New Research Uncovers Alter Rebbe’s Mechutan’s Dramatic Reversal
A new article by renowned Chassidus researcher Rabbi Avraham Abish Shur explores why Reb Avraham Sheines, son-in-law of the Alter Rebbe, was beaten by his father for learning Reishis Chochmah, the debate over Torah lishmah, and the fascinating discovery about his father’s change of heart.
Four-Hour Interview Takes Listeners Behind the Scenes of Hei Teves
In a special episode marking forty years since Hei Teves, Rabbi Kasriel Shemtov of West Bloomfield, Michigan, takes listeners through the entire story in a four-and-a-half-hour conversation, from when the sefarim began going missing in 5745 through the court case, the appeals, and the ultimate Didan Notzach.
Racheli Dinari, 12, AH
Record Turnout in Israel Election, Exit Polls Show No Clear Winner
NY Congressman Davens at the Ohel Before Elections
Too Tired to Daven Maariv – Can You Make It Up?
Kingston Cheder Continues Rapid Growth With Third Building
MAZAL TOV
Chabad Chassidim Head to the Polls on Israel’s Election Day
Thousands of Chabad Chassidim and shluchim across Eretz Yisroel took to the streets on Election Day for a nationwide Mivtzoim campaign, encouraging Yidden to put on tefillin and strengthening Ahavas Yisroel and Jewish unity.
Kinus Tzeirei Hashluchim Announces Head Staff
As Young Shluchim around the world eagerly countdown to the Kinus Tzeirei Hashluchim, the Shluchim Office announces the head staff leading this year’s dual program as they gear up for an incredible Kinus ahead.
Mrs. Esther Denburg, 92, AH
Mrs. Esther Denburg, longtime member of the Lubavitch community in Montreal and matriarch of a large Lubavitch family, passed away on Tuesday, 16 Cheshvan.
150 CTeen Leaders Gather for Mid-Atlantic Summit in Washington
150 CTeen leaders representing 50 public schools across six states gathered in Washington, D.C., for an inspiring Shabbos and leadership summit focused on Jewish pride, unity, and making a difference in their communities.
Gagguim Releases New Niggun for the Shluchim
Rabbi Menachem Mendel Amar of Machon Gaaguim Nigunei Chabad has released a new single, “Hisvaadus,” just days before the Kinus Hashluchim. The release follows the warm response to his previous niggunim and is dedicated to the Rebbe’s shluchim around the world.
In Rare Letter, the Rebbe Reveals What He Did Before Asking Anything
In a recently released letter, the Rebbe reveals two rare details about his personal conduct, describing how he responded when people turned to him for help and how he decided when to ask others for assistance.
Final Countdown: Double Your Luck Ends This Wednesday
Twice the tickets. Twice the chances. One final opportunity.
With ‘Farshtey’ You Can Understand the Rebbe’s Yiddish
Farshtey, a free app with no ads, teaches you to read a sicha in the original, one passage at a time. A short game quizzes you on what each word means and comprehension of the passage.
Featured
The Orphan Who Found a Lubavitcher Father in Shanghai
From the Margins of Chabad History: The final installment of the series about the life of Harav Meir Ashkenazi of Shanghai tells the remarkable and dramatic story of the young orphan boy he took into his home and raised to live a life of devotion to Torah and the Jewish people.
Living Torah Clip Inspires a Bochur to Start a Podcast
Zalman Brashevitzky, a 20-year-old bochur, was unsure about starting a Yiddishkeit podcast for non-frum listeners. But after watching the weekly Living Torah, he received his answer.
Is This the Whole Purpose of Yiddishkeit?
Saying Hagomel After My Daughter’s Surgery?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including reading the haftorah with the maftir, mezuzah dilemmas, and saying Hagomel for a daughter.
Candle-Lighting Time: 18, 25, or 40 Minutes?
Ask the Rov: If Shabbos begins at shkiah, why do we light the candles earlier? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
What Bracha Is Your ‘Mezonos Wrap’?
Blending Raspberries in a Smoothie?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including making Kiddush before musaf, purreying raspberries, and the correct brocho for Rice Krispies.
Girls Lighting Shabbos Candles
Ask the Rov: What is the halachic basis for a girl to light her own candle with a bracha? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
The Kopuster Rebbe’s Response Sent Him Back to Lubavitch
After the passing of the Rebbe Maharash, R. Heschel Nota Gnessin and a friend traveled to Kopust in search of a Rebbe, but a surprising story told by the Kopuster Rebbe led him to turn back to Lubavitch.
R’ Yehuda ‘Flumie’ Harris, 65, AH
R' Yehuda “Flumie” Harris, a beloved member of the Anash community in New Haven, CT, passed away Wednesday morning, 10 Cheshvan, after battling an illness over the past few months.