When Rabbi Chaim Dovid Wichnin, Rosh Yeshivah of Tiferes Bachurim in Morristown and Rov of Anash in Monsey, was notified that he had a deadly illness, his first concern was “Oy! But I haven’t finished Shas yet!”
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Nearly 100 Shluchim converged at Chabad of Princeton University for the annual Mid-Atlantic Regional Kinus to discuss current issues facing their communities.
Shopify CEO Fulfils 18-Year-Old Promise to His Campus Rabbi
In 2008, a young law student at the University of Ottawa told Rabbi Chaim Boyarsky that he’d like to help buy a building for Chabad. Today, Harley Finkelstein is the CEO of Shopify and he honored his promise.
All It Took Was One Cruel Moment…
In the blink of an eye, 15-year-old Mendel Bluming, a lively, cheerful bochur, was suddenly fighting for his life on the side of a road. It is up to us to write the end of the story.
Surprise Celebration in Morristown for Rabbi Herson’s 90th Birthday
A surprise celebration and Tanya printing was held in Morristown, NJ celebrating the 90th birthday of Rabbi Moshe Herson, Head Shliach of New Jersey and dean of the Rabbinical College of America.
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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.
One Song in Fifteen Languages
Rabbi Yosef Minkowitz recalls attending the Rebbe’s intimate farbrengens as a young boy in the 1950s, and the time the Rebbe reminded him not to carry on Shabbos.
War Day 299: Iran Vows Revenge, Israel Ready for All Scenarios
War Summary, Day 299: Ismail Haniyeh eliminated, Iranian Regime vows revenge and begins planning “severe punishment,” Hezbollah prepares for Shukr’s funeral—and follow-up response, terror attack in Judea and Samaria, Israel ready for all scenarios, and U.S. ready to assist Israel as in April.
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The doctor of Mendel Bluming, the 15-year-old bochur who is in serious condition after being hit by a car, lays tefillin with Mendel’s tefillin and says Shema in his Chitas.
Where Are the Names of Our Shidduchim?
From the Anash.org inbox: A concerned parent feels the stress of marrying off children and wonders why the shadchanim aren’t giving out names like they used to in the past.
Historic Campus Kinus Concludes with Grand Banquet
Campus shluchim from around the world who gathered in Eretz Yisroel to strengthen both themesleves and others, concluded their trip with a grand banquet highlighting their impact and empwering them forward.
Monumental Campus Kinus Uplifts in Eretz Yisroel
With Yidden in the Holy Land under attack and campuses around the world facing increasing Antisemitism, Chabad on Campus held its International Kinus HaShluchim in Eretz Yisroel in a display of chizuk and support. Mega Gallery.
Ahead of 3rd Yahrtzeit, Magazine Profiles Reb Yoel Kahn
In its series of articles on prominent Chabad Mashpiim, the Hebrew ‘Ki Karov’ magazine profiled the legendary mashpia of our generation, Reb Yoel Kahn, in advance of the third yahrtzeit on 6 Av.
The Providential Story Behind Banff’s Mobile Kosher Kitchen
In an incredible circle of care, a shliach saves a life with a kidney donation and the memory of a boy sparks kosher in the Canadian Rockies.
When is Stealing Actually Allowed?
In this week’s Choshen Mishpat Renaissance podcast, Rabbi Berel Polityko discusses the halachos of stealing and harvesting organs from the deceased. Listen here.
War Day 298: IDF Leaves Khan Younis, Soldiers Detained for Abusing Terrorist
War Summary, Day 297-298: IDF completes Khan Younis operation, civilian killed in Hezbollah attack on Northern Israel, IDF eliminates Hezbollah’s second-in-command in Beirut, Hezbollah consulting with Iranian regime on response, and soldiers questioned about abuse allegations.
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.
In Depth Class on Vegetable Bugs Offers Direction to Women
Live at 8:30: Project Chana’s Women Power Hour has a new class this week on the topic of bugs and vegetables and the intricacies of cleaning them.
Special Bracha on the Grand Canyon?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including milk after meat for toddlers, taking mezuzos when moving, bracha on the Grand Canyon, and standing for Krias Hatorah.
Help Save a Young Bochur Fighting for His Life
Just over a week ago, a horrific accident left 15-year-old Mendel Bluming fighting for his life. Now, as the battle to keep him alive continues, we must ensure that medical bills don’t stand in the way. Give Mendel the fighting chance he deserves!
IDF Bombs Beirut, Eliminates Hezbollah’s Number 2 Commander
Israel’s military carried out a strike on Beirut targeting Fuad Shukr, the terror commander behind the recent rocket attack, who is also wanted by the US for killing 241 US Marines.
The Chabad Posek Who Was Respected By All
20 Tammuz marked the 70th yahrtzeit of the great Lubavitcher gaon and posek Rav Avrohom Chaim Noeh of Chevron and Yerushalayim, shliach of the Rebbe Rashab to Bukhara, author of Ketzos Hashulchan, and master of the halachic measures.