Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including bread kneaded with beer, mixed up tefillin of Rashi and Rabbeinu Tam, mechitza at a Chabad House without a minyan, and employing a goy to walk a dog on Shabbos.
When Lubavitch Produced Campaign Buttons
For many years, campaign buttons were the go-to method to promote an idea or campaign, and Chabad was no different. Some recently discovered pins and advertisements give a window into fascinating chapters in Chabad history.
Ukrainian Soldier Recites Hagomel In Thanks for Miraculous Rescue
Ruslan, a Jewish soldier from Kiev, who almost lost his life in the minefield in the Donbas region, donned Tefillin and recited Hagomel with Kiev Shliach Rabbi Yonasan Markowitz while recovering in the hospital.
Man Arrested For Threatening Chabad At University of Kentucky
A 58 year old man was charged with second-degree terroristic threatening for sending anti-Semitic messages to a shliach and Chabad House at the University of Kentucky. In response, the shluchim announced plans for a new center.
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Border Agent Lays Tefillin as Birthday Gift to Lubavitcher Woman
A Lubavitcher couple was passing through border control at JFK airport after returning from a trip to Alma Ata, Kazakhstan when they noticed that the name on the border agent’s badge was Jewish.
Tiferes Summer Yeshiva Make Tumult in Oregon Coast
A group of bochurim from Tiferes Bachurim in Morristown made a tumult in Portland, Oregon meeting countless Jews, instilling Jewish pride, and distributing neshek. All while maintaining a full seder of learning.
Was the World’s Oldest Shul Just Found in Russia?
During excavations conducted in the antique city of Phanagoria, Russia archaeologists from the Russian Academy of Science found traces of an ancient Shul estimated to be from the time of the second Bais Hamikdash.
Wedding: Wolf – Golomb
The wedding of Menachem Wolf of Melbourne, Australia and Esther Miriam Golomb of Sheffield, England took place Monday night at Oholei Torah.
Daily Gemara Shiurim Starting New Masechta
Join one of the seven daily Gemara shiurim in Crown Heights (and online) that are starting to learn Maseches Kidushin, giving you a unique opportunity to learn Maseches Kidushin in 80 days!
Maui Fire Survivors Tell of Chabad’s Help
Jewish locals and travelers finding themselves stranded in the Hawaii wildfires turned to Chabad for help, comfort, lodging, and of course, wholesome kosher food.
Joy, Emotion and Celebration at the Kosel
Watch a recap of the historic Siyum of the 8th Children’s Torah at the Kosel in Yerushalayim, with tens of thousands joining to celebrate, rejoice, and dance, and to sing ‘Ani Ma’a’mim’ together with one voice.
Groundbreaking Held for Mikvah Mei Pesya Leah in Missouri
The Jewish community of Columbia, Missouri, gathered for the groundbreaking for a new facility with a design inspired by 770 which will contain a full Mikvah built in memory of Mrs. Pesya Leah Lapine hy”d.
Gemarah Baal Peh Program in YSP Was a Major Success
In the past, many believed that memorizing a Blatt Gemara was only for the geniuses. However, this summer at YSP, the GBP program shattered that misconception for the talmidim.
JCM Golf Outing Honors JP Morgan Executive
Jewish Children’s Museum held its 17th Golf & Tennis Outing for supporters, with guest of honor Tang Fan, Executive Director of Commercial Real Estate Lending at JP Morgan Chase.
“Our Son Shalom Ber Lived a Life of Light”
“Shalom Ber lived his life with a purpose and mission to light up Hashem’s world, we have no doubt that he fulfilled his mission during his short years.” The parents of Shalom Dovber Markel write about their 4-year-old son who tragically passed away last week.
23 Shluchim Families Join Annual ‘Texas Shluchim Farbrengen’
Shluchim families from across the State of Texas gathered this week for the annual Texas Shluchim Farbrengen, bringing together Shluchim, Shluchos and Young Shluchim.
Be A Master In Day-To-Day Halacha
Semicha Orach Chayim is an extensive course that will equip participants to navigate day-to-day halachic scenarios with confidence. The classes will cover topics such as Krias HaTorah, Hilchos Beis HaKnesses, Hilchos Tefillah, Brachos, Tzedakah and Mezuzah.
Mrs. Edith Einhorn, 97, AH
Mrs. Edith Einhorn, a survivor of the horrors of Auschwitz who maintained a unique positivity and optimism, and the mother of Rabbi Moshe Yosef Engel of Long Beach, CA, passed away.
L’Chaim: Pevzner – Vorst
The L’Chaim of Sholom Ber Pevzner of Paris, France and Mushka Vorst of Charlotte, North Carolina took place Sunday night at Rubashkin.
Shluchim to Budapest Yeshiva Reunite After 23 Years
Talmidim of the Budapest Yeshiva gather for a Shabbos Hakhel in Budapest, the location of their old yeshiva where they learned and taught together 23 years prior.
Torah Campaign to Honor Memory of Miami Chossid
Tens years after the tragic passing of Dovid Carroll, who was known for his warm heart and genuine kindness, his family is launching a campaign to raise funds for a new Torah in his memory.
Summer Learning Program: Siyum on Gittin and Shiurim
The Summer Learning Program hit series is continuing this week, each week there will be shiurim on a variety of intriguing topics by leading magidei shiurim.
New York and New England Shluchim Unite for Regional Kinus
Hundreds of shluchim from across New York and New England joined together for a regional kinus the newly minted Chabad House in Monroe under the leadership of Rabbi Pesach and Chana Burston.