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.
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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.
New Nach Translation Based on Rebbe’s Sichos Debuts in Chayenu
A groundbreaking project to translate the entire Tanach into English with commentary based on the Rebbe’s teachings will begin to feature in Chayenu.
Picture of the Day
Shliach Rabbi Gershon Overlander of Chabad Hendon, London, lays Tefillin with the pilot of his flight while traveling to Eretz Yisroel for a wedding.
Heroic Soldier Saved Because He Wore Tzitzis
After saving a soldier and killing multiple terrorists, Lieutenant Colonel Guy Madar was injured and lay in a ditch alongside dead terrorists. He was almost shot by fellow soldiers, but was spared due to his tzitzis.
Prague Seminary Girls Stay Positive Despite 30 Hour Detour
After visiting Eretz Yisroel and enjoying a beautiful Yom Tov, 11 Chabad girls from The Maharal Institute seminary in Prague were planning to head home, but their plans slowly began to unravel…
Bochurim To Learn the Rebbe’s Sichos about Eretz Yisroel
As Yidden around the world do whatever they can to help the situation in Eretz Yisroel, the Bochurim learning in 770 turn to their occupation of Limud Hatorah, delving into the Rebbe’s sichos on the first two Rashis.
Live: Security Briefing With Mayor Adams and the NYPD
Live at 4:00 PM: NYC Mayor Eric Adams and the NYPD will hold a virtual meeting and security briefing for the Jewish Community.
Another Man Will Start Donning Tefillin for Each Victim of Hamas
What started off as an effort to find one man who would start donning tefillin has now become ‘1,200 Tefillin for Israel’, with the goal of one new person donning tefillin for each victim of Hamas’ terror attack.
NYPD Urges Yeshivas, Shuls To Remain Open On Friday
The NYPD is urging all Yeshivas, Shuls and community members to go about their regular daily business on Friday, despite the call of Hamas to mark it as a “day of action”.
Wedding: Katz – Elberg
The wedding of Levi Katz of Buffalo Grove, IL and Miriam Elberg of Crown Heights took place Wednesday night at Oholei Torah Ballroom.
Live: 1,300 Candles to be Kindled by the Kosel
Watch Live at 1:30 PM: 1,300 candles to be lit by the Kosel in memory of the 1,300 people murdered in cold blood at the hands of Hamas barbarians.
Crown Heights Imam Denounced Hamas Terrorism
After the brutal terror attack on Israel, Imam Rasheed Jaaber, who leads a Mosque in the Crown Heights neighborhood, strongly condemned the massacre by the Hamas terrorists.
Rebbe’s Army Unites to Support Israel’s Army
Bochurim Ephy Shanowitz and Yossi Farro launched a WhatsApp chat group dedicated to “Tefillin selfies.” Whitin 48 hours the groups participants have already wrapped over 1000 tefillin.
Chasidim Bring Physical, Spiritual Assistance to Israel’s Soldiers
On the morning after the Simchas Torah attacks on Eretz Yisroel, while others were cut off from family and not knowing what to do, Rabbi Zalman Traxler, shliach and Rabbi of the Artist Quarter Minyan, Tsfat, knew what action needed to be taken.
Unpacking On The Battlefield
Rabbi Shimon Bekerman shares his personal memories of the Yom Kippur War and how the Rebbe‘s blessings saved his life.
Halikut Program Launches for Its Sixth-Year
After five years of tremendous success, the Halikut program is starting its sixth year, helping bochurim learn and memorize a complete volume of Likkutei Sichos.
CGI UK Campers Experience Unforgettable Tishrei in New York
Following the overwhelming success of last year’s Tishrei with the Rebbe trip, staff of CGI UK were determined to continue the tradition. But nothing prepared them for the enthusiasm they encountered from the bochurim as Tishrei loomed closer.
Hachlatos Made as Second Year of 3-Year-Learning-Cycle Begins
As the first successful year of the 3 year learning cycle of Likkutei Torah ends, many join the inspiring initiative and take on a hachlata to join the project.
This New Chumash Cycle, Learn Chassidus on the Parsha
For the new Chumash cycle we started with Bereshis, connect and learn with the Parsha the Chassidishe Way. Irgun Torah presents these insightful shiurim for you to connect daily with the chassidishe parsha.
Live: The History and Halacha of Kaddish
Join Live at 8:30 PM: Kollel L’rabbonei Chabad is hosting an online Kinus Torah, which will also include davening for the Yidden of Eretz Yisroel. Tonight: Rabbi Berel Polityko on the history and halacha of kaddish.