This Chanukah, counselors of Camp Yeka will travel to Ukraine to bring warmth and light to local boys during the cold and dark winter. Through the glow of the menorah, engaging programs, and the joy of friendship, the camp will ignite their love for Yiddishkeit and create lasting Jewish memories.
Live: Kinus Chizuk and Farbrengen with Shluchim
Live at 9 PM: In connection with the horrific murder in Dubai of the Rebbe’s shliach, Rabbi Tzvi Kogan HYD, Or Vechom is holding a special Kinus Chizuk and Farbrengen, featuring Rabbi Berel Mochkin, Rabbi Berel Lazar, Rabbi Yoske Greenberg, and Rabbi Yosef Chaim Kantor.
An Open Letter to Rabbi Tzvi Kogan
Open letter by Rabbi Shmuel Wagner: Next to all your holy brothers, in a room thundering and echoing with the dor shvi’i mesirus nefesh, there will be an empty chair, where one shliach had literal, old-school mesirus nefesh, and was cold-bloodedly murdered for being a Jew.
Rebbi Yehuda vs. Antoninus: Yetzer Hara in the Womb or at Birth?
Anash.org Feature: This week’s Iyun Podcast by Rabbi Binyomin Bitton, director of the Tzfunot Institute, discusses the Rebbe’s take on a debate about whether the yetzer hara’s influence begins in the womb or at birth, and the ramifications for Esav while still in Rivka’s womb.
Death Penalty Likely for Shliach’s Suspected Murderers
The United Arab Emirates government released the names of three suspected murderers of UAE shliach Rabbi Tzvi Kogan. The suspects are expected to receive the death penalty, in accordance with the region’s laws.
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Live: Levaya of Shliach Rabbi Kogan Continues in Yerushalayim
Live now: The levaya of Shliach Rabbi Tzvi Kogan, who was murdered last week in Abu Dhabi, is now taking place at Har Hazeisim, following from Kfar Chabad. The levaya is now being live-streamed from Shamgar funeral home by Har Hazeisim.
Despite Torrential Rains, Thousands Mourn Murdered Shliach
Despite heavy rains, thousands of anash and friends of Lubavitch gathered in Kfar Chabad to pay final respects to shliach Rabbi Tzvi Kogan who was murdered in the United Arab Emirates. The aron continued from there to kevurah on Har Hazesim.
Live Now: Levaya of Murdered Shliach Rabbi Tzvi Kogan
Live Now: The Levaya for Rabbi Tzvi Kogan, Chabad Shliach in United Arab Emirates, who was murdered by terrorists, will be broadcast on Anash.org live from Kfar Chabad, Eretz Yisroel. The broadcast will include a simultaneous English translation of the Hebrew speeches at the Levaya.
Global Seder Sichos In Memory of Shliach Rabbi Zvi Kogan
Bochurim in over 60 Yeshivos across the world will join Monday evening for a special seder Sichos in memory of Rabbi Zvi Hacohen Kogen HY”D, who lost his life Al Kidush Hashem.
Urgent Pidyon Shvuyim Appeal from Shliach in Montenegro
Rabbi Ari Edelkopf, shliach to Montenegro, appeals to Anash to save a young Jewish man from being removed from his care and deported to a dangerous neighboring country where his life would be in danger.
Two Adults Take Name in Memory of Murdered Shliach
With the tragic abduction and murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan HYD, the Shliach to Abu Dhabi, two Jewish men in Odessa, who were preparing to undergo their brissim, chose to honor his memory by dedicating their act of mesiras nefesh to him. Both men took the name Tzvi in remembrance of the Shliach.
Shliach’s Body Transported to Eretz Yisroel, Levaya Today
The body of Rabbi Tzvi Kogan HYD is being transported to Eretz Yisroel on Monday, with the levaya Monday night in Kfar Chabad which is expected to attract thousands. The public is being asked to learn Mishnayos in his memory.
War Day 414: IDF Encircles Southwest Lebanon, ICC Reactions
War Summary, Day 414: Hostage deal back on the table, Heavy airstrikes in Beirut, Jihad Council member targeted, IDF completes encirclement of southwestern Lebanon, Troops may have reached the east banks of Litany River, possible ceasefire in Lebanon, sirens in areas that almost never have, and Katz puts halt to administrative detentions.
Seasoned Staff Launch ‘Gan Yisroel Chai’ Overnight Camp
Gan Yisroel Chai, a brand-new Lubavitch girls’ overnight camp, directed by the former leadership team of CGI United, Malka Aisenbach and Geula Gniwisch, promises to bring fresh innovation with revolutionized scheduling and high-quality skill development, different than what’s been seen before.
Gerrer Rebbe Meets with Shluchim in Cyprus
Head shliach to Cyprus, Rabbi Aryeh Zev Raskin, and fellow shluchim, met with the Gerrer Rebbe, who spent Shabbos in the country with community philanthropists. The Gerrer Rebbe heard about the shluchim’s activities and the terrible tragedy of the shliach to the Emirates.
Rebbe, What Should I Look for in a Shidduch?
“What are the good qualities to look for in a Shidduch?” the Rebbe writes in reply to a young woman seeking guidance in this matter. This week’s Rebbe Responsa contains advice from the Rebbe on what are the important things to look for when seeking a life partner.
Iranians Impersonate Shluchim to Ambush Israeli Ministers
On the same day that the murder of shliach Rabbi Tzvi Kogan HYD by Iranian agents was confirmed, several Israeli ministers received suspicious invitations, mimicking the personas of Chabad Shluchim, inviting them to participate in Chabad Chanukah celebrations in Brooklyn, New York.
Prominent Figures Worldwide Mourn Murdered Shliach
As the heartbreaking news of the tragic murder of Shliach Rabbi Zvi Kogan emerged, Chabad spokesmen, government officials, and a Chief Rabbi offered their heartfelt condolences. They also urged Chabad Shluchim worldwide to remain steadfast and undeterred, continuing their vital Shlichus with unwavering dedication and strength.
‘He Reminded me of Gabi, It’s a Difficult Test’
In a radio interview, Rabbi Nachman Holtzberg, father of slain shliach Rabbi Gabi Holtzberg HYD of Mumbai, and grandfather of Rabbi Tzvi Kogan HYD of UAE, shared how Rabbi Kogan reminded him of his son Gabi, and his own reaction to this terrible tragedy.
Suspected Murders of Rabbi Zvi Kogan Apprehended
The UAE Ministry of Interior has announced that they have apprehended the murderers of Chabad Shliach Rabbi Tzvi Kogan HYD and reiterated that the UAE and its institutions are fully committed to safeguarding the safety and security of its citizens, residents, and visitors.
Salvaging a Phone from Water?
Ask the Rov: My toddler put a cell phone in the sink on Shabbos. May I take it out? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
5 ‘Don’t Miss’ Kinus Events Coming Up
Attention Shluchim: Here are 5 worthwhile events and services brought to you by the Shluchim Office to make the most of your Kinus weekend.
Live: Siyum on Rambam’s Sefer Tahara
Live at 3:00 PM EST: An international Siyum celebrating the completion of the Rambam’s Sefer Tahara will feature Rabbi Shlomo Bechor from Milan, Italy.
Picture of the Day
Former Israel UN Ambassador, Mr. Gilad Erdan, bought a letter in the general Sefer Torah at the Chabad booth in Kennedy Airport in New York.
Rabbi Zvi HaKohen Kogan, 28, HYD
It is with great sorrow that we inform you of the tragic murder of Rabbi Zvi HaKohen Kogan. His body was discovered this morning in Dubai after he was kidnapped and killed last Thursday afternoon. The attack occurred as he was leaving his kosher grocery store, Rimon, and was carried out by a terrorist squad of Uzbek origin operating in Dubai on behalf of Iran. The perpetrators subsequently fled to Turkey.