This week’s collection of letters about shul challenges, concerning Congregation Levi Yitzchok of Hollandale, Florida, a shul named for the Rebbe’s father. Most of the letters are addressed to the Shul’s founder, Mr. Moshe Mordechai (Marvin) Shuster and his wife Chana (Susan).
Ohel Bus Will Make Extra Trips for Chof Av
On Motzei Shabbos and Sunday, the Daily Ohel Bus will have expanded hours and added trips to the Rebbe’s Ohel in honor of Chof Av.
Now Playing: Complete ‘Chof Av with the Rebbe’ Experience
Experience a newly published video of a farbrengen: a strikingly clear, full-length video of the Rebbe’s Farbrengen in honor of his father’s Yahrtzeit is now available for you to experience.
Seforim Mobile Brings Chassidishe Reading to the Catskill Mountains
Beautiful mobile library filled with chassidishe books visits the bungalow colonies upstate to give children a creative way to battle the rainy day blues and keep their minds engaged.
Why Two Jews Sat Blindfolded In the Town Square
In a touching scene in Tel Aviv, Shliach Mendy Goodman joined lone protestor Nir Kafatori in support of raising awareness for the hostages, and gained a ‘tefillin lay’ in the merit of their speedy return.
Our Communities
The Untold Story of a Lost Teaching of the Rebbe’s Father
From an underground farbrengen during the Soviet Union to the personal journals and letters written by the Rebbe, Rabbi Motti Rubin traces a Torah teaching of Reb Levik across continents and generations.
Chabad Rabbis Unite for Urgent Pidyon Shvuyim Case
A member of Anash with cancer is languishing in prison in a foreign country due to unpaid bills from a failed business venture. 16,000 USD is urgently needed now to finalize his case.
Outdoor Farbrengen Begins Chof Av in Alma Ata
A grand meal and farbrengen marked the start of the events in Alma Ata for the 80th yahrtzeit of the Rebbe’s father, Harav Levi Yitzchak Schneerson. The event took place at the Chabad House in Alma Ata, not far from the Ohel.
In a Class of His Own
Rabbi Mordechai Goldshmid, whose father R’ Nochum Goldshmid grew up in Yekaterinoslav, recalls stories of the Rebbe as a young boy in the home of his illustrious father, Reb Levik.
Events to Honor Pittsburgh Boy on His First Yahrtzeit
Two live events will broadcast this Chof Av in honor of Sholom Ber Markel, a four-year-old soldier in Tzivos Hashem from Pittsburgh, who tragically passed away last year on Chof Av.
Flying Under the Radar: Torah-Approved Travel Hacks
In this week’s Choshen Mishpat Renaissance podcast, Rabbi Berel Polityko discusses ta’us akum as it applies to skip lagging and taking advantage of a glitch in an airline’s website. Listen here.
Animated Audio for Kids Depicts Life of Harav Levi Yitzchok
As Chof Av approaches, explore the Rebbe’s father’s life with a captivating ‘Derher for Kids’ three-part audio series depicting his life with dramatic flair, complete with character voices and realistic sound effects.
Picture of the Day
After delivering blessings at the end of the Democratic National Convention with Birkas Kohanim in Hebrew, Reform rabbi Michael Beals of Delaware, known as ‘Joe Biden’s rabbi,’ proudly donned teffilin at the DNC’s Chabad expo booth.
First Guests Arrive at Rixos Hotel in Alma Ata
Since early morning, hundreds of guests have been arriving at the Rixos Hotel in Alma-Ata, where major events marking the 80th yahrtzeit of Reb Levi Yitzchok will take place over the coming days.
Bochurim Devote ‘Bein Hazmanim’ to Learning and Mivtzoim
During the summer Bein Hazmanim for yeshiva bochurim in Paris, following a morning seder, the bochurim head out to Rue des Rosiers 17 for street mivtzoim. A special presentation was made by Rabbi Levi Azimov of Tishrei by the Rebbe.
Kids Video Draws Lesson from Reb Levik
Allow your child to experience the excitement of the Gan Israel rally with the Rebbe, listen to the Rebbe share stories about his father, Reb Levik, and learn special life lessons.
This Shabbos: 80th Yahrtzeit of Harav Levi Yitzchok
This Shabbos we will mark 80 years since the Histalkus of the Rebbe’s father, HoRav Levi Yitzchok. As the Rebbe urged, this day is sure to be appropriately marked by Chassidim around the world, applying lessons from the life and Torah of the Baal Hahilula in our own lives.
War Day 320: Biden Pressuring Netanyahu, Sinwar Wants Life Guarantee
War Summary, Day 320: Biden pressuring Netanyahu on Philadelphi Corridor, Sinwar wants guarantees on his life, IDF advancing in Deir al-Balah for the first time, over 150 tunnels destroyed along Gaza-Egypt border, Rafah brigade is defeated, and heavy barrages from Hezbollah with multiple hits in Katzrin.
Giving Tzedaka During the Night?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including giving tzedaka at night, davening mairiv early on the night of the bar mitzva, and sleeping on the floor.
At Momentous Ceremony, Oregon National Guard Initiates First Jewish Chaplain
The Oregon Army National Guard hired shliach Rabbi Menachem Mendel Orenstein as their first Jewish chaplain in a ceremony on Sunday.
Watch: A Special Production in Honor of the 80th Anniversary
On Chof Av, all eyes are on Almaty, Kazakhstan. This is the story of how the nearly-extinguished ember of Judaism in Kazakhstan was fanned into a roaring flame in the 80 years since the passing of Harav Levi Yitzchok.
Deciphering the Cryptic Teachings of Harav Levi Yitzchok
In his teachings, Harav Levi Yitzchok cites much Kabbalah that often leaves readers perplexed. Yet, with the right effort and attention, his Torah can be understood, and the reader can appreciate his beautiful insight and deep perspective. Here are samplings of his Torah elucidated.
Rural Arizona Is the Latest Roving Shlichus
With most significantly sized cities covered by Chabad Houses, new shluchim turn to reaching Jews spread out in the countryside. Rabbi Yaakov and Tiferes Cahnman and their children spend most of their time on the road reaching Yidden located across rural Arizona.
Levaya Held for Mrs. Braindy Naparstek
A large crowd of men and women gathered in front of 770 for the levaya of longtime Crown Heights community member Mrs. Braindy Naparstek.
‘Jelly Belly’ Drops Kosher Certification on Select Items
Due to changes in a Jelly Belly factory, some products will no longer be kosher. Consumers are encouraged to check for the OU symbol on all Jelly Belly packaging before purchasing the products.
Final Preparations in Alma Ata for Shabbos Chof Av
Preparations are now being completed for the special Shabbos near the Ohel of Harav Levi Yitzchok in Alma-Ata, Kazakhstan, in honor of his 80th yahrzeit. Local officials are assisting with the preparations in admiration of the “spiritual grandfather of the community, Rabbi Schneerson.”