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.
Rational Yiddishkeit Does Not Endure
Article by Rabbi Mordechai Lipskier: The Rebbe Rashab‘s granddaughters had a teacher who taught only Torah matters which could be explained logically. When the Rebbe Rashab heard about this, he ordered that this teacher be dismissed.
JLI Reveals Three Groundbreaking Courses for Academic Year 5784
Twenty-five years since JLI launched, their new lineup of courses will bring Kabbalah, the Rebbe’s Advice for Life, and Jewish values for life-and-death decisions to Chabad’s widest audience yet.
The Choizer Who Rolled on the Floor with the Alter Rebbe
Reb Pinchas “Reizes,” so named after his mother-in-law who supported his becoming the Alter Rebbe‘s chossid, was a wealthy chossid and devoted choizer. When the Alter Rebbe would sometimes fall to the floor in dveikus, he would drop near him to catch every word.
Erev Shabbos Eikev Around Crown Heights
The streets and shops of Crown Heights were full on Friday and residents and guests prepared for Shabbos Parshas Eikev. Plus: Shalom Zachar list.
Hamesivta Director Gives Thanks After Surviving Dangerous Crash
“My funeral could have been today. For the first time, I faced my mortality, and I’m just so happy to be alive.” Hamesivta Director Rabbi Moshe Lieblich gives thanks after surviving dangerous crash.
Wedding: Taichman – Singer
The wedding of Shmuly Taichman of Kingston, PA, and Rochel Singer of Manchester, UK, took place Wednesday night at Oholei Torah Ballroom.
Levaya Held for Mrs. Chaya Gansburg
The levaya for Mrs. Chaya Gansburg, a beloved longtime kindergarten teacher at Oholei Torah in Crown Heights, passed by 770 Eastern Parkway on Friday morning.
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.
It’s Nothing To Be Nothing
Parsha Thoughts by Rabbi Shmuel Wagner: Does bittul mean to be nothing? How can something be nothing? A powerful pasuk in this week’s parsha is transformed through the lens of Chassidus, teaching us how to view ourselves.
The World is Missing Something, You Can Fill That Void
“I’m just another regular Chabad girl. I got married and hoped to start a family. We waited and waited. Every single month we davened to fall pregnant. And every single month, I was bitterly disappointed.” A waiting mother-to-be pens a letter to the Chabad community.
First Visitors Arrive in Alma Ata for Chof Av
The first visitors arrived in Alma Ata, Kazakhstan, ahead of the Rebbe’s father’s yahrzeit on Chof Av. Hundreds are expected to spend Shabbos near the tziyun.
To Look Out for Another
One Chof Av before the nesius, the Rebbe prepared to serve as chazan, when he noticed a bochur who had yahrtzeit on that day. What the Rebbe proceeded to do taught Reb Leibel Dubov a great lesson in ahavas Yisroel.
The Rebbe’s Unique Promise: Up to 500 Times as Much!
An opportunity to tap into the Rebbe’s bracha to receive “up to 500 times as much” as you donated is not one to be missed. Take part in spreading Yiddishkeit in Kazakhstan, and merit the Rebbe’s brachos.
Mixed Feelings As Yarchei Kallah Resumes After 3-Year Hiatus
The resumption of the annual Yarchei Kallah at CGI Parksville after 3 years was an exciting event, but it also drove home the absence of some of the regulars…
Chassidim Are One Family: Achdus Gatherings Held in Crown Heights
Good news: Prominent rabbanim, mashpiim, and askanim in Crown Heights have recently started a new achdus initiative — to sit down together as brothers despite differences of opinion. This week, the third such meeting took place. This is the behind-the-scenes story.
Rabbi Wagner Wrote 19 Songs: New Songbook Compiles Them
Along with the thousands of pages of chiddushei Torah authored by Rabbi Akiva Wagner, he also wrote a number of camp songs. They were recently compiled in a songbook.
Wedding: Chemel – Vogel
The wedding of Rafi Chemel of Toronto, Ontario and Baila Vogel of London, England took place on Tuesday night in Oholei Torah.
Rebbetzin’s Desire for 770 Realized After 58 Years
The wish of the Rebbe and Rebbetzin that’s 770’s lawn should be beautiful was actualized with the installation of plants and flowers this week.