200 descendants of the Alter Rebbe, coming from all backgrounds and lifestyles, joined together as one family in Central Eretz Yisroel for a beautiful evening of unity and inspiration.
Experience Elul with the New Chassidus App
The recent launch of the Chassidus App by Heichal Menachem of Boro Park has been hailed as a revolution in making Chassidus accessible. But the plethora of choices has made deciding what to listen to more difficult. With this in mind, Anash.org has begun a series to highlight shiurim of special interest.
Grant Will Donate a New Chabad House Mikvah
An anonymous donor is committing to fund a new Mikvah in honor of their mother at a Chabad House and is now taking applications for the project. The offer has been verified by Anash.org.
Beis Hora’ah Promotes New Generation of Chabad Rabbonim
A new Beis Hora’ah was established by Rabbi Yehuda Yaroslavsky in memory of his father in Nachlas Har Chabad managed by a rotation of younger rabbonim will allow Anash to get answers to their Halachic queries throughout the day.
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Air Force Pounds Southern Lebanon, Weapons Explosions
In an operation titled “Northern Arrows,” the IDF has carried out well over 800 airstrikes across Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah launchers and arsenal. The number of airstrikes in one day is a record for Israel, and is nearing a world record. Huge secondary explosions show the presence of Hezbollah’s arsenal.
Singer Releases New Single on ‘Good News’
During a time when much of the news in Eretz Yisroel is filled with doom and gloom, Lubavitcher singer Simche Friedman released a song to uplift his fellow countrymen with a positive attitude to the news.
770 Celebrates Chai Elul with a Lively Farbrengen
In honor of Chai Elul, 770 hosted a lively farbrengen with honorary speakers Rabbi Yisroel Noach Vogel, Rabbi Yosef Braun, and Rabbi Nachman Schapiro.
300 Years of Light: Celebrating the Ba’al Shem Tov’s Teachings
This year, Chai Elul 5784 marks a monumental milestone—300 years since the Ba’al Shem Tov began learning with his spiritual master, Achiya HaShiloni. This video explores the significance of this anniversary and how the teachings of the Ba’al Shem Tov continue to inspire and elevate our lives today.
Mendy Bolton, 12, AH
Menachem Mendel Bolton, a 12-year-old boy from Kfar Chabad, who tragically collapsed during a friend’s bar mitzvah, passed away. At his levaya, the Rov of Kfar Chabad clarified the incident and urged the crowd to increase in ahavas Yisroel.
168 Chabad Preschools Begin the Year with Chabad Early Childhood
Preschools around the world began a new school year with strong support from Chabad Early Childhood of the Shluchim Office with over 1,320 copies of the newest toddler curriculum, featuring practical lesson plans, developmental activities, and easy-to-use lists to streamline teachers’ workloads.
Vaad Hatmimim Prepares to Host Tishrei Guests
As we gear up for the month of Tishrei, Vaad Hatmimim is working diligently to organize a comprehensive program for the Bochurim visiting, providing for all their physical needs with comfortable accommodations and daily meals, coupled with immersive learning, shiurim, farbrengens and much more.
War Day 352: Heavy Airstrikes and Assasinations in Lebanon
War Summary, Day 352: Netanyahu estimates that half the hostages are still alive, speculation as to whether Sinwar was eliminated, Netanyahu considering the “General’s Plan” and other methods, multiple homes hit in Hezbollah fire, schools remain closed in Northern Israel, IDF prepares for next phases of war, reservists deployed to the north, Iraqi militia joins in to support Hezbollah, and IDF strikes heavily in Lebanon.
Boy in Critical Condition After Being Bullied at Bar Mitzva
After being rejected at a Bar Mitzvah, a twelve-year-old boy in Kfar Chabad left the hall crying and collapsed with a heart issue. Accounts vary about the exact happenings, though everyone is asking to increase in davening, Tehillim, and Ahavas Yisroel for his immediate recovery.
American 770 Bochurim Enjoy Melava Malka with New Staff
This past Motzoei Shabbos, over 200 English-speaking Bochurim gathered for a Melavah Malka and Chai Elul Farbrengen to start the new year in 770. Among the speakers were the two new staff to the 770 yeshiva R’ Yaisef Greenbaum and R’ Hershel Morosow.
Crown Heights Women to Come Together for Unity Challah Bake
With the Yidden of Eretz Yisroel on everyone’s minds, Crown Heights women will unite as a community to take matters into their own hands, literally, with leading Lubavitch speakers and Meirav Berger, the mother of Agam, a hostage in Gaza, will share her personal plea on Taharas Hamishpacha.
Book About Moshiach Presents Ancient Support for “New” Idea
A recently published book is making waves in the Torah community, helping readers comfortably draw their own conclusions regarding a topic too often riddled with misinformation: Moshiach being someone no longer alive. The book includes haskamos from a variety of rabbonim.
Restored Tomchei Temimim Zal Inaugurated on 127th Birthday
A large crowd gathered on 15 Elul in Lubavitch for the inauguration of the rebuilt Zal of the original Tomchei Temimim Yeshiva with the installation of mezuzos by Rabbi Nosson Gurary and Rabbi Yitzchak Kogan, 127 years after it was first started.
Will Bacon Really Become Kosher?
In the fourth episode of the “Hilchisa L’Meshica” podcast, Rabbi Avraham Schneerson analyzes the opinions of the Rebbe and the Kli Yakar on this fascinating topic of whether a “Chazir” will actually become kosher and edible when Moshiach comes.
A Visit to the Ancient Burial Cave of Yoel Hanavi
Photographer Mordechai Lubecki took a trip to the ancient burial cave of Yoel Hanavi in the fields next to Gush Chalav, where the kevarim are set into the wall of a cave as was customary at that time.
Fire at Chabad of Greater Orlando, Torahs Damaged
A large fire broke out at Chabad of Greater Orlando during which 5 sifrei Torah suffered damage. Fortunately, everyone evacuated safely and a Torah which survived the Holocaust and is set to be rededicated on Yom Kippur was successfully saved.
How a Simple Nigun Changed Lives and Continues to Inspire
In 5744, the Rebbe shared a remarkable story that illustrates the profound significance of the Alter Rebbe. But how can we replicate his spiritual power and influence in 2024?
The Chossid Who Asked the Frierdiker Rebbe How to Die
Today, 19 Elul, marks the 80th yahrzeit of Harav Zorach Halevi Hurwitz a”h of Worcester, MA, one of the first Chabad rabbonim in America who merited to see three Rebbeim.