In an atmosphere filled with joy and enthusiasm, the Released Time Program transformed school vacation for 200 public school children across New York City with an exciting itinerary that included thrilling trips and interactive Torah lessons.

A grand Hiloula for the Sephardic community of Crown Heights marked the yahrzeit of the Rambam, Rabbi Yaacov Abuhatzeira, and the Alter Rebbe, hosted by Merkaz Sefard.

This week, the talmidim hashluchim in the Chabad Yeshiva of Argentina organized an inspiring siyum and quiz on the entire Chelek Yud of Likkutei Sichos. The event was graced by the participation of the yeshiva’s hanhala—Rabbi Elimelech Raichik, Rabbi Asher Farkash, and Rabbi Shmuel Schtroks.

On an uplifting mission from France to the front lines in Gaza, Rabbi Yossi Amar, Director of Beis Chabad 77, accompanied by a large delegation of community members, donated dozens of pairs of tefillin and Chitas books for the protection and safety of IDF soldiers.

Join Bonei Olam’s event tonight, hosted by Mrs. Rivkah Slonim, for an evening of connection and inspiration featuring Rabbi Bochner, incredible stories of Bonei Olam’s miracles made possible by Crown Heights, and a delicious dairy dessert buffet.

Rabbi Nochum Stilerman, who grew up in Crown Heights near the Rebbe and went on to raise hundreds of millions for Jewish organizations, passed away in Yerushalayim. His sister, Mrs. Bassie Pinson, is sitting shiva in Crown Heights.

The Grade 7 boys of Cheder Chabad Toronto enthusiastically answered the Rebbe’s call this Chanukah, reaching out to every Jew with tremendous energy and chayus as they participated in Mivtzoim by setting up public menorah displays and distributing menorahs and candles to hundreds of Jewish families.

Live 8 PM: As young Jewish professionals venture out on their own, facing critical decisions that can shape their entire future, Shluchim and Shluchos are there to provide vital support and guidance. A course from Merkos 302’s Met@Chabad aims to support Shluchos in their critical role. 

At a special event at the home of former Chief Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau, seven Bar Mitzvah boys rescued from Arab villages by Yad L’Achim received a magnificent Tehillim as a gift from the Rav, who also spoke to them about the significance of Bar Mitzvah.

On Motzei Shabbos, over 700 young Jewish professionals gathered in the Oholei Torah ballroom for a Havdala Unity Concert, paying tribute to their brethren in the holy land. The event crowned an uplifting 25 hrs at the CYP Encounter where hundreds embraced their first complete Shabbos.

In preparation for Yud Shevat, Anash and temimim worldwide are enthusiastically studying the Basi L’Gani maamarim particularly relevant to this year’s upcoming Yud Shevat. Dozens of resources are being created in all forms: print, audio, and video.

War Summary, Day 471: Three hostages reunited with family, terrorists eliminated during 3-hour Hamas ceasefire delay, hostage body recovered, 90 terrorists released to Judea & Samaria and East Jerusalem, IDF, Trump considering relocating Gazans to Indonesia, and outgoing U.S. President Biden claimed that there’s no threat of Hamas returning to power in Gaza.

Following an uplifting Yud Tes Kislev, Yeshiva Torah Ohr of North Miami Beach, Florida, offered college-aged students an opportunity for an immersive Yeshiva experience while enjoying the beauty and excitement of South Florida with their acclaimed Miami Torah Experience winter program.

Live at 8:00 PM: Merkaz Sefard will be hosting the annual triple Hiloula of the Abir Yaakov, Rambam and the Alter Rebbe tonight at Ulam Chana, with musical entertainment by Hillel Melloul of Marseilles, France. Presented here is the miraculous untold story of the origins of the Abuhatzeira family name

With the current hostage deal taking place between the Israeli government and Hamas, where civilians are being exchanged for terrorists, does this scenario fall under the traditional scope of Pidyon Shevuyim, or does it represent a new situation with different halachic considerations?

Over 1,100 parents logged in to watch the ProTECHtion panel featuring experts Rabbi Mendel Blau, Rabbi Dovid Churba and Dr. Sholom Augenbaum on how to best protect out children from the challenges posed by modern technology.

Celebrating a year of growth and achievement, Crown Heights Women’s Circle is set to host a gala melava malka this Motzei Shabbos, featuring a lavish buffet, live music, exciting raffles, and a headline presentation by the mother-daughter duo Mrs. Molly Resnick and Mrs. Gillie Shanowitz.

Camp L’man Achai has announced its commitment to enhancing the camp experience by completing significant upgrades to camper and staff cabins, as well as renovating additional cabins to meet the growing demand for a summer filled with Jewish values.

In a world of fleeting attention spans and constant digital distractions, the CKids Lighthouse curriculum offers children an immersive, hands-on Jewish education designed to counter what experts call “TikTok Brain” and instill lasting focus, confidence, and pride in their heritage.

A bilingual work comprehensively exploring halachos about waking in the morning, netilas yadayim, dressing, personal hygiene, and the proper kavanah for reciting a bracha, was recently published by Rabbi Avrohom Yehuda Kievman, a dayan at the Melbourne Beis Din in Melbourne, Australia.

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