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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

The Oregon Army National Guard hired shliach Rabbi Menachem Mendel Orenstein as their first Jewish chaplain in a ceremony on Sunday.

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.

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.

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.

A large crowd of men and women gathered in front of 770 for the levaya of longtime Crown Heights community member Mrs. Braindy Naparstek.

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.

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.”

Mrs. Braindy Naparstek, a mother and grandmother from Crown Heights who worked for many years in her family’s Zakon’s Toys store on Kingston Avenue, passed away on Wednesday, 17 Av.

Over 70 principals from Chabad institutions fearlessly gathered at a kibbutz in the north of Eretz Yisroel for a three day kinus full of informative lectures, workshops, and empowerment sessions.

Shluchim and and rabbonim from across Europe joined bochurim at the Yeshivas Kayitz in Lugano, Switzerland for the annual Yarchei Kallah held in honor of Harav Levi Yitzchok around his yahrtzeit.

On the day before Israeli UN Ambassador Gilad Erdan concluded his term, he affixed a mezuzah at the entrance of Israel’s office at the UN. The unique mezuzah is shaped like the Land of Israel and was intended to make a loud statement.

A new wing in the Heichal Levi Yitzchak shul in Shikun Chabad of Yerushalayim was completed in memory of R’ Baruch Shifrin, who served the Baal Hahilula in his final months and officiated at his funeral and burial in Alma Ata.

War Summary, Day 319: Overnight, the IDF rescued the bodies of six hostages from a tunnel in Khan Younis, Netanyahu hinted to families of hostages and fallen soldiers that there are more rescue operations in the works, and Iran is continuing with their threats, but now adding that they’re in no rush.

Live at 8:30 PM: Family, friends, and admirers of Rabbi Shmuel Butman will gather tonight at the Jewish Children’s Museum for a shloshim event with guest speakers and a special video presentation.