Historical Find Sheds New Light on the ‘King in the Field’
A remarkable historical find has emerged surrounding the famous mashal of “the King in the Field,” first said by the Alter Rebbe in Elul 5557 (1797), showing that the maamar was said just three months after the newly crowned Russian emperor took a tour through the region to meet people from across his kingdom.
Busy and Exciting Week at Camp Tzeirei Hatmimim
Camp Tzeirei Hatmimim in Allentown, PA, concluded its third week, during which talmidim traveled to the Rebbe for Chof Av, printed a Tanya at the new Lehigh Valley Chabad House, and enjoyed a competitive “Milchemes Beis Dovid.”
Brunoy Bochurim Enjoy Summer Learning in the French Alps
Rabbi Bluming: Save a Family Facing Eviction
Portland JCC Opens Its Doors for Statewide Shluchim Family Day
What Is the Point of Talmidim Hashluchim? An Open Letter From Your Shliach
Jewish Governor Candidate Is a ‘Varemer Yid’
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Boys Banned from Ball Playing, But the Rebbe Intervened
When boys at 770 were told to stop playing ball, one boy was ready to leave yeshiva altogether. The Rebbe heard about it, and the next day, balls came rolling out the windows of 770.
After 100 Years, Canadian Resort Gets Full-Time Jewish Home
After years as a summer destination for Toronto’s Jewish community, Innisfil, Ontario, now has its first year-round Jewish center, with a new Chabad center serving the town’s growing population of permanent Jewish residents.
LA Rosh Yeshiva Leads Elul Farbrengen in Kingston
At a Rosh Chodesh Elul farbrengen in Kingston, PA, Rabbi Ezra Schochet, Rosh Yeshiva of Ohr Elchonon Chabad, spoke about teshuva, emphasizing the importance of doing teshuva with joy.
The Rebbe’s Answer to My Doubt Before the Wedding
Before his wedding, Rabbi Zushe Winner asked the Rebbe how he could know that his commitment to establish a home on the foundations of Torah and mitzvos was truly sincere, and received an answer that stayed with him for life.
Got Immigration Issues? Think Twice Before Flying Anywhere
Askanim working on immigration-related issues are warning those with expired, unresolved, or uncertain immigration status to use caution before flying — even on domestic flights within the United States.
Rabbi Yusewitz’s Smicha Program Celebrates Completion
After a full year of learning Yoreh Deah, Talmidim of Rabbi Mendel Yusewitz’s Smicha Program marked a special milestone, celebrating their successful completion and receiving their Smicha from their dear Rosh HaMachon.
The Unique Challenge of Our Generation
“Naturally, the first thing we think about when it comes to this topic is the tznius in women’s and girls’ dress. The truth, however, is that it’s also about men and boys. In fact, Reb Hillel Paritcher spoke about the men’s dress!”
800-Page Sefer Opens the World of Chassidus on the Calendar
A new 800-page sefer by Rabbi Avremel Raskin of London presents a comprehensive overview of the Chassidic understanding of each Yom Tov and special date throughout the year, including many of the individual details and minhagim associated with them.
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A Holy Jew Lived In Shanghai: The Remarkable Life of Harav Meir Ashkenazi
A learned rov, a tireless activist, a fearless leader, and a devoted chasid. From Cherikov to Vladivostok, Shanghai, and New York. In honor of his 72nd yartzeit, From the Margins of Chabad History tells the remarkable and colorful story of Harav Meir Ashkenazi. Part 1 of a series.
Heritage Quest Ends, But Teens’ Global Impact Has Just Begun
At the conclusion of CTeen's Heritage Quest, a three-week summer program that takes teens from the sites of Jewish destruction in Poland to the vibrant Jewish life in Israel, participants felt inspired to return to their hometown and create a Jewish revolution.
Late to Minyan: Daven or Wait?
Ask the Rov: I walked into Mincha, and they’re in the middle of Shmoneh Esrei. Should I daven or wait? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Making a Phone Call Before Davening?
In this week’s episode of Lemaan Yishmeu, Rabbi Yosef Braun addresses intriguing halachic questions on a wide range of practical topics — real questions that have come to his desk, along with his clear and insightful responses.
Bracha on Ice Cream with Cookie Crumbs?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including bracha on ice cream with crumbs, man wearing shorts, Shnayim Mikra interruptions, and age of tznius for a girl.
Get a Taste of the Rebbe’s Farbrengens This Week
Crocs or Slippers in the Street on Shabbos?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including holding the eitz chayim during kriah, Crocs and open-backed slippers outside on Shabbos, and saying "Good Shabbos" on Friday.
53 Kashrus Insights Rabbi Hanoka Learned at the OK
The Cantonist Chossid Who Became the Rebbe’s Gabbai
Kidnapped at age seven and freed by 'Chevras Techiyas Hameisim,' R. Yisrael Nachman Mariasin became a devout chossid, a talmid of R. Hillel Paritcher, and ultimately, the Rebbe Rashab's gabbai for yechidus.
Mrs. Miriam Meijers, 82, AH
Mrs. Miriam Meijers, who served on Shlichus in Amsterdam for decades alongside her husband, Rabbi Eliezer Daniel Meijers, the first Shliach sent by the Rebbe to settle in the Netherlands, passed away on Friday, Chof Daled Av.