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New Records Reveal Frierdiker Rebbe’s Battle for US Soldiers
Newly surfaced files reveal how the Frierdiker Rebbe vigorously fought for the spiritual welfare of American Jewish soldiers during World War II. Telegrams and letters with the National Jewish Welfare Board highlight his uncompromising commitment to kashrus and his demand that Jewish institutions uphold their religious and moral responsibilities.
Hashem, Watch How Your People Dance!
In under two years, the Jewish world, and Chabad in particular, lost two of its young greats: the brothers-in-law, Rabbis Mendel Plotkin and Levi Wolosow. The grief and the loss have been real. But this week, the family, led by Rabbi Chaim and Sarah Wolosow, did what a Chossid and a Jew does.
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Rav of Congregation Aish Kodesh in Woodmere and mashpia at Yeshiva University, R’ Moshe Weinberger, led over 50 community members to the Rebbe’s Ohel on Chof-Daled Teves with a farbrengen accompanied by music and spirited dancing.
700 Bochurim Prepare to Head Out on Largest Pesach Shlichus
Manchester Boys Minyan Enjoys Shabbaton in Llandudno, Wales
150 European Rabbis Hosted by German Parliament
Azerbaijani Police Foil Assassination, Attacks on Chabad Sites
In Vegas, Children Wanted School on Purim
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Kingston’s Future is Your Future
Over the past few years, Cheder Menachem of Kingston has experienced remarkable growth across all divisions, propelled by a young parent body and a steady stream of new families joining the community.
You Break – You Pay: Damage Costs in Halacha
“Choshen Mishpat Renaissance” continues its series with Rabbi Yehoshua Yaffe as the new maggid shiur. In this shiur, he discusses how we measure damage costs in halacha.
Chabad’s ‘Yalla’ Restaurant is a Hub for Jewish Students
A new restaurant launched by Chabad in partnership with Indiana University is more than just a place to get kosher food; it’s the place where Jewish life happens between classes.
New Torah Welcomed in Marine Park with Joyous Celebration
A beautiful and uplifting celebration took place Sunday as a new Sefer Torah was welcomed into Chabad of Marine Park’s shul Nachlas Levi Yitzchak. Miraculously, the day had amazing weather – the first such beautiful day in many months in NYC.
Despite Lawsuits, Uber Expands Women Riders Feature Nationwide
After a successful test launch in several states, Uber launched a nationwide feature allowing women riders and drivers across the U.S. to be matched with other women for trips, expanding a pilot program enhancing safety on the platform. This option finally allows women to fulfill the Rebbe’s directive from 5751.
The 3rd Beis Hamikdash is Now Live!
With talk around the world about a “Chabad plot to rebuild the Third Temple,” Rabbi Mendy Elishevitz built Mikdash.live – a first-of-its-kind portal to the world of the Beis Hamikdash.
Sumy Jews Celebrate Purim In Outer Space
On the Russian border in war-torn Ukraine, the Shluchim in Sumy, Rabbi Yechiel Shlomo and Rochi Levitansky uplifted their community this year by transforming their Shul and grand Purim Seudah with the theme of “Purim in Outer Space.”
770 Street Closes Indefinitely Following Ramming Attack
Amid major community pressure, the service lane by 770, which has been shut to traffic since the Yud Shevat ramming attack, has been formally closed, as the city continues to debate security measures and protective perimeters for Jewish institutions.
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Rav of Congregation Aish Kodesh in Woodmere and mashpia at Yeshiva University, R’ Moshe Weinberger, led over 50 community members to the Rebbe’s Ohel on Chof-Daled Teves with a farbrengen accompanied by music and spirited dancing.
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From Chevron to the Outback: A Chasid’s Wild Australian Journey
After relating the stories of the first Chabad visitors to Australia, From the Margins of Chabad History now tells the fascinating and colorful story of R. Yosef Chaim Meizlish, the first Chabad chasid to settle in Australia.
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Live: Project Chana Woman’s Power Hour
Join at 8:30 PM: Project Chana Woman's Power Hour featuring Rabbi Yosef Braun on Shabbos Davening, Mrs. Sara Rayzel Wagner on Taharas Hamishpacha, and Rabbi Nissan Zibell on Pesach Kashrus and shopping.
Torah
Pool for Daily Tevilah?
Ask the Rov: Can I use a pool for daily tevilah or a mikvah with an active filter? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Facing the Attacks on ‘Rabbeinu Tam’ Tefillin
Fifty years ago, on Purim, the Rebbe revolutionized the custom of wearing Rabbeinu Tam tefilin, a practice that has today become common. Rabbi Moshe Wiener shares his personal story with the Rebbe, recounting how the Rebbe’s guidance led him to compile a halachic monograph addressing those who attempted to challenge the minhag at the time.
Children in a Kiddie Pool on Yom Tov?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including children in a kiddie pool on Yom Tov, "zeicher-zecher," and the number of snapped tzitzis that poses a problem.
What’s the Connection Between Purim and Moshiach?
Marking 50 Years to the Rebbe’s ‘Rabbeinu Tam’ Campaign
Matonos Loevyonim: To Whom?
Ask the Rov: To whom can I give my Matonos Loevyonim? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Inspiration
The Chassidic ‘Traitor’ Thrown Out by His Wife
A talmid of Tomchei Temimim, R. Fallik Gurary, brother of the Rashag, went on to become a gvir and askan like his father. Despite being arrested and exiled to Siberia for his activities, he and his wife remained committed to raising their children with a staunch dedication to Yiddishkeit and Chassidus.
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Stop Chasing Inspiration, Change How You See the World
In this pre-purim episode of Conversations in Chassidus, R' Getzel Rubashkin discusses how to live in the reality of Torah, and how that leads to proper Emunah, Simcha, and so much more.
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Is the Default Good Enough for Our Girls?
Women Show Up for Annual Bonei Olam Event
