“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.
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.
Our Communities
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.
The Census Brought Them to Their Senses
Article by Rabbi Mordechai Lipskier: Today, we are very occupied with respecting people’s privacy, preferences, and rights. Many youth today aren’t being shown the true Torah path because people are afraid of infringing on their freedoms. Perhaps we can learn a lesson from Reb Levik and have more faith in our youth.
Together in Alma Ata: From a Chossid’s Diary
In his diary, the chossid and mohel Reb Yaakov Yosef Raskin described how they secured Reb Levik’s release from exile, his time in Alma Ata, and the efforts to bury him respectfully. The diary has been translated to English by his grandson, R’ Benny Raskin.
Live: Chof Av Farbrengen at the Ohel
Motzei Shabbos at 10:30 pm: Chassidim will join together for a farbrengen marking 80 years since the passing of the Rebbe’s father, Reb Levik, featuring speakers Rabbi Yosef Katzman, Rabbi Yeshayahu Tenenboim, and Rabbi Chay Amar.
A Personal Request That Doesn’t Cost Money
The Rebbe did not often share his private life and family matters with the Chassidim, but on the few occasions that he did, it is our honor and privilege to mark it according to the Rebbe’s wishes. One of those days is Chof Av.