In honor of his 10th yahrtzeit, a student of Rabbi Eliezer Zirkind shares his impressions of a man whose life revolved around boundless love for Torah, and disdained shortcuts of any kind. A collection of piskei halacha by Rabbi Zirkind was also released.
Dnipro Shluchim Miraculously Spared from Russian Missile Strike
Meters from the home of shluchim in Dnipro, Ukraine, a large Russian missile struck a residential building, stopping at the ceiling of a Jewish family’s home. Miraculously, the missile warhead did not explode and was safely defused by demolition experts.
Emotional Bar Mitzvah Retreat at the Baal Shem Tov’s Ohel
Dozens of Bar and Bas Mitzvah youth from across Ukraine gathered at the complex of the Baal Shem Tov‘s Ohel in Medzhybizh for a captivating and emotional retreat organized by the EnerJew Jewish youth movement in the FSU.
New Petach Tikvah Kolel Welcomes American Yungeleit
A new kollel named “Beit Midrash LeHoraah” in central Petach Tikvah is opening under the leadership of American-born rov, Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin. The kollel will focus on in-depth halacha and preparation for Rabbanut tests, and welcomes American couples.
Project Elevate Launches Another Successful Summer of Tznius
Over 1000 girls in camps and colonies alike join Project Elevate over the summer to learn the halachos of tznius and glean the Rebbe’s views on the topic.
Our Communities
Bed-Stuy Blocks Get Landmark Status Against Frum Families
Two blocks in Bedford-Stuyvesant were recently given landmark statuses, much to the chagrin of the frum residents who oppose the decision feeling it targeted those with larger families who would need to expand the houses.
10th Yahrtzeit of Master Sofer Rabbi Eliezer Zirkind
Today, 25 Sivan, marks the 10th yartzeit of Rabbi Eliezer Zirkind. Besides being the Rebbe’s personal sofer, Rabbi Zirkind was also known for his unblemished avodas Hashem between man and Hashem and between man and man.
Argentina Mesivta Hosts Competitive Pre-Chidon Event
Argentina Mesivta announces the first, second, and third place winners in a competitive pre-chidon challenge for the Global Moshiach Initiative.
Blau Family Welcomes New Torah in 770
The family of Rabbi Menachem Meir Blau a”h, who spent years sharing the Rebbe’s message of Moshiach every day in 770, fittingly dedicated a Torah to him in 770.
Lazar-Raskin Wedding Celebrated in Rome, Italy
Hundreds of supporters of Jewish Life in Russia gathered at an ancient castle outside Rome, Italy, for the wedding of Levi Yitzchok Lazar, son of the Chief Rabbi of Russia, Rabbi Berel Lazar, to Draizy Raskin, daughter of Rabbi Hirshel Raskin, mashpia in Montreal.
Breakthrough Technology Will Find Your Moment in Seconds
The most precious gift one can receive is a living memory of a moment with the Rebbe. Now, JEM is launching a brand-new face recognition technology that allows unprecedented search accessibility to the half a million photos of interactions with the Rebbe.
What the Rebbe Thought of Rav Wolfson’s Teachings
After publishing the first volume of his Emunas Itecha, Reb Moshe Wolfson was afraid to continue out of “fear of harm.” In an encouraging note, the Rebbe urged him not to fear, and to print his sefer which “brings love of Hashem, Torah, and Yidden.”
Mesivta Bochurim Celebrate Mastery of Eruvin
Bochurim at the Kingston Mesivta celebrated a siyum of Mesechta Eruvin by all talmidim of the yeshiva, with numerous bochurim learning the entire Mesechta baal peh.
Uncovering the Mysteries of the Alter Rebbe’s Siddur
In an interview with Levi Mishulovin, Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin of London talks about his involvement with the Alter Rebbe’s Siddur, its history and unique content, and his new sefer that is coming out.
Record Participation in Moshiach Chidon Finals
After six weeks of immersing themselves in a brand-new learning curriculum, the students were put to the test in a final examination on all their learnings, successfully concluding this phase of the Chidon.
Picture of the Day
American-born Lubavitch dayanim, Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin, rov of Anash in Petach Tikva, and Rabbi Mordechai Rifkaind, rov of Anash in Pardes Katz, received the coveted Rabbanut Dayanus from Israel’s Chief Rabbis at the Great Synagogue in Yerushalayim.
Chabad Singer Releases New Single of Hope
A few days after Simchas Torah, Chabad singer and composer Shmuel Honig sat alone and imagined what he would daven in the terror tunnels. The result was this song of hope.
Levaya Held for Young Mother in Crown Heights
The levaya for Mrs. Chaya Sofer, a young mother from Eretz Yisroel and more recently of Crown Heights, passed by 770 on Friday on the way to kevura in Eretz Yisroel on Sunday night.
Montreal Mishmar Program Concludes with Grand Event
7th graders of YTTL Montreal enjoyed an exclusive end-of-year celebration marking the completion of the Mishmar program, where they join Zal Bochurim on Thursday nights to learn a sicha of the Rebbe b’chavrusa.
What Does Lubavitch Do for Seuda Shlishis?
Ask the Rov: What is required for seuda shlishis on Shabbos? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Saving a Yid from Cremation in the Northwest Arizona Desert
When shliach Rabbi Mendel Super of Lake Havasu City, Arizona, found out that Robert planned to be cremated, he sprang into action and raised the funds for a proper kevura, then making the six-hour trip to Phoenix to officiate at his funeral.
Amshinover Rebbe Delivers 4 AM Tanya Shiur as Afikoman Present
Upon returning the Afikoman on Pesach night, the Amshinover Rebbe’s grandson had a request: that his grandfather deliver a shiur Tanya in the yeshiva. Two months later, the Rebbe showed up at 4 am to give the promised shiur.
She Would Not Get Upset or Complain
An outstanding chassidishe woman held in high esteem by the Tzemach Tzedek and Rebbetzin Rivkah‘s grandmother, Rebbetzin Leah Golda was was always calm and collected, never getting angry over wrongdoing or complaining when she suffered.