Article by Rabbi Mordechai Lipskier: Suddenly there was a fearsome blast: a bomb exploded near our group. A river of fire gushed forth, and we saw death before our eyes. And at that moment, everyone cried out in one voice: Shema Yisrael, HaShem Elokeinu, HaShem echad!
Kingston Fathers and Sons Unite for Learning
Photos: Mendel Wilhelm
Avos Ubanim kicked off in the Anash community of Kingston, PA, with dozens of fathers and sons coming together on Motzaei Shabbos for learning and prizes.
She Offered Her Marriage to the Mitteler Rebbe as Dowry
When the Mitteler Rebbe‘s widow, Rebbetzin Shaina, suggested her granddaughter as a shidduch for the Rebbe Maharash, the Tzemach Tzedek asked what dowry she was offering. The Rebbetzin replied, “I will give forty years of eishes chaver kechaver – the wife of a tzadik being equal to the tzadik himself!”
Erev Shabbos Vayeitzei Around Crown Heights
Photos: Dovber Hechtman/Anash.org
The streets and shops of Crown Heights were full on Friday, as residents and guests prepared for Shabbos Parshas Vayeitzei.
“Gantz Bava Basra”: Oholei Torah Zal Takes On Mivtza Torah Initiative
Over one hundred bochurim in Oholei Torah Shiur Daled join a dedicated track to learn and master the entire Maseches Bava Basra.
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13 Hamas Hostages Returned to Israel
13 mothers and children have been returned safely to Israel after 49 days in Hamas captivity. They are now undergoing medical evaluation in Israel.
Hebrew School Kids Sing in Unity Music Video For Israel
In an unprecedented display of unity and support for Israel, thousands of children from over 100 Chabad Hebrew Schools around the globe have come together to create a stirring music video.
L’Chaim: Dubinsky – Khazanovitch
Photos: Shalom Ross/Anash.org
The L’Chaim of Tzvi Dubinsky of Brighton, MA and Miriam Khazanovitch of Sharon, MA took place Thursday night at FREE Hall.
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After an Israeli Major-General joined a 19 Kislev farbrengen, he notified the Rebbe of his “special experience and a feeling of elevation.” The Rebbe replied that as a Tzahal commander, he knows that what counts most is: action.
War Day 48: Hostage Deal Expected, Hezbollah Fires Heavy Barrage
War Summary, Day Forty Eight: No IDF casualties, Hezbollah fired heavily into northern Israel today, 40 arrests in Judea and Samaria.
Heartbreaking Shiva Call Inspires Song of Yearning “Hishtokekut”
Experienced therapist Mordechai Roth together with Mordechai Weberman join in a war duet to sing “Hishtokekut”, or “Yearning”, expressing Am Yisroel’s current mood.
Live: Yud Kislev Farbrengen in Lefferts Shul
Join Live Now: Rabbi Shmuel Pevzner is leading a farbrengen marking chag hageulah Yud Kislev in Lefferts Shul in Crown Heights.
770 Yeshiva Fabrengs for Yud Kislev with R’ Shlomo Zarchi
In honor of Yud Kislev, Rabbi Shlomo Zarchi, beloved mashpia of the 770 yeshiva, farbrenged with bochurim in the upstairs zal. Words of hisorerus about the auspicious day were shared and heartfelt niggunim expressed.
Grand Yud Daled Kislev Farbrengen Planned at the Ohel
This Monday, there will be a farbrengen for all of anash, shluchim, and bochurim led by Rabbi Ben Tzion Krasnianski and Rabbi Shmuly Avtzon, and emceed by Rabbi Mendel Danow.
Download and Print: Anash.org Magazine for Shabbos Vayetze
For your Shabbos reading pleasure: Why a Native American Chief came to 770 and the new initiative driving the study of Chassidus worldwide are among some of the articles in this week’s Anash magazine. Download here and print.
Watch: OYYL’S Path to Pure Chinuch
Why start a school when there are already so many other wonderful yeshivas in Crown Heights? Unravel the motivations behind the OYYL’s creation in an all new video― showcasing the yeshivah’s unwavering commitment to chinuch in its purest form.
Redeeming Captives: At What Cost?
Ask the Rov: At what cost may we redeem fellow Yidden in captivity? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
1,400 Mitzvahs “Raised” for Jewish Teen in ICU
In the wake of a local teen’s devastating accident, the Northridge community united with a Mitzvah campaign, committing over 1,400 mitzvahs in the merit of his recovery.
Three Jewish Boys, Sons of Arab Father, Enter Bris on Same Day
Leah’s story was one of the most complex that Yad L’Achim staffers had encountered in many years. Born and raised in an Arab village to a Jewish mother and an Arab father, she was deeply torn over her identity.
YTTL Montreal Pays Tribute to Shluchim With Exciting Carnival
A collaboration between the teachers, students, and parent body of YTTL Montreal set the stage for a day filled with excitement and fun to mark Rosh Chodesh Kislev.
The Hat Dilemma Solved: Introducing The Hatkeeper
If you’ve ever asked a Jewish man about driving, chances are he’ll mention the perpetual struggle with his hat. One innovative solution emerged from a simple Lego toy.
What’s the Rebbe’s View on the Hostage Deal?
As the Jewish Nation across the world eagerly awaits the returns of 50 mothers and children held in captivity, Jews are fiercely debating the morality of the hostage deal. As Chassidim we turn to the Rebbe for guidance.
Yud Kislev: The Chag Hageulah of the Mitteler Rebbe
The 10th of Kislev marks the day when the Mitteler Rebbe was released from prison. Read the story of his arrest and release, and watch it celebrated at the Rebbe’s farbrengens.
NCFJE Holds its Annual Gala Dinner with Mayor Eric Adams
The National Committee for the Furtherance of Jewish Education held its 83rd Annual Gala Dinner near Times Square this past Sunday. Hundreds of friends and dignitaries, including NYC Mayor Eric Adams, attended.
The Rebbe On Thanksgiving and Its Lesson for Us
Thursday is the national holiday of Thanksgiving, celebrated in the United States and a number of other countries worldwide. What is the Rebbe’s view in regard to Thanksgiving? Are Jewish people allowed to celebrate it?