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The Vermont-Born Rov Who is Creating a Global Halacha Revolution
Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin is well known to English readers for his weekly halacha column and his leadership of Kolel L’Rabbonei Chabad. But in his hometown of Petach Tikvah, Rabbi Raskin has created nothing short of a Torah revolution – and a model for Chabad communities everywhere.
Setting the Foundations for a Torah Home
Following the recent discussion on the challenges that kollel yungeleit are facing, we bring you the Rebbe’s words on the prime significance for yungeleit to learn in kollel for at least one year after marriage.
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Rav of Congregation Aish Kodesh in Woodmere and mashpia at Yeshiva University, R’ Moshe Weinberger, led over 50 community members to the Rebbe’s Ohel on Chof-Daled Teves with a farbrengen accompanied by music and spirited dancing.
State of Emergency Declared as Major Snowstorm Expected
Seeing Light the Way My Father-in-Law Did
Chassidishe Baal Tefilah Releases Nishmas Single
To Cry That the Rebbe Isn’t Here?!
When Reb Chaim Gutnick of Australia told the Rebbe in yechidus that a certain chossid cries every day for the fact that the Frierdiker Rebbe is not here, the Rebbe wasn't impressed.
Exact Wording of the Rebbe Scrutinized in New Publication
MAZAL TOV
‘How Can I Take Over If He’s Still Living?’
When R’ Yitzchok Dubov asked the Rebbe after Yud Shevat to take over the nesius, the Rebbe objected, saying that the Frierdiker Rebbe is still with us. But the chossid was not satisfied.
Oholei Torah Presents Technology Plan at Parent Event
Oholei Torah hosted a Proactive Chinuch parent gathering last month to introduce its refined and unified technology plan, addressing one of the most important topics facing our homes and Yeshiva today.
Breathing Is Not the Problem, Confusion Is
In response to an article by Rabbi Shea Hecht, meditation expert Rabbi Aryeh Siegel addresses why our community needs clarity about Breathwork, New Age framing, and Kosher Therapeutic Tools.
Sunday: Memorial Evening of Practical Halachic Talks
Machon Lemaan Yilmedu invites you to join a Memorial Evening of Practical Halachic Talks, in honor of the yahrtzeit of its Program Director, Rabbi Zushe Wilhelm AH.
Rabbi Wolberg to Headline Traditional Mechanchim Farbrengen
The traditional Yud Shvat Mechanchim Farbrengen by Igud Hamelamdim, bringing together educators for an evening of camaraderie, inspiration, and dedication, will feature Rabbi Moshe Wolberg, renowned Rosh Yeshiva from Kfar Chabad/Manchester.
NYC Offering Up to $2,550 for Youth Summer Jobs
New York City is offering youth ages 16 to 24 the opportunity to earn up to $2,550 this summer through. This is a unique opportunity for both bochurim and girls, as well as the frum day camps and overnight camps.
Avraham Fried, Renowned Chazan to Perform at Grand Siyum
In an exciting addition to the upcoming 45th Grand Siyum HaRambam, renowned Jewish singer Avraham Fried, together with Chazan Yaakov Stark, will perform at the historic triple Siyum at the Bedford Union Armory in Crown Heights.
‘Ginzaya’ Publishes Double Volume of Historical Records
Two years ago, the “Ginzaya” periodical began publishing historical documents accompanied with background and illuminating notes. Now, they are being published in a multi-volume series, with the documents arranged by topics and sections.
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Spotlight Photo
Rav of Congregation Aish Kodesh in Woodmere and mashpia at Yeshiva University, R’ Moshe Weinberger, led over 50 community members to the Rebbe’s Ohel on Chof-Daled Teves with a farbrengen accompanied by music and spirited dancing.
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The Poilishe Chabad Rebbe Almost Lost to History
Harav Levi Yitzchak Guterman of Sirotshin was born into Poilishe chasidishe royalty, as a grandson of the Radziminer Rebbe. But after becoming the son-in-law of the Tzemach Tzedek’s son, Harav Chaim Shneur Zalman of Liadi, he became a staunch Chabad chasid, and eventually—a Rebbe. In honor of his 121st yartzeit on 22 Teves, we present detailed accounts of his remarkable personality.
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30 Marine Park Kehillos United to Honor the Alter Rebbe
Over 30 Marine Park shuls from Chassidish, Litvish, Sephardic, Modern, and Chabad communities, came together on Chof Daled Teves to honor the Alter Rebbe.
Torah
Rewriting the Siddur: What Stays, What Goes, and What Changes?
Trimming the Beard: What’s the Issue?
Ask the Rov: Why are we particular not to cut the beard at all? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Awkward: Do I Go Back to Admit a Lie?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including toiveling oil bottles for an event, leaving a cake in the oven at the start of Shabbos, and backtracking on a lie.
Hatoras Nedorim for a Yud Shvat Hachlata?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including calculating days of Sheva Brachos, hatoras nedorim for a Yud Shvat hachlata, and doing work on Motzei Shabbos.
Mashpia Publishes Basi L’Gani Adaptation
Rabbi Michoel Golomb, mashpia in Tomchei Temimim 770, published an adaptation of the ma'amarim of Basi L'Gani 5726 and 5746, emphasizing the chiddushim of the Rebbe.
Pregnancy Minhagim?
Ask the Rov: What are some appropriate practices during pregnancy? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Inspiration
Whenever the Work Stopped, He Ran to Lubavitch
Managing a windmill for several months a year, R' Tzadok of Kopust would dedicate the rest of the year to Torah and avoda. Working not far from Lubavitch, whenever his mill was not active, he would spend time in Lubavitch.
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Eight Years Later, Rubashkin Recounts His Path to Freedom
In this raw conversation, Reb Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin takes us inside the moments that changed his life forever: hearing the sentence, choosing emunah over despair, surviving years behind bars, and holding on when there was no visible way out.
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Girls Connect and Grow at West Coast Winter Camp
‘Mothers Mingle’ Applauds Chinuch Al Taharas Hakodesh
