Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen, who recently contrasted Israel’s 108 ambassadors to the thousands of Chabad shluchim, visited the Rebbe’s Ohel on Tuesday.
Shluchim to British Columbia Gather for First Time in 50 Years
For the first time since Chabad arrived in British Columbia 50 years ago – all 17 Shluchim families, men women and children, gathered from across the province for a heartwarming Kinus Hakhel
Zambia’s New Torah is First Since its Establishment
In a historic first since the country was established 60 years ago, a new Torah was welcomed in Zambia by shliach Rabbi Mendy Herzel and his congregation.
New Baltimore Girls’ High School Opens to Great Acclaim
The new Chabad Girls’ High School of Baltimore held a grand opening before Rosh Hashanah, attended by the founders, staff, teachers, parents and students.
Israeli Political and Military Leaders Visit 770
While in New York with Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu for the UN General Assembly, Israeli Economy Minister Nir Barkat paid a visit to 770. Prominent Israeli General Yoel Strick paid his own visit.
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Satmar Rebbe Warmly Welcomes Chabad Authors
Two Lubavitcher authors were warmly welcomed by the Satmar Rebbe of Williamsburg, Harav Zalman Leib Teitelbaum, and presented him with their seforim.
Tishrei in Lubavitch: Now What?
Thousands of guests this Tishrei will turn to Vaad Hatmimim. The numbers are simply astronomical! And every year, Vaad Hatmimim steps up to the challenge, making sure each and every guest is cared for.
Is WhatsApp Becoming A Danger for Our Families?
As WhatsApp rolls out the new ‘Channels’ feature, we republish a letter that was sent to Anash.org and published a number of months ago, raising grave concerns regarding the new addition.
ULY Students Get Hands-On Shofar Workshop
Students at Lubavitcher Yeshiva in Crown Heights created their own Shofars before Rosh Hashana at a Shofar factory by Rabbi Michoel Albukerk.
Semicha Celebration is Community’s Last Hakhel Event
For the sixth consecutive year, a remarkable Semicha celebration was held at the Beis Midrash of Colel Ohel Yosef Moshe in Buenos Aires, Argentina last Thursday night.
Rebbe’s Tishrei Guests Welcomed at Grand Event
Over 1,000 bochurim gathered on Monday night for a grand Bruchim Habaim, welcoming the many guests who had traveled to spend the month of Tishrei by the Rebbe, addressed by Rabbis Yehuda Krinsky, Avrohom Shemtov, Mendel Groner, Yosef Klyne, Shaul Wilhelm, and Zushe Winner.
New Shluchim for Israelis in Berlin
Rabbi Yossi and Adi Altboim have recently been appointed as the new shluchim to Berlin, Germany, to lead programming for Hebrew speakers and university students.
Audio Recordings of 100 Events of the Rebbe Discovered
JEM’s Ashreinu audio team is in the final stages of preparing audio recordings of over 100 events of the Rebbe from the 5720s (1960s) for publication. Among these recordings, are dozens of events that have never previously been published
Vov Tishrei Zoom Program & Resource Site
As we near the special day of Vov Tishrei, the Yahrzeit of Rebbetzin Chana, Or Vechom Hahiskashrus is pleased to announce a Chassidishe Farbrengen on Zoom joined by Chassidim from around the world marking Vov Tishrei, this Wednesday evening at 8:00 pm.
Fund Created for Family of 27-Year-Old Shliach Who Passed Away
At the young age of 27 years old, shliach Rabbi Shimmy Hershkovitz of Ofakim passed away, leaving behind a young wife and a one-year-old toddler. His family needs our support.
Maariv and Breaking the Fast in 770
Thousands gathered in 770 at the end of Tzom Gedalia for maariv and to break their fast.
Avraham Fried and Bochurim Sing Haunting Chabad Niggun
Watch:Avraham Fried released a new music video with a Rosh Hashana song sung farbrengen-style.
770 Booming With the Sound of Torah Study
With thousands of bochurim joining the regulars, the main zal of 770 is filled with a booming kol Torah, the sound of thousands of voices learning, debating and discussing Gemara, Halacha and Chassidus.
Demolition Makes Room for New Cheder Menachem Building
An important milestone in the journey to a new building for Cheder Menachem of Los Angeles was marked on Erev Rosh Hashanah with the completion of the demolition phase.
NCFJE to Hold Kaparos in Four Locations
NCFJE will be holding Kaparos for the Crown Heights community in four separate locations, including a new East Flatbush location, over the weekend leading up to Yom Kippur.
R’ Moshe Khusid, 76, AH
R’ Moshe Khusid, who went from being a director in Soviet puppet theater to producing an authentic Jewish film and being mekarev Yidden to Yiddishkeit in Michigan, passed away on Erev Rosh Hashanah.