‘Halikut’ Marks 8th Year with Record Growth, New Publications
The worldwide Halikut program, a flagship initiative of the Vaad Talmidei Hatmimim, has entered its eighth year — and its biggest yet — with record participation, new learning tools, and a growing impact across Yeshivos.
Mass Shooting at Sydney Chanukah Event Leaves Dead, Wounded
A mass shooting at Chabad of Bondi’s Chanukah event at Bondi Beach, attended by thousands, left multiple people killed, including a Shliach, and many others wounded.
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World-renowned posek Harav Asher Weiss received a sefer – a collection of the Rebbe’s sichos on Chanukah – from Harav Yosef Braun, Crown Heights Rov and member of the Beis Din at Chabad AIR in JFK International Airport.
R’ Mendel Gopin, 76, AH
At 13,000 Feet, Bochurim Bring Chanukah to Colorado’s Peaks
Knocked over a Bottle of Wine in a Shop?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including boiling water from a parev kettle into a meaty cholent, gluten-free dough for challa, and knocked over a bottle of wine in a shop.
Reuven Morrison, 62, HYD
Rabbi Yaakov Levitan, HYD
A second shliach from Sydney, Australia, Rabbi Yaakov Levitan, shliach at the BINA Center, has died of wounds from the Bondi Beach terror attack.
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Yerushalayim Menorah Lit by Sydney Shliach
A public menorah lighting at Kikar Tzion in Yerushalayim was dedicated in memory of Rabbi Eli Schlanger hy”d, with the Chanukah candle lit by Sydney shliach Rabbi Pini Althaus.
Kingston, PA Anash Celebrated Yud Tes Kislev as One
On a cold winter evening, over 1,000 men, women, and children gathered at the JCC, transforming the space with chassidishe warmth for Yud Tes Kislev.
Lubavitch Headquarters Responds to Bondi Beach Attack
Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky issued a statement mourning the victims of the Sydney terror attack and calling on governments to take immediate action to safeguard Jewish life. He affirmed that the community will not retreat, declaring that public menorahs will continue to be lit and that “Jewish life will not be driven from the public square.”
North Crown Heights to Hold Nightly Public Menorah Lightings
The Lincoln Place Shul is inviting the entire Crown Heights community to nightly public menorah lightings that will be held in North Crown Heights on seven nights of Chanukah.
Chanukah Live: Paris – Yerushalayim – New York
Live at 2 PM ET: A live satellite link-up of menorah lightings will broadcast from three major cities on three continents. The program is based out of Paris, and will hook-up with menorah lightings by the Kosel in Yerushalayim and the Rebbe’s room in New York.
First Cholov Yisroel Dairy Plant Opens in Hungary
For the first time, Hungary now has its own Mehadrin Cholov Yisroel dairy plant, initiated by local Shluchim and Jewish community leadership, providing fresh milk, yogurt, and cheese for the growing Jewish community.
Pop-Art Rabbi’s Menorah to Shine at Site of Boulder Attack
A monumental public art menorah will be unveiled in Boulder, Colo., this Chanukah, lighting up the same site where a deadly antisemitic attack took place earlier this year. The piece represents months of work by Lubavitcher artist Yitzchok Moully.
Extended Chanukah Hours Make Tech Koshering Easier
With many families home for Chanukah and using the break to take care of important tech filtering needs, CH SafeTech is offering special Chanukah hours to better serve the community.
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World-renowned posek Harav Asher Weiss received a sefer – a collection of the Rebbe’s sichos on Chanukah – from Harav Yosef Braun, Crown Heights Rov and member of the Beis Din at Chabad AIR in JFK International Airport.
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From Latvia to London: Farbrenging with the Legendary R. Itche Masmid
10 Kislev marks the 84th yartzeit of the legendary chasid R. Itche Masmid. 'From the Margins of Chabad History' presents a series of contemporary newspaper articles that give us a glimpse into his remarkable personality and dedicated work.
New Shluchim to Riverside, Maryland
Rabbi Leibel and Devorah Simpson (née Tiechtel), together with their two children, are setting out on shlichus to establish Chabad Riverside, serving the communities of Cabin John, Glen Echo, and Brookmont Maryland.
Lighting with an Electric Menorah?
Ask the Rov: If someone cannot light a flame menorah, should they light an electric menorah? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Day-To-Day Guide Released for Chanukah 5786
Read and Download: A new booklet of the Day-to-Day Halachic Guide by Rabbi Yosef Braun has been released, containing detailed instructions on the halachos and minhagim for Chanukah 5786.
Breaking Apart Chopsticks on Shabbos?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including mistakenly said Retzei during the week, taking down mezuzos affixed as a chumra, instant soup powder on Shabbos, and mezuzah taken down by a worker.
Alter Rebbe’s Ksav: Is It Reliable?
Ask the Rov: What is the history and significance of the Alter Rebbe’s ksav? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Live: Halachos of Chanukah with Rabbi Braun
Lubavitch’s Most Senior Rov Delivers Shiur to Kollel
He was Fluent in Likutei Torah from the Start
A close talmid and grandson-in-law of R. Aizel Homiler, R. Leizer Shimon Tumarkin was already fluent in Likutei Torah from the start. The two learned together b'chavrusa, and he later published R. Aizel's Chassidus works.
Chassidus, Psychology, and Staying Anchored in Today’s World
In a recent podcast interview, Rabbi Michoel Gourarie, discusses the question many people struggle with today: What does it mean to live a Chassidishe life in a psychological, self-focused world, without turning Chassidus into psychology or into another form of self-help?
Girls’ Winter Camp Concludes on a High
From Morocco to Venezuela, girls from around the world joined together in Lake Worth, Florida, for a once-a-year opportunity to connect, have fun, and grow in an inspiring camp atmosphere.