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.
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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.
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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.
Chabad Shliach Missing in UAE, Mossad Dispatched
Rabbi Zvi Kogan, a Chabad Shliach in Abu Dhabi, has been missing since Thursday, November 21. Israeli and Emirati authorities, including the Mossad and local security services, are currently investigating his disappearance amid suspicions of kidnapping or murder potentially linked to Iranian intelligence activities in the UAE.
How AI Failed Me
Article by Rabbi Mordechai Lipskier: With all the automation around us, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to be personally invested in things. Yiddishkeit is not about the outcome but the output. If I use AI to write a thank-you speech, I may gain automatic entry through my listeners’ hearts, but the door to my heart will remain closed.
He Stood with One Foot on the Mantel Throughout the Maamar
Reb Boruch Sholom, the eldest son of the Tzemach Tzedek, had a special relationship with the Alter Rebbe. Once during a packed maamar, he tried climbing onto the fireplace, but unable to move, he remained with just one foot on the mantel for the duration of the maamar.
Spanish-Speaking Women Treated to First Trip In Their Language
A delegation of women from Latin American communities, experienced the wonders of Crown Heights and the Rebbe’s Ohel, with a 2-day itinerary of immersive tours and classes, all in their mother tongue: Spanish.
New Shluchim Headed to War-Torn Kharkiv, Ukraine
As war rages in Ukraine, Rabbi Sholom Ber and Chavi Moskovitz and their newborn son Menachem Mendel are joining the shluchim on the frontlines in Kharkiv, Ukraine.
Kinus Committee Finalizes Security with NYPD Divisions
Photos: Itzik Belenitzki
Members of the Kinus committee, led by Rabbis Mendel Kotlarsky and Schneur Najar, met with representatives of various New York City law enforcement agencies in preparation for the thousands of shluchim set to arrive.
A Yid’s Feelings Come First
When elder chossid Reb Berke Chein aged, he could no longer collect maamad funds as before. When some chassidim suggested handing it over to someone more capable, the Rebbe rejected the idea since it could hurt his feelings.
Sheltering Untainted Youngsters: The Battle Against Enlightenment
In 5623 (1863), what became known as Chevra Mefitzei Haskalah – “Society for the Spread of Enlightenment” – was established in Russia. In this passionate letter to Baron Horace Günzburg, the Rebbe Rashab made a passionate case for unadulterated, traditional education.
770’s Lawn Freshly Remade to Greet the Shluchim
With shluchim from across the globe set to arrive for the Kinus Hashluchim, gardeners were seen laying down new grass and enhancing the garden at 770 to welcome the Rebbe’s shluchim home.
Mendy Jerufi Debuts New Heartfelt Single
Lubavitcher singer Mendy Jerufi released a new heartfelt melody “Libi U’bsari,” composed by Eliyahu Sharabi and sung together with the Yingerlich Children’s Choir, arranged by renowned master producer Moshe Laufer.
Friends to Honor 50 Years of Shluchim to New York Capital
50 years ago, Rabbi Yisroel and Rochel Rubin set out as the Rebbe’s Shluchim to Albany, New York, and the Capital Region. Since then, local Chabad Centers and a community school have grown and flourished. A special event will celebrate the shluchim’s jubilee year.
Tzivos Hashem Saved Him from a Car Accident
Mrs. Racy Yurkowicz recounts the time her three-year-old son Shmulik got separated from her husband in 770 and set off home only to be hit by a car and was miraculously unharmed. In a letter from the Rebbe, he explained what saved her child from tragedy.
Oholei Torah Beis Medrash Enjoys Uplifting Shabbaton
The entire Oholei Torah Beis Medrash, including Shiur Aleph and Beis led by Rabbi Nissi Deitch and Shiur Daled led by Rabbi Choni Leshes, gathered for a memorable Shabbaton on Shabbos Parshas Vayera, with late-night farbrengens, Q&As, and meaningful discussions.
Hague Issues Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, US Reacts
The “International Criminal Court” in The Hague, an organ of the United Nations, approved arrest warrants for Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for “war crimes.” In a strong show of support, the US Senate threatened to sanction the ICC if it doesn’t halt its pursuit of arrest warrants.
Down Under? No Worries!!
Australians who enjoy listening to daily Chitas shiurim often find themselves hours behind as most daily learning podcasts follow U.S. Eastern or Pacific Times. In honor of Chof Cheshvan, Rabbi Yossi Paltiel will begin a brand-new Australian Daily Tanya podcast, offering early morning releases aligned with the Melbourne time zone.
Chassidishe Chinuch Farbrengen for Rebbe Rashab’s Birthday
In honor of Chof Cheshvan, birthday of the Rebbe Rashab, founder of Tomchei Tmimim, Rabbi Mendel Yusewitz produced a farbrengen talk for parents on raising chassidishe kinder, their nurturing their ruchniyusdike growth and well-being.