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.
New Mega Site Brings the Beis Hamikdosh to Life
An updated mega site dedicated to the Beis Hamikdosh created by bochur Mendel Lewis includes insightful articles, virtual walkthroughs, 25 videos, and over 800 full-color pictures helping to bring the Beis Hamikdash to life.
Clara Gertz, 87, AH
Mrs. Clara Gertz, the mother of Mrs. Tzippy Gajer of Crown Heights, passed away. Mrs. Gajer will be sitting Shiva in Crown Heights from Wednesday to Friday.
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Rabbi Moshe Feller, head shliach of Minnesota, together with Rabbi Moshe Tuvia Lieff, rov of Agudath Israel Bais Binyomin in Flatbush, who served as a rabbi in Minneapolis for close to two decades.
Help Save a Family from Losing Their Home
A large Anash family is on the verge of losing their home due to mounting loans from a past huge medical expense. Please help them now. Time is running out to save the situation.
Community Comes Out to Farewell Famed Lubavitch Activist
A large element of the community came out to accompany longtime Lubavitch activist and director of Tze’irei Agudas Chabad of America, Rabbi Shmuel Butman, who passed away last night.
Is It Stealing to Harvest Organs from the Deceased?
In this week’s Choshen Mishpat Renaissance podcast, Rabbi Berel Polityko discusses the halachos of stealing and harvesting organs from the deceased. Listen here.
Mitzvah Campaign Launched for Bochur Hit by a Car
Many have been saying Tehillim for the young Lubavitcher bochur Hatomim Menachem Mendel ben Nechama Dina who was struck by a vehicle near his Yeshiva. As Mendel continues to fight for his life, a Mitzvah Campaign has been launched in his zechus.
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.
Live: Siyum on Rambam’s Sefer Hafla’ah
Live at 3:00 PM ET: An international Siyum celebrating the completion of the Rambam’s Sefer Hafla’ah will feature bochurim from the Yeshivas Kayitz in Lugano, Switzerland.
Rabbi Shmuel Butman, 80, AH
Rabbi Shmuel Butman, longtime director of Lubavitch Youth Organization – Tzach of America and head of the worldwide Siyum Horambam, passed away on Monday night, 17 Tammuz.
War Day 279: Two Hostages Killed, Hamas Military Chief Eliminated
War Summary, Day Two Hundred and Seventy through Ninety: Two hostages confirmed killed by Hamas in Gaza, Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif is most likely eliminated, and a kidnapping plot was foiled in Judea and Samaria, by the Shin Bet.
Watch Daily Videos About the Beis Hamikdash and Win Prizes
Spend your Three Weeks learning Hilchos Beis Habechira by watching daily interesting and interactive videos by Rabbi Chananya Hoffinger and taking a quiz to win daily prizes.
Chicago Rosh Yeshiva to Deliver Chabad-U Rambam Course
A fascinating new course on four timeless topics in Rambam will be taught by Rabbi Eli Nosson Silberberg, the Rosh Yeshiva of Lubavitch Mesivta of Chicago.
Bais Hamikdash Building Set Out Just in Time for the 3 Weeks
The new children’s Bais Hamikdash building set by Aleph Brick is out just in time for the Three Weeks. This solid set with 1,631 pieces will enable your child to learn about the Beis Hamikdash in a fun way. Promo code inside.
Moscow Marked 30th Gimmel Tammuz ‘Even Stronger’
Shluchim, anash, and mekuravim marked Gimmel Tammuz in the Marina Roscha shul with a lavish farbrengen with Rabbi Zalman Shimon Deren, featuring noted flutist, baal menagen and shliach Rabbi Lev Leibman. The theme: ’30 Years – Even Stronger.’
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A rare occurrence happened this morning at Chabad of Tri-Valley, CA, under Rabbi Raleigh Resnick, when a boy, his father, and his grandfather, all firstborn, underwent a pidyon haben with kohen R’ Mendel Rice.
French Bochurim Learning in NY Pose For End-of-Year Photo
Bochurim from across France who spent the year in Crown Heights yeshivos, including Oholei Torah and 770, as well as some yungeleit from Kolel, posed together for an end-of-the-year photo in front of 770.
From Darkness to Light: Chassidim Celebrate at Site of Arrest
Following the purchase of the Frierdiker Rebbe’s apartment in Leningrad/Petersburg, local shluchim and anash gathered there to celebrate Yud Beis Tammuz demonstrating the ultimate transformation of darkness to light.
The Rebbe’s Solution to the Teacher Crisis
From the Anash.org Inbox: As schools everywhere face a shortage of staff, a recently published letter of the Rebbe sheds light on what it takes to satisfy teachers: principals should give teachers autonomy over their classes and teachers should be paid proper salaries.