Shneur Zalman Plotkin, the two-year-old child of Rabbi Yosef and Hindy Plotkin, shluchim in Greensboro, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, 28 Sivan. Shivah times updated.
Gavra or Cheftza? The Sicha That Remained Obscure for 48 Years
In 5736, the Rebbe delivered a deep sicha on the famous debate of Gavra vs. Cheftza involving Reb Yosef Engel, the Rogatchover Gaon, the Avnei Neizer, Reb Shimon Shkop, and the Alter Rebbe. Many questions were submitted to the Rebbe on that sicha, and after a full night of learning, Rabbis Dovid Feldman and Yisrael Shimon Kalmenson were able to clarify it.
Prominent Rabbonim Rave About New English Likkutei Sichos
In preparation for the 30th anniversary of Gimmel Tammuz, Sichos in English approached prominent Rabbonim from across the spectrum of the English-speaking Torah world to share their perspective on Likkutei Sichos – and were shocked by the response.
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Times of Moshiach: Crown Heights Vaad Hakohol members Berel Hildesheim and Shmuel Rosenstein met with Rabbi David Niederman, Rosh Hakohol of Satmar in Williamsburg, to discuss plans for working together.
30 Years Takes Front and Center of Frum Weekly Magazines
Major frum publications in America and Eretz Yisroel are running cover stories about the Rebbe, and the covers of the magazines this week could be mistaken for an edition of the Kfar Chabad or Derher…
“I Credit All My Success to the Rebbe”
Dr. Irving Wolinsky was at a low point when he came into yechidus with the Rebbe before the nesius in 1950. He reluctantly followed the Rebbe’s advice and was amazed at how each of his problems was completely resolved.
Chassidim Celebrate the Rebbe’s Rescue in 770
Chassidim gathered in 770 to celebrate and be inspired on the 83rd anniversary of the Rebbe and Rebbetzin’s rescue. Guest speakers included Rabbi Yossi Gordon of Melbourne and Rabbi Nochum Schapiro of Sydney.
‘If You Can Get Them All Into One Room…’
Reb Eliyahu Kitov, an activist and author, had a brilliant idea: he would gather all leading rabbonim in one room to find solutions for Klal Yisroel’s issues. The Rebbe agreed that this would bring the solution, but for a different reason.
Rebbe Responsa Highlights the Rebbe’s Care for Every Jew
This week’s collection of the Rebbe’s English letters shines a light on the Rebbe’s deep concern and sense of responsibility for every Jew in need – both spiritually and physically – no matter his or her religious affiliation, social standing, or geographical location.
Documents Reveal Fascinating Details of Rebbe’s Coming to America
A bundle of documents collected from the Rebbe and Rebbetzin’s travels to America uncover fascinating details of their journey.
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Consul General of Israel in New York Ofir Akunis, who visited 770 this week, looks through the new “Make Peace” book by Yonah Press, which maps out the Rebbe’s solution for peace in Eretz Yisroel.
American Mashpiim to Headline Shabbos Hachana in Kfar Chabad
Inspiring mashpiim from the Americas are flown in for grand Shabbos achdus in Kfar Chabad in honor of Gimmel Tammuz, with thousands of temimin joining from across the land.
Argentinian President Secretly Watches Chabad Event from Private Balcony
Argentina shluchim and communities commemorated the 30th Gimmel Tammuz anniversary with a grand event with guest speaker Rabbi Moshe New of Montreal. What many didn’t know was the attendance of the country’s president, Javier Milei, who watched discreetly from a gallery.
Queens Borough President Feels Privileged to Live Near the Rebbe
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Junior, accompanied by Queens Shluchim, visited the Ohel ahead of the thirtieth Gimmel Tammuz where he displayed deep respect and expressed his privilege at living in close proximity to the Rebbe.
Geulah Ambassadors to Teach Moshiach x1000 Before Gimmel Tammuz
A grassroots campaign to introduce 1000 Jews to the Rebbe’s initiative to learn and educate about Moshiach and Geulah has 550 (and counting) shluchim, shluchos and members of Anash committing to initiate a chavrusah with a segment of The Alef before Gimmel Tammuz.
New Vaad Hakohol Meets with Community Shuls
Marking a new era of community involvement and leadership, Crown Heights Shul representatives met with the new Vaad Hakohol/CHJCC Board of Directors in an inaugural meeting to brainstorm future initiatives.
Live: Dynamic Lineup of Mashpiim to Farbreng for 28 Sivan
Live at 9:30 PM ET: In honor of Chof Ches Sivan, there will be an online farbrengen with Rabbis Leibel Altein, Yitzchak Goldshmid, Yosef Greenberg, Elimelech Gurevitch, Yosef Chaim Kantor, Yosef Katzman, Sholom Ber Levitin, Eliezer Zaklikovsky, and others.
Dramatic Retelling Of Chof Ches Sivan Story For Kids
Derher for Kids is out with an enthralling retelling of the captivating story of the Rebbe and Rebbetzin’s Escape and Journey to America.
Guide Your Community in Observing Taharas Hamishpacha
Two years ago, Lemaan Yilmedu created a program to train and certify Shluchim and other interested parties to issue practical rulings in Taharas Hamishpacha. Learn more at the virtual open house next week.
Ohel Bus Starts New Manhattan Line In Honor of 30 Years
A brand new line traveling from Manhattan to the Ohel every Sunday morning will be starting this week and continuing throughout the year, in honor of 30 years since Gimmel Tammuz.
The Rebbe and Rebbetzin’s Miraculous Escape: 28 Sivan
Read the fascinating overview of the Rebbe and Rebbetzin’s miraculous journey and arrival to the United States on Chof Ches Sivan 5701, brought to life with photos and documents from every step of the way.
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Harav Mendel Vechter, Mashpia and Rosh Kolel in Nachlas Har Chabad in Eretz Yisroel, who is in New York for a simcha, in conversation with Rabbi Chaim Boruch Halbershtam, head of 770’s broadcasting, in the communications room in 770.