In this week’s Choshen Mishpat Renaissance podcast, Rabbi Berel Polityko delves into the nuances of lo sachmod – envy, explaining what is permitted and what is not with practical examples. Listen Here.
The Rebbe’s English Letters on How to Get Rich
In this collection of the Rebbe’s letters in English, the Rebbe guides aspiring and struggling businessmen to take Hashem up on a challenge: when you increase in tzedakah, Hashem will reciprocate manyfold.
Better Than Not Thinking At All!
When a bochur complained to the Rebbe that his contemplation of Chassidus was crude, the Rebbe reassured him that with time it would become refined. But then the Rebbe told him something even more relevant.
Lubavitcher Murdered in Cold Blood in Ramle, Suspect Sent Free
Last week, Rabbi Refael Mizrachi, a Lubavitcher from Ramle was ruthlessly murdered by his Arab neighbor who has been sent home scott-free without an investigation or trial.
‘Me’chayil El Choyil’: Mayonai Directors Strengthened at Kinus
Leaders of the twelve branches of Mayonei Yisroel spread across the Holy Land, gathered at a kinus held over Shabbos Chof Av in Almaty to farbreng and gain strength for their continued shlichus of hafotzas hamayonos in frum circles.
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Queens Bochurim Produce Summer Experience for Cheder Boys
During their short ‘Bein Hazmanim,’ bochurim of the Queens Mesivta take on a Chinuch Shlichus to provide talmidim of Cheder Ohr Menachem who just completed 12 months of learning, with a compact overnight experience.
R’ Berel Baumgarten’s Nusach Recording for JTS Students
Today, the 25th of Av, marks the 102nd birthday of R’ Berel Baumgarten, a special chossid and devoted shliach of the Rebbe to Argentina. A recording of Rosh Hashana nusach, made for JTS students with whom he held a kesher, was restored and released.
What Keeps our Soldiers Motivated?
Popular lecturer and author Doron Kornbluth shares his impression of Lubavitch visitors who came to lift the spirits of IDF soldiers up and down Eretz Yisroel and the direct impact it had on their morale.
YSP in Morristown Poses for Group Photos
At the conclusion of an uplifting summer, the Yeshiva Summer Program (YSP) of Morristown posed for a group photo of the entire program, as well as of each individual class.
Chabad of the Front Lines
Rabbi Zev Sirota first encountered Chabad when he was a student at YU and attended a weekly Tanya class. This led to his lifelong connection with the Rebbe through his university years, his move to Israel, and his long military career.
War Day 327: Drone Strike in Syria, IDF Cracking Down on New Terror Groups
War Summary, Day 327: Hostage body recovered, 10 fallen heroes over the last week, heavy combat activity in Gaza, Hezbollah still in shock, PIJ terrorist eliminated in Syria, and IDF cracking down on Judea and Samaria terrorist groups.
Futuristic Podcast Addresses ‘Hilchisa L’mishicha’
Kollel L’Rabbonei Chabad hosted a new weekly podcast with 20-30 minute episodes that explore on topics of Moshiach and Geulah in an innovative and fresh manner.
Picture of the Day
Bar Mitzvah bochur Shlomo Zalman Walters of Chicago recites his Bar Mitzvah Maamer on Chof Daled Av, the 45th Yahrtzeit of his namesake, Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Hecht a”h, the first Shliach to Chicago.
Dementia Demands a Huge Amount of Sensitivity
Following a daughter’s experience with her father’s dementia, a young man, who assisted his grandfather around Crown Heights as he battled early stages of dementia, presents his perspective and has a plea for passersby and acquaintances.
Coming Back a Grateful Mess
Article by Rabbi Shimon Posner: I spent this past weekend in Kazakhstan: I added nothing to my carry-on, but it’s going to take me months to unpack. If there was one word to describe this trip, it would be vital.
‘Project 100 Shluchim’ Is Creating Fundraising Breakthroughs
It may be supporting a new shliach as he navigates his early stages of fundraising, or assisting a veteran shliach who wants to take his fundraising to the next level. Project 100 Shluchim has been helping shluchim create a breakthrough in their fundraising, with 60-90 minutes of free support.
Help Fulfill a Holocaust Survivor’s Lifelong Wish
Moshe Weissfish, a Holocaust survivor, devoted his life to help establish and support Israel and Jewish communities around the world. His one fervent wish, shared with his wife, rabbi, and close friends, was to be buried in Israel. Help him fulfill his wish.
She Heard the Sounds from Oholei Torah in Her Home
Living behind Oholei Torah, a non-Jewish woman would hear the sounds of Oholei Torah boys and find their papers in her backyard. Read this incredible story of how it saved her son’s life and inspired her to sell her home only to “a follower of Rabbi Schneerson.”
New Shluchim to San Jose, California
Rabbi Sholom Ber and Brochi Nemanov are moving on shlichus to the Evergreen community in San Jose, California to create a new home for the Jewish community there.
Historic Chof Av Marked in Alma Ata with Largest Crowd Ever
Record numbers of anash, shluchim and mekuravim, gathered this year in Alma Ata for Reb Levik’s 80th yahrtzeit. The annual pilgrimage was initiated by businessman Mr. Avi Shaulzon, who raised awareness and supported the endeavor, leading to the huge turnout for Chof Av. Mega Gallery.
Jewish Women Spend An Hour Packed with Learning
Live from 8:30-9:30, join women worldwide in learning three lessons in halacha packed into one compact hour of study.
Putting on Tefillin With an Apostate?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including mentioning your father or mother by name, putting on tefillin with an apostate, and bracha acharona on wine from France with fruits from Eretz Yisroel.
Parent Thanks Mechanchim for Boy’s Unimaginable Success
From the Anash.org Inbox: There was a time when the words “your son has ADHD” felt like a life sentence. We were told by his first school that their environment wouldn’t be suitable for his needs, and medication was suggested as a way for him to thrive elsewhere. But then, a journey began that restored our hope, all thanks to a remarkable group of educators.