The Siyum HaRambam HaOlami on the forty-fourth cycle was celebrated with great splendor this past Sunday, 2 Adar, at the spacious and prestigious Union Bedford Armory in Brooklyn, New York, with thousands of men, women, and children in attendance. Full Report
Live: Project Chana Woman’s Power Hour
Live at 8:30 PM: Project Chana Woman’s Power Hour featuring Rabbi Nissan Zibell with ‘The Kosher Consumer’s Practical Shopper’s Guide,’ Rabbi Yosef Braun on non-Jewish help on Shabbos, and Rabbi Berel Bell on Birchos Hanehenin.
Design Pro Purim Invitations, Mishloach Manos Cards
Why settle for a generic invite when you can join the hundreds of Anash and Shluchim who are creating personalized designs for Purim? Anash Design offers a vast collection of templates (many free!), for your Purim parties, Mivtzoim outreach, and Mishloach Manos.
Brunoy Bochurim Learn Sichos in Memory of Rabbi Levi Wolosow
Bochurim in Brunoy Zal held a special Seder Sichos in honor of their friend’s father, Rabbi Levi Wolosow a”h. This initiative joins a special mivtza encouraging bochurim to learn Chitas and Rambam properly, something Rabbi Wolosov had a special koch in.
Spirited ‘Shoshanas Yaakov’ to Dancing Chassidic Figures
As Purim approaches, a new rendition of the classic piyut ‘Shoshanas Yaakov’ was performed by singer Ariel Zilber, with animations of artwork by legendary Chabad artist, Reb Baruch Nachshon, whose iconic Chassidic figures are brought to life, dancing in the joyous spirit of Purim.
MIDF: Strengthening the Spirit of the IDF with Mitzvos
Since October 7th, MIDF (Mitzvos for the IDF) has provided soldiers on the front lines with spiritual strength to match their physical courage. Now, with Purim approaching, a campaign is being launched to provide Mishloach Manos for the soldiers, bringing them joy, strength, and a tangible connection to their Yiddishkeit.
Oholei Torah Cheder Celebrates Grand Siyum HaRambam
Boys of Oholei Torah Cheder gathered for a grand Siyum HaRambam, including the beginning of the new cycle of Limud Harambam, Torah, Tefillah, and Tzedakah, a Rebbe video, 12 Pesukim, alongside uplifting Nigunim and Divrei Torah.
Montreal Community Gathers for Central Rambam Siyum
A grand Siyum HaRambam was held in Montreal led by prominent local rabbonim and shluchim. Guest speaker Rabbi Heshel Greenberg inspired the crowd, and a local businessman spoke about the tremendous brachos he saw from learning Rambam daily.
Daily Gemara Program Starting a New Masechta
A daily Gemara study program is the perfect opportunity for structured learning, with incentives and a clear goal in sight. Join now for the new Masechta. Plus new Montreal location.
Israel’s Chief Rabbi Amazed by Chabad in Russia
For three days, Israel’s Ashkenazic Chief Rabbi Kalman Meir Bar toured the Chabad mosdos in Moscow, including the Marina Roshcha Center, Cheder Menachem, Bnos Menachem, and the Mesivta. The chief rabbi met with various rabbonim and activists, and was the guest of honor at the Siyum Horambam.
War Day 514: Renewed Fighting Likely by Purim, Druze in Syria Raise Israeli Flag
War Summary, Day 514: Israel threatens to cut supplies in Gaza if hostages aren’t returned, deadline for new deal or war may be Purim, terrorists eliminated after approaching IDF positions in Gaza, unusual terror attack in Haifa, more IDF action in Syria, Druze in Syria raise Israeli flag, IDF reveals that the brush on the Lebanese side of the border has been cleared, and representatives of Bibas family file lawsuit against Al Jazeera.
4,000 Jewish Teens Empowered to Bring Jewish Pride Back Home
After three days together, 4,000 Jewish teens from 60 countries gathered one last time to close the CTeen International Shabbaton. Their message was clear: Unapologetic Judaism isn’t a one-time response or reaction. It’s a lifestyle. Now, they are heading home ready to live it.
Watch: Life in Gan Yisroel New York in 1963
A silent video from 1963, filmed by R’ Eli Teitelbaum and published now from his archives, shows life in Camp Gan Yisroel Swan Lake 62 years ago, including many faces from the past. Can you recognize them?
Diverse Speakers Animate London Siyum Horambam
Over 100 people gathered last motzei shabbos at the Heichal Menachem Anash shul in Golders Green to celebrate the 44th siyum in the daily study of Rambam, featuring insightful talks by Rabbi Mendel Gordon, Rabbi Chaim Rappaport, Rabbi Yosef Weinberg, and historian Rabbi Aubery Hersh.
R’ Shimon Ziman, 62, AH
Shimon Ziman, a devoted father and husband formerly from England and more recently from Tzfas, Israel, passed away suddenly on 22 Shevat, 5785.
London Yeshiva Travels to Hungary for Invigorating Mid-Year Trip
Bochurim of Yeshiva Gedola of London took a meaningful and invigorating mid-year trip to Hungary, spending three days near the scenic Balaton Lake immersed in learning, relaxation and inspiration, with yeshiva maggid shiur, Rabbi Leibish Heller.
150th Derher Magazine Added to 2000-Article Archive
Did you know you can easily search 14 years worth of Derher articles in the Derher archive? People use the archive to find inspiration, lesson prep, personal research, content for yoma d’pagra, farbrengen material.
South African Rabbi Inspires at Manchester Siyum
Anash in Manchester gathered for a powerful Siyum Harambam featuring local rabbonim, Rabbi Levi Cohen, Rabbi Leizer Eidelman, Rabbi Daniel Walker, and Rabbi Sender Liberow. Guest speaker Rabbi Mendel Liberow of Johannesburg, South Africa, inspired the crowd.
Bigdei Kehunah: A Means or an End?
Anash.org Feature: This week’s Iyun Podcast by Rabbi Binyomin Bitton, director of the Tzfunot Institute, discusses the Rebbe, the Rogatchover and R’ Yosef Engel on the definition and purpose of the Bigdei Kehunah, and its ramifications in the situation of a Kohen missing a beged while in the Heichal.
Cincinnati Fathers and Sons Conclude Inspirational Shabbos
This past Shabbos, Parshas Teruma 5785, over 50 fathers from all across the US and Canada arrived at Yeshivas Lubavitch Cincinnati for an inspirational “Shabbas Avos U’banim.”
Thousands Pack Bedford Armory to Celebrate with the Rambam
Over 6,000 anoshim, noshim, v’taf packed into the Bedford Union Armory near Crown Heights to celebrate the 44th International Siyum Horambam with a lineup of prominent speakers, uplifting music, and lively dancing.