The old cemetery in Kaliningrad, once Konigsburg, was used from 1705 to 1875 and holds many great gedolim. When authorities began to excavate the site against an earlier agreement, shluchim quickly stepped in and managed to halt it.
Enhance Your Shabbos with Deeper Halachic Knowledge
Keeping Shabbos is its own reward, bringing blessings to us and our families. Keeping Shabbos properly requires solid knowledge of Hilchos Shabbos, an area in halacha with so many intricate details.
Crown Heights Icon ‘Charlie Buttons’ Celebrates 80th Birthday
Tzaddik Halevi Nesofer, aka ‘Charlie Buttons,’ celebrated his 80th birthday with a farbrengen in 770. Friends gifted him a framed photo of himself receiving a dollar from the Rebbe.
At PM Congress Address, Alaska Senators Briefed on the Rebbe’s Path to Peace
At the recent address of Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu to US Congress, Alaska senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Makowski were presented with the new book “Make Peace” by Alaska head shliach Rabbi Yosef Greenberg.
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Day Eight: Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
When the Rebbe issued this request, he said it can be fulfilled for eight days… What was the request, and why is today day number eight?
Season Two of ‘Classic Take’ Podcast Launched for 3 Weeks
Hundreds of listeners worldwide have been exploring the fundamentals of Moshiach with the ‘Classic Take’ podcast, hosted by Rabbi Sholom Zirkind. Filled with intriguing questions and a wide range of topics, season 2 launched as we focus on Moshiach study during The Three Weeks.
‘Tzivos Hashem Day’ Introduced in Day Camps Around The World
Topsy Turvy Day, Pajama Day, Eretz Yisroel Day, and now Tzivos Hashem Day! Chabad day camps across America are now teaching campers all about The Rebbe’s revolutionary vision of seeing children as special forces in the army of Hashem.
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.
Netanyahu Tells Congress ‘It’s a Jewish Land’ to Loud Applause
In his 4th speech to the American Congress, Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu proudly affirmed the Jewish right to the land, earning resounding applause. Yet, he forgot to mention our main claim as emphasized by the Rebbe.
My Weekly Shlichus, A Tribute To My Chavrusa
Mayer Silber shares a touching tribute to his JNet Chavrusah David Aiken, who recently passed. Their connection, formed through deep discussions and shared laughter, shows the transformative power of Chavrusah learning.
Soldiers Recover Five Hostage Bodies in Gaza, Say Kaddish
In a military operation, IDF soldiers recovered the bodies of five kedoshim from Khan Younis in Gaza. A poignant clip shows the brigade reciting mishnayos and kaddish over their bodies, with all soldiers joining to answer amen.
Lmaan Achai Starts the Summer with a Bang
The excitement started with a bang at Camp L’man Achai as staff and campers arrived on site from over 20 States and five countries and connected at lively davening, bentching, learning, fun activities, and trips.
Rabbi Gershon Nof, 85, AH
Rabbi Gershon Nof, a resident of Boro Park and patriarch of a large Lubavitch family, passed away on Tuesday, 17 Tammuz.
Complete Maseches Tomid During the 3 Weeks
As we begin the days of Bein Hametzorim, delve into the daily Avodah in the Beis Hamikdash with a concise daily shiur by Rabbi Mendel Yusewitz that makes the study of Masechas Tomid easier than ever.
Mayonei Yisrael Community Joins 80th Hilula in Alma Ata
More and more people from all over the world are registering for the 80th Hilula in Alma Ata, eighty years since the passing of Harav Levi Yitzchak Schneerson, a special group of Mayonei Yisrael prepares to join.
Kashering a Microwave on Vacation?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including carrying muktzah backhandedly, rinsing the Shabbos dishes, kashering a microwave, and showering after mikvah.
Burnt Dagestan Torahs Buried in Heartbreaking Funeral
In a heartbreaking funeral, ten Torah scrolls burnt when Muslim terrorists set fire to the shul in Derbent, Dagestan were buried on 17 Tammuz, the day we mourn the burning of a Torah by Roman general Apostomus.
Incredible Bar Mitzvahs for Indian Chief’s Sons in the Maya Jungle
When Rabbi Dudi Caplin of Cozumel, Mexico, met an Indian Chief at an event for religious leaders, he could never have imagined that this would lead to a double bar mitzvah in the heart of the Maya Jungle.
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 291: Dubious Negotiations with Hamas and Hezbollah, Hamas ‘Medic’ Eliminated
War Summary, Day Two Hundred and Ninety One: Israel is reportedly submitting a “generous” final offer to Hamas, Khan Younis operation in full force, reports of negotiations with Hezbollah in Lebanon, and IDF airstrike eliminates top terrorists in Judea and Samaria region.
Family and Friends Remember Yehuda Leib Greenwald
Friends and family members gathered in Crown Heights on Wednesday evening, to pay respects and remember the life and impact of Yehuda Leib Greenwald a”h.
Yidden of All Denominations Unite Together at the Kosel
Crowds flocked to the Kosel at the conclusion of Shiva Asar B’Tammuz as groups of Yidden united at the holy site thousands of years after the original siege.
Father Shares Struggle and Strength of 24 Years
After being bentched with their firstborn child after 24 years, R’ Dovid Hurwitz of Crown Heights shares his experience, his gratitude to Hashem, and his message of hope for those who are struggling.