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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

From the Anash.org Inbox: When elections were announced for Crown Heights Vaad Hakohol, I was quite cynical, questioning how much they could truly accomplish and whether they would genuinely care to make a difference. After a personal experience, I was pleasantly surprised.

With the Chief Rabbi of Russia in attendance, a new Torah scroll was inaugurated in Moscow’s central shul Marina Roscha. The writing of the sefer Torah began at the tragic site of the ‘Nova’ massacre near Gaza, where 383 people were murdered almost a year ago.

I’m not a Chabdnik. I come from the Yeshivish world, where our approach to Torah and Hashkafah is nuanced and guided by the Mesorah of our Rosh Yeshivos. Yet, in the aftermath of the tragic events of October 7, when the news from Eretz Yisroel seemed too overwhelming to process, I found myself at a loss.

A Jewish Culture Festival on Butler Plaza at Columbia University was cathartic and full-circle for students. In stark contrast to last semester, when it was a scene of heinous antisemitism, now they were celebrating their Yiddishkeit openly and safely as Jews.

TODAY 9:30 am to 8:00 pm in the Razag Ballroom: The Shopaganza Event will be bringing hundreds of top-quality designer clothing for the Crown Heights Community to purchase at a steep discount. The Razag Ballroom will be brimming with racks full of beautiful pieces at a steep discount – up to 90% off their original prices! 

Live at 2:00 PM ET: An international Siyum celebrating the completion of the Rambam’s Sefer Avoda will feature Rabbi Yossi Lew from Peachtree City, Georgia.

Live Sunday at 3:30 PM: Kollel L’Rabbonei Chabad has an “Arum of Rabbonus” series each month, bringing in Rabbonim and rabbis to discuss tips for everyday rabbinics. In honor of Chai Elul, the talk by Rabbi Berel Lazar is being opened to the wider Anash community.

War Summary, Day 350-351: The terrorists who killed the six hostages were eliminated, UNRWA is asking for immunity for Hamas employees, IDF airstrike in Beirut eliminated much of Hezbollah’s highest command, IDF carries out over 500 airstrikes in Lebanon in one day, fires in multiple areas in Israel, Hezbollah raises the “red flag of revenge,” and terrorist commander eliminated in Qabatiya, Samaria.

The wedding of Chaim Muss of Monsey, NY, and Chanie Klausner of Zurich, Switzerland, took place in Zurich, with a group of bochurim flying in to enhance the simcha.

This Sunday, MyShliach’s Chassidus Club launches with a complimentary session in honor of Chai Elul, providing children in remote areas the opportunity to build friendships and engage with Chassidishe values through interactive, weekly learning.

Boys in the Montreal Cheder held a beautiful Seder Nigunim in honor of Chai Elul, featuring guest speaker, Rabbi Mendel Duchman from LA, who spoke to the boys about how special they are to be the Rebbe’s children.

Every Friday, children of Shluchim eagerly await getting together for a unique event filled with music, games, stories and much more all in the Shabbos spirit. With interactive activities, inspiring entertainment and so many surprises, the children look forward to it every week.