When Harav She’ar Yashuv Cohen, Chief Rabbi of Chaifa, passed by the Rebbe to receive a dollar at the end of a farbrengen, the Rebbe shared with him an ‘overlooked fact’ and the lesson it provides.
Jewish Pride Fills the Streets of Berlin
Hundreds joined a Lag B’omer parade in Berlin, Germany, headed by Head Shliach and Chief Rabbi Yehuda Teichtal.
Stolen Sefer Brought to Rebbe’s Library After Intense Efforts
A Kabbalistic manuscript that was owned by the Rebbe Rashab and held by the Russian government before disappearing and showing up on auction, was returned to its rightful place in the Rebbe’s library.
Chicago Mesivta and Cheder Unite for Lag B’omer Parade
It was an exciting Lag B’omer for the children of Chicago with a parade down the street with a marching band and a float followed by a rally in a local park and then sports in the park.
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300-Page Sefer of Rabbi Wagner’s Writings Published in Seven Days
On the day that shiva concluded for Toronto Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Akiva Wagner, his students had already compiled his ha’oros on the Rebbe’s Torah and published them in a 300-page book.
Registration is Open for the New Cohort at Lemaan Yilmedu
Registration has opened for upcoming learning tracks provided by Machon Lemaan Yilmedu, offering the opportunity to join one of the programs and bring the light of Torah into your home.
Shabbos Achdus Gatherings to Be Held for Crown Heights Kids
Achdus gatherings for children will be held in Crown Heights this Shabbos, separately for boys and girls, as per the Rebbe’s request to hold gatherings on the week before Shavuos.
The Chabad Connection to World’s Most Expensive Manuscript
A 1,100-year-old Tanach, one of the world’s oldest surviving manuscripts of the Torah, sold for $38 million in New York on Wednesday. Chabad researchers noted something unique about the book.
Cooking Milchig on a Fleishig Cooktop
Ask the Rov: Can I use my fleishig glass-topped burner for my Shavuos milchig cooking? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Prague to Host Its First-Ever Yeshivas Kayitz
Yeshivas Kayitz Prague, located in Prague’s historic Old Jewish Quarter, is opening its doors this summer for bochurim entering Yeshiva Gedolah.
Rabin Park Welcomes Thousands of Kids for Parade, Bonfire
A Lag B’omer celebration was held in Neve Rabin Park, Israel with thousands of children and families participating. The evening included a stage show, parade and giant bonfire for the entire community.
Thailand Head Shliach Farbrengs in Melbourne Cheder
Rabbi Yosef Chaim Kantor concluded his recent visit to Melbourne, Australia with a stop at Cheder Levi Yitzchok, where he met with the older students and farbrenged with them over a special breakfast.
Zoom Meeting Tonight Over New Housing Development on Utica
From the Anash.org inbox: An important Zoom meeting will take place tonight for a proposed 12 Story, 322 Residential Unit and Commercial Development to be located at the Kingsbrook Jewish Parking Lot. All are welcome and urged to attend and voice your opinion.
Many People Called, But Not Rabbi Wagner
Rabbi Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin recalls his first meeting with Rabbi Akiva Wagner on a visit to Toronto Yeshiva, and a later encounter “in a place called prison.”
L’Chaim: Katz – Zucker
The L’Chaim of Levi Katz of Surfside, FL and Mindy Zucker of Key West, FL took place Wednesday night at the Jewish Children’s Museum.
Shluchos Recharge At Chabad Early Childhood Retreat
Shluchos who direct preschools joined together in Chicago, Illinois for three days of connection, relaxation and growth through learning new educational skills and concepts from insightful speakers and master educators.
Record Participation in Holyland Parade Amid IDF Operation
Over 1000 children participated in the Lag B’Omer parade in the Holyland neighborhood of Yerushalayim, despite Operation Shield and Arrow being ordered by the IDF shortly before.
Watch: Reb Yoel On Parshas Bamidbar
Watch: A short lesson by Reb Yoel Kahn on Parshas Bamidbar with English subtitles and transcript.
Darchei Menachem Marching Band Welcomed All Ages to Participate
At the Great Parade on Lag Baomer, Darchai Menachem made sure that as many of their students as possible could participate in the drumming band, welcoming boys from fourth grade all the way through Mesivta
Historic Kinus in Morocco Begins With Visit to Rambam’s Home
Shluchim from 40 countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Europe gathered in Morocco for the first-ever Kinus Hashluchim in the country. It began with a Siyum Harambam in the very home where the Rambam lived.
JCM Celebrates ‘Chai’ Years With Gala Dinner
Supporters and friends of the Jewish Children’s Museum gathered on Tuesday in the Museum for a gala dinner celebrating 18 years since its founding. NYC Mayor Eric Adams spoke of the impact of the Rebbe’s teachings.
Shomrim Release Additional Footage of Crown Heights Robbery
Crown Heights Shomrim released additional footage of a robbery that took place at Railroad Pizza in Crown Heights. A reward of $5,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the perps.
Antwerp Children Undeterred by Heavy Rain
Thousands of children and families marched through the streets of Antwerp in heavy rain for a Lag B’omer parade. Local schools, including Satmar, Belz, and Yavneh schools, ended school early to join the parade.