The IDF announced the deaths of three additional soldiers killed amidst the fighting in Gaza, bringing the IDF’s death toll to 501 since the October 7th massacre.
L’Chaim: Steinmetz – Lipskar
The L’Chaim of Mendy Steinmetz of Sarasota, FL and Chaya Mushka Lipskar of Surfside, FL was held Wednesday night at Ulam Chana.
War Day 83: New Hostage Deal On The Table, 12 Battalions Eliminated
War Summary, Day Eighty Three: Egypt is currently leading negotiations for a new hostage release deal, in the north of Gaza, 12 Hamas battalions are almost completely eliminated, and in the north Hezbollah significantly escalated the strength of their attacks today.
Wedding: Gewirtz – Marmulszteyn
The wedding of Meir Gewirtz of Crown Heights and Dini Marmulszteyn of Monsey, NY was held on Tuesday night at Oholei Torah.
Advance Seudas Hoda’ah Had Miraculous Results
The 8th grade of Beis Chaya Mushka of Crown Heights writes about the seudas hoda’ah they held at the start of the war in Eretz Yisroel in the merit of one of the hostages, and the miraculous results they saw.
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Three Singers Unite to Perform Chabad Medley
Watch: Singers Eli Marcus, Shlomo Simcha and Levy Falkowitz joined together at a recent event to sing a medley of heartwarming and energetic Chabad niggunim.
Tzeirei Hashluchim Winter Camp Announces Head Counselors
As Young Shluchim around the world eagerly countdown the days until the Tzeirei Hashluchim Winter Camp in Lake Worth, FL, the Shluchim Office announces the head counselors leading this year’s boys division.
Amid War, Missionary Groups Seeking to Convert Israeli Soldiers
Operating under the radar, missionaries have been actively engaged in attempts to convert soldiers and Israelis forced to leave their homes in the south and north.
Walmart’s Kosher Expansion Enables More Observance
Determined to help more Jews observe kosher, shliach Rabbi Shalom Ber Bakshi arranged with his local Walmart supermarket to carry several islands of kosher products. The expansion was announced at a menorah lighting in the store.
New Issue of Heichal Habaal Shem Tov Released
The 44th issue of the journal Heichal Habaal Shem Tov has been published in recent days. It is packed with scholarly essays on Chassidic thought alongside accounts of the ways of Chassidism.
Learn This Year’s Basi L’gani with Rabbi Yossi Paltiel
Looking to prepare for Yud Shvat? Listen and learn this year’s Ma’amorim with Rabbi Yossi Paltiel.
Wedding: Weingarten – Lenczynski
The wedding of Levi Weingarten of Grand Rapids, MI and Devori Lenczynski of Rio De Janerio, Brazil took place Tuesday night at Razag.
War Day 82: Airforce Strikes 100 Targets Overnight, Shul Hit
War Summary, Day Eighty Two: Overnight, the Israeli Air Force struck over 100 Hamas targets in the southern Gaza Strip, a shul in the Sdot Negev region of the Gaza Envelope was hit and significantly damaged, and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi announces that war will “last many more months”.
Using Maiser Money To Buy Seforim?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including using maiser money to buy seforim, covering all the mezonos at a kiddush, bible in a hotel room, and turning on a smart switch in a location that is already Shabbos.
Businessmen In Hallandale Beach Start Day With Torah Learning
Since it’s opening, every morning men of all ages and at every stage in life have been going to the Kollel D’rav Pinchus Hirschprung to start of their day on the right foot.
Over 500 Young Professionals to Descend on CH for CYP Encounter
More young Jews than ever will flock to ‘CYP Encounter: Crown Heights’ in search of a more Jewishly connected start to their adult lives on 2-4 Shvat, 12-14 January.
Public School Children Join Rally in 770
Public school students who are taking part in Release Time program’s winter camp joined a lively rally in 770 on Tuesday afternoon, with bochurim leading them in Torah, tefillah and tzedaka.
Moshe Meyers, 5, AH
Moshe Meyers, the 5-year-old son of Rabbi Ami and Zisi Meyers of Los Angeles, passed away suddenly on Monday, 13 Teves. Levaya today, Tuesday, in Los Angeles at 4:00 PM.
Watch: Shliach Presents History of Chassidism in Eretz Yisroel
Video: Montana Shliach Rabbi Chaim Bruk presents an overview of the history of Chassidism and Chabad in the Holy Land, along with 1,900 years of background history.
YU Students Join Farbrengen for Rosh Hashana of Chassidus
Over 250 students joined Chabad Club @ YU’s Grand Yud Tes Kislev Farbrengen at Yeshiva University’s men’s campus, featuring live music, a Chassidus Sale, and a dynamic atmosphere brought by 35 Oholei Torah Shiur Daled Bochurim.
Rabbi Braun Tests Crown Heights Semicha Students
After three months of intensive study, the talmidim of Lemaan Yilmedu passed the first test in the semicha program by a Rabbi Yosef Yeshaya Braun, of the Crown Heights Badatz.
Yossi Green’s ‘Anovim’ Gets English Makeover
Listen as Levi Begun and Levik Liberow sing an uplifting remake of Yossi Green‘s classic Anovim Anovim which expresses hope and anticipation for the arrival of Moshiach.
Wedding: Halperin – Segal
The wedding of Levi Halperin of Amnun, EY and Rochie Segal of Crown Heights was held Monday night at Oholei Torah ballroom.
Students Arrive in Poland For Inspiring Journey
As Shluchim and their students face unprecedented challenges on campus, a group of almost 60 students are embarking on a journey through our past to inspire the future.