The revolutionary Prague Seminary has just opened registration for its third year. The Seminary in Prague is a flourishing post-high school Chinuch institution with the goal of giving each girl under its care a year to learn, grow, connect, and give.
Levaya Held for Mrs. Rochel Chaiton
The levaya for Mrs. Rochel Chaiton, who served as an educator for four decades in Portland and Las Vegas, passed by 770 Eastern Parkway on Thursday morning.
Initiative has Women Praying for Women at Candle Lighting
Shifra and Puah of Crown Heights is introducing a new initiative, Women for Women, in which women daven for other women who are still waiting to have children.
Darchai Menachem Top Learners Awarded Ski Trip
Darchai Menachem students in grades Hei through Ches that earned top points in the Yeshiva award system were treated to a day on the ski slopes at Montage Mountain. The trip was a perfect way to celebrate the students’ hard work and progress.
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L’Chaim: Seper – Rothman
The L’Chaim of Ashi Seper of Five Towns, NY and Chaya Rothman of Sharon, MA was held Wednesday night at Lubavitch Yeshiva.
R’ Gershon Friedman, 56, AH
R’ Gershon Friedman, a beloved father and member of the Chabad community in Pico-Roberston, and more recently of North Hollywood, passed away on Wednesday 22 Teves, 5784.
90th Day of War: IDF Soldier Killed, Tunnel Discovered Near Chevron
War Summary, Day Ninety: IDF continues to advance inside Gaza, heading towards the south; Hezbollah does nothing in response to yesterday’s assassination.
Reb Michel Raskin: Fruit Purveyor, Devoted Chossid
Behind the Crown Heights fruit and produce purveyor, stood a devoted chossid who graciously greeted everyone. Rabbi Michoel Seligson presents the story of Reb Michel Raskin in honor of his yahrzeit.
Historic First At The Mississippi Capitol
In light of the horrible events in Israel, Chabad of Southern Mississippi aimed to provide comfort to Mississippi Jews with the very first Menorah lighting at the Capitol, attended by Governor Tate Reeves.
Young Montreal Families Join Together for Celebration
Yagdil Torah Montreal and the Chabad Chai Center teamed up to light up Elie Wiesel Park on the fourth night of Chanukah. The event was a hit, filled with good vibes and lots of treats.
L’Chaim: Laskar – Lezell
The L’Chaim of Yossi Laskar of Davie, Florida and Esty Lezell of Newtown, PA was held on Tuesday night at Ulam Chana.
Kiddush Levana on a Cloudy Moon?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including banging to a beat on Shabbos, kiddush levana on a cloudy moon, and keeping Shabbos in Tromso, Norway.
Oholei Torah Celebrates Its Birthday and the Rebbe’s Vision
‘Ah Vaiter Kuk Fun a Rebbe’: Farbrengens, learning, and l’chaims were seen taking place Sunday throughout Oholei Torah, commemorating sixty-eight years of pure chinuch.
Rebbetzin Chana’s Birthday Will Be Marked With Global Challah Bake
Dedicated in honor of the birthday of Rebbetzin Chana, the annual MyShliach Challah Bake will help young Shluchos delve into the life and legacy of Rebbetzin Chana while exploring the special mitzvah of challah.
Mashpia Publishes Basi L’Gani Adaptation
Rabbi Michoel Golomb, mashpia in Tomchei Temimim 770, published an adaptation of the ma’amarim of Basi L’Gani 5724 and 5744, emphasizing the chiddushim of the Rebbe.
Chabad on Campus Provides Chizuk on All Fronts in Eretz Yisrael
As the war in Eretz Yisroel and on campus rages on, Rabbi Yossy Gordon, CEO of Chabad on Campus International, visited frontline bases and campus Chabad Houses in Eretz Yisrael to show support and provide chizuk.
Mrs Yehudis Dubinsky, 96, AH
Mrs. Yehudis Dubinsky, a beloved mother and grandmother who was raised with mesiras nefesh in Soviet Russia and went on to build a beautiful family in the USA, passed away.
Mrs. Rochel Chaiton, 57, AH
Mrs. Rochel Chaiton, who served as an educator for four decades in Portland, Oregon, and Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away on Sunday, 19 Teves, 5784. Levaya on Thursday in New York.
L’Chaim: Althaus – Simpson
The L’Chaim of Mendy Althaus of Sydney, Australia and Malky Simpson of Crown Heights, was held Tuesday night at Lubavitch Yeshiva.
New Photo of Rebbetzin Sheina Horenstein Made Public
A new photo of Rebbetzin Sheina Horenstein, the youngest daughter of the Frierdiker Rebbe and sister of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka, was released in honor of her 120th birthday on 21 Teves.
Can You Navigate the Complexities of Yeshiva Application?
“The chinuch decision, as to where a bochur learns for Mesivta, is one of the most important chinuch decisions that a parent will make for their son.” Rabbi Gershon Avtzon shares timely advice for parents and hanhalla about navigating the complexities of Yeshiva application process.
New Crown Heights Police Officers Receive Training on Judaism
13 new Police officers joining the 71st precinct in Crown Heights, visited 770 on Tuesday to receive training on the needs and concerns of the local Jewish community from Rabbi Yossi Rapp of ChabadAir.
Russia’s Silicone Valley Celebrates With New Torah
The “Skolkovo” area of Moscow, known as Russia’s Silicon Valley thanks to its many innovative companies in the field of technology and commerce, has welcomed its own Shliach about two years ago.
Camp Directors, Schools, and Merkos, Collaborate To Address Dilemma
Camp Directors, Schools and Merkos got together to fix the yearly problem that plagued so many schools and camps each year: planning camp all year long.