Watch here: With the world discussing Israel’s next step after Hamas is defeated, Lubavitchers turn to the Rebbe’s timeless wisdom on the subject.
Tzeirei Hashluchos Winter Camp Is In Full Swing
Machane Rivka Tzeirei Hashluchos Winter Camp of the Shluchim Office is in full swing with young Shluchos from all over the world joining for 10 days of fun, Chassidishkeit and inspiration.
War Day 81: Hostage’s Bloody Car Found In Gaza, 2 IDF Soldiers Killed
War Summary, Day Eighty One: In Beit Lahia, at the Indonesian Hospital, the IDF found a car belonging to Samar Talalka, an Israeli hostage; the IDF announced two soldiers killed in battle; and the IDF eliminated Reza Mousawi, a senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) officer in an Israeli airstrike in Damascus.
Trip to Indonesia Ended Up Saving a Yid from Intermarriage
In his mind, photographer Meir Alfasi was traveling to Indonesia to document its beautiful landscapes, jungles and wildlife. But Hashem had other plans…
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New Torah Began at IDF Base Near the Gaza Strip
A spiritual shield of steel: Brigadier General Itzik Cohen of Division 162 and the commanders wrote letters in the Sefer Torah of Beit Chabad Menorah led by Rabbi Alex Prochensky.
Igud Hamelamdim’s “Bifnim” Program Launches for 7th Year
Excitement swept through schools in the US and Canada over the past weeks, as over 500 students eagerly joined Igud Hamelamdim’s revolutionary Gemara Bifnim curriculum, becoming introduced to the skills that will empower them to learn on their own.
Mishmar Starts with a Bang in Montreal
This past Thursday night, boys from the 7th Grade streamed into Montreal Zal for 45 minutes of learning, connection, and fun.
Nittel Nacht Utilized for Appreciation Evening in Pittsburgh
Members of Pittsburgh Anash gathered on Sunday at Bnai Emunoh Chabad of in the Greenfield neighborhood of Pittsburgh, for their second annual evening of hakoras hatov.
Competitive Chess Games Played Into the Night at 770
Father, sons, bochurim and even visitors from other communities gathered in 770 to spend the evening playing chess and other games, as is customary on nittel nacht.
Two New Chabad Houses Dedicated in Thriving Moscow
Two new Chabad Houses were dedicated for Moscow’s thriving Jewish population one in the Noviy-Veshki neighborhood by Shliach Rabbi Zalman Shimon Deren, and one in the Pokrovsky neighborhood by Shliach Rabbi Yechezkel Lazar.
War Day 80: 10 Soldiers Killed, Gazan Youth Protest Hamas
War Summary, Day Eighty: The IDF announced the names of ten soldiers killed in battle, young Gazans burned tires in front of the Hamas police station to protest a shooting at one of the residents that ended in his death, and a two story tunnel with an elevator and control center was discovered.
Meseches Sukkah Comes To Life For Ohr Menachem Students
The students in Ohr Menachem made model sukkahs to celebrate completing their first ever sefer Mishanyos, meseches Sukkah.
Families of 9 Israeli Hostages Light Menorah with Brazilian Community
Families of hostages held in Gaza joined the Brazil community for a moving ceremony lighting the Chanukah menorah.
L’Chaim: Greene – Mandelbaum
The L’Chaim of Yehuda Greene (Ben R’ Yitzchak Dick) – Crown Heights and Chava Shira Mandelbaum (Bas R’ Shmuel) – Mequon, WI was held on Motzei Shabbos at Lubavitcher Yeshiva.
New Platform Makes Gifting Your Child’s Teacher a Breeze
‘Thank You Teacher,’ a new online platform by Chasdei Lev, makes it simple and convenient to send a gift and note of thanks to your child’s rebbi or morah.
“Chanukah Miracle” Holds Up Storm for Menorah Lighting
“Chanukah on The Park” and its 18-foot menorah continues to beam brighter each year in front of Yellowstone Park in Forest Hills as a multi-generational event that grows logistically and spiritually.
Nitel Nacht This Year Has Me Confused
From the Anash.org Inbox: Nittel Nacht this years falls on the date that the Rebbe said to start preparing for Yud Shvat. Isn’t that a contradiction? Perhaps there is a deeper lesson to be learned.
Shlucha Launches ‘Hafrashas Challah for the Hostages’
The strong desire to contribute to the hostage’s well-being led a shlucha from Brazil to launch a global initiative that combines the power of hafrashas challah with supporting our hostages.
The Fantasy of the Gaza Wall and the Lessons to Be Learned
From the Anash.org Inbox: One of the factors that enabled the large proportions of the recent Simchas Torah massacre is what I call “The Fantasy of the Gaza Wall.” And it leads me to another lesson that can be learned about an ongoing issue, right here in Crown Heights.
Shazak Creator Shares Decades-Old Yiddish Tool
In an ideal world, we would all love to speak to our children in Yiddish, but many find our own command of the language sorely lacking. A tool created by an American-born chossid in the 1980s might help.
New Book Presents Rebbeim’s Response to Intermarriage
“In Response To Intermarriage” is a newly released book presenting the view of the Chabad Rebbeim on intermarriage. The creation of this work was spearheaded by Rabbi Yaakov Krasnianski, who granted Anash.org an exclusive interview about the project.
Empire State Building Lit Up With the Light of Chanuka
Outshining the Manhattan skyline, was the light of the menorah standing proud in front of the Empire State Building, inspiring all those who passed by.
30 Days Out, Chassidim Prepare for Yud Shevat
As many people search for appropriate ways to prepare themselves for Yud Shevat, Or Vechom announces a resource site on Yud Shevat and a freshly updated Basi Legani mini site!