Lemaan Yilmedu’s Smicha course was created specifically with bochurim in mind, taking the well-established classic Lemaam Yilmedu Smicha curriculum and reconfiguring it to better fit into the structure of a bochur who would like to learn Smicha while on Shlichus or in Yeshiva.
Sound of Shofar Returns to Newly Discovered Bayis Sheini Era Shul
A week ago the remains of a shul built in the period of the Second Beis Hamikdash were discovered near the Black Sea, making headlines all over the world. Rabbi Mendel Lazar was invited to visit the site where archeological excavations are taking place.
Shneor Levi, 24, AH
Shneor Levi, a Lubavitcher bochur who was head of security for the city of Elon Moreh, passed away suddenly on Sunday, 10 Elul, 5783.
New Class of 770 Bochurim at Monthly Melave Malka
American and English-speaking bochurim learning in 770 gathered on Motzei Shabbos Ki Seitzei for a Hakhel melave malka and farbrengen with Rabbi Levi Garelik.
CGI Florida Holds 17th Mishnayos Ba’al Peh Award Ceremony
On the final Sunday of the summer campers and staff gathered to celebrate the achievements of all campers as part of their 17th annual MBP Award ceremony – the camp’s gift to the Rebbe.
Our Communities
$55,000 of Construction Materials Donated to Chabad Mikvah
The Chabad Mikvah in Riverwoods, Illinois, received a much-needed boost with a donation of construction materials valuing $55,000, thanks to the efforts of Rabbi Elozor Raichik of Mikvah International.
Wedding: Twersky – Silver
The wedding of Yochanan Twersky of Chicago, IL, and Chaya Silver of Boro Park, New York, took place Wednesday night at Razag Hall.
Why Teachers Are Leaving the Classrooms
Article by Rabbi Mordechai Lipskier: I just heard from several melamdim strongly considering leaving their positions because of two issues: One is lack of respect and appreciation—from their own administration as well as parents. The second is the financial strain; they’re simply not being paid enough.
Twenty-Five Thousand Join Selichos at the Kosel
25,000 men and women packed the Kosel plaza on Thursday night for the recital of selichos, as is the custom of Sefardim throughout the entire month of Elul.
Tut Altz To Expand Reach In Upcoming Year
Moshiach products and programs designed for all ages and affiliations are set to hit the market this year.
The “Pnimi” Who Was Entrusted with Educating a Rebbe
R. Shmuel Betzalel Sheptel, known among chassidim as Rashbatz, was a prominent chossid of many Rebbeim, the melamed of the Frierdiker Rebbe, and later a mashpia of Tomchei Temimim in Lubavitch. His sayings and meshalim guided generations of chassidim.
Erev Shabbos Ki Seitzei Around Crown Heights
The streets and shops of Crown Heights were full on Friday and residents and guests prepared for Shabbos Parshas Ki Seitzei. Plus: Shalom Zachar list.
Jewish CyberSecurity Conference to be Held in Crown Heights
Professionals, beginners, and enthusiasts will join together for ‘Hacker’s HakhelCon’ aimed at helping newcomers gain exposure to career paths within the cyber security industry, and at fostering networking between Jewish professionals in the field.
Download and Print: Anash.org Shabbos Digest
Download and print for your Shabbos reading pleasure: The Anash.org Shabbos Digest presents the top stories, commentary, opinions, and columns from the past week, in a print-friendly format.
New Torah Dedicated in Memory of Crown Heights Entrepreneur
Family and friends gathered on Thursday to celebrate the completion of a new Sefer Torah, dedicated in memory of R’ Shimmy Ben-Abou, in connection with his first yahrzeit.
CKids Clubs Have Growing Impact On Chabad House Communities
Yomtov programs have made a significant impact on Chabad Hebrew school families by providing engaging and enriching experiences for Jewish children.
Wedding: Shemtov – Raichik
The wedding of Shammai Shemtov of Toledo, Ohio and Tzeite Raichik of Los Angeles, CA took place Thursday night at Oholei Torah.
Mrs. Zahava Markowitz, AH
Mrs. Zahava Golda Markowitz of Bnei Brak, Eretz Yisroel, the matriarch to a large Chabad family and the mother of R’ Nochum Markowitz of Crown Heights, passed away.
CGI UK for Boys Wraps Most Successful Summer
Camp Gan Yisroel for boys in the UK just finished the most successful summer experience with an unprecedented number of campers coming from around the world!
How the Rebbe Inspired Elul in Lubavitch
To utilize the month of teshuva properly, the Rebbe instructed the yeshiva staff to inspire their students with an extra seder of avoda’dike maamarim and by telling stories of how chassidim conducted themselves during this special month.
Tomchei Temimim Queens Celebrates The Start of a New Year
Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim of Queens started the new Elul zman, with the bochurim filling the zal with the sound of Torah, excited for a new year of learning together.
New Shlichus With 11 Kids: Greenberg Family’s Courageous Move
After building an entire community from scratch, raising eleven children, and even purchasing a building, the shluchim to Pudong, China were faced with their community’s mass exodus. Instead of giving up, they are moving on to a new shlichus.
When a Lubavitcher Discovers That the Priest is Jewish
While leading a group of tourists through Kever Dovid Hamelech, a priest remarked that he was born to Jewish parents, Holocaust survivors. A Lubavitcher bochur overheard, and this was the result…
Mid-Atlantic Kinus Brings Camaraderie, Joy, and Torah
Hundreds of shluchim from around the Mid-Atlantic region gathered together for a full day of camaraderie, development, and inspiration at Chabad of Cherry Hill, N.J.
1,000th Kidney Donated in Breathtaking Milestone
In 2006 when Mendy Reiner founded Renewal, they were hoping for one kidney transplant a year. This past Monday, they celebrated the remarkable achievement of arranging 1,000 successful transplants.
Rachmastrivka Rebbe Joins Crown Heights Wedding
The Rachmastrivka Rebbe of Eretz Yisroel joined the Crown Heights wedding of his great-nephew, grandson of his brother Rabbi Nachaman Yosef Twersky, on Wednesday night.