Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including bochurim taking food from the yeshiva kitchen, is bankruptcy recognized in halacha, a dog in shul, and why we don’t round the corners of blankets.
Live: The Jewish Woman’s Power Hour
Live at 8:30 tonight: three women’s classes in an hour on relevant topics in Halacha by fascinating and knowledgeable teachers.
First Day of Yeshiva at Tomchei Temimim Ocean Parkway
The first day at Tomchei Tmimim on Ocean Parkway is always filled with anticipation and excitement as Talmidim, both returning and new, gather to begin another year of learning and personal growth.
Rabbi Shloimy Greenwald Wakes Up After Medical Emergency
After a medical emergency on the way to Alma Ata, Rabbi Shloimy Greenwald was placed on a ventilator and sedated in Istanbul, Turkey. Today, he woke up and was able to communicate with his family.
Vibrant Sounds of Torah Fill Baltimore’s Cheder Chabad
Yesterday, the hallways of Cheder Chabad of Baltimore came alive with excitement, marking the beginning of a new school year. The classrooms were filled with the sound of Torah as students eagerly opened their siddurim, Chumashim, and Gemaras, diving into another year of Torah.
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‘Reshet’ Network Opens New Year With Dozens of New Schools
The Reshet network of schools opened their new school years with 45,000 students starting in one of the dozens of existing or new schools.
If He Can Do Mivtzoim, You Can Too
Moshe Sasonkin, a young Crown Heights bochur whose limbs were amputated as a baby, spent his summer inspiring others with Yiddishkeit and joy. Despite not having hands, he personally laid tefillin on others, as seen in this incredible clip.
Bochurim Spend Shabbos in World’s Second Most Dangerous City
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.
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.