The chossid R’ Moshe Goldschmidt HYD, was a tomim in Lubavitch who moved to Chevron where he served as a shochet. In 1929, he was murdered by the Arab rioters. Here is a nigun he composed, sung by R’ Menachem Mendel Amar.
Leading Speakers Sorely Missed at Queens Kinus
The Shluchim of Queens, representing 20 Chabad Houses throughout the Borough, gathered for their regional Kinus at the Adria Hotel in Bayside. Noticeably absent were Kinus speakers Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky and Rabbi Shmuel Butman who passed away this year.
Jewish Elite Operative Laid to Rest in Ukraine
Shimon Kostiantynovych, an elite operative in the Ukrainian army who was killed in battle by a Russian drone, was buried by shluchim in Dnipro’s Jewish cemetery. Due to his clandestine activities, his picture was banned from publication in Ukraine.
YK Prague Finishes First Summer With Trip to Poland
After six weeks full of learning and fun, the bochurim of YK Prague wrapped up the summer with one more grand trip to Poland. After the final Farbrengen with YK Mashpia, Rabbi Fully Dubov, preparing for this trip, the visit was especially meaningful, replete with singing, and of course, mivtzoim.
Rabbi Reviews Chumash Editions for New Video Series
“Torah Unboxed,” a JNet video series hosted by Rabbi Mendel Winner, aims to demystify the world of Torah texts for newcomers. The first installment reviews four popular editions of the Chumash, breaking down their features, translations, and commentaries in a format familiar to YouTube enthusiasts.
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An Unforgettable Summer on the Frontlines
Despite the backdrop of war, Camp Gan Yisroel in Kharkiv, Ukraine, provided a rare opportunity for children to experience happiness, learning, and unforgettable experiences despite their challenging circumstances.
Almaty Community Touched by Reb Levik’s Legacy
Jews of Kazakhstan gathered in the plaza outside Chabad of Almaty for a Chof Av farbrengen, drawing inspiration from Reb Levik and the hundreds of guests who converged upon their city for the special day.
770 Marks 80th Yahrtzeit of the Rebbe’s Father
Anash and bochurim gathered in 770 on Motzei Shabbos for a farbrengen to mark the 80th yahrtzeit of the Rebbe’s father, Harav Levi Yitzchok Schneerson. English guest speaker was Rabbi Boruch Kaplan of Mayanot Yeshiva in Yerushalayim.
Don’t Miss the Opportunity for Exceptional Brachos!
The appeal for Reb Levi Yitzchok’s yahrzeit is a chance to receive brachos in abundance, while strengthening the spread of Yiddishkeit in the entire Kazakhstan.
300 Mechanchim Sing Emotional Niggun About Their Students
Watch: At the conference which united 300 Chabad mechanchim from across Eretz Yisroel, the crowd joined together to sing “Habein Yakir Li” in unison, expressing their care and devotion for every one of their students.
Final Test in Panama Followed by Grand Siyum in Almaty
After being tested in Panama by prominent rabbonim on “Gantz Bava Basra,” the group of talmidei hashluchim of Panama traveled to Alma Ata, where they made a siyum at the grand Malava Malka banquet, led by Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi MM Shuchat.
Community Kids Art Festival on the JCM Plaza
This Tuesday, immerse yourself in a day of imagination, exploration, and joy at the Kids’ Art Festival on the plaza in front of the Jewish Children’s Museum in Crown Heights.
‘Talking Siddur’ App Helps Beginners, Drivers Join Along
An innovative new app called “The Talking Siddur,” helping davening beginners follow along and drivers recite Tehillim with the voice while driving, was recently released by HaMesivta yeshiva.
New Course Offers Chance to Learn Hilchos Kashrus in Depth
A new course at Lemaan Yilmedu focuses on the laws of keeping kosher, one of the most fundamental and pervasive observances of daily Jewish life. The new Hilchos Kashrus course at Lemaan Yilmedu is designed to focus on practical application.
New Rosh Yeshiva Appointed for Queens Mesivta
As the new Shnas Halimudim approaches, Yeshivas Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitch – Queens is delighted to announce that Rabbi Sholom Dovid Geisinsky has been appointed as the new Rosh Yeshiva of the Mesivta.
Schanowitz Family to Welcome New Torah
The Schanowitz Family invites the community to join in the Siyum Sefer Torah in memory of their parents Reb Azriel and Shifra Nicha Schanowitz, taking place today at 3:30 pm in Crown Heights.
Prominent Rabbonim Headline Grand Yarchei Kalah Event
A great honor was shown in honor of the 80th yahrtzeit of Harav Levi Yitzchak, as hundreds of participants, thirteen speakers, eight hours of programming, and a grand event made up the 14th annual Yarchei Kallah event, held at the yeshiva in Kfar Chabad.
Shabbos Elevator: Do We Use It?
Ask the Rov: What is a ‘Shabbos Elevator’ and should it be used? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Shluchos Training Seminar Uplifts New Generation of Leaders
In preparation for their upcoming Shlichus, over 50 women participated in a two-day training seminar, facilitated by the New Shluchos Desk at Merkos 302.
Soldiers Thank Young Boys for Their Protective Mishnayos
As this year’s season of MyShliach Mishnayos Baal Peh comes to a close, IDF soldiers thank the young Shluchim for the Mishnayos they learned in their merit.
Uplifting Shabbos with Reb Levik in Alma Ata
Close to one thousand guests spent an uplifting Shabbos in unison at the Rixos Hotel near the Ohel of Reb Levik in Alma Ata, Kazakhstan. The grand melava malka banquet was headlined by Chief Rabbi of Iran, Rabbi Yehuda Gerami.
He Was Fired Up by Just a Few Lines of Tanya
Blessed by the Rebbe Maharash to be a lamdan and a gevir, R. Zalman Schneerson of Lodz was indeed both, as well as a profound oved. When he couldn’t take mashke, a few lines of Tanya about the joy from HaShem’s omnipresence was enough to fire him up in vigorous dancing.
At the Cusp of the New Year!
Chof Av falls out exactly 40 days before the start of the new year. At this special point in time when the preparations for Rosh Hashana begin, it is important to give tzedaka, thus drawing down brochos for the whole year.