Ask the Rov: If I came late to shul, should I skip korbanos to daven Shemoneh Esrei with the minyan? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.

In a historic development, California is set to become the first state to recognize Jewish identity beyond religious category. For decades, the Rebbe pushed back against the idea that a Jew’s identity is defined by level of observance, insisting instead that a Jew is a Jew regardless of his level of practice, label or affiliation, or background.

An unusually harsh letter by the Beis Din of Crown Heights warns residents not to invite Shachar Luz to seudos, allow him to join minyanim, or even engage in social activity with him.

The Lubavitch Mesivta of Chicago hosted a special Seder Nigunim with chazan Aryeh Leib Hurwitz, recorded for the forthcoming fourth album in the acclaimed series.

At Tomchei Tmimim Mesivta Ateres Menachem in Montreal, Canada, under the direction of Rabbi Hirshel Raskin, the 5787 Shnas Halimudim opened with tremendous Chayus and enthusiasm.

The much-anticipated Keren Meir Raffle has come to a close, and we are thrilled to share the exciting news!

Once every few decades, the Jewish calendar produces a year with an unusual combination of shleimus. The year 5787 is one of them. It is a leap year with both Cheshvan and Kislev being full, giving it the maximum possible length of a Jewish year, 385 days. In addition, it begins on Shabbos. The next time won’t be until 5814.

A new 502-page book sheds light on the remarkable life of Reb Zalman Schneerson, a charismatic activist who braved insurmountable odds to preserve Jewish life and education during the darkest hours of the 20th century.