The White House Call That Transferred an Army Doctor to 770
In a podcast interview, Rabbi Raleigh Resnick of Pleasanton, California, recounts how his father, Dr. Larry Resnick AH, came to care for the Rebbe following the heart attack of 5738. He also shares the story of his parents’ shidduch, their relationship with the Rebbe and Rebbetzin, and the lessons he learned from the Rebbe’s constant guidance to push beyond one’s best.
Kinus Banquet Charts Bold New Initiatives for Shlichus Worldwide
At the Kinus Hashluchim banquet, attended by nearly 7,000 shluchim and guests from 110 countries, twelve major initiatives were unveiled, including a $50 million Jewish education fund, new overnight camps, grants for 100 new shluchim, a kolel network for seniors, and a project of 7 mitzvos for non-Jews.
770 Celebrates Rosh Chodesh Kislev With Farbrengen
Chabad Girl in Critical Condition After School Bullying Incident
Furniture Industry Fundraiser Gala Honors NC Shliach
Rabbi Yosef Plotkin of Greensboro, North Carolina, was honored for his leadership at a furniture industry gala that also recognized prominent business figures and featured a moving presentation of financial assistance to two Chabad families facing serious illness.
Tzeirei Hashluchos Winter Camp Announces Head Staff
Sunday: New Torah in Memory of Mrs. Shoshana Rabkin
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9,000th Tanya Edition Printed Near the Rebbe’s Room
In a tradition to print every millennial Tanya in 770, the 9,000th edition of Tanya was printed near the Rebbe’s room, in conjunction with the International Kinus Hashluchim.
New Handbook Offers Practical Tips for Teachers
A newly published handbook published by Igud Hamelamdim, titled Practical Advice for the Beginning Teacher, brings together 135 concise, down-to-earth suggestions addressing many everyday classroom situations.
Chesterfield Celebrates New Torah and New Community Home
Over 150 community members gathered to celebrate the beginning of a new Sefer Torah for Chabad of Chesterfield, marking another milestone toward the completion of its 15,200-square-foot community center, where the Torah will eventually find its home.
New Derher Media Tell the Story of Rosh Chodesh Kislev
In honor of Rosh Chodesh Kislev, A Chassidisher Derher has released new videos, quizzes, podcasts and educational resources for children and adults about the Rebbe’s recovery in 5738.
Montreal Campers Reunite and Relive Summer Memories
Over 250 campers and 60 staff members came together for a reunion in Montreal, where each camper received a specially prepared camp journal to remember the summer.
Bochur Injured on Simchas Torah Released on Rosh Chodesh Kislev
As Rosh Chodesh Kislev begins, incredible news has been shared that bochur Shneur Zalman Neiman, who was critically injured on Simchas Torah at 770, has been released from the hospital and returned to 770.
1,200 Young Shluchim Enter the Ohel Together
After an empowering and uplifting Shabbos, over 1,200 Young Shluchim attending the Kinus Tzeirei Hashluchim joined together on Motzai Shabbos for an inspirational rally before going to the Ohel.
Mohalim Across Jewish Communities Gathered in Crown Heights
More than 100 mohalim from around the world, representing a broad spectrum of Jewish communities, joined prominent Rabbanim and leading medical experts to strengthen and protect the mitzvah of Bris Milah.
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A Journalist’s Fascination with Lubavitch From Siberia to Paris
After their Great Escape from Soviet Russia and a period in German and Austrian DP camps, 1000 Lubavitcher refugees converged in Paris in 5707–5708. Local Yiddish journalist Yitzchak Shmulevitsh was amazed by their devotion to Torah and each other, and documented their work to establish a yeshivah and a girls’ school, as well as the eventual departure of many of them to Eretz Yisrael. Part III of a series.
Tonight: Make Your Voice Heard on Newly Proposed Shelter
Crown Heights residents are urged to attend tonight’s Community Board 9 meeting at 7:00 PM to voice their concerns over a proposed new homeless shelter on Utica Avenue, amid a growing number of shelters in the area.
How Much Profit Is a Storekeeper Allowed to Make?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including bishul Yisroel for rice cakes, marking up household necessities more than a sixth, and keeping an inaccurate kitchen scale.
The Alter Rebbe’s Handwritten Kabbalah Maamar Explained
The Age of Chinuch for Shabbos Candles?
Ask the Rov: From what age should a girl begin lighting her own Shabbos candle? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Smaller Tefillin for Bar Mitzvah Boys?
Bracha on Cake and Tea After Bentching?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including cake and tea after bentching, heated floors on Shabbos, shirt buttons right over left, and born during Bein haShmoshos.
In the Twilight: Melacha During Bein Hashmashos
Ask the Rov: I realized right after shkiah that the dining room lights are off. May I ask a non-Jew to turn them on? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
The Chassidishe Rov Who Wasn’t Afraid to Take a Stand
A bitter feud between two groups of wagon drivers had left an entire town without a rov, as no one dared face the losing side, until R. Yehoshua Nemoytin arrived and settled the matter in a way no one expected.
Mrs. Chanie Serebryanski, 57, AH
Mrs. Chanie Serebryanski, shlucha to Toronto for over 35 years, passed away on Monday, 22 Cheshvan.