Ezra Solomon decided to create a line of waterproof fire safety products providing the solution to every shliach’s biggest nightmare.
Modern Challenges Addressed at Youth Shluchim’s Annual Summit
Against the backdrop of unprecedented challenges facing Jewish communities worldwide, the annual full-day Youth Summit at the International Kinus Hashluchim will bring together Shluchim focused on younger demographics for an intensive day of collaboration, community building, and education.
Ohel Bus to Run Extended Schedule for Kinus Hashluchim
As thousands of Shluchim from around the world come to New York to join the annual Kinus Hashluchim, Bus To Ohel has announced a new and expanded schedule to accommodate the many shluchim and guests throughout the Kinus Hashluchim weekend.
Maamer the Rebbe Said After the Murder of a Lubavitcher Chossid
45 years ago (5740/1980), during the month of Cheshvon, the Rebbe said a maamer following the murder of a Lubavitcher Chossid. Presented here is the maamer in an audio shiur format by Rabbi Yisroel Noach Lipsker.
Our Communities
“It Can’t be! It’s Impossible! We Don’t Understand!”
After the tragic murder of shluchim Rabbi Gabi and Rivka Holtzberg sixteen years ago in Mumbai, Rabbi Akiva Wagner AH wrote a poignant essay expressing the frustration at a shliach falling while active in his holy mission to spread Yiddishkeit.
Live: Project Chana Woman’s Power Hour
Live at 8:30: This week’s Project Chana Woman’s Power Hour will feature Rabbi Nissan Zibell on Kashrus standards when eating out, a new series with Rabbi Yosef Braun on getting non-Jewish help on Shabbos, and Hilchos Tznius with Mrs. Chanie Wolf.
Number of Times to Toivel in the Mikvah?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including accepting payment for speaking on Shabbos, Kohen becoming a doctor, taking sleeping pills on Shabbos, and how many times the Rebbe said to toivel in the mikvah.
Sderot Rejoices with Torah at Site of Police Station Massacre
A Sefer Torah dedicated to fallen soldiers and civilians in Eretz Yisroel was completed at the police station in Sderot that was the site of an attack last Simchas Torah. After joyfully parading through town, a seudas mitzvah was held with rabbonim, officials, police officers, and members of the bereaved families.
Picture of the Day
The Nadvorna Rebbe, Rabbi Eliezer Zev Rosenbaum of Bnei Brak, and Rabbi Yehuda Teichtal, the shliach and rav of Berlin, were seen deeply engaged in a Torah discussion at the central Chabad shul in Berlin.
Will We Remove Knives From the Table When Moshiach Comes?
In this episode of the “Hilchisa L’Meshica” podcast, Rabbi Yehuda Shurpin discusses the reason for removing or covering iron knives by benching, why we don’t do that on Shabbos, and whether it will continue when Moshiach comes.
Israel Bows To American Pressure and Agrees to Ceasefire Deal
President Joe Biden announced today that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and the Hezbollah terror group, with the majority of Israelis opposing the deal.
Building The Future For Our Youth
At Bais Menachem-Wilkes we believe that growth is not just a goal—it’s a mindset. As a yeshiva, we are committed to constant improvement, always striving to elevate the experience we provide to our students. Today, we are reaching out to you to be a part of our ongoing growth.
Head Staff Announced for Kinus Tzeirei Hashluchim
With two simultaneous tracks, this year’s Kinus Tzeirei Hashluchim will have a highly sought-after group of staff, who have been working long hours, sometimes throughout the night, overseeing every detail and aspect of the program to ensure it’s success.
Kushner Brothers Pledge $2M to Emirates Chabad
Following the murder of the Emirates shliach, Jared Kushner pledged to donate $1 million to support Chabad activities in the United Arab Emirates. Soon after announcing his pledge, his brother Joshua generously doubled the support to Chabad with another $1 million.
Help Yeka Winter Camp Bring Warmth to Ukraine’s Cold
This Chanukah, counselors of Camp Yeka will travel to Ukraine to bring warmth and light to local boys during the cold and dark winter. Through the glow of the menorah, engaging programs, and the joy of friendship, the camp will ignite their love for Yiddishkeit and create lasting Jewish memories.
Live: Kinus Chizuk and Farbrengen with Shluchim
Live at 9 PM: In connection with the horrific murder in Dubai of the Rebbe’s shliach, Rabbi Tzvi Kogan HYD, Or Vechom is holding a special Kinus Chizuk and Farbrengen, featuring Rabbi Berel Mochkin, Rabbi Berel Lazar, Rabbi Yoske Greenberg, and Rabbi Yosef Chaim Kantor.
An Open Letter to Rabbi Tzvi Kogan
Open letter by Rabbi Shmuel Wagner: Next to all your holy brothers, in a room thundering and echoing with the dor shvi’i mesirus nefesh, there will be an empty chair, where one shliach had literal, old-school mesirus nefesh, and was cold-bloodedly murdered for being a Jew.
Rebbi Yehuda vs. Antoninus: Yetzer Hara in the Womb or at Birth?
Anash.org Feature: This week’s Iyun Podcast by Rabbi Binyomin Bitton, director of the Tzfunot Institute, discusses the Rebbe’s take on a debate about whether the yetzer hara’s influence begins in the womb or at birth, and the ramifications for Esav while still in Rivka’s womb.
Death Penalty Likely for Shliach’s Suspected Murderers
The United Arab Emirates government released the names of three suspected murderers of UAE shliach Rabbi Tzvi Kogan. The suspects are expected to receive the death penalty, in accordance with the region’s laws.
Live: Levaya of Shliach Rabbi Kogan Continues in Yerushalayim
Live now: The levaya of Shliach Rabbi Tzvi Kogan, who was murdered last week in Abu Dhabi, is now taking place at Har Hazeisim, following from Kfar Chabad. The levaya is now being live-streamed from Shamgar funeral home by Har Hazeisim.
Despite Torrential Rains, Thousands Mourn Murdered Shliach
Despite heavy rains, thousands of anash and friends of Lubavitch gathered in Kfar Chabad to pay final respects to shliach Rabbi Tzvi Kogan who was murdered in the United Arab Emirates. The aron continued from there to kevurah on Har Hazesim.
Live Now: Levaya of Murdered Shliach Rabbi Tzvi Kogan
Live Now: The Levaya for Rabbi Tzvi Kogan, Chabad Shliach in United Arab Emirates, who was murdered by terrorists, will be broadcast on Anash.org live from Kfar Chabad, Eretz Yisroel. The broadcast will include a simultaneous English translation of the Hebrew speeches at the Levaya.
Global Seder Sichos In Memory of Shliach Rabbi Zvi Kogan
Bochurim in over 60 Yeshivos across the world will join Monday evening for a special seder Sichos in memory of Rabbi Zvi Hacohen Kogen HY”D, who lost his life Al Kidush Hashem.