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.
Our Communities
Bar Mitzva Boys Demonstrate Proficiency in Hilchos Tefillin
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.
How the Rebbe’s Guidance Transformed a Family in Texas
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.
Young Shluchim, Shluchos Enjoy Virtual Parade
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.
L’Chaim: Kreitenberg – Neuwirth
The L’Chaim of Tzemach Kreitenberg of Los Angeles, CA and Rochel Neuwirth of Montreal, Canada took place Tuesday night at Chevras Ahavas Yisroel.
Areivim Pays Out to Crown Heights Family
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.
Rabbi Yekusiel Farkash Joins Faculty of Shluchim Kollel
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.
Life-Sized Mitzvah Puppets Star in Kazakhstan Parade
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.
Crown Heights Women Gather in Support of Bikur Cholim
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.
Great Neck Enjoys Fireshow at Lag B’omer Celebration
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 Lost Halachic Work Discovered in the Rebbe’s Library
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.
Let’s Ensure No Jew Should Ever Be On The Street
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.
Walking Past a Motion Sensor Light on Shabbos?
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.
Thousands Celebrate Lag B’Omer at the Chicago Family Festival
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.
Robbery at Crown Heights Pizza Shop; $5k Reward Offered
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.
The Lesson to Learn From My Brother Akiva
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.
Full Day of Fun for Lag B’Omer in Postville
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.
Major Expansion Coming to Morristown Yeshiva
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 Hires New Principal
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.
Five Schools Compete In Halacha Chidon
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.