A two-day summit for shluchim serving in remote Jewish communities in 40 countries throughout Europe and Middle East and North Africa took place in Krakow, Poland. The kinus concluded with a visit to Auschwitz.
The Day You Can Ask For Anything
In 5743, the Rebbe spoke about the date of 23 Sivan (Shabbos), and said that in line with what happened on this day during the Purim story, Hashem grants any request on this auspicious day.
Chaya Sofer, 44, AH
Chaya Sofer, a mother from Eretz Yisroel and more recently of Crown Heights, passed away on Thursday after battling an illness. The levaya will pass 770 on Friday at 1 PM.
War Day 267: Rockets Hit Tzfas, Miracle in Merom HaGalil
War Summary, Day Two Hundred and Sixty Seven: IDF nearing completion of Phase Two in Gaza war and preparing for Phase Three, huge barrage of rockets fired at the Tzfat area, multiple homes damaged and fires started, miracle in Merom HaGalil after family home hit, ICC delays arrest warrants, and Biden administration to release some of the bomb shipments for use in Lebanon.
Our Communities
Chabad House Celebrates 18 Years With New CTeen Lounge
A grand housewarming ceremony was held at Chabad of Old Tappan last Wednesday, including the formal inauguration of a CTeen lounge and Mikvah.
The Rebbe’s English Letters on Being a ‘Jew at Heart’
This week’s issue of Rebbe Responsa contains a collection of letters on the importance of physical action, and why that takes priority over being “a Jew at heart”.
Like in Lubavitch
Every summer, bochurim would set out in pairs to do Merkos Shlichus work. One year, the Rebbe reminded them that although they were teaching the basics, their goal should always be “to establish a Yeshiva like in Lubavitch.”
Court Rules Yeshivos Can Challenge SED Regulations
In a 4-1 ruling this morning, Yeshivos were given allowance to challenge the proposed laws that would cause them to have to change curriculums in order to pass as proper schools under the SED (State Education Dept.)
“What Will Be With Lubavitch?”
It is only normal and natural that when the calendar tells us that it is nearing 30 years since Gimmel Tammuz 5754, the heart begins to ask the obvious question: “What will be?” Article by Rabbi Gershon Avtzon.
Hamesorah Opens Registration for Kriah Expert Course
Hamesorah is pleased to open registration for the effective Kriah Course, providing newcomers to the profession with effective strategies for achieving successful Kriah for all students, using the proven Mesorah method.
JEM Foundation to Hold Unique Event for 30 Years
A high-end event by the JEM Foundation, titled “Brighter Than Ever,” will highlight JEM’s pivotal role in making it possible for millions to learn directly from the Rebbe, along with a 120-minute blend of inspiring farbrengen, videos of the Rebbe, and practical inspiration.
To Yearn for the Past or Celebrate the Present?
Photo: Shlomo Vishinsky | Courtesy Zev Markowitz/Chai Art Gallery
As we approach 30 years, the debate ensues whether to yearn for the past or celebrate the present, often a divide between the older generation and the younger one. Who is right? An essay by Rabbi Yitzchok Naparstek.
New York, New England Shluchim Hold Regional Kinus at Suffield Yeshiva
Shluchim from across New York and New England gathered in Suffield, Connecticut, for a regional kinus which turned into an uplifting Shabbos with davening, learning, and farbrenging with the yeshiva bochurim.
Don’t Say the Bar Mitzvah Is Being Held in a “Hall”
With Rabbi Levi Wineberg‘s Bar Mitzvah on Motzei Shabbos, his father, Rabbi Yosef Wineberg, wished to broadcast his weekly radio shiur from the celebration. The Rebbe agreed, but told him not to use the word “hall.”
1980 Recording of Iconic Guest Speaker at Graduation Resurfaces
Rabbi JJ Hecht, the proud grandfather of a talmid in the 1980 graduating class of Lubavitch Yeshiva Ocean Parkway, was the guest speaker at the graduation ceremony.
Newly Revamped Semicha Program Sees Enrollment Double
Building on the unprecedented success and growth, Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim at 770 opens registration for its Semicha program for the upcoming year.
Parent Shares Deep Gratitude in Emotional Letter to Teacher
A parent who witnessed a dramatic change in his son due to his child’s Rebbi, writes a heartfelt letter about his experience this year.
Campus Shluchos Experience Kinus of a Lifetime in Eretz Yisroel
In a year when these brave Shluchim and Shluchos encountered unprecedented challenges to Jewish life on campus, Chabad on Campus International decided to bring the annual event to Eretz Yisroel for inspiration and solidarity.
New Shluchim to Southwest Miami
Rabbi Ari and Devorah Werbler and their three children have relocated from their home and community in Chicago to do the Rebbe’s shlichus in Southwest Miami.
Camp Staff Dive Deep into Torah with Record Participation
A record-breaking 150 Bochurim serving as staff at overnight camps have enrolled in this summer’s Staff Mivtza Torah program. Less than 24 hours left to enroll and receive a free Gemara.
War Day 265: Rockets Hit Homes, Intelligence-based Airstrikes Eliminate Terrorists
War Summary, Day Two Hundred and Sixty Five: With terrorists out of the tunnels the IDF is using intelligence-based airstrikes to strike them, significant advancements in Rafah, major violence between Hamas and family clans, Hezbollah fires heavily causing wildfires and damaging homes, and the IDF continues to strike Hezbollah targets in Lebanon.