In November of 1938, a short few months before the outbreak of WWII, the Rashag sent an urgent appeal in English to America asking for support of the Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim network in Poland.
The Rebbe’s Pride and Joy in Nshei uBnos Chabad
A New Derher article explore the origins of the Nshei uBnos Chabad organization and the Rebbe’s special connection to the women of Chabad. A bonus publication contains a special collection of newly released letters and ma’anos.
Large Crowd Joins Event Honoring the Rebbe in Washington State
A large crowd of attendees from all over Washington State attended this year’s sixth annual unity event, entitled “One People, One Heart – An Evening of Unity & Inspiration Commemorating the Teaching & Impact of the Lubavitcher Rebbe”.
Watch: What Does It Mean to be a “Mechanech”?
At the conclusion of Igud Hamelamdim’s Teacher Training Course, Rabbi Moshe Wolberg addressed the graduates and, in his inimitable style, analyzed the definition of a “mechanech” and how it should change how we think about teaching.
New Yorkers Fly Out to Oregon to Gift Tefillin in Person
Jared Stern and Jack Margolius, two representatives from ‘The Tefillin Project’, made a special trip from New York to Oregon to gift a pair of Tefillin to Jerry Heller, a member of the community of Rabbi Avrohom Moshe Dyce, who serves as shliach in the city.
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770 Announces New Rules on Tishrei Seat Assignments
With Rosh Hashana right around the corner, the Gabboim of Congregation Lubavitch at 770 Eastern Parkway have announced new rules regarding seat assignments for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
Wedding: Vanunu – Eliav
The wedding of Mendy Vanunu of Kiryat Gat, Israel and Mushky Eliav of Crown Heights took place Monday night at Razag Ballroom.
Tzeirei Hatmimim Concludes Another Great Summer
Campers at Tzeirei Hatmimim went home earlier this week after a month filled with learning and activities in a chassidishe atmosphere.
Learning Program in Tzfas Camp Memorializes Shmuel Karnowsky
The sound of excited learning filled the mountains of Tzfas this summer, as a successful program encouraged bochurim in Yeshivas Kayitz Tzeirei Hashluchim joined a program to study the Rebbe’s ma’marim.
Kinus Highlighted Professionalism of “Regular” Melamdim
‘By Mechanchim For Mechanchim’ is a catchy phrase that describes how 10 “regular” melamdim were featured as presenters at the Kinus HaMechanchim this summer.
Wedding: Friend – Skoblo
The wedding of Yisroel Friend and Mera Skoblo, both of Crown Heights, took place Monday night at Oholei Torah.
New Shluchim Will Work With the Elderly in Toledo, Ohio
Rabbi Dov Ber and Rivka (nee Scheiner) Fridman, along with their son Levi Yitzchok will be moving on Shlichus to Toledo, Ohio to establish classes, events and programs for Jewish senior citizens in the area.
Shabbos Tablecloth: What Color Should It Be?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including the brachos for soaked oats, cholent with large chunks, and soup with noodles, carrying in a front patio on Shabbos, and the color of the Shabbos tablecloth.
Toronto Mesivta Welcomes Bochurim for New Yeshiva Year
Menahel Rabbi Zalman Oster was on hand to welcome bochurim as they arrived at Toronto Mesivta on Monday to start the new Yeshiva year. After putting down their belongings, the bochurim immediately pulled out their seforim and started to learn.
Bridging the Gap: JLI Teens Presents Innovative Courses for Shluchim
In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, connecting with teens is both an art and a science. JLI Teens is introducing a trio of courses tailored to equip Shluchim with powerful tools of youth engagement.
CKids Gan Israel Hungary Ushers in a New Era of Jewish Experiences
Two years after they moved to Budapest, Hungary, to launch the local branch of CKids, shluchim Rabbi Levi and Chaya Greenberg ushered in a new ear of immersive Jewish experiences for local youth with the launch of CKids Gan Israel Hungary.
New Shluchim to Paramus, New Jersey
Rabbi Levi and Mussi Marasow will be moving to Paramus to broaden and develop the scope and reach of Chabad activities under the direction of shluchim Rabbi Moshe and Zeesy Grossbaum.
Alaska’s State Fair Has Something No Other Fair Has
As a quarter-million people descend on the Alaska State Fair in Palmer, Alaska, the local shluchim and a group of Lubavitcher bochurim are manning a Chabad pavilion to bring Yiddishkeit to the fairgoers.
L’Chaim: Smith – Frieden
The L’Chaim of Schneur Smith of Los Angeles, CA and Tzofia Rivka Frieden of Worcester, MA/Chicago, IL took place Sunday night at Rubashkin.
Standing at the Kosel, Mayor Adams Vows to Combat Antisemitism
As part of his official visit to Israel, the Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, arrived for a visit and prayer at the Kosel, where he vowed to combat antisemitism.
Online Cheder Begins 5th Year with Boys, Girls and Pre-Mesivta
Now entering its 5th year, Online Cheder, TorahChinuch.com, has inspired and graduated students by making learning exciting, understood and achievable throughout our full-time Al Taharas HaKodesh learning.
Ohr Menachem Students Welcomed Back on First Day
The students of Ohr Menachem in Crown Heights were welcomed to school on Monday for the first day with personalized welcome packages filled with treats. An assembly was held before the children headed to their classrooms.
75 Years to His Imprisonment, Chabad Parliamentarian Honored
In the world’s oldest prison, the Russian House of Representatives recognizes the unforgettable Chabad chossid and activist Rabbi Mordechai Dubin, who served as a Member of Parliament in Latvia.
L’Chaim: Arnold – Goldenberg
The L’Chaim of Avrohom Menachem Arnold of Los Angeles, CA and Rivka Goldenberg of Lawrenceville, NJ took place Sunday night at Ulam Chana.
New Song Dedicated to the Heroic Parents of Special Needs Children
Sung by two siblings of a special needs child, this touching tribute to parents of special needs children is a small reminder of the amazing dedication their parents have.
Chabad School Principals Meet Up At Kinus Hamechanchim
Principals from Chabad schools all over America joined for a meeting during the Kinus Hamechanchim to share experiences, learn from others, and discuss current issues facing schools worldwide.