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.
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.
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.
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.
Seventh-grade boys from Oholei Torah and Lubavitcher Yeshiva competed against each other in the annual ‘Chidon Halichos Olam,’ demonstrating their broad knowledge of the laws of Tefilin.
When Isser Leib Goldstein passed away a year ago, his children knew which mitzva would be most fitting to do in his memory. It would be the mitzva that transformed their lives 42 years ago.
Over 500 young Shluchim and Shluchos from around the world joined live for an interactive Hakhel Lag Baomer parade by the Chinuch Yaldei Hashluchim department of the Shluchim Office.
The L’Chaim of Tzemach Kreitenberg of Los Angeles, CA and Rochel Neuwirth of Montreal, Canada took place Tuesday night at Chevras Ahavas Yisroel.
The most recent AreivimUSA collection was on behalf of a Crown Heights family that has lost a parent. Rabbi Chaim Fogelman has been named as the Crown Heights Rov that will oversee the funds.
The recently founded virtual Kollel for shluchim and aspiring rabbonim will be welcoming Harav Yekusiel Farkash of Yerushalayim as a magid shiur for the new semester.
A parade of impressive Lag B’Omer floats was held in Kostanay, Kazakhstan. The parade was held in honor of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, in keeping with the Rebbe’s directive of creating such events.
In a true display of unity and compassion, over 500 women of all ages came together for a Hakhel Breakfast aimed at celebrating the remarkable Bikur Cholim community. With inspiring speakers, a heartfelt video presentation, beautiful decor, and an outpouring of generosity, this event was as uplifting and meaningful as it was enjoyable.
Hundreds of boys and girls gathered on Lag B’omer evening to join a Hakhel event and bonfire in honor of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai at the Magen Israel of Great Neck headed by Rabbi Yitzchok Chaympour.
The story of an important Halachic work, its second edition which was never printed, and how 20 pages of this work, in manuscript form, were discovered in the Rebbe’s library.
A member of the community is being evicted from his apartment! He’s trying as best as he can to make ends meet. However, unfortunately, due to astronomical expenses for his special needs children, he has fallen way behind on the rent.
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including motion sensor lights on Shabbos, milchig dish found in a fleishig dishwasher, and how men should light Shabbos candles.
Over 3,500 people from all segments of the Chicago Jewish community came together to celebrate Lag B’Omer at the Great Jewish Family Festival, organized by Lubavitch Chabad of Illinois.
Two perps held up Railroad Pizza in Crown Heights on Monday night, claiming they had guns and forcing the owner to lie face down on the floor. A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest.
Rabbi Dov Wagner shares a story and a lesson from his brother, beloved Toronto Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Akiva Wagner. Plus: A group has stepped up to match the next $50k donated to the Wagner family campaign.
Preparations for Lag B’omer in Postville, Iowa, began right after Pesach, and the festivities included two bonfires, a rally and parade, a fair, bbq, a bounce house, and more.
The new state-of-the-art, 27,000 sq. foot building on the campus of the Rabbinical College of America in Morristown, is nearing completion. The new facility will feature classrooms, a gym, and a state-of-the-art zal, and much more.
Beis Chaya Mushka in Crown Heights has announced that the school has hired Mrs. Chaya Yecheilov as the new High School principal. Visas and dormitory facilities are now being offered for out-of-town students.
32 finalists from Oholei Menachem, Lubavitcher Yeshiva, Cheder Chabad Monsey, Cheder Lubavitch Morristown and Queens Yeshiva competed in a Chidon testing them on their knowledge of Kitzur Shulchan Aruch.
Thousands of children gathered on 13th Ave. in Boro Park for a parade, kinus and Lag B’omer celebration featuring Avraham Fried, Yiddish Nachas, and special entertainment.
