A “Chabad Hub” set up by Chabad of Illinois at the Democratic National Convention offers tefillin, minyanim, and kosher food, for Jewish attendees, and sheva mitzvos for everyone else.
Live: Siyum on Rambam’s Sefer Zera’im
Live at 4:00 PM ET: An international Siyum celebrating the completion of the Rambam’s Sefer Zera’im will feature bochurim from the Yeshivas Kayitz in Lugano, Switzerland.
Baruch Hashem, I Lost a $70,000 Deal
A young Crown Heights businessman marvels at his gratitude in the face of losing a $70,000 deal that he worked on tirelessly for three weeks straight.
Join One of Seven Diverse Torah Podcasts, Discussion Groups
To help you add in learning for Chamisha Asar B’Av, we bring you seven new podcasts and discussion groups to choose from, ranging from two-minute power shots to proper shiurim on fascinating topics.
Making Dreams Come True- One Miracle at a Time
“Why I support Bonei Olam Chabad and why you should too.” Four Crown Heights community members share their perspectives.
War Day 318: IDF Airstrike Kills Own Soldier, More Reservists Called In
War Summary, Day 318: IDF soldier Shachar Ben Nun was killed after a guided missile in an IDF airstrike malfunctioned and hit Israeli soldiers, a new edict sent out to recall reservists who were previously exempted due to personnel reductions after a new assessment of the military’s needs, and Egypt stressed to the Israeli delegation that it rejects any form of Israeli supervision of the Philadelphi Corridor even with a reduced force—a core demand of the Israeli team.
Looking Out for Those Who Are Overlooked
Article by Rabbi YY Hodakov: My maternal grandfather, Rabbi Yaakov Yehuda (“JJ”) Hecht, noticed and looked out for those who were otherwise neglected and overlooked. We too should be inspired to be what we can for those who can benefit from our attention.
Live: Nine Days Siyum Broadcast
Live at 7:00 PM: Following the Rebbe’s instruction to hold siyumim daily, a live siyum will be broadcast by Rabbi Aaron L. Raskin, Chabad of Brooklyn Heights, on masechta Brachos.
Cheder Boys Produce Professional Film in Yiddish
Boys of Kita Zayen at Cheder Ohr Menachem produced a professional film of the Frierdiker Rebbe’s efforts to cancel an evil decree against Yiddishe Chinuch “Biz Mesiras Nefesh.”
Toronto Mesivta Celebrates Likutei Sichos Siyum at Niagara Falls
On Thursday evening, bochurim of Mesivta Lubavitch Toronto sat down for a three-course banquet at Chabad Niagara Falls’ event hall to celebrate the completion of the entire Likutei Sichos by Shliach Pinchas Osdoba and four volumes by 25 bochurim.
Live: Kids Rally in 770 for 15th of Av
Live now: Join hundreds of children from Crown Heights camps for a grand rally in 770 in honor of Chamisha Asar B’Av.
A Tribute to Our Father, A Chassidishe Shochet
At the conclusion of shiva for Rabbi Leibel Turk AH, his son, Rabbi Yossi Turk, shliach to Cordoba, Argentina, shares memories of his father, his pleasant personality, his care for davening and mitzvos, and his dedication to his holy work of shechita.
Every Day Is a Fun Day at Camp L’Man Achai
The second session of Camp L’Man Achai, an overnight camp for Jewish kids across America, was filled with high doses of Yiddishkeit in an atmosphere of non-stop chayus and fun.
Learning Momentum Builds as Bochurim Prepare for Final Tests
The “Yissachar and Zevulun” learning project for bochurim in 770 is reaching new heights. Preparations are underway for a final test covering everything learned during the year, with momentum continuing straight through the summer months.
Hundreds Expected in Alma Ata for 80th Yahrtzeit
This Shabbos, 20th of Menachem Av, will mark eighty years since the passing of Harav Levi Yitzchak Schneersohn, the Rebbe’s father. In the city of Alma-Ata, preparations are being completed to host large crowds.
Daily Gemara Program Starting a New Masechta
A daily Gemara study program is the perfect opportunity for structured learning, with incentives and a clear goal in sight. Join now for the new Masechta.
War Day 317: Failed Suicide Bombing In Tel Aviv, Father of 3 Killed
Gidon Peri, 38, a father of three, who was killed today while on guard duty.
War Summary, Day 317: An explosion in Tel Aviv today killed one man as he was walking down the streets in a backpack in what was perhaps an attempted suicide bombing, a terrorist with a hammer killed a Jewish security guard and father of three near Kedumim, and Hamas rejects initial ceasefire-hostage release compromise although Biden hasn’t yet given up.
New Shluchim to South Metro, Denver
Rabbi Zusya and Dini Kreitenberg are joining the bustling Denver communities in launching a Chabad Young Professionals branch for the Yidden in the Greenwood Village and Lone Tree, Colorado.
Picture of the Day
Freed hostage Andrei Kozlov visited the Ohel today to share gratitude for his miraculous rescue. Andrei worked as a security guard at the Nova Festival, and was rescued in a daring mission after being held in Gaza for eight dreadful months.
The ‘Cowards’ Who Keep their Frontline Brethren Alive
With the recent ruling against the exemption for yeshiva bochurim from being drafted to the army, tensions are running high in Eretz Yisroel at yeshivos across the country. As chassidim, it is worthwhile to explore the Rebbe’s view on the subject.