Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including bris by a reform mohel, shachris without tefillin, when to separate challa, and jumping on a grenade.
WhatsApp Chat Combines Moshiach With Wit
A new WhatsApp chat dedicated to Inyonei Geulah Umoshiach has been gaining steam in recent weeks, joining the wealth of new initiatives in response to the shocking attacks on Eretz Yisroel.
Florida Shliach Finds Creative Solution for Sheimos Challenge
In recent years, cemeteries have become less accommodating to those who wish to bury shaimos, leaving many shuls with piles and piles of papers and books. One Florida shliach came up with a solution.
Touching Gift Was Result of Pledge at ‘Pegisha’ Farbrengen
Members of R’ Michoel’s minyan gifted a number of students who were participating in the ‘Pegisha’ Shabbaton with pairs of tefillin in exchange for their commitment to putting them on daily.
2 IDF Soldiers Killed While Fighting Hamas In Gaza
Two Israeli soldiers were tragically killed and another two were seriously injured in fierce clashes with Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, the IDF said.
They Were Freed From Gaza, Now They Need Our Help
Judith and Natalie Raanan, the Jewish mother and daughter freed from Hamas captivity, are making their way back home to the United States. Chabad of Evanston has committed to support their financial needs.
Hundreds Attend Lmaan Yilmedu’s Annual Halachic Conference
Hundreds of rabbonim participated in the annual halachic conference of the Lemaan Yilmedu organization at Bais Rivka in Kfar Chabad. Headlining the event were Chief Rabbi David Lau, and Rabbi Yitzchak Aizik Landa.
Av Beis Din of Budapest Draws Crowd in London
While visiting London for his son’s wedding, Rabbi Boruch Oberlander of Budapest, Hungary led a farbrengen for the wider Chassidic community in Stamford Hill, drawing a large crowd.
L’Chaim: Faiden – Altschul
The L’Chaim of Berel Faiden of Morristown, NJ and Chani Altschul of Chicago, IL took place Monday night at Lubavitcher Yeshiva.
Donor Steps Up To Help Encourage Mitzvahs For Israel
As IDF begins ground invasion, spiritual support from worldwide Jewry at Chabad Centers, street corners, and rallies intensify. Subsidized “Mitzvah For Israel” selfie banners are now available to bolster these efforts.
Antisemitism at Cornell Countered With Unique Tefillin Campaign
As Cornell University is in the news for antisemitic events on campus, there is something else newsworthy happening on campus, but for spreading light, not darkness.
Montana Shliach Didn’t Mince Words in Talk to 20,000 Teachers
Rabbi Chaim Bruk, Shliach to Bozeman, Montana, taught an enlightening class about the history of Israel that was shown to thousands of the states public school teachers and principals.
This Year, Let’s Conquer the NYC Marathon Route With Tefillin
Shmarya Richler, a third time marathon runner and passionate Lubavitcher, is here with a plan and a sign up sheet for the NYC Marathon coming up this Sunday.
Postville N’shei Holds Unifying Challah Bake for Eretz Yisroel
The women in the Postville, Iowa N’shei Chabad arranged a beautiful Challah Bake event for all the women in the community.
Shluchim in Eretz Yisroel Will Stay Put, Hold Parallel Kinus
Tzach of Eretz Yisroel recommended to shluchim that they remain in their makom hashlichus instead of traveling to the Kinus in New York; A parallel Gala Banquet will be held for them.
Celebrations Erupt After Hostage Rescued From Gaza
After news broke that an IDF soldier who was held hostage by Hamas was rescued in an overnight mission, thousands celebrated near her home in Kiryat Gat and around Israel.
Heartbreaking Levaya Held for Shmira Coordinator
Hundreds gathered for the levaya of R’ Leib Skoblo, a Crown Heights father and activist who led the Shmira Patrol organization, as it passed 770, shocked and in mourning over his sudden passing earlier the same day.
Essential ‘Seder Hishtalshelus’ Ma’amar Translated into English
For the first time ever, the famous maamar “Pasach Eliyahu” from Torah Or which explains the Ten Sefiros of Atzilus, has finally been translated and explained in English.
IDF Makes First Hostage Rescue in Overnight Operation
Cpl. Ori Megidish, an IDF soldier who was kidnapped by Hamas terrorists during the massacre of October 7 was rescued and returned to Israel during an IDF ground operation in Gaza. She is in good condition.
Rebbe’s Hopeful Message Circulated to Israelis
Since the horrific events of Simchas Torah, many Yidden have been carrying with them sense of confusion and bewilderment. Machon Or Hachassidus is sharing the Rebbe’s much needed guidance to tens of thousands of Yidden.
Wedding: Katz – Mintz
The wedding of Shabsy Katz of Johannesburg, South Africa and Chaya Mintz of Crown Heights took place Thursday night at Oholei Torah.
A Deal is a Deal: Holocaust Survivor has Bar Mitzva at 101
When Alex Kernish asked an elderly Holocaust Survivor to put on a tefillin he responded “I used to be a Jew, but am no longer Jewish.” So Alex offered him a deal he couldn’t refuse.