Hundreds Spared at Reform Michigan School That Printed a Tanya
When a man armed with a rifle drove his vehicle through the entrance of the largest Reform Jewish center in the United States, it could have easily been a mass tragedy RL. Yet, miraculously, it resulted in just one injury. What may have contributed to its protection is an unusual Tanya printing at this Reform center.
Community Rallies in Support of Assembly Candidate
Ahron Gluck, a local activist who announced his candidacy for Assembly District 43 for Crown Heights and East Flatbush, has opened up about his plans for the community. Crown Heights locals are rallying behind him in an effort to stop threats to the welfare of the community.
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Rav of Congregation Aish Kodesh in Woodmere and mashpia at Yeshiva University, R’ Moshe Weinberger, led over 50 community members to the Rebbe’s Ohel on Chof-Daled Teves with a farbrengen accompanied by music and spirited dancing.
Teens Find Direction Through Torah in New Music Video
Morristown Magid Shiur Farhers Monsey Talmidim on Entire Perek
In Response, Thousands Share Their ‘Chabad Story’ on Social Media
25 Adar: Birthday of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka
Young Shluchim Gathered in Minnesota for Midwest Shabbaton
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Baal Tefilah Releases Moving Chabad Rendition of ‘Kel Adon’
International baal tefillah and veteran Chabad chossid Rabbi Dovid Eliyahu Partoush, widely known as “Reb Dovid,” has released a moving new rendition of the Shabbos piyut “Kel Adon.”
Brothers Appointed as New Rabbis of Two Russian Cities
Two brothers from the Feldman family – Rabbi Gershon Tzvi Feldman and Rabbi Menachem Mendel Feldman – were appointed by Rabbi Berel Lazar as official city rabbis in two important Russian cities: Penza and Obninsk.
With Care and Without Compromise
After their father’s passing, the Rebbe adopted the young Scharf orphans, tending to them with love and care and having them stand right near him at davening and farbrengens. But the Rebbe also had expectations of them.
Buenos Aires Siyum Honors Legacy of Argentina’s First Shliach
Following the end of the South American summer vacation, Buenos Aires hosted the national Siyum HaRambam, drawing leading Rabbonim from across Argentina. The event coincided with the yahrtzeit of Rabbi Berel Baumgarten AH, the Rebbe’s first shliach to the country.
The Rebbe Encouraged Her to Make a Backyard Friday Wedding
When Esther Serebryanski planned a modest Friday wedding to save money, she wasn’t sure how it would be received. But the Rebbe warmly encouraged the idea, telling, “I wish others would do that too.”
Antwerp Bochurim Spend Packed Shabbos by the Rebbe
Bochurim from Tomchei Teminim Antwerp in Shiur Beis and Gimmel traveled to New York this past week for a Shabbos by the Rebbe, accompanied by the yeshiva’s hanhala. The action-packed few days included farbrengens, mivtzoim, a visit to the Rebbe’s library, and time at the Ohel.
Excitement Mounts for Annual CKids Shabbaton
With over a thousand children and parents from twenty-five countries set to gather in Crown Heights next week for the CKids International Shabbaton & JewQ Championship, CKids announces that two of Jewish music’s top singers will headline the weekend’s musical programming.
Now is Your Chance to Own Something Special from the Rebbe
A Tehillim which the Rebbe used, a rare invitation to the wedding of Rebbetzin Sheina signed by the Rebbe Rayatz, two original leaves of the first edition of the Tanya, a handwritten blessing from the Rebbe for a good Shidduch, and a Pesach letter to the Rishon LeZion Rabbi Yitzchak Nissim.
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Rav of Congregation Aish Kodesh in Woodmere and mashpia at Yeshiva University, R’ Moshe Weinberger, led over 50 community members to the Rebbe’s Ohel on Chof-Daled Teves with a farbrengen accompanied by music and spirited dancing.
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From Chevron to the Outback: A Chasid’s Wild Australian Journey
After relating the stories of the first Chabad visitors to Australia, From the Margins of Chabad History now tells the fascinating and colorful story of R. Yosef Chaim Meizlish, the first Chabad chasid to settle in Australia.
Live: Chidon Sefer Hamitzvos Gameshow for Girls
Watch at 11:00 AM: Representatives from over 300 schools will be honored during the Grand Awards Ceremony, a live concert, and be wowed as contestants showcase their knowledge of all 613 Mitzvos in the fun and exhilarating Game Show.
You Break – You Pay: Damage Costs in Halacha
Pool for Daily Tevilah?
Ask the Rov: Can I use a pool for daily tevilah or a mikvah with an active filter? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Facing the Attacks on ‘Rabbeinu Tam’ Tefillin
Fifty years ago, on Purim, the Rebbe revolutionized the custom of wearing Rabbeinu Tam tefilin, a practice that has today become common. Rabbi Moshe Wiener shares his personal story with the Rebbe, recounting how the Rebbe’s guidance led him to compile a halachic monograph addressing those who attempted to challenge the minhag at the time.
Children in a Kiddie Pool on Yom Tov?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including children in a kiddie pool on Yom Tov, "zeicher-zecher," and the number of snapped tzitzis that poses a problem.
What’s the Connection Between Purim and Moshiach?
Marking 50 Years to the Rebbe’s ‘Rabbeinu Tam’ Campaign
Watch: The Library at 770 You Never Saw
A newly released video features chief librarian Rabbi Shalom Ber Levine walking viewers through the hidden rooms of the Chabad library beside 770, tracing its full history from its rescue during the Holocaust through decades of expansion into a massive complex of buildings and underground storage halls.
Stop Chasing Inspiration, Change How You See the World
In this pre-purim episode of Conversations in Chassidus, R' Getzel Rubashkin discusses how to live in the reality of Torah, and how that leads to proper Emunah, Simcha, and so much more.