Dozens of Anash and members of other communities gathered in Tannersville to mark the Rebbe’s father 80th yahrtzeit with a Yarchei Kallah program headlined by Rav Hershel Schachter, Rosh Yeshiva of RIETS, and Rav Chaim Meir Stockhammer, son-in-law of the Bostoner Rebbe.
‘Camp Gave Me Life’: Impactful Summer Concludes at Lman Achai
The end of the summer at Camp L’man Achai was an unforgettable experience. At the camp banquet, campers shared how camp helped transform their life, and they vowed to keep in touch with the devoted staff to bring the camp spirit to their homes and communities.
Rare ‘Peter Chamor’ Event Attracts Many
Many visitors gathered to witness the rare redemption of a firstborn donkey near Kiryat Malachi. Shochet Rabbi Eliyahu Ezagui helped them put on tefillin, a mitzva closely connected with pidyon peter chamor.
New Shluchim to West Hartford’s Young Professonals
Rabbi Mendy and Mushky Gopin are moving on shlichus to West Hartford, CT to cater to the many young Jewish professionals who reside in the area.
Attempted Attack in Almaty Over Shabbos Chof Av Thwarted
Intel recently released indicates a frightening plot to orchestrate multiple terror attacks on Jewish centers in Kazakhstan, at a time when hundreds of Lubavitchers were visiting Chof Av in Almaty.
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Please Do a Mitzvah for Rabbi Shloimy Greenwald
Lubavitcher activist and philanthropist Rabbi Shloimy Greenwald was on his way to Alma Ata, Kazakhstan, for Chof Av, when he had a sudden complication and was taken into a hospital in Istanbul, Turkey, where he remains in critical condition.
Living With Alzheimer’s: A Daughter’s Perspective
A Lubavitcher woman writes about her experience implementing an innovative method in bringing peace and tranquility to family members suffering from Alzheimer’s.
Tzeirei Anash: The Heartbeat of a Thriving Crown Heights
Crown Heights—Kan Tziva Hashem Es Habracha—is not just a neighborhood; it’s the epicenter of Chassidic life, where every Chossid finds inspiration. Amid the bustling heart of Crown Heights lies a gem that’s quietly transforming the community: Tzeirei Anash.
Bochurim Add New Letters to Torah Written in Nazi Trenches
Bochurim from the Tomchei Temimim Yeshiva in Brunoy took a trip to the historic Normandy Beaches where they learned the history of the Rebbe’s escape from Paris and partook in a special Torah being written there.
A Nigun from the Chossid Murdered in the Chevron Riots
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.
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.