Among the eight-year cycle of Mesechtas learned in Yeshivos, Bava Basra stands out for its length and discussion of complex Sugyos. Yet, over 80 bochurim at Beis Medrash Oholei Torah mastered the mesechta in just 9 months.
Picture of the Day
Bochurim and hanhala of shiurim alef and beis at Beis Medrash Oholei Torah posed for their yearly group picture in front of Beis Chayenu – 770.
Rabbi Kotlarsky’s Farewell Letter to the Shluchim
Before his passing, Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky wrote a personal letter to all shluchim, in which he shares his thoughts, gratitude and wishes. Anash.org brings you the full letter translated into English.
Dynamic Shliach Leaves Clearwater Inspired
One month ahead of the 30th Hilula of Gimmel Tammuz, Chabad of Clearwater and Chabad of Pinellas County held a special event to mark the occasion led by dynamic shliach Rabbi Pinny Andrusier.
Montrealers Gather for Central Kinus Torah
Following the Rebbe’s directive to hold a Kinus Torah after Yom Tov, Anash and bochurim in Montreal gathered at the Yagdil Torah center for a wide array of shiurim on interesting topics.
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Shluchim, Askonim Lead Shluchim Office Annual Fundraiser
A group of Askonim and Shluchim led by director Rabbi Gedalya Shemtov are leading the annual fundraiser for the Shluchim Office which will take place this Tuesday, 12 Sivan.
Finish a Volume of Shulchan Aruch in 15 Minutes a Day
A daily cycle of learning 3 pages of the Alter Rebbe’s Shulchan Aruch will have you finished chelek alef in 8 months. The new cycle begins on Monday.
War Day 254: Day of Mourning in Israel, Warning of Hezbollah War
War Summary, Day Two Hundred and Fifty Four: Day of mourning in Israel, as the names of 10 soldiers were released today of the twelve killed since Shabbos, IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari gave a long statement in English addressing Hezbollah’s attacks on Israel, and warning of what is to come, and Israel announced a daily tactical pause to enable aid delivery to Gaza.
History Podcast Tackles the Pioneering of Girls Education
“The Jewish History Shmooze” podcast released the newest episode, taking a deep dive into the start of Jewish education for women in the 1900s.
Welcome Center for Mekuravim in Memory of Rabbi Kotlarsky
The Kotlarsky family announces plans to build a brand new welcome center in Crown Heights for the thousands of balebatim who visit each year, and the opening of a brand new Keren to assist Shluchim in need.
Boys Produce Full-Color Kids Magazine
A group of boys in Kitah Vov and Zayin at Cheder Chabad Toronto produced a full-color 28-page magazine with stories, comics, and activities. Download here.
Chumash, Gemara Champs Reach Great Heights
Set to tackle some of the most pressing concerns weighing upon our Chinuch system, the Chumash and Gemara champ program at the Monsey Cheder has far-reaching aims. Last week, 60 talmidim earned a special trip for their learning.
Collapse of Communism Tanyas Retrieved for the Rebbe’s Library
Significant efforts by International Shochet Rabbi Eliyahu Ezagui have led to the retrieval of Tanyas printed in Russia and Kyiv during the years 5751-5753 (1991-1993) to be brought to the Rebbe’s library.
Speaker Central Curates Speakers for Shluchim’s 3 Tammuz Events
Speaker Central of the Shluchim Office presents a new resource for bringing down a speaker for Chabad House events during the week of Gimmel Tammuz.
New Learning Program Will Uplift Summer Camp Staff
Seeing the need for structured learning among camp staff, a program was created that provides learning materials and monetary incentives to uplift the staff, and through them, their campers.
Lemaan Yilmedu Students Learn Shechita Techniques
After half a year of learning hilchos shechita and preparing the knife, students at Machon Lemaan Yilmedu’s shechita program began hands-on practice for the actual shechita technique.
Ukrainian Jewish Soldier Receives a Proper Levaya
Despite many challenges, a Jewish soldier in Ukraine named Daniel was buried with a minyan and kaddish through the efforts of Rabbi Yonasan Markovitch, shliach and Chief Rabbi of Kyiv.
Inviting Someone Who May Drive on Shabbos?
Ask the Rov: Can I invite someone to a Shabbos meal if he may drive on Shabbos? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Live: Worldwide Kolelim to Host Global Kinus Torah
Join Live on Sunday at 1:30 PM: Kollel L’Rabbonei Chabad and Kollel Dach will be presenting a Kinus Torah, addressed by Kollel members Rabbi Dovie Kivman, on tevila for a “pumpkin mug,” and Rabbi Yaakov Shallman and Rabbi Shneur Zalman Lipskier on Daas.
War Day 253: Mass Tragedy Kills 8 in Rafah, Fire in the South
War Summary, Day Two Hundred and Fifty Three: A group of eight soldiers in a vehicle heading back from a successful mission in Rafah were killed, Hamas and the PIJ launched rockets at Israeli civilian communities near the Gaza border three times today with one rocket landing in an open area near Kissufim causing a fire, and Reports that IDF intelligence monitoring systems were down the night leading up to October 7th.
Released Time Volunteers Walk to 60 NY Public Schools
With Shavuos falling on Wednesday, coinciding with the weekly opportunity for Jewish kids in public schools to learn about Yiddishkeit, Released Time proceeded as usual, but this time with the Bochurim walking on foot.
He Didn’t Realize That the Czar was Deposed
Reb Dovid Kievman “Horodoker” was known amongst chassidim for being completely absorbed in Torah and oblivious to his surroundings, and Reb Itche Masmid said he wasn’t as mufshat as Reb Dovid…
770’s Kinus Torah Gets a Start on Isru Chag
Ahead of the main Kinus Torah at 770 on Sunday, a start was held on Isru Chag, with a shiur by Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin of London on giving an electronic card to a non-Jew to open the door for you on Shabbos.