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Stop Making Two Years in Kollel Sound Like Too Much
“We have turned the Rebbe’s vision on its head. Today, a yungerman who stays for three years is looked at like something went wrong. We have convinced ourselves this is the authentic Lubavitch position. It is not. And the Rebbe’s own words make that unmistakably clear.”
Energy Soared as 400 Gathered for Moshiach Chidon Finale
The atmosphere was electric as 400 bochurim, representing 36 yeshivos from across the globe, gathered for the grand finale banquet of the International Moshiach Chidon 5786. Scroll through the gallery to see the intensity, the joy, and the winners.
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New Song Shares Avraham’s Call to the World
Rabbi Mendel Kohn releases “Vayakri,” a soulful new song inspired by the Rebbe’s first maamar, giving voice to Avraham Avinu’s mission of inspiring others to call out in Hashem’s name.
Lefferts Shul to Celebrate Yud Gimmel Tammuz With Siyum Sefer Torah
Today: Take Part in the Rebbe’s Magbis
Hashem’s Computer Doesn’t Make Mistakes
BCM Students Live and Breathe the Yud Beis Pesukim
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Gold Star Teachers’ Training Course Returns for 12th Year
Registration is now open for the 12th annual Gold Star Teachers’ Training Course, a sought-after program for mechanchim looking to sharpen their classroom skills with practical, real-world tools that can be applied immediately in day-to-day teaching.
I Would Vote Again for a Frum Candidate and Here’s Why
Article by Benny Rosenberger: “Losing an election is never easy. When you invest your time, energy, and hopes into a campaign, defeat hurts. But when things don’t go your way, it doesn’t mean you were wrong.”
Over 80 Years Later, the Rebbe’s Forgotten Uncle Is Identified
More than 80 years after the passing of the Rebbe’s uncle, his identity, photograph, and even his name have finally come to light. The older brother-in-law of the Rebbe’s father, Harav Levi Yitzchak, had remained virtually unknown until a New Jersey shliach discovered a great-granddaughter in his community.
Mr. Yaakov Meir (Jacky) Zippel, AH
Mr. Yaakov Meir (Jacky) Zippel, a longtime gabbai and driving force at Milan’s Ohel Yaakov shul, and devoted supporter of the shluchim in Italy, passed away. He is the older brother of Utah Head Shliach Rabbi Benny Zippel.
The Rebbe Grabbed Me by the Collar and Pulled Me In
As a student in YU, Rabbi Alter Metzger had visited 770 for the Rebbe’s first official farbrengen and a Q&A yechidus for students. But when he stood on the side during dancing, the Rebbe made sure to pull him in.
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.
‘Manichim’ of 5786: The Faces of Hanachos
Hundreds of Bochurim came together on Gimmel Tammuz for the Hanachos Final Event, celebrating the culmination of five weeks of Farbrengens, Hanachos, and preparation. These photos offer a glimpse into the excitement, achdus, and energy that filled the room throughout the evening.
New Features Bring The Daily Sicha Experience to Life
A major upgrade to The Daily Sicha project is making the Rebbe’s Torah more accessible than ever, with two powerful new features, English Audio Translation and Live Transcript Highlighting, launched this week. The new additions allow the thousands of users around the world who learn The Daily Sicha each day to follow and experience the Rebbe’s sichos in an entirely new way.
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Historic Times: The Rebbe’s First Message to American Jewry
As we approach Gimmel Tammuz, From the Margins of Chabad History uncovers reports about the Rebbe’s farbrengens before the nesius and the Rebbe’s first message to the broader American public, just days after accepting the nesius.
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Twin Earthquakes Rock Venezuela, Caracas Shluchim Safe and Supporting
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela within 39 seconds, collapsing buildings and causing extensive damage; Caracas shluchim reported that those reached in the Jewish community were safe and offered accommodations to anyone in need.
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Why the Rebbe Battled Israeli Ships Over Shabbos
Ask the Rov: What was the Rebbe’s halachic objection to Israeli ships traveling on Shabbos? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Pas and Bishul Yisroel: Cereal, Lox, and Pringles?
Aiding Elderly Parents with Maaser Money?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including AI service over Shabbos, maaser money for aging parents, and davening musaf before shachris.
Get a Taste of the Rebbe’s Farbrengens This Week
If We Have Geulah, Who Needs Moshiach?
Spending Shabbos on a Cruise?
Ask the Rov: May I participate in a cruise that travels over Shabbos? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Inspiration
Simcha is Simple
Although joy can sometimes feel out of reach, the Rebbe explained that every Yid can attain pure simcha with just a simple reflection: recognizing how fortunate we are to have been born as a Yid.
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Live: ‘Yiddishe Chinuch’ and Building a Torah Home
Join live at 8:00 PM: In the ongoing weekly series of halacha for the home, Rabbi Mendel Yusewitz, principal of Cheder Ohr Menachem, will speak on yiddishe chinuch and its role in strengthening a Torah-true home.
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BCM Students Live and Breathe the Yud Beis Pesukim
Ateres Chaya Mushka Holds Mother-Daughter Challa Bake
