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.
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European Rabbinic Forum Held at Chabad of Athens, Greece
For the twelfth consecutive year, European rabbis gathered for an annual forum on a variety of important topics including education, Shalom Bayis, STaM, and current issues. The forum was held at Chabad of Athens, Greece, led by shliach Rabbi Mendel Hendel.
Chabad Brings ‘Audacious Hospitality’ to Fredericksburg, Virginia
Dr. Neil Green of Fredericksburg, Virginia, first discovered Chabad when his child went to college. Wanting to learn Torah himself, he would make the trip to nearby Fairfax, until shluchim Rabbi Shaya and Mushky Gourarie made real learning available in his town.
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.
War Day 304: IDF Prepares for Attack, Multiple Terrorists Eliminated
War Summary, Day 304: Russia asks Iran to show restraint, IDF concludes the death of Bilha Yinon, many terrorists eliminated in Gaza, Sinwar is Hamas’s new political leader, escalation in the north, 19 civilians, 6 soldiers injured, shooting attack thwarted, and several PA terrorists eliminated in operations.
Sitting on a Tree Swing on Shabbos?
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.
Women Unite in the Study of Practical Halacha
Live at 8:30: Project Chana Power Hour brings in top of the line teachers to pack one solid hour with halachic content from the three special mitzvos of the woman.
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 Yosef Yitzchok Holtzman, Rabbi at SUNY Downstate Medical Center & Lubavitch of East Flatbush, on masechta Zevachim.
The Lesson I Learned on My Visit to Cuba
As we mark the Nine Days, we feel deprived at not being able to eat meat. But a Jewish man in Cuba hadn’t tasted a piece of meat in over eight years because of his kashrus standards. That taught me a lesson for life.
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.
Miami Educational Center Goes Into Contract for $15 Million Property
Lubavitch Educational Center of Miami, the largest Jewish school in the US outside the tri-state area, is bursting at the seams. The newest expansion is a $15 million property attached to Girls Campus Chaya Mushka including four buildings.
Is “I’ll Pay You Tomorrow” Crossing the Line?
In this week’s Choshen Mishpat Renaissance podcast, Rabbi Berel Polityko discusses the halachos of delaying payment for employees. Listen here.
Meeting Held to Protest Proposed Two-Way Bike Lanes on Kingston
Two meetings were recently held with the Brooklyn CB 09 Transportation Committee to discuss issues with the proposed set of two-way bike lanes and the plan to remove over fifty parking spots in Crown Heights.
New Course Empowers Shluchim to Organize Their Shlichus
The New Shliach Desk at Merkos 302 has unveiled a revamped and enhanced Excel course for shluchim, to meet the evolving needs of Chabad operations, by long-time Excel teacher Yakir Havin.
Hours Before Historic Mission, Teens Affix Mezuzos on Airforce Base
CTeen’s Mission to Israel arrived at a pivotal time to affix mezuzahs at the Ramon Airbase, bringing Torah’s protection just hours before the bold military operation against the Houthis in Yemen.
War Day 304: Rebbe Video on National Television, Israelis Carry on Calmly
War Summary, Day 304: UN investigation finds that 9 UNRWA employees took part in the October 7th massacre, Israelis are largely carrying on as usual in the meantime, and U.S. is giving strong support to Israel.
You Can Make a Real Difference in Crown Heights
The Brooklyn Community Board District 9 is accepting applications to become a “Resident Member” on any of its Committees. By joining, you will be able to vote on crucial matters affecting our community.
Group Photo: Gan Menachem Kiddie Camp
Boys at Oholei Torah’s Gan Menachem Kiddie Camp posed for a group photo. Over 220 boys are attending Kiddie Camp throughout the summer.
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 of Rabbi Mendel Greisman, shliach to Northwest Arkansas, on masechta Bechoros.