A performance by singers Barak Grossberg and Simche Friedman covers 13 replicas of 770 across Eretz Yisroel, including Kfar Chabad, Yerushalayim, Sderot, Migdal Haemek, Afula, and more.
Today, You Can Help Dreams Come True
As hundreds gather today to support Bonei Olam Chabad, the question is: Will you help bring miracles into our world?
Kashrus Experts Assist 25 Camp Kitchens with Proper Protocols
When Rabbi Moshe Kaufman, a Kashrus Administrator in Boston, was planning to send his daughter to camp, he called the camp’s administration and inquired about their kashrus protocol. “We have a chassidishe cook,” was the reply. Rabbi Kaufman was not impressed and decided to do something.
War Day 312: Car Explodes Near Chevron, U.S. Approves Fighter Jets Sales
A car exploded near Chevron in what seems to have been a failed terror attack.
War Summary, Day 312: A car exploded in the Arab section of Chevron causing several Palestinian casualties and possible deaths, US Secretary of State approved the sale of 25 F-15IA fighter jets and kits for Israel’s F-15 aircrafts in an $18.82 billion sale, and pressure from multiple countries is on Hamas to join the summit on Thursday to discuss the war.
Pull Apart Challah for Lechem Mishneh?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including tree swing on Shabbos, birkas haTorah when waking up during the night, and what day to keep Shabbos on the American Samoa islands.
Our Communities
Live: Nine Days Siyum Broadcast
Live at 7:00 PM: Following the Rebbe’s instruction to hold siyumim daily, a live siyum will be broadcast by Rabbi Yankel Braun on masechta Smachos.
Bonei Olam Men’s Event: Will You Be There?
Tomorrow, Wednesday, August 14th, Bonei Olam Chabad will be holding its annual Men’s Event at The Arches featuring incredible performances and a kumzitz by Abie Rotenberg, Shlomo Simcha, and The Prime Singers Choir.
100,000 Visit the Kosel Over Tisha B’Av
One hundred thousand visited the Kosel over Tisha B’Av. Towards the end of the fast, thousands at the Kosel Plaza participated in a special tefila, singing, and a call for achdus among the Jewish people.
Newly Appointed Rabbonim Talk Their Vision for Anash
Following the recent expansion of Beis Din Rabbonei Chabad in Eretz Yisroel, the nine new rabbonim sat down to share their vision for Anash and the role of the rabbonim in our times.
Mother of 11 Diagnosed with a Severe Disease
Leah Goldberg, a mother of 11 children living in Crown Heights, has been diagnosed with an aggressive inflammatory Stage 4 Carcinoma, a severe form of cancer. Please help her get the life-saving treatment she needs.
Paris Anash Mourn the Beis Hamikdash
Photographer Mordehai Lubecki captured Anash in Paris, France, reciting Eicha and Kinos on Tisha B’Av night in the shul where the Rebbe davened, and on Tisha B’Av day at Beis Chaya Mushka.
Poconos Bochurim Doubled Their Gemara Study This Year
Tested on the entire Meseches Bava Basra by the Debretziner Dayan, Harav Shlomo Tzvi Shtern, bochurim of the Poconos Yeshiva celebrated their mastery of a mesechta twice the size of last year’s.
Meaningful Tisha B’Av Videos for Kids
MyMaor Library is excited to present 14 special videos that focus on the Rebbe’s teachings about Tisha B’Av, tailored specifically for children. These videos bring the day to life, helping kids grasp the Rebbe’s unique perspective on transforming Golus into Geulah.
Watch: Tisha B’Av With The Rebbe
Watch a special presentation of curated clips for Tisha B’av, presenting how the Rebbe constantly teaches us that despite the sadness of the current Galus, our focus must always be to add light and work towards the final redemption.
Maariv, Eicha, and Maamar in 770’s Main Shul
Hundreds filled 770’s main shul on Tisha B’av night for ma’ariv and the reading of Eicha, followed by a siyum and a shiur on a Tisha B’av maamar by Rabbi Nachman Schapiro.
War Day 311: Hamas Claim Hostage Killed, Israeli Shot at in Qalqilya
War Summary, Day 311: Hamas’s military spokesman, Abu Obeida, issued a statement in which he said that Hamas guards killed a hostage and seriously wounded two female hostages, a Palestinian terrorist shot and injured an Israeli man and two Palestinians in Qalqilya, and Iran may tone down their attack in fear of IDF response.
How Reb Yoel Explained Tisha B’av in Sefer HoErchim
Hidden within Sefer HoErchim, widely viewed as the magnum opus of Reb Yoel Kahn, one can find a few paragraphs explaining Tisha B’av in the light of Chassidus.
Watch: The Tragedies of Tisha B’Av
On Tisha B’Av, it is customary to learn the Gemara and Midrash discussing the churban. Watch a shiur by Rabbi Mendel Kaplan on the Gemara in Gittin covering the destruction of the Second Beis Hamikdash and related tragedies.
“Where is the Jewish Bravery, the Jewish Flag?!”
In a heartfelt letter to Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka, the Frierdiker Rebbe describes the tragedies that occurred on Tisha B’Av throughout Jewish history, and how once again the Jewish people are being tested by those pretending to be their friends.
Save an Anash Family from Losing Their Home
A large Anash family is on the verge of losing their home – You have the power to change that! Tziyon Bemishpat Tipadeh Veshaveha BeTZEDAKAH! – Have them daven on your behalf.
Kinos, Eicha and Tisha B’av Resources
Download Kinos, Eicha and a selection of learning material for Tisha B’av, including halachic guides and Chassidus on Megillas Eicha.
Live: Nine Days Siyum Broadcast
Live at 7:00 PM: Following the Rebbe’s instruction to hold siyumim daily, a live siyum will be broadcast by Rabbi Shimon Hecht, Rabbi of Congregation B’nai Jacob in Park Slope, on masechta Smachos.
Live: Tisha B’Av at the Kosel
Live from the Kosel: Tens of thousands of Jews from all backgrounds and communities will come to mark the day of mourning at the site of the destruction with the recitation of Kinos and the reading of Eichah.
A Plea for Ahavas Chinam: Help Save a Bochur’s Life
The final days of the Charidy campaign to save Mendel’s life coincide with the eve of Tisha B’av. Seize the moment and exercise Ahavas Chinam to rebuild the Bais Hamikdash and end this tortuously long golus.
Picture of the Day
At a meeting with the President of Israel, Yitzchak Herzog, director of Merkos 302 Rabbi Mendy Kotlarsky presented him with a unique leather-bound volume of ‘Make Peace’ with the Rebbe’s vision for achieving lasting peace in Eretz Yisroel.