Rebbeim Travelog Reveals Fascinating Unknown Discoveries
After years of extensive research, collecting, and sifting through archives, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchok Mellul shares remarkable discoveries about the journeys of our Rebbeim, including a property purchased by the Rebbe Rashab in Menton, France, and previously unknown trips of the Rebbe and his family during his youth. The 230-page full-color volume includes rare documents, photographs, and archival material.
Historical Find Sheds New Light on the ‘King in the Field’
A remarkable historical find has emerged surrounding the famous mashal of “the King in the Field,” first said by the Alter Rebbe in Elul 5557 (1797), showing that the maamar was said just three months after the newly crowned Russian emperor took a tour through the region to meet people from across his kingdom.
12 Second Graders Memorized 12 Perakim of Tanya By Heart
Sneak Preview of Nshei Chabad Newsletter Tishrei Issue
Search Intensifies for Lubavitcher Bochur Missing in Northern Israel
Banquet at YG Melbourne Farewelled Shluchim Group
The Chossid Who Became the Rebbe Rashab’s ‘Son-in-Law’
A son of Rebbetzin Menucha Rochel, R. Mordechai Dov Ber Slonim lived in Chevron and resembled his grandfather, the Mitteler Rebbe. After showing up at the Rebbe Maharash's home at 2 am, he became very close to the young Rebbe Rashab, earning the nickname "son-in-law."
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Aliba D’Hilchasa: New Smicha Course with Rabbi Yusewitz
The opportunity you’ve been waiting for is finally here: ‘Smicha’ With Rabbi Mendel Yusewitz. Virtual Classes, In English, Clear Vibrant Illustration slides, full Smicha track, at an affordable price for bochurim.
Brunoy Bochurim Enjoy Summer Learning in the French Alps
Shiur Aleph bochurim of the Brunoy Mesivta spent their bein hazmanim continuing their learning in the Alps, just as the Rebbe told Brunoy mashpia Reb Nissan Nemanov years ago.
Rabbi Bluming: Save a Family Facing Eviction
A family in our community with children who have special needs has been struggling with significant financial hardship and ongoing challenges. Now, there is a real risk of the family losing their home. Endorsed by Harav Shmuel Chaim Bluming of Crown Heights.
Portland JCC Opens Its Doors for Statewide Shluchim Family Day
A local JCC opened its doors to Shluchim, Shluchos and their families for a special afternoon organized by Chabad of Oregon, with separate swimming sessions, basketball, kosher food and a children’s rally. The event brought Shluchim families together while creating a connection with the wider Jewish community.
What Is the Point of Talmidim Hashluchim? An Open Letter From Your Shliach
“The primary role of the shluchim is to organize mivtza’s. Just kidding – The shluchim are not G.O. heads! Instead of asking, “Why wasn’t there a mivtza?” we can ask, “What are you learning recently?”
Jewish Governor Candidate Is a ‘Varemer Yid’
“The Yiddish phrase that comes to mind when I think of Bruce Blakeman is zeier ah varemer, a truly warm person. ‘Hashem decides if I win or not, not anything else,’ Bruce told me.”
Boys Banned from Ball Playing, But the Rebbe Intervened
When boys at 770 were told to stop playing ball, one boy was ready to leave yeshiva altogether. The Rebbe heard about it, and the next day, balls came rolling out the windows of 770.
After 100 Years, Canadian Resort Gets Full-Time Jewish Home
After years as a summer destination for Toronto’s Jewish community, Innisfil, Ontario, now has its first year-round Jewish center, with a new Chabad center serving the town’s growing population of permanent Jewish residents.
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A Holy Jew Lived In Shanghai: The Remarkable Life of Harav Meir Ashkenazi
A learned rov, a tireless activist, a fearless leader, and a devoted chasid. From Cherikov to Vladivostok, Shanghai, and New York. In honor of his 72nd yartzeit, From the Margins of Chabad History tells the remarkable and colorful story of Harav Meir Ashkenazi. Part 1 of a series.
LA Rosh Yeshiva Leads Elul Farbrengen in Kingston
At a Rosh Chodesh Elul farbrengen in Kingston, PA, Rabbi Ezra Schochet, Rosh Yeshiva of Ohr Elchonon Chabad, spoke about teshuva, emphasizing the importance of doing teshuva with joy.
Late to Minyan: Daven or Wait?
Ask the Rov: I walked into Mincha, and they’re in the middle of Shmoneh Esrei. Should I daven or wait? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Making a Phone Call Before Davening?
In this week’s episode of Lemaan Yishmeu, Rabbi Yosef Braun addresses intriguing halachic questions on a wide range of practical topics — real questions that have come to his desk, along with his clear and insightful responses.
Bracha on Ice Cream with Cookie Crumbs?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including bracha on ice cream with crumbs, man wearing shorts, Shnayim Mikra interruptions, and age of tznius for a girl.
Get a Taste of the Rebbe’s Farbrengens This Week
Crocs or Slippers in the Street on Shabbos?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including holding the eitz chayim during kriah, Crocs and open-backed slippers outside on Shabbos, and saying "Good Shabbos" on Friday.
53 Kashrus Insights Rabbi Hanoka Learned at the OK
The Rebbe’s Answer to My Doubt Before the Wedding
Before his wedding, Rabbi Zushe Winner asked the Rebbe how he could know that his commitment to establish a home on the foundations of Torah and mitzvos was truly sincere, and received an answer that stayed with him for life.
R’ Moshe Schlass, 86, AH
R’ Moshe Schlass, a longtime member of Anash in Yerushalayim’s Old City, known for his open home and decades of hachnosas orchim, passed away on Wednesday, 29 Av.