Chassidus Was Not Meant to Be Taught in a Vacuum
“Recently, there has been a discussion about how Chassidus is taught and why it feels disconnected from many people’s daily lives. While many valid points have been raised, I believe an important perspective is missing.”
The Gerrer Askan’s Lifetime of Encounters With the Rebbe
In a podcast interview, Rabbi Elimelech Neiman of Boro Park, a renowned askan who was involved in many Jewish causes throughout the 1980s and ’90s, shares memories of his frequent, warm encounters with the Rebbe.
Giant Sukkah Hosts Record SukkahFest in New Jersey
Girls Lighting Shabbos Candles
Ask the Rov: What is the halachic basis for a girl to light her own candle with a bracha? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Billionaire CEO Questions College Degrees in AI World
L’man Achai Brings Summer Energy to Crown Heights
New York Opts In to Yeshiva Tuition Relief Program
In a move that could bring financial relief to frum families across New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that New York will join the new federal scholarship tax credit program that would include yeshivos and other frum schools.
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40 Lubavitch Schools Experience Tishrei With the Rebbe
Throughout the month of Tishrei, more than 40 Lubavitch schools around the world participated in Connection Point’s special Tishrei program, bringing the experience of Tishrei with the Rebbe to life in their classrooms.
Russian Missile Strikes Frighteningly Close to Kharkiv School
A Russian missile struck near the Or Avner Chabad Jewish School in Kharkiv, Ukraine, causing extensive damage to surrounding buildings and prompting an emergency rescue operation as authorities searched for people trapped beneath the rubble.
Why We Must Demand Moshiach Right Now!
At Beis Medrash Oholei Torah’s weekly Moshiach shiur, Mashpia Rabbi Michoel Seligson explains why we MUST demand Moshiach right now!
15,000 Spend Chol Hamoed at Chabad Niagara Falls, Canada
An 8,000-square-foot sukkah, kosher food fest, attractions and a lively Simchas Beis Hashoeiva welcomed thousands of Yidden to Niagara Falls.
The 12 Step ‘Program’ To Opening Our Eyes
“A person may believe the Rebbe, believe in Moshiach, believe that we are at the end of golus, and still not experience his daily life in a way that corresponds to those words. What prevents him from seeing the reality the Rebbe is describing?”
A Year After Miraculous Escape, Shliach Celebrates New Torah
A jubilant Siyum Sefer Torah in Rutherford, New Jersey, celebrated the arrival of two Sifrei Torah to replace those lost in a devastating fire last year, from which Shliach Rabbi Yitzchok Lerman and his family miraculously escaped.
Live: Introduction to Masechta Pesachim with Rabbi Wolberg
A new Gemara B’Iyun program, Kollel Iyun HaTalmud, is offering a special week of introductory shiurim on Mesechtas Pesachim, featuring renowned Roshei Yeshiva and Maggidei Shiur Rabbi Dov Popack, Rabbi Moshe Wolberg, and Rabbi Mendel Krasnjanski.
Vinnytsia Welcomes New Torah During Sukkos
Members of the Jewish community of Vinnytsia, Ukraine, together with guests, rabbis and dignitaries, gathered during Chol Hamoed Sukkos for a moving celebration marking the dedication of a new Torah scroll to the community.
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The Last Dance in Leningrad, The First in America
As we approach Simchas Torah, From the Margins of Chabad History presents a series of first-hand accounts of Simchas Torah with the Frierdiker Rebbe. Spanning decades and countries, they take us from the bittersweet farewell to Russia in Leningrad, 5688, to the historic visit to America, 5690, the remarkable celebrations in cosmopolitan Riga, 5693, and finally the iconic scenes at 770 Eastern Parkway.
Bitachon Summit Returns for Round Three
Following the overwhelming success of the first two Bitachon Summits and an outpouring of requests for another, organizers have announced a third round of “An Evening of Bitachon.”
Carrying in a Yard with Open Gates?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including carrying in a yard with open gates, Hoshanos for young children, and why we prefer a Talis-Koton of wool.
Forgot to Light Shabbos Candles?
Ask the Rov: What should a woman do if she forgot to light Shabbos candles? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
How Many Shabbos Candles?
Ask the Rov: How many candles are required to light for Shabbos? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Using the Weeping Willow for Aravos?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including is 9 haddasim allowed, securing schach with natural string, and Weeping Willow for Aravos.
Rabbi Bluming Gives Year’s First Moshiach Shiur
Borrowing Mitzvah Items Without Permission?
Ask the Rov: May I use someone’s tallis, tefillin, or siddur without asking? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
‘Don’t Worry, He Doesn’t Have a Yiddishe Kup’
Facing a harsh trial, R. Yisrael Yitzchok Lubinsky nervously presented his case before the Rebbe Maharash. The Rebbe assured him that the self-indulgent judge didn't have a Yiddishe kup...
Shterna Sarah Tevel, 69, AH
Shterna Sarah Tevel, a longtime Crown Heights resident known for her devotion to the Rebbe and caring for others, passed away on Erev Shabbos, 28 Tishrei.