Hamesorah is pleased to announce the release of the ‘‘Living Letters Workshop” to view in our online classroom. The workshop helps teachers and parents capture the interest of today’s children to learn, relate and retain the Alef-Beis.
Today: Chabad Minhag Can Change Lives of 40,000 Children in Eretz Yisroel
In Sefer Haminhagim, the authorized collection of Chabad customs, a special custom is recorded for Yud Beis Tammuz. Here’s what it is, and how to fulfill it.
Yeka Girls Give It All in Eretz Yisroel and Ukraine
This last week and a half had 25 staff members from around the world, giving their all to Yeka Ukrainian refugees who live in Eretz Yisroel. Now, they head off to Ukraine for the second session. This summer’s theme: “Ya chast komandi – I am part of a team,” the Jewish people.
Double Bris, Wedding, and New Mikvah Inauguration All at Once
Ahead of the 80th yahrtzeit of Harav Levi Yitzchok, the Jewish community in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, under shluchim Rabbi Mordechai and Shoshana Morozow, celebrated a bris for two brothers, a wedding, and the inauguration of the region’s first-ever mikvah, all together.
Our Communities
Ontario Camps Mark Meaningful Gimmel Tammuz
At Lubavitch Day Camp in Toronto, over 600 campers and 140 staff members gathered on Gimmel Tammuz for an energetic rally. And with some out-of-the-box thinking, girls at Gan Yisroel, Haliburton, Ontario, hosted a moving challah bake with neighboring Camp Bnai Brith.
Lubavitcher Bochur Creates Extensive Tanach Travel Guide
During a year in Eretz Yisroel, Sholom Raskin decided to explore the stories of Tanach at their real-life locations according to reliable Torah sources. To help other travelers, he documented it all in a comprehensive online travel guide.
Chabad Opens New Hampshire’s First Kosher Café
The Brooklyn Café in New Hampshire opened by Rabbi Berel Slavaticki offers kosher food to locals and vacationers. But it’s more than just a place to eat.
Tribute in Connecticut Senate Concludes with Chassidishe Dance
The Connecticut State Capitol hosted 26 shluchim from around the state for an event honoring the Rebbe. A highlight of the event was “Songs of the Soul,” a live rendition of the niggunim that concluded with a lively chassidishe dance.
Rebbeim’s Homes Completed in the Chotzer of Lubavitch
After extensive work to rebuild the homes of the Rebbe Rashab and the Frierdiker Rebbe in the chotzer in Lubavitch, the homes were completed and will be open to visitors.
Moscow Yeshiva Produces Nine New Musmachim
Upon completion of rigorous testing by Russia’s Chief Rabbi, nine bochurim at Moscow’s Yeshiva were given semicha enabling the bochurim to go on and serve in rabbinic posts throughout Russia.
New Teachers and Topics at Tonight’s Power Hour for Women
Live at 8:30: Classes with renowned speakers Rabbi M. Rotenberg and Mrs. Chanie Wolf on the Hilchos Borrer and tznius live for women worldwide.
Sewing on Rosh Chodesh in Case of Need?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including the bracha on papaya, sewing on Rosh Chodesh in case of need, wrapping tefillin over an indecent tattoo, and kiddush on a shot glass.
Last Survivor of His Family Laid to Rest in Namibia
Today, the final descendant of his family from the Holocaust, Mr. George Trepper, one of the elder Jews of Namibia and Hungarian ambassador to Namibia, was laid to rest with a proper kevura.
Registration Now Open for Eightieth Yom Hilulah
Thousands are expected in Kazakhstan for the 80th Chof Av commemoration. Hospitality will be available from Thursday afternoon to Sunday morning. Full details inside.
Mechanchim Gather for Refreshing Summer Kinus
Mechanchim from across Russia gathered in Moscow for an extended Kinus Hamechanchim with insightful sessions and uplifting farbrengens with guest speaker Rabbi Menachem Mendel Gluckowsky.
When the Frierdiker Rebbe Asked Chassidim to ‘Jump Into the Fire’
Must watch: A newly released video tells the story of the Frierdiker Rebbe’s unwavering mesiras nefesh in the face of Soviet persecution, and how that legacy continues to this very day.
Geula Visualization Contest Announces Winners, New Round
The Geula visualizations creative writing and art contest brought beautiful and meaningful entries from near and far, from adults and children. After choosing 12 finalists and two winners, they are now accepting more entries.
New Shluchim to World’s Largest Medical Center
Marking 30 years since Gimmel Tammuz, Rabbi Naftali and Sara Lazaroff will be joining Rabbi Lazer and Rochel Lazaroff as shluchim to the largest medical center in the world in Houston, TX.
Ukraine Summer Seminar Brings Hope and Resilience
Amidst ongoing tensions, 45 Jewish students and young professionals from across Ukraine recently participated in STARS Ukraine’s third consecutive seminar for 2024.
Montreal Rov Encourages Yeshiva to Learn Gemara Towards Halacha
Rov of Anash in Montreal, Harav Berel Bell, visited the Poconos Yeshiva where he delivered a shiur on the proper “derech halimud,” focusing on how a “sugya” develops toward halacha.
Lubavitch Couple Hugs a Child After 24 Years
After more than 24 years of marriage, a Crown Heights couple merited to hug their very own child. A baby boy was born on Tuesday to R’ Dovid and Etel Hurwitz.