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.
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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.
Mayonei Yisroel Farbreng in Ten Locations Across Eretz Yisroel
In honor of Gimmel Tammuz, the chassidim at Mayonei Yisroel joined farbrengens with sought after mashpiim all across Eretz Yisroel arranged in ten separate locations.
Leading Rabbonim Heap Praise on Dvar Malchus on Moshiach
Leading Rabbonim in Eretz Yisroel, Reb Meilech Biderman, Harav Yitzchak Yosef, and Harav Shaul Alter, received the sefer Dvar Malchus on Moshiach from its author, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Ezagui, and heartily endorsed it.
8th Grade Boys Rewarded for End-of-Year Mivtza
After completing an end-of-year mivtza, students of the Lubavitcher Yeshiva 8th grade were rewarded with an event including a pizza bar, salad bar, cereal bar, as well as other exciting activities and games.
Why the Presidential Assassination Attempt is Relevant to Us
When a young man tried to assassinate the president in 1981, many believed that poverty was the cause of crime. The Rebbe argued that hardship drove people to accomplish great things and instead blamed the lack of values and belief in G-d. A relevant message for our times.
Moshiach Chidon Gala Banquet Recap
The international Moshiach Chidon, held on Gimmel Tammuz, brought together Bochurim from around the world to honor their commitment to learning Inyonei Geulah uMoshiach. The event saw twenty-two finalists from various Chabad Yeshivos showcasing their profound knowledge of the Rebbe’s Torah about Moshiach.
7th Annual ‘One People One Heart’ Event in Seattle
A large crowd of attendees from all over Washington State attended the annual Jewish unity event, entitled “One People, One Heart – An Evening of Unity & Inspiration Commemorating the Teachings & Impact of the Lubavitcher Rebbe.”
‘I Was Frustrated with My Inability to Immerse Myself in Chassidus’
From the Anash.org Inbox: As time went on, I was growing increasingly frustrated with my inability to immerse myself in Chassidus the way I once had. Neither new chavrusos nor listening to a vast amount of online Shiurim were able to help me overcome the sense that I was treading water…