Bochurim at the Chabad Yeshiva in Cergy, France gathered in a hall near the yeshiva for a Kinus Hashluchim of their own, which left them with renewed strength and zeal to carry out their shlichus as temimim.
L’Chaim: Verzub – Aboud
Photos: Shalom Ross/Anash.org
The L’Chaim of Mendy Verzub of Moscow, Russia and Menucha Aboud of Buenos Aires, Argentina took place Wednesday night at FREE Hall.
Rabbi Shmuel Benjamin, 57, AH
Rabbi Shmuel Benjamin, a long-time devoted mechanech in Oholei Torah, who staunchly stood by his wife Devorah’s side as she ran Keren Simchas Chosson V’Kalla, passed away on Shabbos.
War Day 43: Six Soldiers Killed, No Hostage Deal, IDF Advances in Gaza
From War Mapper on Twitter/X updated yesterday, Jabaliya circled in black currently with heavy fighting.
War Summary, Day Forty-Three: Netanyahu emphasized that there is no hostage deal on the table, six more soldiers were killed in Gaza over the past two days, and Biden published an op-ed on Israel in the Washington Post.
Islamic Terrorism: What’s Really Behind It?
Anash Magazine: 15 years ago, the world stood shocked when Islamic terrorists entered Chabad of Mumbai and murdered shluchim Rabbi Gabi and Rivky Holtzberg. A talk by Harav Yosef Heller shed light on “Galus Yishmoel” according to Chassidus and what it means today.
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L’Chaim: Glabman – Tiefenbrun
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The L’chaim of Sruly Glabman of Miami, FL, and Chava Tiefenbrun of London, UK, took place Tuesday night at Lubavitch Yeshiva.
They’re Just Looking for a Juicy Red Story
Article by Rabbi Mordechai Lipskier: Reporters came to places where Yidden were murdered by coldblooded terrorists, but instead of recognizing innocent civilians murdered by barbaric terrorists, they indulge their own appetite for juicy stories.
Erev Shabbos Toldos Around Crown Heights
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The streets and shops of Crown Heights were full on Friday, as residents and guests prepared for Shabbos Parshas Toldos. Plus: Shalom Zachar list.
Jewish Pride at Niagra Falls Uplifts Passerby
The Bochurim of Yeshivas Bais Schneur who were on a Shabbaton in Buffalo NY, made a trip to Niagra Falls and made sure to be seen singing and dancing with Jewish pride.
Shliach’s New Song Enlists “Every Jew is in the Army”
A timely new song by California shliach Yoey Muchnik calls on Jews everywhere to join the fight and gain protection for our soldiers by adding in holy act of tefillin, Shabbos candles, mezuzahs, to bring victory closer.
CTeen Central America Regional Shabbaton Begins
This week is the beginning of an inspiring journey for 50 teenagers from Guatemala, Mexico, and Panama as they converge in Guatemala City for the CTeen Central America Shabbaton.
L’Chaim: Labkowski – Halon
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The L’Chaim of Yirmi Labkowski of S. Paulo, Brazil and Chany Halon of Crown Heights, took place Tuesday night at Anshei Lubavitch.
Body of Kidnapped Soldier Returned to Israel
The body of IDF soldier Corporal Noa Marciano, who was abducted by the Hamas terrorist organization, was found near the Shifa Hospital in Gaza and returned to Israel.
Global Jewish Leaders Boost Morale at Online Rally for Israel
Israeli President Isaac Herzog, South African Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein, and other prominent Jewish leaders speak in an extraordinary solidarity rally for our brothers and sisters in Israel, organized by Merkos 302.
“Chitas is Like Alef Beis…”
When R’ Shimon Neubort was asked by the Rebbe what he learns for Chassidus, he replied that he learns the daily Tanya. But the Rebbe wasn’t pleased with his reply.
Biala Rebbe Addresses Bochurim During Visit to YOEC
While visiting Los Angeles, the Biala Rebbe of Bnei Brak stopped in Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad on Thursday to daven shacharis. He was honored with an aliya and addressed the bochurim after davening.
War Day 41: Terror in Yerushalayim; Biden Defends Israel
The tunnel at Shifa Hospital
Daily war summary from Eretz Yisroel: Hostage’s body recovered, three soldiers killed, terror attack in Yerushalayim and President Joe Biden says war will continue until Hamas can no longer murder Israelis.
Dive Deeper into Chassidus: New Daily Podcast for Kislev
A unique podcast was made available for the month of Kislev, with every day expounding on one topic with a teaching from every Rebbe on that subject.
L’Chaim: Frenkel – Silver
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The L’Chaim of Dovid Frenkel of Antwerp, Belgium and Etty Silver of Boro Park, NY took place on Sunday night at Ulam Chana.
Download and Print: Anash.org Magazine for Shabbos Toldos
For your Shabbos reading pleasure: Tanyas of Lebanon reappear, Rebbe dollar saves IDF unit, and Kinus snapshots are among some of the articles in this week’s Anash magazine. Download here and print.
Laying Tefillin Over a Wristwatch?
Ask the Rov: A man on mivtzoim doesn’t want to remove his wristwatch. Is it okay to don tefillin over it? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Medical Students Hear the Rebbe’s Teachings on Healing
Jewish students at NYU dental school gathered at Chabad of the Diamond District to reinforce their Jewish values and listen to words of inspiration, including a video of the Rebbe on medicine and healing.
Lubavitchers Create “Tactical Negel Vasser” for Troops in Gaza
You’ve already heard of a tactical helmet and a tactical vest, but have you heard of a tactical washing cup? Two Lubavitchers invented and donated special kvorts that will allow IDF soldiers to carry them in battle.
Rabbi Lazar Talks About “Yiddishkeit Under Putin”
Rabbi Berel Lazar, Chief Rabbi of Russia, held a candid conversation with Hamodia about the current fate of the Jews in Russia, his relationship with Putin, his thoughts on the Russian-Ukrainian War, and more.