A new shul inaugurated in Moscow Prison with the participation of the Chief Rabbi of Russia, Rabbi Berel Lazar, joins a dozen active shuls in Russian prisons, aiming to bring light to the inmates and reduce recidivism.
‘Ginzaya’ Journal Publishes Historical Chabad Documents
A weekly publication by brothers and Chabad historians Yisroel and Shlomo Barda contains historical Chabad documents about the Rebbeim and chassidim, as well as memoirs about them from both Chassidim and non-Chassidim.
Ascending Har Habayis Today?
Ask the Rov: Is it permissible to ascend Har Habayis today? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Soulful Musical Production Filmed in Crown Heights
A new music video titled Min Hameitzar, recited before blowing shofar on Rosh Hashana, features singers Motty Steinmetz and Dovy Meisels, and was filmed at The Arches in Crown Heights with locals appearing as background actors.
MyShliach Welcomes New Year with State of The Art Platform
MyShliach at Merkos 302 kicks off the new school year by launching a brand-new platform, designed to engage the 5,500 young shluchim it serves, amplify their sense of community, and provide a unified platform for both parents and children.
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New Academic Year to Start at Lemaan Yilmedu
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War Day 334: Sign of Life From Hostage, Tzfas Bombarded
Hamas munitions and other gear found in a children’s backpack.
War Summary, Day 333-334: IDF troops had recently found a recording in Gaza where hostage Matan Angrest an IDF soldier can be heard asking Prime Minister Netanyahu to make a prisoner exchange, over Friday and Shabbos Tzfas was bombarded with rockets, and Israel plans to take over territory in Southern Lebanon to ensure that Israelis in Northern Israel are safe to return home.
He Just Sat There Looking at the Sky
Reb Moshe Yitzchak of Yasi, a chossid of the Alter Rebbe and Mitteler Rebbe, was returning from the mikvah one erev Shabbos, when he suddenly looked up to the sky and became very excited. The incident remained a mystery for years until the Tzemach Tzedek explained it.
Oholei Torah Preschool Begins New Year in Remodeled Classrooms
Oholei Torah Preschool remodels and welcomes new and returning students for another exciting year in newly upgraded state-of-the-art classrooms, adding an additional classroom to accommodate the growth of the Crown Heights community.
Bowery Shliach Shares His Teshuva Story
In a newly released The Alef in Conversation Podcast, a project of Merkos 302’s Moshiach Office, Rabbi Dov Yonah Korn of Chabad House Bowery, shares his experiences for an enlightening twist on the concept of Teshuva, in a refreshing and empowering conversation.
A Visit to the Ohel of the Alter Rebbe’s Father
Shliach Rabbi Meir Stambler from Dnipro, Chairman of the Federation of Jewish Communities in Ukraine, made a special visit to the Ohel of the Alter Rebbe’s father, Reb Boruch, in Vinogradov, in Western Ukraine.
‘The Mikdash Movement’ Book Highlights the Uniqueness of 770
A new book for children, titled “The Mikdash Movement,” explores the unique significance of Bais Rabbeinu, both during Golus and at the cusp of Geulah. Produced by the Tut Altz Kids at Merkos 302, this exploration comes to life through fun learning experiences.
New Letter to the Rebbe’s Vienna Acquaintance in Cuba
In addition to a collection of letters on Elul, this week’s collection includes a newly released letter from 1944 to Mr. Julius Steinfeld the Rebbe met in Vienna and who was instrumental in saving many lives during the Holocaust until he was forced to flee to Cuba.
School Choice Headed to the House is a Tuition Game-Changer
Today, the Educational Choice for Children Act passed a key committee and is ready to be voted on by the House of Representatives, which will enable parents to get help from tax funds to cover their children’s private school tuition. This is a game-changer for parents struggling with tuition.
Learn the Chassidus That Affects You Most
Some time after being told by the Rebbe to learn avodadike maamorim, Reb Bentzion Stein‘s mashpia felt that it might be time to upgrade. In his next yechidus, the Rebbe advised him to continue learning what affected him most, but learn haskala maamorim on Shabbos.
War Day 342: Hamas on the Brink of Collapse, Soldier Rammed at Guarding Station
Sgt. Maj. (res.) Daniel Alloush, 37, from Tel Aviv
Sgt. Maj. (res.) Tom Ish-Shalom, 38, from Nes Harim
War Summary, Day 339-342: Two IAF soldiers killed in helicopter crash, strong evidence that Hamas’s military is at the brink of collapse, Hamas made $500M off humanitarian aid, top Hamas generals eliminated in heavy airstrike, Rafah Brigade defeated, UNRWA helping Hamas survive and suppress rebellion, and IDF executed a secretive and dangerous operation under a mountain in Syria.
NCN Has a Simple Way to End the Shidduch Crisis
In the N’shei Chabad Newsletter’s latest edition, Sholom Nemanow suggests a novel way to end the shidduch crisis, Zeldy Schwei, who gives sewing lessons to children in Crown Heights, tells how she was inspired by the Rebbe, and Mrs. Esther Sternberg speaks about Rebbetzin Chana.
IDF Commandos Rappelled From Helicopters, Captured Iranian Officers
An unusual and dramatic Israeli-attributed operation, including a ground infiltration, took place in the Masyaf area of Syria earlier this week.
Full-Day Kinus Hamechanchim United All Divisions
Ahead of Shnas Halimudim 5785, the Mechanchim of the ‘Ohr Menachem’ mosdos – Cheder Ohr Menachem, Queens Mesivta, Poconos Yeshiva, and Chayolei Beis Dovid Vocational Yeshiva – gathered to gear up, refresh, and grow their Chinuch repertoire.
Office Policy: Using the Work Printer?
In this week’s Choshen Mishpat Renaissance podcast, Rabbi Berel Polityko discusses the obligation to return stolen goods, including whether the owner has to be informed that the object was returned, and what one who stole from the public should do.
CGI UK Wraps up the Most Successful Summer
This year’s Camp Gan Yisroel UK (CGI UK), wrapped up its most successful summer, attracting a large number of campers from all over the world. A large group of campers are planning to attend CGI UK’s annual ‘Tishrei by the Rebbe’ program run by the devoted staff.