Hundreds of frum families were stranded for hours on Governors Island after taking a Chol Hamoed trip there, with ferry operators refusing to add ferries to help the situation.
Al Jaffee, 102, AH
Al Jaffee, a notable American cartoonist who reinvented and illustrated ‘The Shpy’ character in Tzivos Hashem’s The Moshiach Times magazine, passed away on 19 Nissan.
Lubavitcher Community of Buffalo Gathers for Kinus Torah
A Kinus Torah was held on Chol Hamoed Pesach at the Beis Haknesset Hagodal Lubavitch of Buffalo, NY attended by a large crowd of listeners.
Kinus Torah is a First for S. Francisco
In accordance with the Rebbe’s directive to host Kinusei Torah on Chol Hamoed, Shluchim, Anash and Bochurim from around the S. Francisco Bay Area gathered to hear Torah thoughts delivered by locals and guests.
Russia’s Chief Rabbi Defends Controversial War-Time Decisions
In a just-published article for Tablet Magazine Chief Rabbi of Russia Berel Lazar explains his controversial decision to keep his rabbis in the country and discusses the moral responsibility for maintaining Jewish communal life in a harsh environment.
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Wedding: Ross – Pevzner
The wedding of Avrohom Ross of Beitar, Israel and Sarale Pevzner of Crown Heights took place at Razag Ballroom.
All-Night Learning for the Crown Heights Community
In honor of Shvi’i shel Pesach, when Chabad custom is to stay up the entire night, Hadar Hatorah will be hosting a learning marathon starting at 12:00 PM and continuing through the night with a number of featured speakers.
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Shopping for Wine
“There is no simcha except through drinking wine”: On Yom Tov and Chol Hamoed, there is an obligation to drink wine every day. Here are the top 5 mistakes to avoid when shopping for a bottle to drink and share.
‘Treasures from the Rebbe’s Library’ Now Available As a Podcast
Perfect for Erev Yom Tov prep: The highly popular ‘Treasures from the Rebbe’s Library’ series which is published weekly on Anash.org is now available to stream as a podcast as well.
‘Wilkes’ Yeshiva Hosts “Magical” Father and Son Shabbaton
Yeshivas Bais Menachem in the Poconos (aka ‘Wilkes’) recently hosted a magical father and son Shabbaton that left participants feeling uplifted and connected to one another
Moshiach Chidon Launches With New Website
The Moshiach Chidon has launched with a new website, and contestants from Mesivtas all over the world are gearing up for this year’s competition.
American 770 Bochurim Publish Torah Journal of Their Own
A newly published Kovetz Haoros showcases the Torah essays written by some of the 300-plus American bochurim studying in 770 this year and their hanhala members.
Wedding: Weinstein – Mockin
The wedding of Hershey Weinstein of Crown Heights and Chaya Mockin of Montreal, Canada, took place at Oholei Torah on 7 Nissan.
Fascinating Topics Discussed at Chicago Kinus Torah
A first hand description of the Rebbe’s mechiras chometz and the newly released Shabbos Hagadel talk of Reb Levi Yitzchok were just some of the presentations and ensuing discussions at Chicago’s Kinus Torah.
Study Maseches Sotah With the New Torah-Texts
With Chabad.org’s new Torah Texts platform, you can take your Sotah study experience to new heights. An all-new interface and embedded video classes make for an enhanced study experience.
Mother of Sisters Killed in Shooting Attack Dies From Wounds
Mrs. Leah Dee, the mother of sisters Maya and Rina who were murdered in a Palestinian shooting terror attack, passed away Tuesday from her own injuries sustained during the heinous attack.
Birthday of Rebbe’s Father Marked with Farbrengen and Shiurim
The birthday of Harav Levi Yitzchok Schneerson, father of the Rebbe, was celebrated yesterday in Crown Heights with a Kinus Torah and farbrengen led by shluchim and mashpi’im.
Lubavitch Boys London Shine At Chidon
Lubavitch Boys Schools of London, have achieved incredible results in the International Chidon competition. With a total of 6 certificates, 51 plaques, 29 medals, 5 Iyun trophies and 2 global trophies, it has been one of the most successful years to date.
L’Chaim: Epstein – Horowitz
The L’Chaim of Yisroel Epstein of Beitar Illit, Israel and Rochel Horowitz of Crown Heights took place at the Mitzvah Center on 6 Nissan.
Hundreds of Crown Heights Families Receive Pesach Essentials
After securing a gift from a local philanthropist, Righteous Fundraising CEO Zalmen Hertz and CHJCC’s Devorah Scheiner brought much-needed assistance to Crown Heights families before Yom Tov.
Paris Anash Utilize Chol Hamoed for Increased Torah Learning
Lubavitchers from across Paris gathered together on Chol Hamoed to join shiurim on various Torah topics at a Kinus Torah in the Beis Chaya Mushka Center. Among the speakers were a number of bochurim who shared what they had studied in Yeshiva.
Tank Parade Fills London Streets With Jewish Pride
The streets of London were alive with Jewish pride and activity on Yud Alef Nissan as the Mitzva Tank Parade, in honor of the Rebbe’s birthday, made its way through the city.
Live: Montreal Dayan Addresses Online Kinus Torah
Live at 9:00 PM: Harav Dovid Banon, dayan and rov in Montreal, will address the first night of the online daily Kinus Torah. The Kinus will continue on each day of Chol Hamoed.
Children Gather for Pesach Rally in 770
Hundreds of boys and girls gathered in 770 on Sunday for a Chol Hamoed Pesach rally organized by NCFJE, with 12 pesukim, lively niggunim and special entertainment.