The Chabad Center of Northwest New Jersey in Rockaway recently hosted a remarkable Kinus, bringing together Shluchim from across the state for a day of inspiration, learning, and achdus.
Was Kabolas HaTorah Halachically Binding?
In this shiur, Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm explores the halachic question of how the statement of “Naase Venishma” could have been legally binding according to Halacha when they didn’t even know what they were accepting.
Shavuos Packages Sponsored by Family of Russian Hostage
Moscow’s Yom Tov food packages, including chicken, meat, wine, fish, fruit and vegetables, and dairy products in honor of Shavuos, are being sponsored by the family of Alexander Tropanov who is currently being held hostage in Gaza.
War Day 247: Journalist Held Hostage in Home, Army Winning in Gaza
War Summary, Day Two Hundred and Forty Seven: Al-Jazeera contributor held hostages in his home, IDF says army is winning in Gaza, 900 trucks of aid still waiting for UN organizations in Gaza, Hezbollah continues with escalated attacks, and a large number of Houthi attacks at sea.
Chabad’s Instrumental Role in Hostages’ Miraculous Rescue
Two of the hostages families that were rescued on Shabbos, Noa Argaman and Almog Meir Jan, had powerful stories with shluchim leading up to their miraculous rescue.
Our Communities
New Vaad Hakohol Announces Members Roles
The newly elected board members of the Crown Heights Jewish Community Council (CHJCC) and Vaad Hakohol are excited to announce their roles and share their plans for the future with the Crown Heights community.
‘Everyone Felt Like They Were Rabbi Kotlarsky’s Best Friend’
In a personal tribute, Daniel Eleff of DansDeals.com recounts the impact Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky had on him and his family, and how, despite being very busy, he took the time to listen.
Reb Chaim Sholom Speaks About Chinuch That Lasts
On a visit to Kingston, PA, R’ Chaim Sholom Deitsch, Rosh Kolel Tzemach Tzedek in Yerushalayim and a recognized mashpia and mechanech, spoke to Anash about how to ensure that our Chinuch remains with our children.
Twelfth-Grade Girls Celebrate Siyum on Tanya
After six years of learning and hard work, the twelfth-grade girls of Beis Chaya Mushka celebrated what has become an annual event: a siyum on all 53 perakim of Tanya.
Lemaan Yilmedu Students Tested by Lubavitch Rabbonim
As the Lemaan Yilmedu semester comes to a close, participants in the program were tested by Rabbi Yosef Yitzchok Marlow, rov of anash in North Miami Beach, Florida, and Rabbi Gedalia Oberlander, rov in Kingston, PA.
Preparing for Gimmel Tammuz Thirty Years
In preparation for Gimmel Tammuz Thirty Years, Tzach is organizing a chaluka of all the Rebbe’s printed Torah—Sichos, Maamarim, Igros, Farbrengens, Reshimos; more than 250 volumes—to be learned collectively by anash and bochurim.
Gan Yisroel of Crown Heights Announces New Location, Head Staff
Gan Yisroel of Crown Heights Day Camp is happy to announce that it will be opening for its eleventh summer. It is also excited to announce its head staff, and that there will be a new location.
2,000 Take Moshiach Chidon Test, Winners Announced
After dedicating weeks of learning, reviewing, and preparing, over 2,000 Bochurim from across more than 40 Yeshivos took the second Moshiach Chidon test. List of winners announced.
Camp Gan Yisroel Starts at the Top of the World
This week, the first Camp Gan Yisroel of the summer season in the USA opened in Alaska under shluchim Rabbi Yoske and Esty Greenberg. The camp is renowned for bringing the light and warmth of Yiddishkeit to Alaska’s children for over 33 years.
Live: Shavuos Shiur with Friends of Rabbi Yitzi
As a preparation for Matan Torah, Rabbi Yitzi Hurwitz invites you to join a class based on his article titled: Torah is True Fusion. The class will be given by Rabbi Yitzi’s friends, Rabbi Yudi Teichtel and Rabbi Yossi Kaplan.
Derher Produces Hachana Magazine for Anash Communities
As Chassidim prepare to mark Gimmel Tammuz Shloshim Shana, A Chassidishe Derher is publishing a stunning special edition magazine that will be distributed free of charge to Anash communities around the world.
New Rendition of Nostalgic ‘Oifen Pripershik’ Lullaby
‘Oifen Pripershik’ is a nostalgic lullaby about little boys learning Alef Beis, often referenced by the Rebbe. Hamesorah, the center for teaching Kriah according to tradition, is pleased to introduce a new rendition sung by R’ Berel Zucker.
We Are All Miracles of the Rebbe
“I was sitting at a Farbrengen with a guest Mashpia who shared that he was born through a special miracle from the Rebbe. But then a bochur challenged him, ‘How should I inspire myself if I am not a miracle of the Rebbe?'”
Hundreds of Zal Bochurim Mark ‘Shabbos Hachana’ in Morristown
Hundreds of Bochurim from five different Zals gathered in Morristown, NJ, for a special Shabbos Hachana in preparation for the 30th Gimmel Tammuz, where they davened, learned and farbrenged together.
Carrying the Tikun Back Home
Ask the Rov: May I carry my Tikun Leil Shavuos home after I’m done using it? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
New Kallah Retreat to Take Place This Summer
Ask any kallah engaged over the summer, and they’ll all say the same thing – there aren’t enough kallah teachers available. This year, a new initiative has been arranged to tackle this issue.
War Day 246: Four Hostages Freed, Hezbollah Attacks Escalate
War Summary, Day Two Hundred and Forty Six: Four hostages freed, Qatar and Egypt threatening Hamas, significant advances in Rafah, and Hezbollah escalates even further.
‘You Were a Like a Father to Me’
In an letter to Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky AH, California shliach Rabbi Raleigh Resnick thanks him for the care that came from his generous spirit, effervescent personality, charisma, good heart, and his devotion to the Rebbe.