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.
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From Madison to Gan Israel: A Journey of Faith and Discovery
A mother who was deeply touched by the changes her children experienced as a result of their stay at CKids Gan Israel sleepaway camp in Madison shares her journey.
JEM Honors Mr. Sami Rohr with Musical Tribute by Avraham Fried
On the eve of the Yahrzeit of Mr. Sami Rohr, the JEM Foundation has released a highlight from its Gala honoring Mr. Rohr, shining a spotlight on the legacy of charity that he taught to his family.
Joyous Graduation Ceremony Held at OYYL
Oholei Yosef Yitzchok Lubavitch School joyously celebrated its 13th school graduation with a ‘chag hasiyum,’ honoring the remarkable achievements of its students and staff for the year 5783.
Benny Friedman’s Emotional Journey to Kazakhstan
The story of singer Benny Friedman’s emotional journey to the tziyun of Harav Levi Yitzchok Schneerson is just one of the captivating articles in a new magazine published for Chof Av. Download here.
Mrs. Chaya Gansburg, 76, AH
Mrs. Chaya Gansburg, a beloved longtime kindergarten teacher at Oholei Torah in Crown Heights, passed away on Thursday, 16 Av, 5783.
Live: Children’s Rally in Merit of Young Shliach
Live at 6:45 PM ET: Join children from around the world for a rally in the merit of a speedy recovery for a young shliach Shneur Zalman ben Hinda.
Launch of ‘Traveling Torah’ is the Closing of Decades-old Circle
In celebration of the 70th birthday of Rabbi Shea Hecht, friends and family are honoring him by writing a Sefer Torah. It began on the yahrzeit of Rabbi JJ Hecht with a supporter who was once his congregant.
Halachic Business Questions? You Can Have the Solutions
This year-long course, taught by Rabbi Menachem Rotenberg, Rov in the Beis Horaah of Crown Heights, will cover the areas of Halacha essential for every business person to live by.
Grand Siyum Celebrates Bochur’s Completion of Likkutei Sichos
A grand siyum at Mesivta Lubavitch Toronto celebrated the siyum of the full Likkutei Sichos by bochur shliach Avraham Volfman, and the siyum of 4 chalokim by close to 30 bochurim.
Two Weeks Left to Win a Week-Long Vacation on a Private Pier
Support Chabad Chevy Chase and enter for a chance to win a week-long vacation home on a Private Pier (valued at $4,074 before taxes!) on The Outer Banks of North Carolina.
Loughton Shul Welcomes Torah in Memory of Congregant
In a touching tribute to a beloved member of the Loughton Shul community led by Rabbi Yanky and Rochel Abrams, family, and friends, came together to dedicate a new Sefer Torah in memory of Lewis Lane.
Invoking the Rebbe, Song Extols Sydney Bochurim
Mivtzoim Sydney released a song dedicated to its bochurim based on the words the Rebbe told Rabbi Pinchas Woolstone in a Yechidus: “When A bochur walks in Bondi Junction with a hat and jacket and his tzitzis hanging out the highest malochim are jealous!
Family of Rabbi JJ Hecht Marks His 33rd Yahrzeit
The 33rd yartzeit of Rabbi Yaakov Yehuda “JJ” Hecht was marked by friends and family at an event hosted near the Rebbe’s Ohel on Wednesday. The gathering concluded with the writing of a new Sefer Torah.
Lubavitch Family Miraculously Survives Shooting Attack
A Lubavitcher family of 4 narrowly escaped death when an Arab terrorist opened fire at their vehicle from six feet away. Six bullets penetrated the family’s car.
Watch: Reb Yoel On Parshas Eikev
Watch: A short lesson by Reb Yoel Kahn on Parshas Eikev with an English transcript.
L’Chaim: Rothman – Zwiebel
The L’Chaim of Mendel Rothman of Pittsburgh, PA and Chani Zwiebel of Ann Arbor, MI took place Wednesday night at FREE Hall.
Chief Rabbi of Russia Leads Shabbaton for Azerbaijani Jewry
The Jewish community in the Caucasus experienced a remarkable Shabbaton led by Chief Rabbi of Russia Berel Lazar, who took the opportunity to teach Torah and Chassidic classes, and provide answers to various questions posed by community members.
Wedding: Klyne – Rosen
The wedding of Levi Klyne of Manchester, UK, and Rina Rosen of Bayit V’gan, Eretz Yisroel, took place Wednesday night at Pansaim Hall in Kfar Chabad.
15 Av Kids Rally Marks Yahrzeit of Rabbi JJ Hecht
Special Tu B’av rally united the local Crown Heights camps in 770 in honor of the special day and in honor of the yartzeit of Rabbi JJ Hecht.
Four Weeks In A Nutshell: BMD Detroit
Watch a weekly snapshot of each of the past four weeks of BMD in Gan Yisroel Detroit. An action-packed first month filmed and edited by professional videographer Shmulie Grossbaum.
Here’s What the Rebbe Had to Say About ‘Shpitz Chabad’
Every sicha, yechidus or letter where the Rebbe referenced the concept of ‘shpitz Chabad’ were compiled in a recently-printed teshura for a Bar Mitzvah. Download here.