Growing Kashrus Controversy Shakes Pesach Food Market
Investigative report: A long-standing kashrus issue has come to the forefront this Pesach, with ads, denials, and widespread questions about a common ingredient used in many processed foods. Many rabbonim warn that numerous products on Pesach shelves may carry a serious chametz concern.
Texas Governor Signs Education Day with Bondi Survivor
After meeting privately with Bondi survivor Leibel Lazaroff, Texas Governor Greg Abbott met with a delegation of shluchim and shluchos from across Texas as he proclaimed Yud Alef Nissan as Education and Sharing Day in the State of Texas.
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Rav of Congregation Aish Kodesh in Woodmere and mashpia at Yeshiva University, R’ Moshe Weinberger, led over 50 community members to the Rebbe’s Ohel on Chof-Daled Teves with a farbrengen accompanied by music and spirited dancing.
Popular Tanach Podcast Launches Season 3
Sydney Takes to the Streets in Memory of Bondi Kedoshim
Activists Represent Crown Heights at NYPD Security Briefing
Bnei Brak’s Largest Pesach Campaign Thanks to Colel Chabad
Watch: Practical Guide to Cleaning and Checking for Chametz
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The Rebbe’s Role in Building the Department of Education
Education and Sharing Day is a good moment to return to an essay that argued that the Rebbe’s vision is exactly what America is missing.
Oholei Torah Marks Yud Alef Nissan with ’70 Nations’ Publication
In honor of Yud Alef Nissan, the birthday of the Rebbe, Oholei Torah has released a special booklet, titled “70 Nations One Mission,” highlighting the extraordinary global impact of its alumni.
Keeping Chometz in the Freezer?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including keeping chometz in the freezer, filtering water on Shabbos, scented candles on Yom Tov, and firstborn ger.
Chassidim Celebrate the Rebbe’s Birthday in 770
Anash and bochurim gathered in 770 to mark the Rebbe’s birthday with guest speaker Rabbi Shabtai Slavaticki from Antwerp, Belgium.
Thornhill Woods Fathers and Sons Celebrate 11 Nissan
In honor of Yud Aleph Nisan, the birthday of the Rebbe, Chabad of Thornhill Woods, led by shliach Rabbi Chaim Hildesheim, hosted a special Father-Son Tefillin and Breakfast event.
Packed Zal at Yeshivas Bein Hazmanim in Crown Heights
Over 120 bochurim attended the first day of Bein Hazmanim to participate in a structured yeshiva learning program, choosing to spend their vacation immersed in Torah study.
Buffalo Anash Gift the Rebbe Their Chidushei Torah
A new booklet of Chidushei Torah, titled “Goral Hatzadikim,” featuring both Hebrew and English contributions from members of the Buffalo community, has been released in honor of the Rebbe’s birthday, Yud Alef Nissan.
Record Pesach Distribution Held in Crown Heights
In what was described as the largest Pesach food distribution Crown Heights has ever seen, Chamah’s Pre-Pesach Kimcha D’Pischa event brought a nonstop stream of cars to Bais Rivkah, where hundreds of boxes and cases of produce were distributed to families preparing for Yom Tov.
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Rav of Congregation Aish Kodesh in Woodmere and mashpia at Yeshiva University, R’ Moshe Weinberger, led over 50 community members to the Rebbe’s Ohel on Chof-Daled Teves with a farbrengen accompanied by music and spirited dancing.
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When Chabad Royalty Reached the Edge of the World
The Australia series From the Margins of Chabad History continues, now relating the story of R. Chaim Yaakov Slonim of Chevron, a great-grandson of the Mitteler Rebbe who helped strengthen frum life in Ballarat and Melbourne at the turn of the century.
May One Use Oat Matzah for the Seder?
In this week’s episode of Lemaan Yishmeu, Rabbi Yosef Braun addresses intriguing halachic questions on a wide range of practical topics — real questions that have come to his desk, along with his clear and insightful responses.
The Rebbe’s Haggadah Through the Eyes of Rabbi Zevin
Matza for Kids Before Pesach?
Ask the Rov: Can I feed my children matza on erev Pesach? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Pesach Chumros: Boiling Sugar and Coarse Salt?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including tefillin after kabolas Shabbos, bris after shkiah, mezuzah on a mobile kitchen, and coarse salt and boiling sugar for Pesach.
Day-To-Day Guide Released for Pesach 5786
Read and Download: A new booklet of the Day-to-Day Halachic Guide by Rabbi Yosef Braun has been released, containing detailed instructions on the halachos and minhagim for Pesach 5786.
Cleaners Before Shabbos?
Ask the Rov: Can I give clothing to the cleaners to clean for me on Shabbos? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Robotic Vacuum Cleaner on Shabbos?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including necklace with an image of Pisces, dead mouse on Shabbos, gift for a spouse in aveilus, and vacuum robot on Shabbos.
The ‘Arrogant Beggar’ Who Raided the Kitchen Cabinets
A wealthy chossid, R. Zalman Chaikin, the Rebbe’s great-grandfather, would blend with visiting beggars and lead them to a local "hospitable home," where he would open all the cabinets and take out food, to the shock of his companions.
Stop Chasing Inspiration, Change How You See the World
In this pre-purim episode of Conversations in Chassidus, R' Getzel Rubashkin discusses how to live in the reality of Torah, and how that leads to proper Emunah, Simcha, and so much more.