Shazar’s Impossible Dilemma on ‘The State of Israel’
In the summer of 1969, Zalman Shazar – President of the State of Israel and a follower of the Rebbe – found himself caught in a major moral dilemma, even deliberating whether to use his presidential stationery, after a letter from the Rebbe against using the term “State of Israel” made its way to him.
Inside the Rebbe’s Library: Working Line by Line with the Rebbe
Rabbi Berel Levine, director of the Agudas Chassidei Chabad Library at 770 and author of countless works in halacha and history, opens up about a life spent working directly under the Rebbe, with over 700 written answers he received from the Rebbe directing his every step.
Herzog’s Words Echo the Rebbe’s Sicha to Him
Following Chabad’s Kentucky Victory, NY Senate Introduces Burial Bill
Following Chabad's successful push for burial protections in Kentucky, a New York senator has introduced legislation that would require hospitals and morgues to contact frum organizations before cremating unclaimed Jewish bodies.
This Summer, Your Child Can Master Kriah Once and for All
Dates and Location Announced for 26th Kinus Hamechanchim
Revisiting Rabbi Lipskar’s Impact on his First Yahrtzeit
Marking the first yahrtzeit of legendary Bal Harbor shliach Rabbi Sholom Ber Lipskar a"h, we share stories of his profound impact, from the 'forty-year handshake' with a Holocaust survivor, to a “clean slate” for a woman in crisis, to breaking the stigma for inmates.
In the Heart of Cambodia, Chabad Thrives with Torah
In the far-flung corner of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, local shliach and visiting bochurim made sure to host a Kinus Torah on Pesach. Their chidushim in Nigleh and Chassidus were now published in an impressive Kovetz Kinus Torah for all to study.
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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 carrying on Shabbos, Mrs. Chaya Klein on Taharas Hamishpacha, and Rabbi Nissan Zibell on buying chometz after Pesach.
‘We Will Protect the Holy Land,’ Uganda’s Army Chief Pledges
Uganda’s military chief, and likely future leader, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, headed to the Holy Land after drawing significant international attention with unusually strong public statements in support of the country during the current regional tensions involving Iran.
Lmaan Yilmedu Launches In-Depth Hilchos Shabbos Course
Have you always wanted to study the laws of Shabbos in depth, in a clear and comprehensive way, directly from the Shulchan Aruch? Now is your opportunity! Machon Lemaan Yilmedu is launching a new in-depth Hilchos Shabbos course with Rabbi Tuvia Kassimov, guiding you through the halachos from the Tur and Beis Yosef, through the Shulchan Aruch, all the way to the rulings of the Acharonim.
Rural Arizona Shliach Selflessly Donates a Kidney
Rabbi Yaakov Cahnman, Shliach of the Rebbe and Director of Chabad of Rural Arizona, is scheduled to donate a kidney today at the Mayo Clinic in Desert Ridge. Please daven for Yaakov Menachem ben Tzeitel Chana and Tuvia Dovid ben Tova.
For the Third Year, Netanyahu Dons Tefillin of Fallen Soldier
For the third consecutive year, Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu put on tefillin on Yom Hazikaron, draped in a Chabad tallis, with the tefillin of a fallen Golani fighter brought by the Rebbe’s shliach in Yerushalayim.
Will AI Replace Me?
Every day, there’s a new AI tool. Something faster. Smarter. More capable. And as a designer, I feel the threat of replacing me, taking over my job… And it’s not just design. Developers. Writers. Marketers. So many people are feeling the weight of AI…and it’s heavy.
After Mezuzah Vandalism Case, Jewish Inspector Puts One at Headquarters
Months after he handled a major, widely reported case involving dozens of mezuzos being torn down in a North York seniors’ building, a senior Canadian police inspector in Toronto’s 32 Division affixed a mezuzah to his office door this week, together with local shluchim, in a moment of closure and Kiddush Hashem.
New Wooden Doors Fitted at 770 After Yud Shvat Attack
Nearly three months after Dan Sohail rammed his vehicle into the rear entrance of 770 Eastern Parkway on Yud Shvat, new custom wooden doors were seen being fitted at the site on Monday, replacing the temporary metal doors that had stood in their place since the attack.
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When Fake News About the Rebbe Maharash Sparked a Public Rebuttal
2 Iyar marks 192 years from the birth of the Rebbe Maharash. From the Margins of Chabad History relates an episode of fake news from the contemporary maskilic press that gives us a glimpse of the respect in which he was held, details about his travels, and the loyalty of his devoted chasidim.
New Resources Open the Doors to the 12 Pesukim
As the 50 year landmark to the 12 pesukim is being celebrated and focused on around the world, Tzivos Hashem is making available additional resources designed to help children, parents, mechanchim, and shluchim explore the pesukim from their source in a clearer and more accessible way.
Bris in the Morning or with a Crowd?
Ask the Rov: What time of day should a bris be held? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Repairman Found a Treasure in the Wall
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including who owns a lost object found on private property, non-mevushal wine for guests, and designating eruv tavshilin the night before.
Don’t Take It Back: Repentance and Limits of Restitution
Why We Should Celebrate the Geula Before it Arrives
Shlissel Challah: Origin and Meaning?
Ask the Rov: What is the origin and meaning of “shlissel challah”? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Watch: Hidden Depths of the Shiras Hayam
When Rabbi Chodakov Relayed the Rebbe’s Secret Orders
5 years ago, Rabbi Leibel Alevsky a"h, Shliach to Northeast Ohio, shared with Anash.org unique personal memories of Rabbi Chaim Mordechai Eizik Chodakov, the Rebbe’s legendary secretary and chief of staff, in honor of his yahrtzeit, 3 Iyar. As hashgacha protis would have it, it turned out to be Rabbi Alevsky's yahrtzeit as well.
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.