Over 200 men, women and children of the Melbourne Anash community, gathered at Australia’s very own ‘770’ for a grand Hakhel experience which included performances by the Cheder boys.
L’Chaim: Swerdlov – Kalmanson
The L’Chaim of Mendel Swerdlov of Yerushalayim, EY and Chana Kalmanson of New Haven, CT took place at the Jewish Children’s Museum.
Chicago Cheder Celebrates Gold and Silver Trophy Winners
Cheder Lubavitch of Chicago had a majority of its students qualify for the trophy round of the Chidon. The students were treated to an awards ceremony and game show to test their knowledge.
New Yeshiva Building to be Inaugurated with Tanya Printing
Oholei Yosef Yitzchok Lubavitch is inviting the Crown Heights Community to a Tanya Printing Event in honor of Chanukas Habayis for the first recently purchased building at 333 Albany Ave.
Students From Around the Globe Shine at the JewQ Championship
The JewQ International Championship took place his past Sunday in Stamford, Connecticut. Over 1,000 people attended to watch the championship with 300 finalists from 26 countries around the world.
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Social Media Influencer Shloime Zionce to Join Mitzvah Tank Parade
Exciting news for the Mitzvah Tank Parade this year! Shloime Zionce, a well-known social media influencer, will be joining the parade and documenting his experience through vlogging and social media.
Rabbi Yaakov Yisroel Blumenfeld, 68, OBM
Rabbi Yaakov Yisroel Blumenfeld, longtime shliach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, passed away Sunday night, 5 Nissan, 5783.
Pesach Bonuses Are Nice, But They’re Still Demeaning
From the Anash.org Inbox: Many schools have the practice of giving teachers a significant bonus to help cover Pesach expenses. It’s greatly appreciated, but it’s nonetheless demeaning and fundamentally flawed.
Third Arrest Made in Attack of Two Boys in Crown Heights
A 13-year-old boy, the third perpetrator of a violent mugging in Crown Heights, has been arrested after being identified on security camera footage.
Machon Chana Celebrates 50 Years With Gala Dinner
Machon Chana Alumnae from around the world gathered in Crown Heights to celebrate the Jubilee 50th year with a 5-day celebration. It kicked off with a gala dinner.
Shluchim’s Daughters in Crown Heights Can Get “A Piece of Home”
Chinuch Yaldei Hashluchim of the Shluchim Office launches a brand new “A Piece of Home” initiative for parents to send a care package to their daughter in Crown Heights at any time.
Politics Aside, Ousted Minister Makes Time for Tefillin
Even as the battle over proposed judicial reforms roiled Israel, and even after he was fired from his post as Minister of Defense, MK Yoav Gallant welcomed Chabad chassidim into his office and happily donned tefillin.
‘The Center’ in Florida Saves Lives and Gives Direction
The Center of Miami serves as a safe space for both boys and girls (with separate programs) between 18 and 30 years of age with different challenges in life, helping them get to the next stage in life.
Wedding: Feller – Curiel
The wedding of Zev Feller of Stamford, CT, and Adar Tzipporah Curiel of San Diego, CA, took place at Oholei Torah.
Bochurim’s Vacation Spent Learning and Doing Mivtzoim
Even after yeshivas closed their doors for the Pesach bein hazmanim, dozens of Lubavitcher bochurim in Paris are taking part in a Yeshivas Bein Hazmanim, along with a hachana program for Yud Alef Nissan.
Oholei Torah Boys Awarded Chidon Medals
Following months of intense learning students from Oholei Torah were awarded for their achievements in the Chidon Sefer Hamitzvos International Championship for 5783.
Mitzvah Tanks Parade Through New Jersey Communities
A Mitzvah Tank parade drove through New Jersey in honor of the Rebbe’s 121st birthday. Hundreds of Matzah Boxes were distributed and hundreds of tefillin were wrapped by Bochurim of Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim Morristown.
Rabbi Braun Celebrates Birthday with Intimate Farbrengen
Friends, relatives, and community activists gathered to celebrate the 52nd birthday of Rabbi Yosef Y. Braun and to wish him continued success in leading the Crown Heights community and beyond.
L’Chaim: Raksin – Korf
The L’Chaim of Levik Raksin of Crown Heights and Mushky Korf of Miami Beach, FL took place Sunday night at Lubavitcher Yeshiva.
30 Yeshivos Unite for Mitzvah Tank Parade
As the Yud Aleph Nisan Mitzvah Tank Parade approaches, Yeshivos from around the country are joining forces to raise funds for this annual celebration in honor of the Rebbe’s birthday.
Tomchei Tmimim Montreal Takes Home Three Chidon Trophies
Montreal Yeshiva was proud to take home three trophies from this year’s Sefer Hamitzvos Chidon. The students were treated to a celebration of the chidon and an award ceremony for their school’s winners.
Students from Across Canada Join Leadership Shabbaton
The Canadian National Leadership and Inclusion Retreat and Shabbaton hosted distinguished guests and offered fun engaging activities in Quebec to nurture Canadian students in leadership, and inclusion.