Shazar’s Impossible Dilemma on ‘The State of Israel’
In the summer of 1969, Zalman Shazar – President of the State of Israel and a follower of the Rebbe – found himself caught in a major moral dilemma, even deliberating whether to use his presidential stationery, after a letter from the Rebbe against using the term “State of Israel” made its way to him.
‘War of Independence was a Miracle and Missed Opportunity’
A firsthand account from mashpia Rabbi Avraham Meizlish AH of the events of 5 Iyar 5708 – witnessed as a young yeshiva student in besieged Yerushalayim without food, constant shelling, and burying the dead with his own hands. He describes the open miracles, the greatest missed opportunity in modern Jewish history, and the Rebbe’s stance on Yom Ha’atzmaut.
Moshiach Chidon Kicks Off for Bochurim Across the Globe
Is ‘Emotion Code’ a Jewish Way to Heal?
Crown Heightsers Feel Betrayed After Cunningham Sponsors Homeless Shelter
Hatzalah Members Get Progress Update on New Headquarters
Herzog’s Words Echo the Rebbe’s Sicha to Him
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Following Chabad’s Kentucky Victory, NY Senate Introduces Burial Bill
Following Chabad’s successful push for burial protections in Kentucky, a New York senator has introduced legislation that would require hospitals and morgues to contact frum organizations before cremating unclaimed Jewish bodies.
Dates and Location Announced for 26th Kinus Hamechanchim
The 26th International Kinus Hamechanchim, bringing together mechanchim from around the world for two days of growth, collaboration, and renewed inspiration, will IY”H take place this year at the Armon Hotel in Stamford, Connecticut.
Revisiting Rabbi Lipskar’s Impact on his First Yahrtzeit
Marking the first yahrtzeit of legendary Bal Harbor shliach Rabbi Sholom Ber Lipskar a”h, we share stories of his profound impact, from the ‘forty-year handshake’ with a Holocaust survivor, to a “clean slate” for a woman in crisis, to breaking the stigma for inmates.
In the Heart of Cambodia, Chabad Thrives with Torah
In the far-flung corner of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, local shliach and visiting bochurim made sure to host a Kinus Torah on Pesach. Their chidushim in Nigleh and Chassidus were now published in an impressive Kovetz Kinus Torah for all to study.
This Summer, Your Child Can Master Kriah Once and for All
Is your child struggling with Kriah? In just 6 weeks, your child can gain the skills and confidence they’ve been missing to read clearly, accurately, and proudly.
‘We Will Protect the Holy Land,’ Uganda’s Army Chief Pledges
Uganda’s military chief, and likely future leader, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, headed to the Holy Land after drawing significant international attention with unusually strong public statements in support of the country during the current regional tensions involving Iran.
Lmaan Yilmedu Launches In-Depth Hilchos Shabbos Course
Have you always wanted to study the laws of Shabbos in depth, in a clear and comprehensive way, directly from the Shulchan Aruch? Now is your opportunity! Machon Lemaan Yilmedu is launching a new in-depth Hilchos Shabbos course with Rabbi Tuvia Kassimov, guiding you through the halachos from the Tur and Beis Yosef, through the Shulchan Aruch, all the way to the rulings of the Acharonim.
Rural Arizona Shliach Selflessly Donates a Kidney
Rabbi Yaakov Cahnman, Shliach of the Rebbe and Director of Chabad of Rural Arizona, is scheduled to donate a kidney today at the Mayo Clinic in Desert Ridge. Please daven for Yaakov Menachem ben Tzeitel Chana and Tuvia Dovid ben Tova.
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When Fake News About the Rebbe Maharash Sparked a Public Rebuttal
2 Iyar marks 192 years from the birth of the Rebbe Maharash. From the Margins of Chabad History relates an episode of fake news from the contemporary maskilic press that gives us a glimpse of the respect in which he was held, details about his travels, and the loyalty of his devoted chasidim.
For the Third Year, Netanyahu Dons Tefillin of Fallen Soldier
For the third consecutive year, Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu put on tefillin on Yom Hazikaron, draped in a Chabad tallis, with the tefillin of a fallen Golani fighter brought by the Rebbe's shliach in Yerushalayim.
Bris in the Morning or with a Crowd?
Ask the Rov: What time of day should a bris be held? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Repairman Found a Treasure in the Wall
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including who owns a lost object found on private property, non-mevushal wine for guests, and designating eruv tavshilin the night before.
Don’t Take It Back: Repentance and Limits of Restitution
Why We Should Celebrate the Geula Before it Arrives
Shlissel Challah: Origin and Meaning?
Ask the Rov: What is the origin and meaning of “shlissel challah”? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
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When Rabbi Chodakov Relayed the Rebbe’s Secret Orders
5 years ago, Rabbi Leibel Alevsky a"h, Shliach to Northeast Ohio, shared with Anash.org unique personal memories of Rabbi Chaim Mordechai Eizik Chodakov, the Rebbe’s legendary secretary and chief of staff, in honor of his yahrtzeit, 3 Iyar. As hashgacha protis would have it, it turned out to be Rabbi Alevsky's yahrtzeit as well.
Inside the Rebbe’s Library: Working Line by Line with the Rebbe
Rabbi Berel Levine, director of the Agudas Chassidei Chabad Library at 770 and author of countless works in halacha and history, opens up about a life spent working directly under the Rebbe, with over 700 written answers he received from the Rebbe directing his every step.