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Fuel the Light of Tanya on Yud Tes Kislev
Irgun Limud HaTanya, under the leadership of Rabbi Yoel Naparstek, has launched this year’s Tanya learning program, following the tremendous success of its recent event, Kinus Bilvavcha La’asoso.
What Is a Farbrengen? – Mashpi’im in Conversation
In a virtual round-table, five mashpi’im — R’ Chaim Shalom Deitsch, R’ Zalman Gopin, R’ Adin Even-Yisrael (Steinsaltz) a”h, R’ Shabtai Slavatitsky, and Rabbi YY Jacobson — come together for a conversation on the role and nature of farbrengens in chassidishe life.
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The young Sadigura Rebbe was presented with a sefer of the Rebbe on refuah by Rabbi Shmuly Butler of Chabad Air at JFK airport.
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Today: Kolel Farbrengen with Harav Heller
The annual Yud Tes Kislev seuda and farbrengen with Harav Yosef Heller will take place this afternoon in the Crown Heights Kolel and is open to all Kolel alumni.
‘Practical Tanya’ Yud Tes Kislev Sale
In honor of Yud Tes Kislev, a special five-day Tanya Sale is running from December 7–11, offering readers a unique opportunity to explore one of the most important works of Chassidic thought.
Bunch O’ Bagels Under New Ownership, CHK Hechsher
Young Shluchim to Join a Global Farbrengen
For Yaldei Hashluchim living sometimes hundreds or thousands of miles from another frum family, moments of connection matter. This Tuesday, Yud Tes Kislev, MyShliach is bringing together young shluchim from around the world for its annual farbrengen celebrating the Rosh Hashana of Chassidus and The Alter Rebbe's Chag Hageulah.
Reb Yoel’s Tanya Shiurim Now Available in English
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Live: 19 Kislev Farbrengen with Rabbi Yossi Paltiel
LIVE at 8:30 PM ET: Mashpia Rabbi Yossi Paltiel will be farbrenging in Miami in honor of Yud Tes Kislev.
NYC Menorah Parade to Pass Through Times Square
Get ready to light up New York City! The annual NYC Menorah Parade, the largest of its kind anywhere in the world, is gearing up once again — and registration is officially open!
New Study Cycle Takes Off with Over 200 Participants
Since its recent launch, the new three-year cycle for learning Likutei Torah and Torah Or has quietly gained momentum, with more than 200 participants already taking part.
‘Conversations in Chassidus’ Podcast Launches for Yud-Tes Kislev
A new podcast called ‘Conversations in Chassidus’ with Rabbi Shmuel Wagner, inviting listeners to explore the relevance of Chassidus in everyday life, has launched in honor of Yud Tes Kislev. The first episode features Rabbi Hertzel Pewzner.
As Yud-Tes Kislev Nears, Over 55,000 Attend ‘Tzama’
Excitement is at an all-time high. Tens of thousands have packed the ‘Tzama’ complex in Yerushalayim over the last few days, waiting with anticipation for the night of Yud-Tes Kislev, which begins Monday night.
Date Set for Second Annual ‘Shabbos Anash’
The second annual Shabbos Anash, which brought Anash communities together for a beautiful and inspiring Shabbos at the Ohel, creating a strong sense of unity and connection, is set for Shabbos Mishpatim, 26-27 Shevat.
Live Tonight: Farbrengen with Reb Osher Farkash
Live at 7:30 PM ET: A Yud Tes Kislev farbrengen will be led by Reb Osher Farkash, mashpia in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with uplifting niggunim, by baal menagen R’ Mendel Markel and R’ Mordechai Epstein on violin.
Mrs. Faiga Kaminker, AH
Mrs. Faiga Tzipora Kaminker, wife of Rabbi Efraim Nochum Kaminker of the Chabad community of Kfar Chabad, passed away on Sunday, 17 Kislev.
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The young Sadigura Rebbe was presented with a sefer of the Rebbe on refuah by Rabbi Shmuly Butler of Chabad Air at JFK airport.
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From Latvia to London: Farbrenging with the Legendary R. Itche Masmid
10 Kislev marks the 84th yartzeit of the legendary chasid R. Itche Masmid. 'From the Margins of Chabad History' presents a series of contemporary newspaper articles that give us a glimpse into his remarkable personality and dedicated work.
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After Nearly Four Decades, 770’s Likutei Sichos Bookcases Remodeled
As a part a renovation project of 770's western side, the iconic Likkutei Sichos bookcases, built in 5747 to hold the rapidly growing library of the Rebbe’s Torah, have been replaced with beautiful new shelves.
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Breaking Apart Chopsticks on Shabbos?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including mistakenly said Retzei during the week, taking down mezuzos affixed as a chumra, instant soup powder on Shabbos, and mezuzah taken down by a worker.
Alter Rebbe’s Ksav: Is It Reliable?
Ask the Rov: What is the history and significance of the Alter Rebbe’s ksav? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Live: Halachos of Chanukah with Rabbi Braun
Lubavitch’s Most Senior Rov Delivers Shiur to Kollel
Switched Hat at the Kinus Hashluchim?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including putting Negel Vasser under the bed, reciting Sheva Brochos with no mechitza, and using a switched hat from the Kinus Hashluchim.
STaM Styles: What’s the Difference?
Ask the Rov: What is the difference between the various ksovim used for STaM? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
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The Chassidishe Rov Wasn’t Taken by the Chazzan’s Tears
A chossid of the Mitteler Rebbe and Tzemach Tzedek, and a senior talmid of R. Aizel Homiler, R. Menachem Nochum Glatman served as the rov of Chernigov before R. Peretz Chein. When a chazan candidate davened with tears, he was certain that his heartfelt davening would win him the position, but the chassidishe rov was not impressed.
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Chassidus, Psychology, and Staying Anchored in Today’s World
In a recent podcast interview, Rabbi Michoel Gourarie, discusses the question many people struggle with today: What does it mean to live a Chassidishe life in a psychological, self-focused world, without turning Chassidus into psychology or into another form of self-help?
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Florida Winter Camp Kicks Off with Chassidishkeit and Fun
Winter Camp Kicks Off with Chassidishkeit and Connection
