Two decades of spreading the wellsprings of Chasidus will be celebrated at Or HaChasidus’ Inaugural Gala Dinner, honoring the visionaries behind its success and unveiling plans for the future.
Picture of the Day
Rabbi Berel Lazar, Chief Rabbi of Russia, met by the Chabad Air stand at JFK airport with Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch, Rosh Yeshiva of Slabodka in Bnei Brak. They discussed the recent Kinus Hashluchim, and Rabbi Lazar gifted Rabbi Hirsch the Sefer Chidushei Sugyos, a compilation of the Rebbe’s Sichos on the Parsha.
RCCS Hosting Women’s Auction in Crown Heights
A unique and inspiring event will take place this Sunday in Crown Heights at the Jewish Children’s Museum. The evening will feature guest speaker Shana Alayev, musical entertainment by Rivky Borenstein, and a fantastic auction benefiting RCCS.
If Someone Took Yours, Can You Take Theirs?
In this week’s Choshen Mishpat Renaissance podcast, Rabbi Berel Polityko explores whether one can take matters into their own hands against a thief or a debtor.
Antwerp Yeshiva’s Kinus Puts Bochurim in the Spotlight
Antwerp’s Yeshiva made their mark by hosting their own Kinus HaShluchim, themed “Conquering the World Through Torah Learning.” Over the course of the five-day event, the bochurim engaged in learning, farbrengens, and discussions, discovering how their yeshiva studies transform the world just as effectively as a thriving Chabad House. The program culminated in a grand banquet.
Our Communities
Canada’s Historic Trois-Rivières Gets First Rabbi in 70 Years
Rabbi Aaron and Amanda Spiro, along with their three children, have officially established a new Chabad house in the heart of downtown Trois-Rivières with a stunning view overlooking the Three Rivers. Originally a town that supported a Shul, the Spiro’s have come to reignite the Jewish Moroccan community.
Is Preschool Working Out for Your Child?
At Lighthouse Early Learning Center in Crown Heights, children flourish in a nurturing environment that blends one-on-one support with group learning. With a team of licensed therapists and special educators crafting personalized plans, every child builds confidence, engages deeply, and reaches new milestones.
Pictorial Tour of Historical Sites in Parshas Vayeitzei
Anash.org Feature: Tour the ancient sites mentioned in Parshas Toldos with “Picturing the Parsha” featuring unique and exclusive photos with detailed descriptions by Tanach explorer and photographer Sholom Raskin.
The Alter Rebbe’s Niggun Shouldn’t be Manipulated
Mrs Jeanne Zaidel-Rudolph has been blessed with the talent of music. When she had a long discussion with the Rebbe on the significance of The Mitteler Rebbe’s Kapelye she was also instructed not to manipulate or change the Alter Rebbe’s niggun.
Tzeirei Hashluchim Winter Camp Announces Head Staff
Anticipation and excitement are building among young Shluchim around the globe as they eagerly await another year of the MyShliach Tzeirei Hashluchim Winter Camp in Glendale, California.
‘Tzeischem L’Shalom’: Emirates Shluchim Gifted Rebbe Coins for a Safe Shlichus
Before returning to their makom hashlichus in the United Arab Emirates, the shluchim gathered with friends and supporters for a Tzeischem L’Shalom gathering. Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky shared memories of the shlichus to Kfar Chabad in 5716 after a tragedy, and he gifted the shluchim special coins from the Rebbe.
A Quiet Revolution Is Popularizing the Rebbe’s Sichos in Boro Park
This week marks the 100th-week anniversary of the “Tiffern Blick” Likkutei Sichos publication—a milestone in making the Rebbe’s teachings accessible to Yiddish-speaking communities. Established by Rabbi Yoel Naparstek two years ago on Yud Tes Kislev, the initiative has inspired hundreds of bachurim, yungeleit, and elder Chassidim to delve into the Rebbe’s sichos.
Junior Campus Shluchos Unite at First-Ever Shabbaton
Alongside the recent Pegisha weekend, the first-ever Junior Campus Shluchos Shabbaton took place in Crown Heights, bringing together almost 60 “Junior Campus Shluchos”, ages 10 through 14, for an opportunity to deepen their connections with their own shlichus.
Toronto Yeshivos Hold Kinus Hisorerus After Shliach’s Murder
Following the shocking murder of Dubai shliach, Rabbi Zvi Kogan HYD, the Zal and Mesivta in Toronto united for a Kinus Hisorerus, including Tehillim, a video of the Rebbe, and words of inspiration by hanhala members of both yeshivos.
Bergen Beach Russian Community Hosts Rabbi Lazar
For the first time since its founding, the Jewish Russian Community of Brooklyn’s Bergen Beach hosted Russia’s Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar, invited by his former student from Moscow, shliach Rabbi Menachem Mendel Weisberg.
Oholei Torah’s Mothers Mingle at Legacy Event
The Oholei Torah Mothers Committee recently hosted a memorable Mothers Mingle event, paid tribute to the founding members of Oholei Torah’s original PTA, presenting each of them with a beautiful gift and thanking them for their countless contributions over the years.
Fund Responds to Dubai Tragedy with 100 New Centers
Following the Rebbe’s longstanding philosophy of responding to darkness by increasing light, Keren Hashluchim announced at the conclusion of the Shiva for Rabbi Zvi Kogan HY’D that they will provide seed funding for a major expansion of one hundred new Chabad centers in underserved areas.
Workshops at Kinus Strengthen Bonds Among Shluchim
Last week’s workshops at the Kinus aimed to unite cohorts of Shluchim serving similar demographics. The in-depth seminars facilitated networking and served as educational platforms, emphasizing the Kinus’s pivotal role in supporting Shluchim through their unique Shlichusin.
Dr. Sonia Zahra Elhadad, AH
Dr. Sonia Zahra Elhadad of the Upper East Side of Manhattan, who was known for her sensitivity and temimus, passed away in a horrible apartment building fire two nights ago. The levaya will pass 770 tonight at 7:30 pm.
Deaf Shliach Addressed Banquet in Sign Language
The Kinus banquet took an extraordinary turn when Rabbi Yehoshua Soudakoff addressed the crowd, not with words but through American Sign Language (ASL). His speech, simultaneously translated for all shluchim, emphasized how everyone, regardless of ability, deserves to feel a true sense of belonging.
Rabbi Paltiel Addresses Beis Rivka Seminary About Tragedy
Rabbi Yossi Paltiel addressed seminary girls in the aftermath of the devastating tragedy involving Rabbi Tzvi Kogan HY’D, a beloved Shliach whose life was cut short after being murdered in a horrific terror attack that shook the global Jewish community. In his talk, Rabbi Paltiel offered guidance on processing such profound pain and how to approach tragedy in our lives.
Tonight: Start Saying V’sein Tal Umotor
We begin saying V’sein Tal Umotor in Shmoneh Esrei during Maariv tonight. What happens if one forgets? Rabbi Yosef Braun presents a clear halacha guide.