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.
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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.
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.
Picture of the Day
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.