War Summary, Day Eighty Nine: The IDF eliminated Saleh al-Arouri, a senior Hamas, 72,436 Lebanese residents were evacuated due tensions on the border, and South Africa submitted an application for an order declaring that Israel is violating the UN’s Genocide Convention.
L’Chaim: Abraham – Blau
The L’Chaim of Michoel Abraham of South Africa and Rochele Blau of Crown Heights was held in Lubavitcher Yeshiva.
Yeshiva Campus of Suffield Opens Registration, Plans to Open Zal
Yeshiva Campus of Suffield Connecticut is opening registration for Mesivta for the shnas halimudim of 5784 – 5785, and announced that plans for Yeshiva Gedola (Zal) are underway as well.
Winter Camp Celebrates Unique Impact of Young Shluchim
For the 11th Year, the MyShliach Tzeirei Hashluchim West Coast Winter Camp took place amongst the beautiful mountains of Glendale, California with young shluchim joining from as far as Australia.
Chabad Continues to Bring Joy and Hope to the Gaza Envelope
As the war in Gaza rages, and millions of Israelis are displaced from their homes, Chabad continues to bring hope and joy to the heroic IDF soldiers and residents of the south. Photographer Dovber Hechtman presents a gallery.
Our Communities
Alter Rebbe’s Son’s Sefer Gifted to the Rebbe’s Library
A sefer that contains handwritten notes by the Alter Rebbe‘s son Reb Moshe, and belonged to members of his family, was gifted to the Rebbe’s library in honor of Hey Teves and the birthday of Rabbi Shmuly Butler.
Hamas Deputy Head Killed in Israeli Strike in Beirut
Salah al-Arouri, the deputy chairman of Hamas’s political bureau and the commander of the terror group’s military wing in the West Bank, was assassinated in a drone attack in Beirut.
Levaya Held for Mrs. Rivkah Barber
The levaya for Mrs. Rivkah Barber, the matriarch of a large Chabad family, passed by 770 Eastern Parkway on Tuesday morning.
A New Chapter of Learning and Fun at Hamesivta
This past year witnessed HaMesivta’s evolution into a mainstream yeshiva tailored for boys who thrive in a supportive and nurturing environment, appreciating a shorter day, smaller classes, and the perfect blend of serious learning and enjoyable moments.
L’Chaim: Rubashkin – Greenberg
The L’Chaim of Uziel Rubashkin of Postville, Iowa and Miriam Greenberg of Buffalo, NY was held Monday night at Rubashkin.
War Day 88: Hamas Commander Killed, No New Rockets Launched
War Summary, Day Eighty Eight: The IDF eliminated Adel Msammah, the company commander of Hamas’s elite Nukhba force, Hamas didn’t manage to fire any rockets onto Israel today, Gaza border communities that are in the area between four to seven kilometers away from Gaza will soon begin to return home.
Students Leave Auschwitz with Renewed Sense of Commitment
Amidst the current challenges on campuses worldwide, Chabad on Campus students on the LivingLinks trip walked out of Auschwitz determined to stand firm and proud in their commitment to Yiddishkiet.
Mrs. Rivkah Barber, 83, AH
Mrs. Rivkah Maatel Barber, wife of R’ Yitzchok Barber a”h and matriarch of a large Chabad family, passed away on Chof Teves, 5784.
Bochurim from the Mir Are Yearning to Learn Chassidus
Founded on Gimmel Tammuz 5780, Maayan Menachem has blossomed into a beacon of Chassidic learning and connection for American bochurim and yungeleit spending the year in Eretz Yisroel.
LEC Miami Honors Teachers Who Follow in the Rambam’s Ways
In honor of the Rambam’s yartzeit, Lubavitch Educational Center’s Boys Elementary School in Florida commended three of their teachers who also volunteer with Hatzalah as EMTs.
Bochur’s Stubbornness Paid Off
When a bunk at CGI Melbourne set out to go canoeing, one of the bochurim insisted on bringing his tefillin, even though the others discouraged it. This is what ended up happening.
Emunah’s Traveling Camp Offers Unique Opportunities
Camp Emunah’s traveling shluchos program, Brings Heaven Down to Earth! An incredible opportunity for tenth graders to experience the rich taste and relevance of shlichus, enjoy fantastic trips, and live the summer of their dreams!
A Daring Trip Behind The Iron Curtain
The latest Derher for Kids episode is a real drama. A young bochur is sent to Russia on a dangerous and secretive mission to help Jewish families escape the oppressive soviet regime.
Wedding: Cohen – Bassali
The wedding of Yekoutiel Cohen of Montreal, Canada and Naomi Bassali of Milan, Italy was held Sunday night at Oholei Torah Ballroom.
Registration Opens For Kinus Tzeirei Hashluchos
The Shluchim Office opens registration for the Kinus Tzeirei Hashluchos, a long-awaited highlight for Young Shluchos living around the world, with both in-person and virtual tracks.
Sephardic Community in Crown Heights Marks Triple Hiloula
A triple Hiloula, marking the yahrzeits of the Rambam, the Alter Rebbe and Rabbi Yaacov Abuhatzeira, was celebrated on Sunday night in Crown Heights.
20 Teves: Yahrzeit of the Rambam
In 5744 the Rebbe launched a one-of-a-kind global initiative, uniting each and every Jew, from the wise to the simple, by studying the entire Torah – and specifically halachos.
War Day 87: 2 Sentries Stabbed, American Aircraft Carrier Leaving
War Summary, Day Eighty Seven: Two security guards were lightly wounded in a stabbing attack near the Mishor Adumim industrial zone, the Gerald R. Ford American aircraft carrier will leave the Mediterranean Sea in the coming days, and guidelines change to allow gatherings of up to 15,000 people in most parts of Israel.