Rabbi Yosef Yitzchok Wilschanski, from the Rebbe’s shluchim to Eretz Yisroel and Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Chasidei Chabad Lubavitch in Tzfas, passed away on Shabbos, 8 Adar.
Daily Gemara Program Celebrates Completion of Seder Moed
This past week, members of the Toras Chaim learning program celebrated a grand siyum upon completing the entire Seder Moed after six-and-a-half years. Participants gathered in Crown Heights for a seudas mitzva and the start of Seder Nashim.
The Fascinating Story of a Forgotten Tomim
From the Margins of Chabad History: An article published in an American Yiddish newspaper in 1941 vividly describes the new Lubavitcher Yeshivah in 770. The article’s mention of a previously unknown tomim sparked an investigation that uncovered a fascinating story. Presented in honor of 9 Adar, the anniversary of the Frierdiker Rebbe’s arrival in America.
His Mother Appeared from Heaven and Revealed to Him His Whole Life
A chossid who saw six Chabad Rebbeim, Reb Peretz Chein was a rov in Nevel, Beshenkovitch, and Chernigov. Shortly before his passing, he revealed three things his mother revealed to him from heaven, which led him to know when he would pass away.
Suffield Yeshiva Hosts 100 Parents for Unforgettable Shabbaton
Over 100 guests, including fathers, grandfathers, and siblings, of bochurim were hosted by the Suffield Yeshiva for an unforgettable weekend, offering them an opportunity to connect with their sons and experience the spirit of Yeshiva firsthand.
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Motzei Shabbos: Daylight Savings Time Begins
At 2 a.m. local time Motzei Shabbos, daylight saving time will begin, meaning we move the clock ahead one hour.
Atlanta to Host South-East USA Young Professionals Shabbaton
The CYP Encounter series continues, next up: Atlanta, Georgia. Providing a one-of-a-kind Shabbos experience for young Jewish professionals across the US Southeast, it aims to unite young Jews from Atlanta, Alabama, Florida, the Carolinas and beyond.
Seven-Step Program to Perfect the World
In Arab schools across Israel, the Ministry of Education introduced a unique curriculum: empowering students with knowledge of the Sheva Mitzvos B’nei Noach. JEM’s newly released short film highlights the Rebbe’s vision for all of humanity.
Optometry Booth Catches Eyes at Major Trade Show
At the Vision Expo East, one of the largest optometry trade shows in the U.S., one booth stood out from the rest. US Ophthalmic, owned by Moshe (Gustavo) Lancewicki of Hallandale Beach, Florida, engaged doctors during the week and then made a bold statement on Shabbos.
Go Out of Your Limits for Chassidus!
At a Purim farbrengen in 5723, 150 years since the Alter Rebbe’s histalkus, the Rebbe called for an urgent increase in publishing Chassidus. In a conversation with Harav Chadakov, the Rebbe said that he had gone out of his limits, and he expected the chassidim to do the same.
Way Day 517: Katz Proposes Flotilla Swap, Terror Factories Destroyed
War Summary, Day 517: Witkoff confirms the US negotiated directly with Hamas, small hopes Hamas releases some hostages before deadline, Katz says will swap flotilla protesters for Gazans who want to leave, heavy rock attack on main road near Beitar, 90 terrorists arrested in Shomron, foreign workers freed from captivity in PA village and renewed clashes in Syria between Assad forces, and new Jolani government.
This Sunday: Step Inside the Insider Auction
We are just days away from The Insider Auction Live Event—an electrifying, thought-provoking experience blending high-stakes excitement, immersive entertainment, and real, raw discussions about the future of Jewish chinuch.
Toronto Celebrates Siyum HaRambam with Grand Event
A full house of anash and bochurim gathered at Chabad Gate in Toronto for a grand event followed by a seudas mitzvah in honor of the Siyum Horambam. Guest speaker Rabbi Yosef Klyne, mashpia in the Nyack Yeshiva, enthralled the crowd with insight and inspiration at the siyum and farbrengen.
The Bottle Came to the Rebbe from an Underground Farbrengen
While on a mission to Russia in the spring of 1981, Rabbi Nechemia Vogel attended a secret farbrengen and brought the bottle of mashke back with him to New York. The Rebbe lovingly displayed the bottle at a farbrengen and distributed it to all those present.
Yeshivas Kayitz Prague Returns for Second Year
Yeshivas Kayitz Prague is opening its door once again to provide a summer program for bochurim looking to continue full yeshiva learning, while enjoying Europe’s most historic Jewish landmarks and locations.
The Rebbe Doesn’t Fail, He Plants Seeds!
In 5736, the Rebbe sent a group of shluchim to Cincinnati to open a yeshiva. That Yeshiva didn’t last long and to most people it looked like a failed endeavor. Yet, now we see that the Rebbe doesn’t fail, he is planting seeds of growth!
Day-to-Day Guide for Purim 5785
Read and Download: Harav Yosef Braun of the Crown Heights Beis Din released Day-to-Day Halacha Guide for Purim 5785, including laws of intoxication, Megilla mess-ups, and more.
‘Tzvi’s Tefillin’ to Bedeck Stands Across the Emirates
Avi Batito was thinking to honor the memory of his rabbi, Zvi Kogan, with a Torah, but shluchim had a better idea: 60 tefillin stands across the UAE. On Sunday, the campaign was launched as 60 men simultaneously put on the tefillin, before they were sent to their stations for all to use.
Morristown Mosdos Unite for Joint Siyum Harambam
An overflow crowd filled the Berger Auditorium to celebrate the 44th Siyum Harambam. Shluchim, Anash, and bochurim from Tomchei Temimim and Tiferes Bochurim gathered to take part in the special program, featuring representatives from the different institutions.
How a Soldier’s ‘Dvar Malchus’ Reached a Hamas Tunnel
When IDF officer Yoel Elbaz left a Dvar Malchus booklet in Gaza, he had no idea that it would be picked up by Hamas operatives and given to a hostage in underground tunnels. Indeed, for Omer Shem Tov, the booklet was a source of strength, as he read it again and again.
Pores Mapa U’Mekadesh: Do You Know How to Do It?
With Purim on Friday, many would like to begin the seuda before Shabbos and continue after nightfall with Kiddush. In a thorough shiur, Harav Chaim Hillel Raskin, Rosh Kollel of Kollel L’Rabbonei Chabad, presents the background and source material for this practice and practical guidance.
Oregon Makes 44th Siyum an ‘Elevated Experience’
“An Elevated Experience.” That was the theme and atmosphere as shluchim and community members from across Oregon and Southwest Washington gathered to celebrate the 44th Siyum HaRambam.
War Day 516: Ceasefire Holds, Trump Reiterates Ultimatum to Hamas
War Summary, Day 516: Ceasefire continues to hold, Hamas refuses to disarm, Trump calls for release of all hostages or the end of Gaza, new IDF Chief of Staff sworn in is focusing on victory, Rumors: Trump may endorse annexation in Judea & Samaria, Houthis chant for world war, U.S. Generals call for support of Israeli attack on Iran, and U.S. Treasury Secretary impressed with strength and resilience of Israeli economy.
Yarden Bibas Gifted Rebbe’s Dollar to Couple Who Lost Three Children
Yarden Bibas, who is mourning the loss of his wife, Shiri, and his two children, Kfir and Ariel, was visited by shliach Rabbi Yossi Gal, who consoled him and gifted him a dollar from the Rebbe to a couple who lost three children.
R’ Mordechai Dovber Pupko, AH
Rabbi Mordechai Dovber Pupko, a descendant of the Mitteler Rebbe who led Bais Torah Damesek Eliezer “Pupko Shul” in Flatbush that houses a Torah that belonged to the Mitteler Rebbe, passed away.
‘Shabbos Anash’ Ended on a High with Melava Malka and 770 Tour
After an uplifting Shabbos at the Ohel, participants of Shabbos Anash headed to Crown Heights for a special Motzoei Shabbos program, including a visit to the Rebbe’s house, a tour of 770 by Rabbi Yossel Katzman and an inspiring Melava Malka with Rabbi Shlomo Zarchi.