A few months ago, SCP Chabad completed the study of Hilchos Taharas Hamishpacha in dozens of Lubavitcher communities and Chabad Houses. The revealed brochos that came as a result were astounding.
Arsons Set Fire to Shul in Obninsk, Russia
The Jewish community in Obninsk, Russia was shaken after vandals set fire to their local shul. The attack, which targeted the shul’s electrical room, caused significant damage but thankfully resulted in no injuries.
Tzfas Families Dedicate Torah to the Rebbe on Gimmel Tammuz
Shliach Rabbi Chaim Kaplan organized a joint Sefer Torah dedicated by multiple donors in honor of the Rebbe on the thirtieth anniversary of Gimmel Tammuz, celebrated with a grand community seuda.
Amid War, Ukraine Issues Postage Stamp of 770
In connection with Gimmel Tammuz, the Ukrainian Postal Service issued a special stamp in honor of the Rebbe and as a tribute to Chabad’s activities in Ukraine. The stamp shows 770 and seforim of the Rebbeim.
Unique Manuscripts Showcased at JEM’s Gimmel Tamuz Event
On Gimmel Tammuz, members and supporters of the JEM Foundation gathered to celebrate and support its pioneering work. Before the main program, a group of guests were treated to an exclusive pre-event, showcasing original, handwritten edits made by the Rebbe on different publications.
Florida Boys Excel in Farher with Miami Rosh Yeshiva
At the end of the school year, boys from Coral Springs, Florida, who mastered some or all of a Masechta Gemara were farherred by Rabbi Leibel Schapiro, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva Gedolah of Miami, who was impressed by their level of learning.
Sefer Published in Honor of Rabbi Kotlarsky’s Shloshim
In under three weeks, Kollel L’Rabbonei Chabad and Kollel L’lomdei Dach in conjunction with shluchim and anash worldwide published a sefer of chidushim in honor of the shloshim of Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky.
Uplifting Niggun of the Musical Rosh Yeshiva
Project Ga’aguim Nigunei Chabad proudly presents a niggun by Rabbi Yehuda Eber, Rosh Yeshiva of Tomchei Temimim in Nevel, Warsaw, and Otvotsk, known for his profound depth and musical talent.
The Rebbe’s Global Shliach: Shloshim of Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky
Shluchim and Anash gathered in Crown Heights on Sunday evening, to pay respects to the Rebbe’s global ambassador Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky, on the occasion of his shloshim. Download the unique teshura about his impact.
Lubavitcher Photographer Captures Historical Oslo, Norway
At a stopover while traveling to the Rebbe, Lubavitcher photographer Mordechai Lubecki captured photos of the shul, war museum, royal palace, and Chabad house in Oslo, Norway.
Yeshivas Lubavitch Manchester Celebrates a Successful Year
Yeshivas Lubavitch Manchester just completed a successful year, marked by an individualized chinuch where students thrived in learning with chassidishe chayus. Now they are accepting a small number of bochurim for next year.
Disposable Cup for Washing Hands?
Ask the Rov: Can I use a disposable cup for netilas yadayim? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
‘Armia Admora’: Moscow Yeshiva Publishes Extensive Torah Volume
In a further step of overcoming the Russian G-dlessness, the Moscow Mesivta published an extensive volume of Torah thoughts covering a variety of Torah subjects.
Hundreds Marked Gimmel Tammuz at Bais Menachem of Boro Park
On Tuesday night, Gimmel Tammuz, hundreds filled Bais Menachem of Boro Park for a farbrengen with Rabbi Yaakov Moshe Wolberg, Rosh Yeshiva in Kfar Chabad. A video was shown of Reb Moshe Wolfson‘s visits to the Rebbe and a sale was held on the Rebbe’s seforim.
‘Global Initiatives’ Make Us Feel Like We’re Changing the World
Article by Rabbi Mordechai Lipskier: “You can change the whole world,” can lead us to think that our focus in life should be global initiatives. “Don’t concern yourselves with the entire world!” the Rebbe once screamed. A Yid’s responsibility is to follow what Hashem says, and that’s the way to make a true global difference.
Why a Chossid Should Hang in the Rebbe’s Window Display
Not a common jokester as some imagine, Reb Shmuel Munkes was one of the towering chassidim of the Alter Rebbe who often used jest to communicate profound ideas. Suspending himself in front of the Rebbe’s home, he taught an important lesson.
From Telephone to Digital: Introducing the Revolutionary Chassidus App
Imagine a world where you could make it to every Chassidus Shiur that you wished to attend. Imagine there were no logistical challenges by Lubavitch’s best mashpiim being spread throughout the globe. Imagine there were no obstacles in between you and tens of thousands of hours of Chassidus shiurim.
Boston Communities Join Inspiring Event with London Mechanech
Over 200 men and women from 28 Chabad centers gathered at Beth Menachem Chabad of Newton, MA, for a Gimmel Tammuz Farbrengen featuring Rabbi Shmuel Lew from London as a guest speaker. The formal event was followed by a farbrengen with the shluchim and anash.
Learning Torah at the Swimming Pool?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including speaking after Hamapil, onions in a salad overnight, and learning at the swimming pool.
At the Ohel, Israel’s Foreign Minister Learns the Rebbe’s Way to Peace
On an official visit to the US, Israel’s Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz visited the Rebbe’s Ohel where he wrote a heartfelt Pan for Jews in Eretz Yisrael and learned about the Rebbe’s path to peace in the land from Alaska Shliach Rabbi Yosef Greenberg.
Suffield Zal Hires New Mashpia As Enrollment Grows
Rabbi Mendel Edelman will be joining the hanhala of the Yeshiva Gedola of Suffield, Connecticut, in the Zal’s inaugural year.
Mrs. Sima Rivka (Susan) Jaffe, AH
Mrs. Sima Rivka (Susan) Jaffe, the matriarch of a large Lubavitch family and a leading member of the Chabad community in Manchester, UK, passed away.
The Rebbe’s English Letters on Utilizing Positions of Influence
The Rebbe encouraged every individual to spread Torah and Mitzvos, especially those in distinct positions of influence. This week, we present several letters written by the Rebbe to individuals in various public positions, encouraging them to view their influence as an opportunity to spread Yiddishkeit.