A farbrengen and melava malka in honor of Shabbos Bereishis was held in Beit Chaya Mushka in Paris, to mark 50 years since the Rebbe sang Ha’aderes V’ha’emunah to the French anthem.
Grand Farewell Banquet for Rebbe’s Tishrei Guests
A grand tzeischem l’shalom event was held by the Vaad Hatmimim on Wednesday to farewell the thousands who had come to spend Tishrei 5784 by the Rebbe, and to encourage them to translate the inspiration of the month into action.
Baltimore Mesivta Welcomes First Group of Shluchim
The first shluchim ever to Mesivta Lubavitch Baltimore posed for their first group photo in front of the replica of 770 at Yeshivas Lubavitch of Baltimore.
Falling Asleep Over a Rambam?
Ask the Rov: I often fall asleep while learning Rambam at night. Must I say birchas haTorah when I wake up? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
New Kevutza Gathers for Urgent Kinus
Bochurim learning in kevutza 5784 joined for an urgent Kinus Hisorerus regarding the situation in Eretz Yisroel. Many took upon themselves many positives resolutions in learning, mivtzoim, and ahavas yisroel.
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From Bomb Shelter, Ashkelon Shliach Shares Inspiration
Watch: Shliach in Ashkelon Rabbi Menachem Lieberman‘s home and the school he leads were destroyed by direct rocket hits from Hamas terrorists. Watch as he shares hope and inspiration from a bomb shelter in Southern Eretz Yisroel.
L’Chaim: Kaplan – Feiglin
The L’Chaim of Mendel Kaplan of Fort Lauderdale, FL and Devora Feiglin of Crown Heights took place Wednesday night at Lubavitch Yeshiva.
Watch: The Rebbe’s Solution to Prevent Future Wars
In response to the situation in Eretz Yisroel, JEM’s Living Torah highlights the Rebbe’s approach to dealing with terror, war and peace. Watch here.
We Know He’s In Charge, But a Pogrom is a Pogrom!
Article by Rabbi Mordechai Lipskier: In the early 1900s, after some devastating pogroms, the Rebbe’s melamed found a source in the Torah for what was going on. The Rebbe repeated this episode one Simchas Torah and concluded, “Still, a pogrom is a pogrom!”
He Was Fooled by a Sheperd Boy Who Slept Above the Oven
A talmid and dear friend of Reb Hillel Paritcher, Reb Betzalel Azaritcher was an esteemed chossid and shadar of the Tzemach Tzedek. Yet, he felt unworthy when he did not recognize the shepherd boy.
Daily Gemara Program is Geared for the Working Man
Finding time for learning every day can be a challenge. The Toras Chaim program is tailored to solve exactly that issue and to give a structure to daily Gemara study.
Erev Shabbos Breishis Around Crown Heights
The streets and shops of Crown Heights were full on Friday as residents and guests prepared for Shabbos Parshas Breishis.
In Emotional Speech, Mayor Adams Declares “We Are Not Alright”
Watch: In a powerful and emotion-laden speech, NYC Mayor Eric Adams declared “We are not alright! We should be angry!” and said he was “Not only your mayor [but also] your brother.”
Crown Heights Shuls Urged to Remain Vigilant
Three Crown Heights activists released a community alert urging shuls and residents to remain vigilant and recommending safety measures for the local shuls.
“They Can’t Keep Shabbos This Week, Let’s Do it for Them”
Listen: Harav Yosef Braun of the Crown Heights Badatz calls to use this Shabbos to focus on the positive, not to discuss the war, and to mark Shabbos in an extra-special way, having in mind those who will be fighting for us on Shabbos.
In Historic First, 770’s Kibbudim to be Auctioned Online
770’s annual mechiras hamitzvos, when the kibbudim for the upcoming year are auctioned, will take place online this year for the first time, with bidding open to the wider Chabad community.
IDF Soldier Asks You to Fill His Shoes in Shul Tonight
A soldier in Israel’s Defense Force stationed on the border with Gaza is asking the global Jewish community to fill his shoes this Friday night in Shul and welcome Shabbos with extra singing and dancing.
Speakers Talk Moshiach in Merit of Eretz Yisroel
A gathering focused on topics of Moshiach and Geula was held on Isru Chag outside 770 in merit of all the Yidden in Eretz Yisroel. It was addressed by leading Rabbonim and Mashpi’im from Crown Height and Boro Park.
Thousands Gather for Prayer Rally in Boro Park
Thousands of Yidden in Boro Park gathered on Thursday evening for an atzeres tefilla for the safety and security of our brethren in Eretz Yisroel who are under attack by Hamas terrorists.
L’Chaim: Hertz – Mayzlesh
The L’Chaim of Motty Hertz of Bensonhurst, Brooklyn and Mintcha Mayzlesh of Mexico City, Mexico took place Tuesday night at Lubavitcher Yeshiva.
He Either Doesn’t Need the Title ‘Shliach,’ or Doesn’t Deserve It
When Reb Mendel Futerfass tried recruiting 770 bochurim for the Kfar Chabad yeshiva, they said they’d only go if they are “shluchim.” The Rebbe‘s sharp response shocked Reb Mendel.
New Mikvah to Open in the Poconos Mountains
After years of building and fundraising, the new Mikvah Rachel Leah in the Poconos Mountains will open to service the many Jewish locals and guests who visit the region.
L’chaim: Beuthner – Baumgarten
The Lechaim of Dovid Beuthner from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Elka Baumgarten from Beunos Aires, Argentina took place on Tuesday night at FREE.
Young Shluchim Drown Out Fear With Faith
When pro-Palestinian protestors disrupted a “Unite for Israel” gathering, the shliach knew just what to do…
Live: The Depth of Bitachon According to Chassidus
Is the news making you anxious? Find out the approach of Chassidus to anxiety by a renowned mashpia. Join Live at 8:30 PM: Rabbi Yosef Klyne will explain the depth of bitachon according to Chassidus.
Sefer Torah Honors Shneur Hirsch on His Third Yahrtzeit
Family and friends gathered on Wednesday, to celebrate the completion of a new Sefer Torah, dedicated in memory of R’ Shneur Hirsch, a noted baal chesed in Crown Heights, in connection with his third yahrzeit.