Natal, Brazil, is ranked the second most dangerous city in the globe, yet bochurim of Project Mitzva Tank Brazil made a meaningful Shabbos experience for the locals and ended the weekend celebrating the Bar Mitzvah of an old Yid.
War Day 332: Hamas’s Warfare Strategy Leaked, Netanyahu Maintains Firm Stance
War Summary, Day 332: Leaked document outlines Hamas’s psychological warfare strategy, Hamas releases horrific videos of hostages, Netanyahu maintains firm stance on Philadelphi Corridor, most Jewish Israelis agree with decision, Operation “Summer Camps” largest in 20 years, and Houthis bomb more ships – including a Saudi oil tanker.
Rocket Debris in Chabad Kyiv School Yard on First Day
School custodians opened the doors to Simcha Chabad, the school in Kyiv, on the first day of school, to find rocket debris scattered about the complex as a result of the previous nights bombardment.
Rabbi Lazar Honored by Litvish, Chassidish Gedolim
Rabbi Berel Lazar, Russia’s Head Shliach and Chief Rabbi, visited Eretz Yisroel this week where he was honored by prominent rabbonim, roshei yeshiva, and dignitaries from both the chassidishe and livtishe communities.
Texas Shluchim Families Gather in Houston For Regional Kinus
Shluchim families from across Texas came together to Houston this Sunday for two days of inspiring farbrengens, meaningful teen workshops, and exciting programs for the kids.
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YK Yerushalayim Concludes Another Incredible Summer
This summer, 40 Bochurim experienced an unforgettable summer at Yeshivas Kayitz Yerushalayim, temporarily relocated to Cozumel, Mexico. The program was filled with incredible trips, engaging learning, and a vibrant Chassidishe atmosphere, with most participants completing an entire Masechta.
Dayanus Learners Master Test with Belzer Dayan
A group of 15 Talmidim of the Dayanus program by Machon Lehoraa Online Smicha, led by Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm, got tested today by Belzer Dayan Rav Meilach Mentzer and showed great knowledge and understanding.
Car Bomb Explosion Highlights a Huge Miracle
On Monday morning, security forces discovered and safely detonated a car bomb placed at the entrance to the settlement of Ateret, where more than three buses full of children passed by the rigged car on the way to school.
New Shluchim To Amelia Island, Florida
Rabbi Levi and Mindy Katz (née Zucker), along with their son Sholom, are establishing the first Chabad House on Amelia Island, a barrier island in northeastern Florida on the border of Georgia, voted “Best Island in the U.S.”
Adopted Son of Rabbi Moshe Asman Killed in Combat
Matisyahu Samborsky, the adopted son of Rabbi Moshe Asman of Kyiv, Ukraine, was killed in the ongoing conflict with Russia. He was drafted into the army just one week after the birth of his daughter, and now leaves behind a wife and one year old daughter.
Oholei Torah Zal Begins New Zman With Record Enrollment
Oholei Torah Zal started the new zman with record enrollment and a new expanded staff to tend to the growing needs of the yeshiva.
Empire Shtiebel Kollel To Resume Following Summer Break
Following a short summer break, Kollel Ahavas Achim in Empire Shteibel led by Rosh Kolel Rabbi Shmuel Heber will be restarting its daily learning in time for the month of Elul.
Shluchim Office Recognizes Teachers for Their Special Role
With the new school year approaching, the Hebrew division of the Shluchim Online School held in-person events for staff on the theme of “Uplifting Us,” focusing on how the Rebbe gives Chayus to those involved in this special mission of chinuch.
Crown Heights Labor Day Street Closing Information
The Labor Day celebrations will begin at 6:00am on Monday morning, and the parade will start at 11:00 on Utica and Eastern Pkwy traveling west along Eastern Pkwy to Grand Army Plaza.
War Day 331: Massive Protests in Tel Aviv, Three Police Murdered
War Summary, Day 331: An estimated 300,000 Israelis gathered for a protest in Tel Aviv, and other areas around Israel, calling for a hostage trade deal to be made, three police officers were killed in a shooting attack this morning near Tarqumiyah, and the bomb-making lab which was used to produce the bombs in the two car-bombing attacks on Shabbos was found and demolished.
‘Healing’ Is Not Our Guide to Life
“I’m not intimating that ‘healing’ in itself is idolatry, there is, however, a sentiment that people openly vocalize that ‘healing’ is paramount. Concerns and questions about particular methodologies, even questions like ‘Is it Avodah Zara?’ are scoffed and dismissed as out of touch.”
Dovi’s CGI Campers Master 64,398 Lines of Torah
Campers and staff of Dovi’s CGI Florida gathered on the final Sunday of summer camp to celebrate over 64,000 lines of Torah at the 18th annual MBP Award ceremony, a gift to the Rebbe.
Northern Michigan Community United to Build New Center
Not long after Rabbi Leibel and Chaya Shemtov moved to Traverse City, they embarked on an ambitious campaign to purchase a Chabad House to serve North Michigan’s Jewish residents. Last Sunday, community members gathered for the grand opening of the new center.
Learning Halachos of Kiddushin is a Must for Every Shliach
One of a shliach’s greatest joys is officiating at the wedding of a young couple about to embark on establishing their own Jewish home. This holy task is not undertaken lightly; it takes knowledge and training to be qualified to perform a marriage.
Yeshiva Spends a Week in Kazakhstan Learning and Touring
Students of the Moscow Mesivta spent a week near the Ohel in Alma-Ata, where they learned, farbrenged, and toured the region. They also toured special sites in Kazakhstan related to the Rebbe’s father’s life.
Brunoy Bochurim Embark on European Mission for 770 Tefillin
As the Brunoy Yeshiva takes a 10-day break, 20 bochurim traveled across Europe to Budapest, Prague, Rhodes, Venice, Rome, Valencia, Denmark, Spain, Vienna, Lugano, and London, to don tefillin on 770 people in merit of of Rabbi Shloimy Greenwald.
Miami Chabad Shul Evacuated Shabbos After Bomb Threat
A bomb threat prompted the evacuation of a South Beach shul, after an envelope had handwritten lettering suggesting a bomb threat, was found in front of the building. Police inspected the building and gave the all-clear.
Chabad Family Uplifts Soldiers with Mitzvos, Food, and Joy
Members of the Minkowizt family, Rabbi Yitzchok and Meir Simcha Minkowicz of Southwest Florida and Rabbi Sholom Minkowicz and family, visited the soldiers, strengthening them with mitzvos and mezonos.
Using Torah or Secular Dates?
Ask the Rov: Is there a problem with using the secular date on an invitation? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.