No less than 30 firstborn men fulfilled the mitzvah of pidyon haben in Moscow in an impressive, and rarely-seen ceremony.
Chabad Educator Severely Injured in Car Accident
Rabbi Sholem Lapidus, dedicated director of the Toras Emes Cheider in Yerushalayim, was injured in a serious car accident while he was abroad for his son’s wedding. His family needs your help to save his life.
At Start of Kinus, French Shluchim Converge at the Ohel
Photos: Mordechai Lubecki
All through Wednesday, shluchim arriving in New York from France headed straight for the Rebbe’s Ohel, making the meshaleiach the first stop as they arrive for the Kinus Hashluchim.
Rabbi Lipskier to Oversee 1.2 Million Areivim Fund
For the second month in a row AreivimUSA is paying out to a Chabad family from that has lost a parent.
Thursday Morning at the Kinus Hashluchim
Photos: Shalom Ross/Anash.org
Before joining their colleagues for a day of workshops and sessions, shluchim were treated to a lavish breakfast at the Oholei Torah Ballroom.
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Watch: Reb Yoel on Parshas Chayei Sarah
Watch: A short lesson by Reb Yoel Kahn on Parshas Chayei Sarah with English subtitles and transcript.
Shluchim Fill 770 for Kinus Morning Shachris
Photos: Dovber Hehctman/Anash.org
Thousands of shluchim and guests filled the Rebbe’s shul at 770 Eastern Parkway for chassidus and shachris on the first morning of the Kinus Hashluchim
Opening Day of Kinus Hashluchim 5784
Shluchim from over 100 countries are converging in Crown Heights, immersing themselves in a network of shared connection and purpose as they greet their colleagues from around the globe.
L’Chaim: Deitsch – Deutsch
Photos: Shalom Ross/Anash.org
The L’Chaim of Yossi Deitsch of Chandler, Arizona and Yehudis Deutsch of Crown Heights took place Tuesday night at Ulam Chana.
Kinus Staff Work Overtime With Last Minute Preparations
Months of preparation behind the scenes culminate in this final stretch of round-the-clock hustle as the International Conference of Shluchim begins.
Badatz Encourages Joining Massive Washington D.C. Rally
Ahead of a massive planned rally in Washington D.C. for Eretz Yisroel, the Crown Heights Beis Din issued a letter informing the community about the event and stressing its importance.
L’Chaim: Banda – Andrusier
Photos: Shalom Ross/Anash.org
The L’Chaim of Yehuda Banda of Boro Park and Mushka Andrusier of Crown Heights took place Tuesday night at Lubavitcher Yeshiva.
New Shluchim to Fair Lawn, New Jersey
Rabbi Yudi and Chana Eisenbach and their four children have moved out on Shlichus to Fair Lawn, New Jersey.
Placing Tzitzis on Zip-Up Sweaters?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including tzitzis on zip-up sweaters, moving a leichter tray, hagomel when there is a lasting effect, and brachos when moving between rooms.
Shluchim Arrive for the Kinus Hashluchim 5784
Photos: Nehorai Edri/Anash.org
Shluchim from over 100 countries began arriving in Crown Heights on Wednesday ahead of the annual Kinnus Hashluchim which begins on Thursday.
Shluchim Head Straight to the Rebbe’s Ohel
Shluchim from around the globe who arrived in New York for the annual Kinus Hashluchim headed to the Ohel of the Rebbe, their meshaleiach, first thing straight from their flights.
Anash.org Welcomes the Shluchim to the Kinus Hashluchim 5784
As shluchim arrive in New York for the annual Kinus Hashluchim with Eretz Yisroel in mind, Anash.org is proud to launch our coverage of the Kinus Hashluchim 5784. Special surprises await.
1,200 Students Celebrate Jewish Unity at ‘Pegisha’
This year’s Pegisha took it up a notch, as the sounds and sights of 1,200 Jewish students from 136 campuses around the world filled the neighborhood for an unforgettable Shabbos.
New U.S. Ambassador to Israel Begins Role With Kosel Visit
Jacob Lew, the new U.S. Ambassador to Israel, visited the Kosel in Yerushalayim shortly after arriving to fill his new role and lit a candle in memory of the victims of the vicious Hamas attack on Simchas Torah.
Touching Display of Unity and Comfort in Small N.Y. Town
When Maurice Shnaider of Kingston, N.Y. heard that his sister and brother-in-law were murdered by Hamas, he didn’t know if he would he would have a minyan for shiva. In the end, hundreds came, some from hours away.
Over 850 Mezuzos Placed on IDF Soldiers’ Homes
Over the past 3 weeks over 850 Mezuzahs were put up on the homes and bases of IDF soldiers as well as for the homes of the hostages.
IDF Confirms Death of 3 More Soldiers, Total 34
The IDF announced that three soldiers were killed in the battles in the Northern Gaza strip, bringing the total number of IDF soldiers killed in the Gaza war to 34.
Marking 40 Years of the Kinus Hashluchim Haolami
In honor of marking 40 years since the very first Kinus, Or Vechom offers a brief overview of the inception and development of the Kinus Hashluchim over the years, with links to all the material referenced.
L’Chaim: Kievman – Minkowicz
Photos: Shalom Ross/Anash.org
The L’Chaim of Yossi Kievman of Crown Heights and Henya Minkowicz of Alpharetta, GA took place Tuesday night at Lubavitcher Yeshiva.
Full-Day Seminar to Tackle Critical Contemporary Halachic Issues
Leading Rabbonim to address complex Shlichus queries, from Halachically problematic relationships and sensitive family matters to Mechiras Chametz and Koshering kitchens.