Ask the Rov: How does Halacha require treating civilian noncombatants during war? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
L’Chaim: Fried – Blesofsky
Photos: Shalom Ross/Anash.org
The L’Chaim of Yossi Fried of Manhattan, NY and Margalit Blesofsky of Manchester, England was held Tuesday night at Lubavitcher Yeshiva.
Day 79: Hostage Killed, Top Weapons Smuggler Eliminated
War Summary, Day Seventy Nine: Soldier killed by rocket fire from Lebanon, over 200 terrorists taken prisoner in past week, and WSJ reports that President Biden convinced Netanyahu not to act proactively against Hezbollah.
Chabad Early Childhood Announces Annual Retreat
Chabad Early Childhood of the Shluchim Office announces dates for this year’s annual retreat for preschool directors on Shlichus taking place in Los Angeles, California.
Wedding: Kaplan – Feiglin
Photos: Mendi Dahan/Anash.org
The wedding of Mendel Kaplan of Fort Lauderdale, FL, and Devora Feiglin of Crown Heights took place Wednesday night at Oholei Torah.
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Like Security, Chinuch Must Be Left to the Experts
Article by Rabbi Mordechai Lipskier: Notwithstanding Yosef’s greatness, he was not fit to run a Yeshiva. A Yeshiva must be led by those who have only one occupation: Torah. Even someone performing at the level of Yosef Hatzadik, is not fit to lead a Yeshiva properly if he has other occupations.
Community Rallied Behind Rabbi in Time of Grief
Community unites in Kingston, (Ulster County) New York as Rabbi AB Itkin observes shiva for his beloved father, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchok “Fitche” Itkin a”h.
“So Mesiras Nefesh Has a Limit?”
Under Communist rule, Reb Yona Kahn “Poltaver” risked his life by running all underground branches of Tomchei Temimim in Russia. When Reb Mendel Futerfas asked him about leaving, Reb Yonah shared how he felt about it.
Erev Shabbos Vayigash Around Crown Heights
Photos: Shalom Ross/Anash.org
The streets and shops of Crown Heights were full on Friday as residents and guests prepared for Shabbos Parshas Vayigash.
Hundreds Gather in 770 for Urgent Meeting
Photos: Dovber Hechtman/Anash.org
Around 300 men, women and children participated in an emergency gathering with Torah, Tefila and Tzedaka on Thursday night, in merit of the Yidden in Eretz Yisroel.
L’Chaim: Vaisfiche – Marasow
Photos: Shalom Ross/Anash.org
The L’Chaim of Avromi Vaisfiche of Melville, New York and Goldie Marasow of Montreal, Canada was held Thursday night at the JCM.
OYYL Students, Families Enjoy Fun-Filled Chanuka Party
On the 6th Night of Chanuka, OYYL families celebrated with a wonderful party filled with fun activities for the children, Menorah lighting, prizes, and unexpected entertainment- with the Twin from France.
Peretz Laine, 35, AH
R’ Peretz Laine, a young Lubavitcher father and husband from Lauderhill, Florida passed away on Friday, 10 Teves, 5784.
Today: Fast of Asara B’Teves
Asara B’Teves is observed as a day of fasting in remembrance of the siege of Yerushalayim. Watch the Rebbe say slichos and read the haftorah on this day.
The Solution to a Shliach’s Loneliness
After leaving Russia, the venerable chossid Reb Saadya Liberow went on Shlichus to Central Morocco. When he wrote to the Rebbe that he felt lonely so far from other chassidim, the Rebbe’s answer surprised him.
Download and Print: Anash.org Weekly Magazine
In this week’s Anash Magazine, you’ll read about one man’s project to bring thousands to the Ohel, the Rebbe’s siddur, and the mistake of the Gaza fence. Download here and print.
War Day 77: IDF Gets Full Control of Shejaiya, Hamas Rockets Resume
Paratroops leave Gaza for their first break since the start of the ground invasion. They sing thanks to G-d for the miracles He did for them, and for watching over them.
War Summary, Day Seventy Seven: The IDF announced that the 36th Division has taken full “operational control” of the Shejaiya neighborhood in Gaza City, After 40 hours of quiet Hamas resumes their rocket attack, and in the north enemy drones are intercepted as far in as Tzfas.
L’Chaim: Manssouri – Brook
Photos: Shalom Ross/ Anash.org
The L’Chaim of Menachem Manssouri of Los Angeles, CA and Mushkie Brook of Hollywood, FL took place at The Arches in Crown Heights.
Camp Emunah To Expand Into 106-Acre Neighboring Lot
In an exciting new development, Camp Emunah entered an agreement to acquire and expand into its neighboring lot to add another 106 acres of beautiful grounds to its camp experience.
When the Teacher (Rov) and Student (Musician) Sang Together
Anash.org exclusive: A rare recording captured teacher Rabbi Kalman Marlow (later rov of Crown Heights) and student R’ Eli Lipsker (later a famed musician) singing Chabad niggunim and Russian songs together in 1959.
Rubashkin Launches New Shiur at Annual Celebration of Miracle
This past Motzoi Shabbos thousands again gathered – in person and via broadcast – to mark the day of the miraculous salvation of R’ Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin on Zos Chanukah six years ago.
Chanukah Single Has Year-Round Message
Singer and Chazzan Leibel Hecht released a touching Chanukah single, “Burn Bright – A Letter to My Chanukah Candles,” which captures the strength and resilience of the Jewish people, reflected through the Chanukah candles.
Fifth Areivim Collection Raises Total to $2.65 Million
For the fifth time in just six months AreivimUSA is paying out to a Chabad family from that has lost a parent.
Rov Marks Yahrzeit With Unique Siyum
Photos: Eliyahu Ezagui
Harav Yosef Yeshaya Braun of the Crown Heights Badatz marked the yahrzeit of his father by davening for the omud, and with a siyum, as is customary. But the siyum he choose was a unique one.
$50 Subsidy On Chayenu Subscriptions Ends Today
In honor of Hey Teves, an anonymous donor is making a generous offer by gifting a $50 subsidy for each new Chayenu subscription. This limited-time promotion will only be valid until the 10th of Teves.