Not a common jokester as some imagine, Reb Shmuel Munkes was one of the towering chassidim of the Alter Rebbe who often used jest to communicate profound ideas. Suspending himself in front of the Rebbe’s home, he taught an important lesson.
From Telephone to Digital: Introducing the Revolutionary Chassidus App
Imagine a world where you could make it to every Chassidus Shiur that you wished to attend. Imagine there were no logistical challenges by Lubavitch’s best mashpiim being spread throughout the globe. Imagine there were no obstacles in between you and tens of thousands of hours of Chassidus shiurim.
Boston Communities Join Inspiring Event with London Mechanech
Over 200 men and women from 28 Chabad centers gathered at Beth Menachem Chabad of Newton, MA, for a Gimmel Tammuz Farbrengen featuring Rabbi Shmuel Lew from London as a guest speaker. The formal event was followed by a farbrengen with the shluchim and anash.
Learning Torah at the Swimming Pool?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including speaking after Hamapil, onions in a salad overnight, and learning at the swimming pool.
At the Ohel, Israel’s Foreign Minister Learns the Rebbe’s Way to Peace
On an official visit to the US, Israel’s Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz visited the Rebbe’s Ohel where he wrote a heartfelt Pan for Jews in Eretz Yisrael and learned about the Rebbe’s path to peace in the land from Alaska Shliach Rabbi Yosef Greenberg.
Our Communities
Suffield Zal Hires New Mashpia As Enrollment Grows
Rabbi Mendel Edelman will be joining the hanhala of the Yeshiva Gedola of Suffield, Connecticut, in the Zal’s inaugural year.
Mrs. Sima Rivka (Susan) Jaffe, AH
Mrs. Sima Rivka (Susan) Jaffe, the matriarch of a large Lubavitch family and a leading member of the Chabad community in Manchester, UK, passed away.
The Rebbe’s English Letters on Utilizing Positions of Influence
The Rebbe encouraged every individual to spread Torah and Mitzvos, especially those in distinct positions of influence. This week, we present several letters written by the Rebbe to individuals in various public positions, encouraging them to view their influence as an opportunity to spread Yiddishkeit.
Portable AC’s Boost Soldiers’ Performance on the Frontlines
Due to the extreme weather and intense heat, Ezer Lachayal has been supplying soldiers on the frontline with portable air conditioners, allowing soldiers to sustain physical performance levels, crucial for demanding tasks and prolonged operations.
‘Bring Him to a Farbrengen’
A recurring theme in the Rebbe’s correspondence is the potential and power of chassidishe farbrengen. Advising a chossid who was bringing someone closer to Yiddishkeit, the Rebbe recommended a chassidishe farbrengen as the way to make him more receptive.
Frontline Gaza Commandos Thank Hashem for Miracles in 770
Two Nachal commandos who fought on the front lines in Gaza for the last 9.5 months and experienced exceptional miracles, came to 770 upon their release where they bentched Hagomel and thanked Hashem for being saved.
Longmeadow, MA, Marks 3 Tammuz with Panel of Shluchim
In a full auditorium, a panel of four shluchim shared their experiences with the Rebbe answering questions such as: What is your earliest memory of the Rebbe? What teaching of the Rebbe inspires you most? What is your favorite nigun?
Kingston PA Marks Gimmel Tammuz with Farbrengen
Anash of Kingston PA gathered on Tuesday night in the Beis Moshe shul for an elaborate and lively farbrengen with Morristown mashpia Rabbi Efraim Piekarsky.
‘Beryl’ Wrecks Houston, Chabad Helps Locals
Hurricane Beryl made landfall in Texas on Monday, causing extensive damage and leaving millions without power in the midst of a blistering heatwave. Houston shluchim are improvising and raising funds to help residents with food and shelter.
Arizona Shliach Invited to Open US Congress in Honor of the Rebbe
Rabbi Mendy Deitsch, shliach in Chandler, Arizona, was invited to deliver the opening prayer in the US Congress on a day around Gimmel Tammuz, to honor the Rebbe and share his message for all.
Construction Begins at Cheder Lubavitch Morristown
After years of planning and fundraising, the eagerly anticipated summer construction project has started at Cheder Lubavitch Morristown, aiming to make larger middle and elementary classrooms and significantly expand the preschool.
When the Rebbe’s Encouraged the Tanks While Driving
Rabbi Yosef Gerlitzky recalls a time when driving in the mitzvah tank, the bochurim noticed the Rebbe’s car next to them. The Rebbe opened the window and began waving his hand vigorously – until the driver began looking…
Become a Certified Sofer in a Year
Are you intrigued by the idea of connecting deeply with Torah through writing Sifrei Torah, mezuzahs, tefillin? Lemaan Yilmedu’s one-year Sofer Stam course can turn your dream into reality, giving you the knowledge and skills you need to become a certified Sofer.
Paris Chassidim Unite at Central Farbrengen
Photos: Mordechai Lubecki
Anash and bochurim in France gathered at Beis Chaya Mushka in Paris for a central farbrengen with shliach Rabbi Mendel Azimov and other local shluchim.
Morristown Melamed Inspired by the Rebbe to Donate Kidney
On Gimmul Tammuz, Shliach Yossi Zeidman donated his kidney to a stranger in need and saved a life in a once in lifetime opportunity.
15 Hours of Farbrenging at Chabad of South Broward
In the days leading up to Gimmel Tammuz and on the day itself, Rabbi Velvel Lipskier led three farbrengens at Chabad of South Broward, amounting to 15 hours and hundreds of participants.
Vaad Hakohol Outlines Progress in First Newsletter
In a first update since being elected, the new Vaad Hakohol share their recent accomplishments, as well as their next steps and plans for the future of the Crown Heights community.
Three More Rabbonim Join Beis Din Rabbonei Chabad
After adding six new Rabbonim just one month ago, the Beis Din Rabbonei Chabad in Eretz Yisroel, the body established by the Rebbe to oversee all Chabad matters, has announced the addition of three more members.
At Nikolayev Funeral, Jewish Soldier’s Remains Were Laid to Rest
In Mykolaiv (Nikolayev), the Rebbe’s birthplace located in southeastern Ukraine, a particularly sorrowful funeral was held for the remains of a Jewish soldier who was killed by two missiles fired by Russian soldiers at the front line.
Moshiach Chidon Winners Announced
Twenty-two finalists representing dozens of Chabad Yeshivos showcased their knowledge of the Rebbe’s Torah about Moshiach at the international Moshiach Chidon held on Gimmel Tammuz.