As the world hypes over the Olympics sports in Paris, France, it’s interesting to bring what the Rebbe said about the games, their idolatrous roots, and their irrelevance.
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.
Echoes of Chassidus in the Maharal’s Shul
400 years after the passing of the Maharal, the Alt-Neu Shul reverberates with the sounds of a maamer Chassidus being learned on a leil shishi by 50 bochurim of Yeshivas Kayitz Prague.
Chabad Wins Championship in Boston Jewish Baseball League
The Men’s Synagogue Softball League (MSSL), featuring 46 Jewish teams from across the Greater Boston area, provides the perfect opportunity for shliach Rabbi Moshe Bleich to reach many not frum Jews. This season, his Chabad House team came out on top.
Show Up and Make Dreams Come True
This summer, partner with Bonei Olam Chabad to help turn dreams into reality. Save the date for Bonei Olam Chabad’s Men’s Event at the Arches, an extraordinary evening of music, unity and support.
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War Day 303: Smuggle Highway to Egypt Found, Two Stabbed in Cholon
War Summary, Day 303: Troops find massive smuggling tunnel in Rafah with drivable highway to Egypt, two killed in terror attack stabbing in Cholon, and Israel says it’s prepared to respond harshly to enemy attacks.
The Rebbe’s Words of Reassurance 50 Years Ago Today
At a surprise farbrengen on Erev Rosh Chodesh Menachem Av 5734 (1974) – exactly 50 years ago to the day – the Rebbe spoke words that are incredibly relevant to our situation today, asking that it be publicized to all Jews everywhere.
Camp Cultivates Jewish Pride at Overnight Adventure
Weeks two and three of Camp L’man Achai were filled with fun, excitement, learning, and a sense of Jewish pride. At a forest overnight, campers and staff shared stories, discussed what it means to be Jewish, and spent hours singing and farbrenging.
Picture of the Day
Basketball player Gilad Levi from the ‘Hapoel Be’er Sheva’ team, standing tall at over 7 feet, was seen putting on tefillin at the Chabad stand in Be’er Sheva’s central bus station.
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.
Young Brothers Record Yiddish Song for Sibling’s Recovery
The Bluming brothers, in their pure, youthful voices, recorded a classic Yiddish song about Moshiach. Their heartfelt performance is dedicated to their brother Mendel Bluming, who is still fighting for his life.
Nyack Bochurim on Eretz Yisroel Mission Visit Key Locations
A group of bochurim from the Nyack Yeshiva, who are spending their summer break learning in the Toras Emes Yeshiva in Yerushalayim, embarked on a mission to support and uplift the spirits of soldiers stationed at key locations near Gaza.
Yes, You Can Earn Your Semicha in Just One Year!
Under the expert instruction of Rabbi Yossi Barber, known for his clear and engaging teaching style, Lemaan Yilmedu’s Semicha course explores the halachos of kashrus with a focus on practical application.
Is It Straight? Tefillin on the Head
Ask the Rov: Where is the tefillin shel rosh to be placed? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
New Law to Ban Airlines from Charging to Sit with Children
A new law proposed by the U.S. Department of Transportation would require U.S. and foreign airlines to seat children 13 or younger next to their parent or guardian for free or offer them a refund.
War Day 302: Five Terrorists Eliminated on Way to Attack, War Threat for Tisha B’av
War Summary Day 302: Large terror attack prevented in Judea and Samaria with a drone eliminating a car with five terrorists, Iran may attack anytime between now and Tisha B’av, and U.S. coalition forces prepare to assist in defense against Iran attack.
Teachers Should Be Paid on Level with Businesspeople
From the Anash.org Inbox: I’ve been following the discussion about teachers in our mosdos, and I feel like I must add in my input – which is actually just the Rebbe’s words: teachers’ salaries must be equal to their businessmen peers for the success of our children’s chinuch.
1,500 Ukrainian Children Enjoy Summer Getaway in Hungary
Chabad of Ukraine organized summer camps for over a thousand war-weary children to get a break and escape the stress and dangers of their current situation with some healthy fun and Torah learning in a beautiful campground.
The Devoted Chossid Who Wasn’t ‘Mekushar’
A devoted gabbai of the Rebbe Rashab and the Frierdiker Rebbe, Reb Chonye Morozov was accused by some as not being ‘mekushar‘ enough. But when he explained his definition of hiskashrus, the tables were turned.
We Need Not Have a False Sense of Protection or Dread
Article by Rabbi Mordechai Lipskier: Being armed from without shouldn’t give us a false sense of protection, and being threatened from without shouldn’t give us a false sense of dread. We have it within ourselves to connect with Hashem and overcome any and all obstacles.
Your Erev Shabbos Tzedaka Can Save a Life
While you prepare for Shabbos, at home or upstate, one family will be preparing for Shabbos in the hospital, another day in the battle to keep their son alive.
Day-to-Day Guide Released for the Nine Days
Read and Download: A new booklet of the Day-to-Day Halachic Guide by Rabbi Yosef Braun has been released, containing detailed instructions on the halachos and minhagim for the Nine Days and Shabbos Nachamu.
Queens and Westchester Yeshivos Hold Unity Seder in the Poconos
A special seder achdus took place in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania joined by bochurim of the yeshivos of Queens and Westchester who are refreshing themselves there during the summer months.
El Al Airline Starting Daily Flight to Accommodate Kohanim
El Al airline will now be offering a daily flight that will be certified coffin-free to accommodate Kohanim who may not be under the same roof as a Jewish corpse.
Har Habayis Location Examined in New Booklet
Explore the history and relevance of the location of the Beis Hamikdash with the new Hebrew and English booklet by Rabbi Mendel Raskin, Shliach in Cote St. Luc, Montreal.