A non-kosher controversy is brewing in Europe as local Kashrus organizations come out for and against the kosher status of locally manufactured Sprite Zero.
L’Chaim: Jaffe – Jacobson
The L’Chaim of Mendel Jaffe of Whitefield, UK and Chana Miriam Jacobson of Toronto, Ontario took place Sunday night at Lubavitch yeshiva
Tehillim Needed for Woman Undergoing Major Surgery
Please say Tehillim, chapters 20 and 42, for Rivkah Bracha bas Aliza Chana, a young woman who is undergoing major surgery today.
Manchester Yeshiva Hints at Reopening
Four years after the venerable Manchester Chabad Yeshiva closed its doors, it may be reopening them to welcome students for the upcoming Yeshiva year.
YOEC Class of ’96 Reunites for a Weekend at Yeshiva
30 years after they joined YOEC in 1993, and 27 years after they graduated, the class of ’96 joined together for a weekend at the Yeshiva to relive their experiences.
Security Experts Warn About Ongoing WhatsApp Scam
An impersonator claiming to be a frum Yid has been joining WhatsApp groups to harvest phone numbers and call asking for tzedaka. He is actually a Christian cult member.
Philosopher Sees the Baal Shem Tov in Ukraine Shliach’s Work
Renowned French-Jewish philosopher, Bernard-Henri Lévy, was deeply touched after visited the “Mishpacha” orphanage in Odessa, and wrote high praises of shliach Rabbi Avraham Wolff.
Chassidus Course Unveiled In Honor Of Reb Yoel’s 2nd Yartzeit
A novel Chassidus course has been launched, aiming to make the most fundamental concepts in Chassidus accessible to all.
Presidential Candidate Claims Covid Spared Ashkenazi Jews
Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. caused a stir this week when he shared an insane conspiracy theory about the supposed targeting of the COVID-19 virus.
Father and Daughters Injured in Shooting Attack
El-Roi Kapach and his daughters Rachel and Avigail were hurt in a shooting attack in Gush Etzion on Sunday morning. Kapach’s in-laws were killed in another attack 18 years ago.
Lubavitcher Photographer Narrowly Escapes Kidnapping in Iraq
Chabad Photographer Meir Alfasi visited the rural parts of Iran and spent Shabbos in the heart of the fighting zone in Iraq. He was detained at a checkpoint on suspicion of being a Mossad agent, and his room was broken into.
Book Your Flights for Chof Av in Almaty
The Chof Av Hachnosas Orchim has meticulously arranged a full program, handling every physical and logistical detail so you can immerse yourself in the profoundly spiritual surroundings. The only step left for guests is to book their flights and register.
Why this Williamsburg Rov Felt Indebted to Lubavitch
Motzaei Shabbos story: When the Lantzuter Rov insisted that Lubavitcher chassidim speak in his shtiebel in Williamsburg, it was because decades earlier the Rebbe Rashab had saved his father’s life in a miraculous turn of events.
L’Chaim: Nemanov – Grossbaum
The L’Chaim of Mendy Nemanov of Crown Heights and Shterny Grossbaum of Setauket, NY, took place Thursday night at Ulam Chana.
‘This Man Must Have a Blocked Head!’
Living in the shadow of one of the greatest chassidim of all time, R. Sholom R. Hillel’s was himself an impressive chossid and oved. But one comment from a villager did more for his avodas Hashem than the Chassidus that he learned from his great mashpia.
The Rebbe’s English Letters on Merkos Shlichus
Rebbe Responsa Issue 9: The Rebbe’s English letters shedding light on the far reaching impact of Merkos Shlichus, and its lessons for us all.
Erev Shabbos Matos – Masei Around Crown Heights
With many families in the country for the weekend, the streets and shops of Crown Heights were noticeably emptier on Friday, as residents and guests prepared for Shabbos Parshas Matos – Masei.
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.
Let’s Ensure No Jew Should Ever Be On The Street
A member of the community is being evicted from his apartment! He’s trying as best as he can to make ends meet. However, unfortunately, due to astronomical expenses for his special needs children, he has fallen way behind on the rent.
Shliach Offers Invocation at Drexel Graduation
Shliach Rabbi Chaim Goldstein, director of Chabad at Drexel University delivered the invocation at the Drexel University commencement ceremony attended by thousands of students and family.
Shliach’s Act of Kindness Goes Viral Online
Matanel Lieberman, an Israeli who was returning from vacation in Germany, left a bag with important items at the airport. In desperation, he contacted Rabbi Zalman Vishetzky, who rushed to help but refused any compensation for the effort: saying “I do not sell my mitzvos”.
Kita Alef in OYYL Celebrates Chumash Party
Oholei Yosef Yitzchok Lubavitch School in Crown Heights recently hosted a heartwarming Chumash party for the first-grade girls. This special event marked the beginning of their Chumash studies and was met with great enthusiasm and excitement.
L’Chaim: Bigio – Schuller
The L’Chaim of Folly Bigio of Montreal, Canada and Elianna Schuller of Los Angeles, CA took place Tuesday night at Chevra Ahavas Yisrael.
“I’d Never Say Something I Didn’t Mean”
As 16-year-old Charles Ramat was exiting yechidus, the Rebbe asked him to keep him informed on the situation of his terminally ill mother. Angry, he asked if the Rebbe really meant it.