Woodmere Mashpia Leads Community with Farbrengen at the Ohel
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.
‘Mihu Yehudi’ Fails As Mizrachi MKs Abstain
In what has become a huge letdown and public disgrace, a proposed bill to pass “Mihu Yehudi” as the Rebbe pleaded has failed, as right-wing members Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich abstained.
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Three weeks after the Bondi Beach massacre, Yanky Super returned to the scene for the first time, along with his family and fellow Hatzalah members, to thank Hashem for his survival.
The Rebbe’s Promise After Devastating Crash and Dire Diagnoses
Communities Drink In Alter Rebbe’s Chassidus on His Yahrtzeit
Thousands of chassidim from Williamsburg, Borough Park, Monsey, and Kiryas Yoel came out on Chof Daled Teves, the yahrzeit of the Alter Rebbe, to browse and purchase seforim from the traveling Chassidus truck
Stirring ‘Dich Alein’ Composition Born in Haditch
Baltimore Cheder Hosts Parent and Staff Appreciation Evening
Alfasi Captures Arctic Soviet Ghost Island
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Bochurim to Join ‘Hour with the Rebbe’ on Yud Shvat
On Yud Shvat, thousands of bochurim will fill the main shul at 770 in an electrifying atmosphere as they immerse themselves in the Rebbe’s sichos and niggunim with the setup of the shul like the Rebbe’s farbrengens, creating a special atmosphere.
Warmth of Jewish Life Melts Moscow Snow
Moscow is experiencing one of its snowiest winters, causing traffic congestion, snowplows immobilized by heavy drifts, and police resorting to horse patrols instead of cars. Yet amid the cold and darkness, Jewish life across Moscow continues uninterrupted.
New Thursday Night Shiur Launches in Crown Heights
The New Beis Medrash in Crown Heights has launched a new Thursday night shiur on the practical laws of Shabbos, given by Rabbi Mendy Shneur, known for his clear, grounded style and ability to explain halacha for everyday life.
Emotional Chief Rabbi Receives Grandchildren’s Torah Letters
The Chief Rabbi of Eretz Yisroel, Rabbi Kalman Ber, met this week with Rabbi Shmuel Greisman, where he was presented with certificates confirming the purchase of letters in the Sefer Torah for all his grandchildren. Visibly moved, he was also invited to take part in the siyum of the ninth Sefer Torah.
Surprise Bar Mitzvah Leaves Family in Tears of Joy
The moment arrived Sunday morning without warning. A young boy stood surrounded by 250 Jewish children from across Argentina as Rabbi Tzvi Grunblatt handed him a pair of tefillin. Shluchim broke into song and dance. The boy’s mother, watching from the side, burst into tears of joy.
Fiery Farbrengen in Pomona on Alter Rebbe’s Yahrtzeit
Anash of Bais Levi Yitzchok in Upper Pomona, NY, gathered for a fiery farbrengen on Chof Daled Teves with mashpia and maggid shiur Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Bukiet who charismatically captivated the crowd and urged to learn more Chassidus.
Brother Holds Emotional Shloshim for Rabbi Eli Schlanger
A large crowd gathered for a heartfelt shloshim memorial hosted by Chabad of Bakersfield, California, led by Shliach Rabbi Shmuly Schlanger, in memory of his brother, Rabbi Eli Schlanger HYD, who was tragically murdered 30 days ago in the Sydney terror attack.
Kinus Tzeirei Hashluchos Announces Head Staff
As Young Shluchos around the world eagerly countdown until the Kinus Tzeirei Hashluchos just a few weeks away, the Shluchim Office announces the head staff leading this year’s program.
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Three weeks after the Bondi Beach massacre, Yanky Super returned to the scene for the first time, along with his family and fellow Hatzalah members, to thank Hashem for his survival.
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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.
New Freelance Marketplace for the Chabad Community
A new 100% free online platform, ChabadUp.com, has officially launched with the goal of strengthening connection and collaboration across the global Chabad community.
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.
Do You Think You’re Important?
Everything You Think About Resurrection Might Be Wrong
Once a week, the bochurim of Oholei Torah Zal enjoy a fascinating Moshiach Shiur in the Beis Medrash, given by members of Hanhalah and guest lecturers. This week's shiur was given by Rabbi Mendel Hendel, Meishiv in Oholei Torah Zal.
Using a Milchig Pop Up Toaster?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including using a milchig Pop Up Toaster, wearing night tzitzis, 10th man leaving shul early, and giving tzedaka before mairiv.
The Gerrer Rebbe Who Drew from Likutei Torah
Known by his sefer 'Sfas Emes,' Reb Yehuda Aryeh Leib Alter was a great gaon and the third Rebbe in the Ger dynasty. His Chassidus is often based on Likutei Torah and Tanya, and the Rebbeim held him in high esteem.
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.