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The Work That Brought Chassidus Into Every Frum Community
In an interview, Rabbi Leibel Altein shares memories spanning generations, from his grandfather Reb Yisroel Jacobson’s years in Lubavitch and pioneering askanus in America to his own personal memories and interactions with the Rebbe, including preparing Likkutei Sichos and his work in Hafatzas Hamayanos.
One Accountant Is Helping Anash Families Keep More of What They Earn
In a community where so many are working hard just to make ends meet, with tuition, simchas, rent, and the everyday costs of frum life, the difference between a good year and a stressful one often comes down to numbers most people never think to question. Few ever stopped to ask if there was a better way. Yitzchak Eilenberg, founder of Eilenberg Tax Accounting CPA PC, built his practice around that exact question.
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R’ Moshe Schlass, 86, AH
New Chinuch Marketplace Built by Teachers for Teachers
Fair Lawn Welcomed New Torah With Grand Parade
A New Lubavitch Community Takes Shape in the Poconos
Just one year after its groundbreaking, a new Lubavitch community in the Pocono Mountains is rapidly taking shape. More than 40 homes are already under construction, with nearly half sold, as families from Anshei Lubavitch of Crown Heights toured the growing community during a Sunday open house.
Late to Minyan: Daven or Wait?
Ask the Rov: I walked into Mincha, and they’re in the middle of Shmoneh Esrei. Should I daven or wait? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
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Why I Will Never Shame a Child
“I felt tremendous guilt, shame, and even fear. My body froze. I felt the blood rushing to my face. But because my father was caught up in his own fear, he didn’t notice what was happening inside of me.”
Despite Community Opposition, Kingston Ave Bike Lane Installed
The controversial Kingston Avenue bike lane is no longer just a proposal — and as of Tuesday, it has officially been installed, visibly reshaping one of Crown Heights’ busiest streets.
Campers Make Judaism Part of the Fun at CKids Wisconsin
Nearly 100 boys, many the only Jewish kids in their hometowns, spent the summer at CKids Gan Israel Wisconsin, where between go-karts and ropes courses, they began wearing their yarmulkas like a favorite team’s jersey.
Watch: Mechanech Discovers the Lasting Impact of One Summer
The closing session of the International Kinus HaMechanchim brought the two-day gathering to a powerful personal conclusion as Rabbi Chaim Zaklos reflected on the far-reaching impact of a mechanech.
Oregon Shliach Composes Emotional Song of Gratitude
A recent medical procedure led Rabbi Moshe Wilhelm, Head Shliach to Oregon, to compose a new song in gratitude to Hashem, which has since been developed and produced for performance at the International Klezmer Festival in Tzfas.
Missionaries Attempt to Stage Show of Support at 770
A group of missionaries wearing Christian missionary symbols entered 770 and asked to put on tefillin while filming and documenting the scene. At the instructions of rabbonim, they were confronted and removed from the shul.
Tanya Printed in the Heart of Calabria’s Esrog Country
Mashgichim and harvesters of esrogim in Calabria, Italy, came together for the first Tanya printing in the region, followed by a chassidishe farbrengen to mark the occasion.
Montreal Talmidim Learned and Lived the Beis Hamikdash
Over 70 boys at Camp Gan Menachem of Montreal learned about the Beis Hamikdash through worksheets, 3D videos, tests and prizes, marking 50 years since the Rebbe launched the initiative to study Hilchos Beis Habechirah.
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A Holy Jew Lived In Shanghai: The Remarkable Life of Harav Meir Ashkenazi
A learned rov, a tireless activist, a fearless leader, and a devoted chasid. From Cherikov to Vladivostok, Shanghai, and New York. In honor of his 72nd yartzeit, From the Margins of Chabad History tells the remarkable and colorful story of Harav Meir Ashkenazi. Part 1 of a series.
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13-Story Project Raises Questions About Crown Heights Housing
A major new development planned at the corner of Troy Avenue and East New York Avenue is raising concerns among Crown Heights residents about the direction of development in the neighborhood.
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Making a Phone Call Before Davening?
In this week’s episode of Lemaan Yishmeu, Rabbi Yosef Braun addresses intriguing halachic questions on a wide range of practical topics — real questions that have come to his desk, along with his clear and insightful responses.
Bracha on Ice Cream with Cookie Crumbs?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including bracha on ice cream with crumbs, man wearing shorts, Shnayim Mikra interruptions, and age of tznius for a girl.
Get a Taste of the Rebbe’s Farbrengens This Week
Crocs or Slippers in the Street on Shabbos?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including holding the eitz chayim during kriah, Crocs and open-backed slippers outside on Shabbos, and saying "Good Shabbos" on Friday.
53 Kashrus Insights Rabbi Hanoka Learned at the OK
Ending Life for a Patient?
Ask the Rov: May a doctor end the life of a patient who is suffering and wishes to die? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
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The Cantonist Chossid Who Became the Rebbe’s Gabbai
Kidnapped at age seven and freed by 'Chevras Techiyas Hameisim,' R. Yisrael Nachman Mariasin became a devout chossid, a talmid of R. Hillel Paritcher, and ultimately, the Rebbe Rashab's gabbai for yechidus.
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Mrs. Miriam Meijers, 82, AH
Mrs. Miriam Meijers, who served on Shlichus in Amsterdam for decades alongside her husband, Rabbi Eliezer Daniel Meijers, the first Shliach sent by the Rebbe to settle in the Netherlands, passed away on Friday, Chof Daled Av.
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Heritage Quest Ends, But Teens’ Global Impact Has Just Begun
Campus Shluchos Gather in DC for First-Ever JewishU Growth Summit
