Yosef Yitzchak Handler, a member of Friendship Circle of Brooklyn, writes how he always wanted to join the Chidon, and what happened this year that made it possible.

The upcoming N’shei Chabad Newsletter includes the story of what Henya Federman did last Gimmel Tammuz, Goldie Grossbaum’s take-off on ‘Is It Shabbos Yet?’ and more.

Chana Tova Chaya Nachenberg, H’yd, passed away at the age of 52 on Wednesday, 22 years after she was critically injured in the Sbarro bombing attack in Jerusalem in 2001.

A large Hakhel event was held recently in Thornhill, Toronto where several shluchim and mashpi’im spoke about the importance of the Rambam’s Hilchos Moshiach and the Rebbe’s Dvar Malchus.

Join live at 12:00 PM: Kollel L’Rabbonei Chabad invites you to join the opening sessions of its new zman where you will hear from leading Rabbonim and Kollel members.

For the ninth consecutive year, Tzivos Hashem France organized the Chidon for all Jewish schools in France. The Chidon culminated in an award ceremony for the winners to collect their prizes.

Lubavitcher Dovid Moya was sworn in as a chaplain for the US Navy on Wednesday by Lieutenant Levi Ceitlin, the first Lubavitcher in the US Navy, at the entrance to 770 in Crown Heights.

A program to honor the mothers of students at Beis Chaya Mushka was held in Crown Heights this week. The program included an inspirational speaker, a paint night with Chanie Chanin, and a free ticket into raffles for incredible prizes.

In a historic ceremony, ancient, worn-out Torah scrolls from the Western Wall were brought to a special burial (genizah) ceremony on the Mount of Olives.

After extensive restoration, a 130 year old synagogue reopened with an impressive visit from Russia’s Chief Rabbi and the District Governor and Mayor.

A gala end-of-year Hakhel banquet welcomed mechanchim from across the greater New York area in a show of appreciation for their leadership. Uplifting talks, inspiring music and fine display enhanced the event.

The levaya of Rabbi Yosef Goldberg, a respected elder Chabad Chossid from Boro Park who developed a close relationship with the Rebbe and Rebbetzin, passed 770 on Wednesday.

After an extended period of time in a nursing home, beloved Crown Heights character Charlie Buttons was seen this week at a wedding in Oholei Torah with his trademark balloons and smile.

Darchai Menachem held a Shabbaton to celebrate the yeshiva’s incredible teachers and their families. It was a time to recognize the immense dedication and sacrifice that the Mechanchim and their spouses make for the school.

Now for the fifth year, a large group from the community of Beit Halevi in Austria traveled to New York to spend a week by the Rebbe. One participant is thanking the Rebbe for a miracle.

Every week, hundreds of pamphlets featuring a sicha are distributed to shuls throughout Boro Park. This publication is unique both in regards to its target audience, as well as the display and select content. 

Rabbi Yosef Goldberg, a respected elder Chabad Chossid from Boro Park who developed a close relationship with the Rebbe and Rebbetzin, passed away on Wednesday, 11 Sivan 5783.

The bochurim of Oholei Torah Mesivta joined the Siyum of a new Sefer Torah, dedicated by the Laufer family to the new Oholei Torah Mesivta building.

The 22nd Kinus HaMechanchim sponsored by the Merkos Chinuch Office will be held at the Armon Hotel in Stamford, Connecticut on 27-28 Menachem Av, August 14th and 15th. The kinus brings together hundreds of mechanchim from throughout the US and Canada.