American and English-speaking bochurim who are learning in 770 gathered on Motzei Shabbos Behaalosecha for a Hakhel melave malka and farbrengen with Harav Yisroel Noach Raichik of Los Angeles.
Morristown Smicha Program Poses for Group Photo
The bochurim of Semicha Program at the Rabbinical College of America in Morristown posed for a group photo on Sunday together with their hanhala, New Jersey Head Shliach Rabbi Moshe Herson and Miami Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Leibel Schapiro.
Chazzan Records All of the Rebbe’s Niggunim
Just ahead of Gimmel Tammuz, chazzan Dovid Caytak has released and recorded the niggun of Asader Lisudoso, completing an ambitious project to record all of the niggunim that the Rebbe taught.
Monsey Girls Get Their First Siddur
Girls of Monsey’s Cheder Chabad reached a huge milestone last week when they received their very first siddur at an event joined by proud parents and staff.
Miami Bochurim Rewarded with Costa Rica Trip
In a remarkable display of dedication and commitment, the bochurim of Miami Zal recently completed a year-long Mivtza centered on learning Shaar HaYichud VeEmunah with all of Reb Yoel Kahn’s shiurim.
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Wedding: Hoch – Garelik
The wedding of Yanky Hoch of Montreal, Canada and Rivky Garelik of Crown Heights took place Tuesday night at Oholei Torah Ballroom.
Yom Iyun for Shluchim with Israel’s Chief Rabbi
Machon Lemaan Yilmedu invites shluchim and rabbanim to a special Yom Iyun on the subjects of chuppa v’kiddushin and mikvaos, with guest of honor, Chief Rabbi Dovid Lau.
Teacher Appreciation: It’s Even More Important Than You Think
Article by Rabbi Gershon Avtzon: Thankfully, the attitude towards chinuch has changed in recent years. It is now time to change the attitude towards teacher appreciation gifts as well.
L’Chaim: Dworcan – Schusterman
The L’Chaim of Berri Dworcan of Montreal, Canada, and Sara Schusterman of Atlanta, GA, took place Monday night at Chevra Ahavas Yisroel.
How My Mother’s Teaching Legacy Inspired My Chinuch Career
In honor of the 7th yahrtzeit of longtime mechaneches Mrs. Shulamis Bluming, her son, Igud Hamelamdim director Rabbi Avrohom Bluming shares anecdotes of his mother that inspired his chinuch journey.
He Walked Into the KGB Office and Asked for a Picture of the Rebbe
A respected tomim and chozer, R. Avraham Baruch Pevzner was sent by the Frierdiker Rebbe to serve as a rov and mashpia in Minsk. When the KGB confiscated the Rebbe’s picture during a search of his home, he went after them to get it back.
Erev Shabbos Behaalosecha Around Crown Heights
The streets and shops of Crown Heights were full on Friday, as residents and guests prepared for Shabbos Parshas Behaaloscha.
Picture of the Day
Rabbi Berel Levine, Chief Librarian of the Rebbe’s library, waves from his office at his young grandson standing in front of 770.
Yeshivas Erev 5783 Concludes With Grand Finale
Hundreds of boys who attended Yeshivas Erev in Crown Heights throughout the past year joined a grand finale on Thursday were they received their long-awaited seforim vouchers.
Wedding: Shimshoni – Haberman
The wedding of Mendel Shimshoni and Chani Haberman, both of Crown Heights, took place Sunday night at Oholei Torah Ballroom.
New 770 Going Up in Central Eretz Yisroel
Construction is nearly complete on the new replica of 770 Eastern Parkway being built in Rishon Letzion, Israel. It joins the over 40 replicas of 770 spread out across the globe.
Yahrzeit of Crown Heights Rov Marked in 770
The yahrzeit of Crown Heights Rov Rabbi Yehuda Kalman Marlow was marked in 770 on Friday, with his son Rabbi Yosef Marlow, Rov of Anash in North Miami Beach FL, davening for the amud and making a siyum.
Mandatory Composting Coming to New York City
A new bill passed by the New York City Council will require residents to separate their food waste from regular trash or face a fine.
L’Chaim: Osdoba – Krinsky
The L’Chaim of Yossi Osdoba of London, UK, and Mushka Krinsky of Needham, MA took place Tuesday night in Crown Heights.
How the Rebbe Sent R’ Simcha Zirkind to Yeshiva
When Reb Mordechai Shachna Zirkind told the Rebbe that he wanted his son, Simcha, to remain at home so he could observe kibbud av va’eim, the Rebbe had a novel suggestion for him.
17 Special Boys Celebrate Their Bar Mitzvah at the Kosel
The annual Bar Mitzvah celebration for 17 special boys was celebrated in Yerushalayim for the tenth time as part of the Bar Mitzvah Experience project by Chabad Israel Center of Rockland, New York, in collaboration with Chabad Houses from across Eretz Yisroel
Shoplifter Apprehended After Multiple Thefts in Crown Heights
A persistent shoplifter was apprehended by Crown Heights Shomrim and arrested by the NYPD on Thursday after stealing from two supermarkets in Crown Heights.
We Don’t Need Coaches to Teach Us About Relationships
Article by Harav Yosef Braun: When it comes to a question about how to deal with personal issues, marriage and dating, or the like, we don’t need a coach. We have Torah for that.
How the Rebbe’s Library Responded to the Spread of the Internet
About two decades ago, with the spread of the internet, libraries across the world, started seeing a drastic decrease in the number of visitors. In response, the Rebbe’s library launched an ambitious project.