War Summary, Day 317: An explosion in Tel Aviv today killed one man as he was walking down the streets in a backpack in what was perhaps an attempted suicide bombing, a terrorist with a hammer killed a Jewish security guard and father of three near Kedumim, and Hamas rejects initial ceasefire-hostage release compromise although Biden hasn’t yet given up.
New Shluchim to South Metro, Denver
Rabbi Zusya and Dini Kreitenberg are joining the bustling Denver communities in launching a Chabad Young Professionals branch for the Yidden in the Greenwood Village and Lone Tree, Colorado.
Picture of the Day
Freed hostage Andrei Kozlov visited the Ohel today to share gratitude for his miraculous rescue. Andrei worked as a security guard at the Nova Festival, and was rescued in a daring mission after being held in Gaza for eight dreadful months.
The ‘Cowards’ Who Keep their Frontline Brethren Alive
With the recent ruling against the exemption for yeshiva bochurim from being drafted to the army, tensions are running high in Eretz Yisroel at yeshivos across the country. As chassidim, it is worthwhile to explore the Rebbe’s view on the subject.
Our Communities
At Stamp Unveiling, US Consul Highlights the Rebbe’s Impact
At an official ceremony to unveil Ukraine’s new Chabad stamp featuring 770, U.S. Consul Simon Huang highlighted the importance of the Rebbe’s values during these difficult times, noting the Rebbe’s connection to both Ukraine and the United States.
Live: Nine Days Siyum Broadcast
Live at 2:00 PM: Following the Rebbe’s instruction to hold siyumim daily, a live siyum will be broadcast by Rabbi Shea Hecht, Chairman of NCFJE, on masechta Middos.
‘Dusya’: Film Highlights One Woman’s Legacy
At their annual Kumzitz & BBQ, Bonei Olam Crown Heights showed a new film featuring Rabbi Shneur Brook talking about his grandmother, Dusya Rivkin a”h, and his moving memory of the last time they spoke as he waited for a child.
Ten Yad’s $680K+ Grand Split Launches with a Special Deal
Last year Ten Yad’s Grand Split reached $689,976. Tickets are now available for purchase, and anyone who buys them before Tuesday gets a special deal!
Is Something Causing You to Forget?
Ask the Rov: Which activities cause forgetfulness and for whom? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Camp Yeka Makes a Powerful Impact this Summer
Gan Yisroel camps held in Yeka, Odessa, the Carpathian Mountains, and Dnipro hosted hundreds of children and families over the summer, bringing a strong influx of Yiddishkeit and joy to the campers.
Protection for Your Home From 50 Years Ago?
50 years ago this week, the Rebbe said a Ma’amar about Mezuzah and how it protects our home and us not only while in it but even after we leave. Inside Chassidus is making this Ma’amar available in English with explanations from R’ Yossi Paltiel.
New Search and Rescue Vehicle to Serve Rockland County
A new state-of-the-art Mobile Command Unit with a rugged build and sophisticated technology to help recover people lost in the woods was unveiled by Matzil Search and Rescue at Rockland County National Night Out.
War Day 316: Lebanon Power Outage, Hezbollah Head Eliminated
War Summary, Day 316: Lebanon’s last operational power plant shut down today due to ongoing financial struggles, Hussein Ibrahim Kassab, a commander in Hezbollah’s elite Radwan force was eliminated while riding a motorcycle, and UK Foreign Minister Lammy made repeated requests to coordinate a meeting with PM Netanyahu, who reportedly refused to meet with him due to Britain’s withdrawing its objection to the ICC prosecutor’s request for a warrant for Netanyahu’s arrest.
Live: Nine Days Siyum Broadcast
Live at 10:30 PM: Following the Rebbe’s instruction to hold siyumim daily, a live siyum will be broadcast by Rabbi Avrohom Gerlitzky, Magid Shiur in Beis Midrash Oholei Torah, on Masechta Horayos.
‘The Rebbe Put on Tefillin with Me’
When Mr. Howard Peritsky and his father were called to fix the windows in the Rebbe’s room, they didn’t realize who it was. And then the Rebbe offered them to put on tefillin.
Soup and Noodles Wasn’t What the Alter Rebbe’s Had In Mind
Reb Yosef Yitzchok of Avrutch, son of the Tzemach Tzedek and son-in-law of Reb Yaakov Yisroel of Tcherkas, settled in Horonsteipel and visited Lubavitch from time to time. When he asked his father on one visit why in Chabad they didn’t say all the zemiros, his father had a strong response.
Live: Nine Days Siyum Broadcast
Live at 3:00 PM: Following the Rebbe’s instruction to hold siyumim daily, a live siyum will be broadcast by Rabbi Levi Shusterman, Magid Shiur at Darchai Menachem Mesivta, on masechta Sotah.
‘Chayolei Beis Dovid’ Yeshiva Hires New Educational Director
Yeshiva ‘Chayolei Beis Dovid’ in the picturesque Pocono Mountains, which empowers Chassidishe bochurim in a fully immersive vocational Yeshiva experience, has hired Rabbi Menachem Mendel Namdar, who will work alongside veteran educator Rabbi Levi Reices.
The Rebbe’s English Letters on Moodiness and Loneliness
This week’s selection of letters covers the increased Torah study after 15 Av, feeling lonely in a new neighborhood, and coping with moodiness and loneliness. Two new letters discuss influencing friends and the advisability to be employed.
How Will the Other Children Feel?
When a couple came to the Rebbe for a bracha for one of their children who got engaged, the Rebbe asked why they didn’t mention the other children, highlighting how they might feel neglected.
Mid-Atlantic Shluchim Convene For Annual Kinus
Nearly 100 shluchim gathered at Chabad of Princeton University for the annual Mid-Atlantic Kinus Hashluchim hosted in the newly renovated Scharf Family Chabad House at Princeton University.
Oholei Torah Appoints New Leadership for Upcoming Year
Oholei Torah has appointed Rabbi Yehoshua Lustig, who has served as menahel of 6th and 7th grades for the past 14 years, as the menahel klali who will oversee the running of the entire school.
From Kazakhstan to New York, and Back
A beautiful new magazine was published in honor of Chof Av, telling stories of Jewish heroism; Harav Levi Yitzchok‘s exile in Kazakhstan, Rebbetzin Chana‘s escape to America, and the Rebbe’s shluchim return to the country.