War Summary, Day Two Hundred and Forty: Hostage deal on shaky grounds, most Israelis support the deal if Hamas is removed, heavy fire in the north, attack drone crashed onto the coast of Nahariya, stabbing and shooting attacks prevented, and two-thirds of Palestinians think the October 7th attack was correct and brought good results.

Into the night, prominent community rabbonim and mashpiim visited the ballot center at Lubavitcher Yeshiva to cast their vote for the incoming Vaad Hakohol.

Members of the Crown Heights community came out in large numbers to cast their vote for who should fill the seats of the new Vaad Hakohol after 14 years.

Montreal, known for its unwavering tradition of holding a parade every year regardless of the day of the week or weather conditions, celebrated another beautiful event coordinated by Chabad activist Rabbi Dovid Cohen. Mega Gallery.

Shluchos at the Chabad on Campus Kinus in Eretz Yisroel visited the site of the massacre where they heard from Yuri Levin, about his miraculous escape, from Oren Laufer, who hid hundreds on that day, and from shluchim in Sderot.

A two-day program for new shluchos called “Yesodos L’hatzlachas Hashlichus” will empower women to ensure programs are in sync with the Rebbe’s standards, remain inspired and connected, and maintain a balance between family life and shlichus.

Drenched to the core, but full of joy, adults and children in Chicago celebrated Lag Baomer as the rain poured down on them. The marchers marched, the floats floated, and it was a memory they will never forget. Mega Gallery.

Shluchim from across the state of New Jersey gathered at Chabad of Northwest New Jersey for a regional Kinus Hashluchim.

Without a cloud in sight and with music in the air, the Sydney community gathered at the iconic Bondi Beach for a Lag Baomer parade led by a marching band and hundreds of banners depicting various mitzvos.

The last thing IDF soldier Shimon Amar expected to find in Gaza was an American karkafta. But when his battalion was stationed near the American aid pier, he made a startling discovery…

Until the age of forty, Baba Sali‘s beard would not grow due to a hereditary illness. After a sleepless night of intense davening, his beard miraculously began to grow, and he expressed strong disapproval for those who cut or trimmed their beards.

The slate of five running for Vaad Hakohol had an important meeting with the Rabbonim of the Beis Din of Crown Heights, receiving guidance and discussing some of the vital issues pertaining to the Vaad Hakohol/CHJCC.

War Summary, Day Two Hundred and Thirty Nine: On Friday, US President Joe Biden gave a speech, in which he outlined a three phase ceasefire and hostage release proposal which gives room for Hamas to kill multiple hostages, Hezbollah downs 10 million dollar piece of Israeli equipment, and Netanyahu invited to speak at both Houses of Congress.

A gorgeous mothers-and-daughters banquet at Bnos Menachem’s High School celebrated girls’ achievement in a new program called “V’haya Machanecha Kadosh” (VMK), empowering them with the beauty of eidelkeit and tznius.

In this video, members of the Slate for Vaad Hakohol share their united vision and outline the steps they will take to raise up Crown Heights bgashmiyus and bruchniyus.

A short film by OneMitzvah tells the story of Sol Feder, a freshman YU hockey player, who took the courage to ask a player on the opposing team to put tefillin after spotting the name “Cohen” on his jersey.

Amongst the many segments of our community in Crown Heights that has experienced tremendous growth, B”H, is the 60 and above demographic. The Slate for Vaad Hakohol prepares to pursue areas of funding for them.

Shluchim Rabbi Yossi and Tzlacha Amar of Seine-et-Marne, France, were awarded the prestigious “Medal of Honor for Labor” awarded to only two organizations per year, making a significant Kiddush Hashem.

In the upcoming issue of the N’shei Chabad Newsletter, you will read about Ruth Ellsworth‘s conversion at age 80, Esther Etiquette on social media, Sara Lehmann‘s hashgacha pratis at the Ohel, Zachary Kirstein‘s life saving miracle, and more.

Coming from the week of Rashbi and R’ Akiva – we look to reach new heights in Pnimius HaTorah: Join Project Melukat’s initiative to complete an entire Sefer of Melukat by Yud-Tes Kislev!

War Summary, Day Two Hundred and Thirty Seven: Hamas turns down hostage and ceasefire deal, one fallen IDF hero in Gaza and two in Judea & Samaria, Hamas operated from inside a medical clinic inside of a UNRWA school campus in Rafah, ISIS supporter arrested for planning attacks, and wide IDF activity in Jenin and Tulkarm.

Thousands of Jewish people from across the Greater Toronto Area gathered together at Earl Bales Park for a monumental city-wide Lag Baomer event.

The five yungerleit who are running as a slate for the CHJCC elections explain their platform here and elucidate what they will offer the community.