The IDF is widely regarded as the most powerful military in the MidEast, and has emerged victorious over its foes time and again. Simultaneously, these victories have often been attributed to the realm of miracles. So, which is the true cause of its success?
Menorah of Butane Lamps, Tiki Torches, LED Lights?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including menorah of butane lamps, lighting menorah at grandparents’ home, selling a wedding ring for an intermarriage RL, and damage caused by a wind-blown object.
Chabad Soldiers Erect Giant Menorah in Gaza Strip
Lubavitcher soldiers in the IDF erected a large Menorah in the Beit Hanon neighborhood in the heart of the Gaza Strip, bringing a little bit of light to a place of terrible darkness.
L’Chaim: Gurary – Lefkowitz
The L’Chaim of Mendel Gurary of Crown Heights and Miriam Lefkowitz of Monsey, NY took place Wednesday night at Razag Ballroom
Three Murdered by Hamas Terrorists in Yerushalayim
Three people were murdered Thursday morning in a shooting attack in Yerushalayim. The murdered have been named as Livia Dickman, Chana Ifergen, and Rabbi Elimelech Wasserman.
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War Day 54: Ceasefire Set to End, IDF Operates in Jenin
War Summary, Day Fifty Four: With just hours left until the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is set to end, all eyes are on the ongoing negotiations to free more hostages, while the IDF prepares to resume their work.
American Temimim Conquer the Northern Border
American bochurim from Tzfas brought tefillin and Sefer Torah letters to the soldiers stationed along the northern border of Eretz Yisroel.
Over 250 Fathers and Sons Learn at Chicago Cheder Melave Malka
Chicago’s Cheder Lubavitch hosted a grand melava malka for the students and their fathers, with joint learning, a delicious seuda, and a special program in honor of Eretz Yisroel.
Three Bochurim Channel World’s Goodwill Into Real Mitzvos
With all the worldwide goodwill pouring out towards Eretz Yisroel, three bochurim created a place for people to connect, support, and mainly- do good.
Excitement Mounts for Grand Yud Tes Kislev Melave Malka
Hundreds of Yidden from across Boro Park will gather this Motzei Shabbos for Heichel Menachem’s 27th annual Melave Malka, for an evening of inspiration and to be strengthened in the learning of the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov and of Chassidus Chabad.
Ma’amar Said 90 Years Ago Dedicated for Mazkir’s 90th
A ma’amar said by the Frierdiker Rebbe 90 years ago was released for the first time this week, and dedicated in honor of the 90th birthday of mazkir Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky, who was born in that year.
16 Hostages Released From Gaza, On Their Way to Israel
The IDF confirmed that Hamas has handed over 14 hostages — 10 Israelis and four Thai nationals — to the Red Cross in the Gaza Strip, ahead of their transfer to Israel. Earlier, two dual Russian-Israeli citizens were released.
Aspiring Musician Films Music Video in Crown Heights
Lubavitcher Mendel Kohn released his first single ‘Echad’ about the connection between Hashem and the Yidden along with a music video filmed at Crown Heights landmarks.
Wedding: Friedman – Marasow
The wedding of Shuki Friedman of North Miami Beach, FL, and Chaya Sara Marasow of Crown Heights took place Sunday night at Ulam Chana.
Experience Tanya As It Was Intended
Inside Chassidus announced the launch of a new podcast series, just in time for Yud Tes Kislev, featuring Rabbi Yossi Paltiel teaching the Tanya, the foundational Sefer of Chassidus Chabad.
Chevra Kadisha Concludes Unusual Day with Seudas Mitzva
Members of the Crown Heights Chevra Kadisha gathered on Tuesday night to partake in a Seudas Mitzvah following the fast day they observed on the 15th of Kislev.
Yud Tes Kislev “Story Time” by Derher Kids
So this Thursday night, A Chassidisher Derher will host the first “Story Time” where your children can tune in live and listen to the story of the Alter Rebbe’s arrest and liberation.
Shloshim Held for Crown Heights Shmira Leader
Family and friends gathered Teusday night at Beis Gimpel Chaim in Crown Heights for a shloshim event in memory of Reb Leib Skoblo, a Crown Heights father and activist who led Crown Heights Shmira.
L’Chaim: Shanowitz – Hecht
The L’Chaim of Naftoli Shanowitz of Westmount, Quebec and Mushkie Hecht of Toronto, Canada took place Tuesday night at the JCM.
Russia’s Chevra Kadisha Observes Ancient Custom
The 15th of Kislev was marked in Moscow as “Chevra Kadisha Day” as was reestablished by Chief Rabbi of Russia Berel Lazar based on Jewish history in Russia.
War Day 53: Hamas Breaks Ceasefire, IDF Keeps It
War Summary, Day 53: Tuesday was the first day of an agreed two-day extension in which ten hostages will be released each day. Hamas broke it by firing on Israeli troops, who responded only minimally.
Live: Shloshim Memorial for R’ Leib Skoblo
Join Live at 9:00 PM: The shloshim of R’ Leib Skoblo will be marked in Crown Heights with a memorial event.
Irgun Limud Hatanya Incentivizes Tanya Learning For the Masses
Irgun Limud HaTanya is running in nine different locations and offering a Tanya learning curriculum to Yidden of all walks of life.
Joyous Seuda Celebrated in Cincinnati Yeshiva on 14 Kislev
Yeshivas Lubavitch Cincinnati celebrated Yud Daled Kislev with a celebratory seuda and lively dancing in honor of the Rebbe and Rebbetzin.