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.
Hundreds Participate in Shabbos Hachana in Kfar Chabad
Hundreds of temimim gathered at the Shabbos Hachana for Gimmel Tammuz in Kfar Chabad where they were uplifted by the well-planned program and round-the-clock farbrengens.
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Wedding: Ohayon – Meyer
The wedding of Mendel Ohayon of Paris, France, and Malka Meyer of Melbourne, Australia, was celebrated on Sunday night in the Razag ballroom.
Five Routes to Traverse the World’s Fifth-Largest Country
In the largest operation yet, throughout the two months of the summer, 20 Bochurim on 5 routes will cover 22 states of Brazil, the fifth largest country in the world, with Project Mitzva Tank Brazil.
Today: 73 Years Since the Rebbe Founded the “Reshet”
On 5 Tammuz, 5711, just a few months after the Rebbe accepted the leadership of Chabad-Lubavitch, and days before Yud Beis Tammuz, the Rebbe sent an urgent letter to Israel with an important request.
Boro Park Chassidim Mark Gimmel Tammuz with Farbrengens
On Monday night, leil Gimmel Tammuz, two prominent farbrengens took place in Boro Park led by guests from Eretz Yisroel: mashpia Reb Mendel Vechter, and the Bishtina Rebbe, Reb Yisachar Ber Leifer.
How Long Did You Wait in Line at the Ohel?
Waiting in line to see the Rebbe was more than just ‘waiting,’ it was ‘anticipation.’ Today, we wait for no one and nothing, as we can enter at the time of our choosing. But yesterday, tens of thousands of Yidden waited in that line.
Netanyahu to Shluchim: ‘You’re Our Ambassadors in the Rebbe’s Spirit’
To the tunes of Utzu Eitza and Hoshia Es Amecha, PM Bibi Netanyahu met with a delegation of campus shluchim, reaffirming his commitment to the Rebbe’s directives and encouraging them in their struggles with campus antisemitism.
Oholei Torah Sending Largest Group of Shluchim to Date
Beis Medrash Oholei Torah in Crown Heights, under the leadership of Menahel Rabbi Elchonon Lesches, released the list of Talmidim Shluchim being sent to Yeshivos around the globe for this coming school year 5785, the largest group yet.
Campus Kinus Launched at the Ohel to Continue in Eretz Yisroel
The Chabad on Campus International Kinus began with a Gimmel Tammuz program by the Ohel including Shiurim in the Rebbe’s Torah and farbrenges. From there, they headed to Eretz Yisroel, where the kinus will continue for the next five days.
Tanya Started on Beth Israel’s 7th Floor Finished 30 Years Later
On the 30th Anniversary of Gimmel Tammuz, a group of Chassidim finished printing a Tanya that was started over 30 years ago on the same floor of Beth Israel Hospital where the Rebbe stayed.
Flatbush Gathers to Mark the Rebbe’s Yahrtzeit
On Monday evening, Leil Gimmel Tammuz, a large crowd gathered at a farbrengen organized by Bais Menachem Mendel of Flatbush, led by the community rov Harav Yochanon Marosov and Crown Heights mashpia Reb Nachman Yosef Twersky.
Pre-Camp Program Wraps Up Three Days of Fun
The pre-camp program for young shluchim wrapped up three days of fun with highlights including show and tell, zumba, arts and crafts, and animated videos showcasing inspiring Rebbe stories.
Chassidim Wait Hours to Spend a Moment with the Rebbe
Throughout the afternoon, in the sweltering heat, thousands of men, women, and children waited in line for the zchus of entering the Rebbe’s Ohel on Gimmel Tammuz.
Thousands Wait on Line to Give a Pan to the Rebbe
Thousands of men, women, and children waited on line for the zchus of entering the Rebbe’s Ohel on Gimmel Tammuz, some waiting upwards of two and half hours.
Live: Gimmel Tammuz Farbrengen in Northern Crown Heights
Live: Gimmel Tammuz Farbrengen at the Lincoln Place Shul in Crown Heights with guest speaker Rabbi Yosef Katzman in honor of Gimmel Tammuz – Shloshim Shana.
Live: International Moshiach Chidon Banquet
Live at 7:30 PM ET: Join tonight for the International Moshiach Chidon Banquet, celebrating the exceptional learning and dedication of our Mesivta Bochurim in Inyonei Geulah U’Moshiach.
Women Tune in to the Practical Halachos of Yichud
Live at 8:30: Join women worldwide for three powerful classes packaged into one compact hour- the Project Chana Power Hour.
Live: Aguch’s Gimmel Tammuz Farbrengen
Live at 9:30 PM ET: The annual Gimmel Tammuz Farbrengen by Agudas Chassidei Chabad featuring Rabbis Sholom Lipskar, Yehuda Krinsky, Avrohom Shemtov, Chaim Kaplan, and Eli Nosson Silberberg.
Gimmel Tammuz Morning at the Ohel
Many thousands of Yidden from around the world lined up outside the Ohel on Gimmel Tammuz morning to daven and read their pan.
Virtual Gimmel Tammuz Farbrengen for Yaldei Hashluchim Worldwide
Marking Gimmel Tammuz, hundreds of Yaldei Hashluchim across the globe will unite today for a Virtual Farbrengen, aiming to inspire and uplift young shluchim on this auspicious day.