100 bochurim of the Bar Mitzvah Division of Gan Yisroel Detroit set out on a 16-hour bus ride from Tustin, Michigan to be with the rebbe on Chof Av. The younger division of camp went out to see them off with song and dance.
Live: Zoom Shiur to Fulfill the Rebbe’s Request
In accordance with the Rebbe’s personal wish, Vaad Or Vechom Hahiskashrus will be hosting a ZOOM Shiur and Farbrengen to help mark the day of Chof Av, through learning from the Torah of the Rebbe’s father and taking lessons from his life.
Grand Chof Av Farbrengen Held Near Reb Levik’s Ohel
A huge farbrengen was held for the Almaty community heading into the special day of Chof Av. The date has additional personal emotions involved for the local residents, being the place Reb Levik is buried in.
Chabad is Concerned With Emotional Health
Article by Rabbi Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin: As a young bochur learning by Reb Yoel Kahn, I was surprised to hear him say that Chabad was concerned with emotional health. What he responded, guides me until today.
Century-Old Blueprint Reveals Unkown Details About Lubavitch
A construction plan for the chotzer in Lubavitch that was seemingly filed by the Frierdiker Rebbe over 100 years ago was recently discovered, shedding new light on the history of the cradle of Lubavitch chassidus.
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Levaya Held for Mrs. Shifra Schanowitz
The levaya of Mrs. Shifra Schanowitz, a longtime resident of Crown Heights and the matriarch of a large Lubavitch family, passed 770 on Sunday.
Historic Letter of Reb Levik on Display at the Rebbe’s Library
A historic public letter written by the Rebbe’s father is on display in the Rebbe’s Library. The letter was written in 5679 (1919) as the First World War was ending, and the world was in turmoil.
A Once-a-Year Chance to Give Back to the Rebbe
Tonight is the yahrzeit of the Rebbe’s father, Harav Levi Yitzchok Schneerson, an opportunity for chassidim to give the Rebbe something that meant a lot to him personally.
Las Vegas Honors Shluchim With “Harlig Family Day”
Las Vegas paid tribute to the head shluchim to Southern Nevada and their family by declaring August 2nd – 15 Av as “Harlig Family Day” in the city.
Hanging Pictures in a Shul
Ask the Rov: Where in a shul must one avoid hanging a picture or mirror? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Summer Learning Program: Chof Av Farbrengen 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.
Live: Chof Av Farbrengen in Kazakhstan
Watch Live: A farbrengen is being held near the tziyun of Harav Levi Yitzchok Schneerson in Alma Ata, Kazakhstan for hundreds of locals and guests.
Hundreds Spend Uplifting Shabbos in Alma Ata
Hundreds of Shluchim, Anash, and bochurim spent an uplifting Shabbos near the tziyun of the Rebbe’s father in Alma Ata, Kazakhstan. Shabbos meals and accommodations were at the luxurious Rixos Hotel.
Hourly Buses to the Ohel on Chof Av
Subsidized buses will shuttle to and from the Rebbe’s Ohel every hour on Monday, in honor of the yahrzeit of the Rebbe’s father, giving Chassidim an opportunity to visit the Ohel on this special day.
Mrs. Pessia Wolvovsky, 99, AH
Mrs. Pessia Wolvovsky, a long-time resident of Kfar Chabad and mother of Monye Wolvovsky and Moshe Nissan Wolvovsky of Crown Heights, passed away.
Mrs. Shifra Schanowitz, AH
Mrs. Shifra Schanowitz, a longtime resident of Crown Heights and the matriarch of a large Lubavitch family, passed away on Sunday, 19 Menachem Av, 5783.
Prepare for Tishrei with the Alter Rebbe
As Elul draws near, a learning schedule will have you master the halachos in the Alter Rebbe’s Shulchan Aruch by dedicating only 15-20 minutes a day. A swift, clear and concise shiur by Rabbi Mendel Yusewitz is also offered.
20 Gems From Reb Levik’s Torah
Chayenu has published a unique booklet in honor of Chof Av, the 79th Hilula of Harav Levi Yitzchok, the Rebbe’s father, containing 20 esoteric teachings translated into English.
Live: Siyum on Rambam’s Sefer Kedusha
Live Sunday at 9:00 PM ET: An international Siyum celebrating the completion of the Rambam’s Sefer Kedusha will feature Rabbi Yacov Barber, a recognized expert on birur hayahadus.
Panama Yeshiva Concludes First Year With a Celebration
Yeshiva Gedolah – Kolel Torah Panama finished its first year with a final test by local Rabbonim and a grand celebration, recognizing the efforts, impact, and accomplishments of the bochurim shluchim.
The Tear-Soaked Tehillim of Harav Levi Yitzchok
Watch: A new touching film produced for Chof Av tells the poignant story of the tears soaked in the Tehillim of Harav Levi Yitzchok Schneerson, father of the Rebbe. A living testimony from the last days of Harav Levi Yitzchok.
15 Av Marked in 770 With Joyous Dancing
Joyous dancing was held in 770 on Wednesday night to mark the auspicious day of Chamisha Asar B’av, with anash and bochurim joining in.