Is ‘Emotion Code’ a Jewish Way to Heal?
People are recommending Emotion Code as a way to deal with anxiety, pain, and emotional struggle. But before we start borrowing a new language of healing, we need to ask a more basic question: What exactly is this system, and what kind of view of the person does it carry inside it?
Shazar’s Impossible Dilemma on ‘The State of Israel’
In the summer of 1969, Zalman Shazar – President of the State of Israel and a follower of the Rebbe – found himself caught in a major moral dilemma, even deliberating whether to use his presidential stationery, after a letter from the Rebbe against using the term “State of Israel” made its way to him.
Texas Schools Can Display Ten Commandments, Court Rules
Can Halacha Keep Up? New Sefer Says It Already Has
150 Rabbis Converged on Berlin for Annual Kashrus Conference
Over 150 rabbis from across Europe descended on Berlin for the annual European Kashrus Conference for three days of Torah and dialogue, including an event hosted by the German Parliament, a powerful address from Chancellor Merz, and a moving Ani Ma'amin at the Brandenburg Gate.
‘Don’t Wait Until 81 to Know Hashem Loves You’
Chinuch Begins with How Children See Themselves
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Winners Announced in Moshiach Seudah Family Initiative
This Pesach, over 4,000 families participated in a tailor-made Moshiach Seudah experience through the Moshiach Seudah Family Home Program — a thoughtfully designed booklet created for Lubavitcher families.
Moshiach Chidon Kicks Off for Bochurim Across the Globe
From Yeshivos across the world, bochurim are uniting in learning about Moshiach through the Chidon Geulah U’Moshiach program, now in its sixth year. The program culminates in a grand game show, where top finalists compete on stage.
‘War of Independence was a Miracle and Missed Opportunity’
A firsthand account from mashpia Rabbi Avraham Meizlish AH of the events of 5 Iyar 5708 – witnessed as a young yeshiva student in besieged Yerushalayim without food, constant shelling, and burying the dead with his own hands. He describes the open miracles, the greatest missed opportunity in modern Jewish history, and the Rebbe’s stance on Yom Ha’atzmaut.
Crown Heightsers Feel Betrayed After Cunningham Sponsors Homeless Shelter
Just two months after Brian Cunningham won the Assembly 43rd district and started representing our community, he ‘thanked’ the residents of Crown Heights and East Flatbush with a 1,100-room Mega Homeless Shelter.
Hatzalah Members Get Progress Update on New Headquarters
Hatzalah of Crown Heights members received a detailed update on the progress of the new planned headquarters on Albany Avenue during their monthly CME session.
Herzog’s Words Echo the Rebbe’s Sicha to Him
In an emotional speech at the Kosel, President Isaac Herzog honored the fallen soldiers of the IDF. He called on the nation to hold onto the spirit of the Jewish people, and keep singing even through pain – echoing a sicha the Rebbe directed to him and his father 49 years ago during Hakafos.
Following Chabad’s Kentucky Victory, NY Senate Introduces Burial Bill
Following Chabad’s successful push for burial protections in Kentucky, a New York senator has introduced legislation that would require hospitals and morgues to contact frum organizations before cremating unclaimed Jewish bodies.
Dates and Location Announced for 26th Kinus Hamechanchim
The 26th International Kinus Hamechanchim, bringing together mechanchim from around the world for two days of growth, collaboration, and renewed inspiration, will IY”H take place this year at the Armon Hotel in Stamford, Connecticut.
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When Fake News About the Rebbe Maharash Sparked a Public Rebuttal
2 Iyar marks 192 years from the birth of the Rebbe Maharash. From the Margins of Chabad History relates an episode of fake news from the contemporary maskilic press that gives us a glimpse of the respect in which he was held, details about his travels, and the loyalty of his devoted chasidim.
In the Heart of Cambodia, Chabad Thrives with Torah
In the far-flung corner of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, local shliach and visiting bochurim made sure to host a Kinus Torah on Pesach. Their chidushim in Nigleh and Chassidus were now published in an impressive Kovetz Kinus Torah for all to study.
Bris in the Morning or with a Crowd?
Ask the Rov: What time of day should a bris be held? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Repairman Found a Treasure in the Wall
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including who owns a lost object found on private property, non-mevushal wine for guests, and designating eruv tavshilin the night before.
Don’t Take It Back: Repentance and Limits of Restitution
Why We Should Celebrate the Geula Before it Arrives
Shlissel Challah: Origin and Meaning?
Ask the Rov: What is the origin and meaning of “shlissel challah”? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
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Revisiting Rabbi Lipskar’s Impact on his First Yahrtzeit
Marking the first yahrtzeit of legendary Bal Harbor shliach Rabbi Sholom Ber Lipskar a"h, we share stories of his profound impact, from the 'forty-year handshake' with a Holocaust survivor, to a “clean slate” for a woman in crisis, to breaking the stigma for inmates.
Inside the Rebbe’s Library: Working Line by Line with the Rebbe
Rabbi Berel Levine, director of the Agudas Chassidei Chabad Library at 770 and author of countless works in halacha and history, opens up about a life spent working directly under the Rebbe, with over 700 written answers he received from the Rebbe directing his every step.