Chapters in Chabad History: Over time, the legend of ‘The Volper,’ a foremost talmid of the Mezritcher Maggid, has become somewhat of an enigma, largely due to the extraordinary highs and lows his life story contains.
28 Chabad Shluchim Travel to Eretz Yisroel on Solidarity Mission
Hailing from 3 countries, 28 Chabad shluchim joined a solidarity mission to Eretz Yisroel, where they will comfort, encourage, and uplift soldiers, the injured, and bereaved families.
If Menorahs Could Parade, Why Not Sukkahs?
A very unique parade took place in Chicago this past Sukkos, with seven Sukkah mobiles parading near a popular sports destination spreading the word about the mitzvos of the Yom Tov.
Entire Oholei Torah Cheder Gathers to Daven for Eretz Yisroel
Over 1,000 students of Oholei Torah elementary, from Pre-1A through 7th grade, gathered for a kinus of Torah, tefilah and tzedaka for the safety and security of Eretz Yisroel.
Shluchim Encourage Hostage’s Father Before and After Release
Chicago area shluchim Rabbis Chaim Schanowitz and Zelik Moscowitz visited the father of Natalie Raanan, who was held hostage by Hamas in Gaza, before and after her release, putting up mezuzos and helping him don tefillin.
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Rosh Kollel Shares Shailos He Received During the War
Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin, Rosh Kollel of Kollel L’Rabbonei Chabad and Lubavitcher Rov in Petach Tikva, delivered a shiur addressing halachic sha’alos he received during the war, all while air raid sirens wailed in the background.
Chilling: The Rebbe’s Talks That Could Have Been Said in 2023
Watch: In a gut-wrenching talk by the Rebbe during the Lebanon War in 1982, the Rebbe decried the Israeli government’s faintheartedness in the face of external political pressure and its unwillingness to execute its initial battle plan and eliminate the enemy.
OYYL Welcomes New Director of Education Initiatives
Amidst the sea of educational options available in Crown heights, one might even wonder: “Hasn’t it all been tried before?” Meet Sheli Atara Man, the newest addition at Oholei Yosef Yitzchak Lubavitch.
Guest Mashpi’im Farbreng in Drizin’s Sukka
A group of mashpi’im who spent the month of Tishrei in Crown Heights, held a spirited farbrengen in the Sukka of philanthropist R’ Sholom Ber Drizin.
Tzitzis With No Undershirt or ‘Undershirt Tzitzis’?
Ask the Rov: Why do we choose not to wear “undershirt tzitzis” or regular tzitzis directly on the skin? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Names of the 202 Hostages in Gaza for Tehillim
Please daven and recite Tehillim for the 202 Yidden being held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza.
L’Chaim: Butman – Segal
The L’Chaim of Menachem Mendel Butman of Chedera, EY and Devora Leah Segal of Rishon Letzion, EY took place Wednesday night at Eshel.
“Our Prayers Have Been Answered” Shliach Says After Hostages Released
Rabbi Meir Hecht of Evanston Chabad in Illinois says he and his congregation will celebrate the safe return of Judith and Natalie Raanan who were released Friday from captivity in Gaza.
Father of Hamas Hostages Leads Emotional Tefillah at Kosel
Hundreds gathered to pray for the safe return of the abducted captives and for the well-being of the IDF soldiers at the Kosel, with the participation of Avichai Brodtz, whose wife and children were abducted.
Brunoy Menahel Spellbinds Mechanchim With Chinuch Guidance
Over 100 Mechanchim sat for hours in a Crown Heights sukkah listening to inspiration and guidance from Brunoy’s legendary mechanech R’ Itche Nemanov at the annual Simchas Bais Hashoeiva farbrengen arranged by Igud Hamelamdim.
Wedding: Cohen – Rosenberg
The wedding of Mendy Cohen of North Miami Beach, FL, and Kayla Rosenberg of Montreal, Canada, took place at Oholei Torah.
Bochurim Ask for Rebbe’s Bracha Before Going on Shlichus
Bochurim who are about to depart on shlichus to yeshivos across Eretz Yisroel traveled together to the Rebbe’s Ohel to daven for a successful year.
“You’re Living in a Box, and I Think It’s Insensitive”
Article by Rabbi Mordechai Lipskier: It’s natural to be interested about the situation in Eretz Yisroel and to spend time following the news, WhatsApps and what not. But an honest assessment may help us recognize that in most cases, they leave us feeling down, dark, anxious and depressed.
Erev Shabbos Noach Around Crown Heights
The streets and shops of Crown Heights were full on Friday as residents and guests prepared for Shabbos Parshas Noach. Plus: Shalom Zachar list.
Two American Hostages Released From Gaza
Two American hostages were released by the terrorists of Hamas ym”s, after President Biden announced millions of dollars of “humanitarian aid” for Gaza.
Levaya Held for Mrs. Rachel Leah Brashevitzky
The levaya of Mrs. Rachel Leah Brashevitzky, a beloved mother and grandmother from Crown Heights, passed by 770 Eastern Parkway on Erev Shabbos, 5 Cheshvan.
YTTL Montreal Launches Unique Program for Grade 8
YTTL Montreal has successfully launched an exciting Kita Ches pilot program to better prepare our young boys as they progress towards Mesivta.
What Parshas Noach Teaches Us About War in Israel
Fifty years ago in 5734, in the midst of the Yom Kippur War, the Rebbe connected this week’s parshah, Parshas Noach, to wartime and its effects on our neshamos.