A large crowd gathered in front of 770 for the levaya of Mrs. Miriam Mintz, a young shlucha from Maryland, and the wife of activist and shliach Rabbi Mendel Mintz.
Students and Colleagues Visit Kever of Reb Yoel Kahn
A group of mashpi’im, colleagues, and students of Reb Yoel Kahn paid a visit to his kever, just feet away from the Rebbe’s Ohel, ahead of his third yahrzeit this Shabbos, 6 Av.
Live: Nine Days Siyum Broadcast
Live at 3:00 PM: Following the Rebbe’s instruction to hold siyumim daily, a live siyum will be broadcast by Rabbi Levi Shusterman, Magid Shiur at Darchai Menachem Mesivta, on masechta Megillah.
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The Rebbe’s English Letters on Moshiach
This week’s selection of letters by Rebbe Responsa are on the topic of Moshiach, including: reversing the cause of Galus, the process of Moshiach, and the biggest question towards Hashem.
Dislodged Kosel Stone Laid to Rest with Beis Hamikdash Ruines
The stone that fell from the Kosel six years ago on the night after Tisha B’Av was buried on Wednesday alongside the stones of the Kosel that fell during the destruction of the Second Beis Hamikdash.
‘The Problem With Many Bochurim…’
In an early yechidus, bochur Berl Yunik complained of his highs and lows in his avodas Hashem. The Rebbe reassured him that fluctuation is normal and then went on to outline the problem of many bochurim which can be easily resolved.
Postville Shochet Catches 4 AM Shul Fire in the Nick of Time
At 4:00 am, a shochet going to Mikvah in Postville, Iowa, noticed flames in the shul and called for help. In a nick of time, he saved the newly renovated shul, plus two brand new Sifrei Torah.
War Day 307: Hostage Mediation Summit Scheduled, Fires Up North
War Summary, Day 307: The three mediators of the hostage deal- US, Qatar, and Egypt- released a joint statement calling for a grand summit, to take place on August 15th, for the creation of a ceasefire-hostage deal, Gallant confirms that Israelis will receive some kind of advance warning before the Iran attack, and an increasing number of intelligence reports indicate that Hezbollah may begin their attack separately from Iran.
Miriam Mintz, 30, AH
Mrs. Miriam Mintz, dedicated educator and wife of activist Rabbi Mendel Mintz who organized large unity events in Crown Heights, passed away on Thursday, 4 Av.
‘Eretz Yisroel is the Safest Place’: Is That Still True?
It is well known what the Rebbe said, especially during the Gulf War, that Eretz Yisroel is the safest place in the world. Is this promise subject to conditions? Is it applicable today? Alaska Shliach Rabbi Yosef Greenberg addresses the question.
Longtime Dutch Shliach Memorialized at Shul Naming
Jews from all parts of the Netherlands came together to honor Rabbi Yitzchak Vorst, the first shliach who served for more than 60 years until his passing last year. His shul in Amstelveen, an Amsterdam suburb, was renamed “Bais Yitzchak” in his memory.
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 Zalman Shneur, executive director of the Menachem Education Foundation, on masechta Eruvin.
Young Professionals to Learn the Rebbe’s Marriage Insights
In a meaningful commemoration of Chamishah Asar B’Av, Shluchim worldwide are offering a workshop for their young professional communities. The workshop is titled “Your Bubby Was Right” and is being made available at no cost.
CTeen Summer Group Meets Former Ambassador to Israel
At the Ramada Hotel in Yerushalayim, a diverse group of Jewish teenagers who are part of CTeen’s Mission to Eretz Yisroel met with Former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman who boosted their sense of belonging and Jewish pride.
Live: Farbrengen to Mark 3rd Yahrtzeit of Reb Yoel
Live at 2:30 PM ET: Mashpiim and chassidim from around the world, students of the legendary mashpia Reb Yoel Kahn, will join together in a virtual farbrengen in honor of Reb Yoel’s third yahrtzeit this Shabbos.
Watch: Daily Video About the Beis Hamikdash
Watch today’s daily video about the Beis Hamikdash by Rabbi Chananya Hoffinger and take a quiz to enter a raffle on two gift cards at Judaica World of Crown Heights.
New Taharas Hamishpacha Course Starting for Shluchim
For a year and a half, about thirty shluchim have participated in a thorough and comprehensive course learning Hilchos Taharas Hamishpacha. Next week, a new cycle of the course will begin, which will extend for the next year and a half.
Gan Yisroel of Crown Heights Holds Rosh Chodesh Rally
Campers of Gan Yisroel of Crown Heights gathered this Monday for a unique Rosh Chodesh rally for a speedy recovery for Menachem Mendel Ben Nechama Dina and Menachem Mendel Ben Feiga with a juggling and fire show by ‘Der Geller.’
In Summer Months, Mesivta Branches Out to Share the Light
During the summer months, the Moscow Mesivta branches out to multiple cities across Russia, bringing their excitement for Torah learning wherever they go and spreading Yiddishkeit in those far-flung cities.
A Makeover On a Stopover
Mrs. Esther Sternberg was a shy teenager who felt inhibited speaking in front of people. Despite that, the Rebbe charged her with a mission to speak in front of and inspire hundreds of girls which changed the trajectory of her life.
War Day 306: Soldiers Saved from Bomb Trap, Tehran Starts Training
War Summary, Day 306: Iran warned international airlines to avoid flying over certain parts of Iran indicating that they would be carrying out training exercises during those hours, IDF soldiers saved from bombing trap, and Israel cleared of claims it starved Gazans as a war crime.
Exciting First Week at Camp Tzeirei Hatmimim
Camp Tzeirei Hatmimim in Suffield, CT concluded its first week, where the talmidim were immersed in learning while enjoying activities in a chassidishe atmosphere.
There Are Some Common Misconceptions About Teachers
From the Anash.org Inbox: In response to a recent article from the Rebbe about teachers being paid like professionals and a commenter questioning the need for a raise in teachers’ pay today, a melamed addresses some common misconceptions about teachers.
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 Shea Werner, director of Chabad of Stony Point, on masechta Nazir.