Shluchim from across the state of New Jersey gathered at Chabad of Northwest New Jersey for a regional Kinus Hashluchim.
Perfect Weather at Sydney’s Grand Lag BaOmer Parade
Without a cloud in sight and with music in the air, the Sydney community gathered at the iconic Bondi Beach for a Lag Baomer parade led by a marching band and hundreds of banners depicting various mitzvos.
A Karkafta at the American Aid Pier in Gaza
The last thing IDF soldier Shimon Amar expected to find in Gaza was an American karkafta. But when his battalion was stationed near the American aid pier, he made a startling discovery…
Baba Sali’s Miraculous Beard and His Strong Defence of It
Until the age of forty, Baba Sali‘s beard would not grow due to a hereditary illness. After a sleepless night of intense davening, his beard miraculously began to grow, and he expressed strong disapproval for those who cut or trimmed their beards.
Our Communities
Slate Meets With the Crown Heights Beis Din
The slate of five running for Vaad Hakohol had an important meeting with the Rabbonim of the Beis Din of Crown Heights, receiving guidance and discussing some of the vital issues pertaining to the Vaad Hakohol/CHJCC.
War Day 239: Biden Outlines Ludicrous Proposal, Bibi to Speak in Congress
War Summary, Day Two Hundred and Thirty Nine: On Friday, US President Joe Biden gave a speech, in which he outlined a three phase ceasefire and hostage release proposal which gives room for Hamas to kill multiple hostages, Hezbollah downs 10 million dollar piece of Israeli equipment, and Netanyahu invited to speak at both Houses of Congress.
Gorgeous Banquet Celebrates Girls’ Appreciation for Eidelkeit
A gorgeous mothers-and-daughters banquet at Bnos Menachem’s High School celebrated girls’ achievement in a new program called “V’haya Machanecha Kadosh” (VMK), empowering them with the beauty of eidelkeit and tznius.
What Practical Steps Will be Taken to Improve the Community?
In this video, members of the Slate for Vaad Hakohol share their united vision and outline the steps they will take to raise up Crown Heights bgashmiyus and bruchniyus.
‘One More Day of Tefillin…’
Reb Zalman Dovid Amliner was an incredible oved and would practice intense iskafya. When his end was near he regretted it, since one day of tefillin was worth even more. But Chassidim had something to say about that.
YU Hockey Player Inspired to Do Mivtzoim in the Locker Room
A short film by OneMitzvah tells the story of Sol Feder, a freshman YU hockey player, who took the courage to ask a player on the opposing team to put tefillin after spotting the name “Cohen” on his jersey.
A Vaad That Will Care for Our Seniors
Amongst the many segments of our community in Crown Heights that has experienced tremendous growth, B”H, is the 60 and above demographic. The Slate for Vaad Hakohol prepares to pursue areas of funding for them.
Shluchim Receive Prestigious Medal of Honor Award
Shluchim Rabbi Yossi and Tzlacha Amar of Seine-et-Marne, France, were awarded the prestigious “Medal of Honor for Labor” awarded to only two organizations per year, making a significant Kiddush Hashem.
What Is the Goal of Posting Anything on Social Media, Anyway?
In the upcoming issue of the N’shei Chabad Newsletter, you will read about Ruth Ellsworth‘s conversion at age 80, Esther Etiquette on social media, Sara Lehmann‘s hashgacha pratis at the Ohel, Zachary Kirstein‘s life saving miracle, and more.
No Complaining
In the Rebbe’s interactions, a distinction was always drawn between sharing challenges, and complaining. When an early shliach regretted having asked to be relieved of his shlichus, the Rebbe stipulated that there would be no complaining.
A Whole New Year of Project Melukat
Coming from the week of Rashbi and R’ Akiva – we look to reach new heights in Pnimius HaTorah: Join Project Melukat’s initiative to complete an entire Sefer of Melukat by Yud-Tes Kislev!
War Day 237: 3 Fallen Soldiers, Wide IDF Activity in Jenin, Tulkarm
War Summary, Day Two Hundred and Thirty Seven: Hamas turns down hostage and ceasefire deal, one fallen IDF hero in Gaza and two in Judea & Samaria, Hamas operated from inside a medical clinic inside of a UNRWA school campus in Rafah, ISIS supporter arrested for planning attacks, and wide IDF activity in Jenin and Tulkarm.
Toronto Unites in Grand Lag Baomer Celebration
Thousands of Jewish people from across the Greater Toronto Area gathered together at Earl Bales Park for a monumental city-wide Lag Baomer event.
Why We Are Running As a Slate
The five yungerleit who are running as a slate for the CHJCC elections explain their platform here and elucidate what they will offer the community.
Over 500 Hearts Warmed at Napierville Lag Ba’omer Bonfire
Over 500 Montreal residents joined a Lag Baomer celebration at the Napierville Yeshiva, just outside Montreal, with many staying to dance around the fire late into the night.
Unique Seforim Collection Donated to Suffield Yeshiva Library
In a generous gesture, the Chitrik family donated a collection of over 2,000 rare and unique seforim belonging to their late father, Rabbi Hershel Chitrik, to the Yeshiva Campus in Suffield, Connecticut.
Campus Shluchos Show Support, Bring Gifts to Wounded Heroes
Shluchos attending the Chabad on Campus Kinus visited the Sheba Medical Center to show support and hear the experiences of wounded IDF soldiers, October 7 terror victims, and Chabad on Campus alumni staffing the hospital.
Over 1,500 at Lag B’omer Parade in Baltimore
An incredible Lag B’Omer parade and fair under Chabad-Lubavitch of Baltimore attracted over 1,500 men, women, and children from all segments of the community, featuring an Eli Marcus concert, Cheder marching bands, and floats made by the local Yeshiva, Mesivta, Cheder boys, and Cheder girls.
Mother of Hostage Looking for Someone to Wear His Tefillin
On Simchas Torah, 22-year-old Bar Kupershtein was kidnapped to Gaza. As a zechus to bring him home, his mother, Julie, is looking for someone who does not yet put on tefillin daily to don Bar’s tefillin daily, but with one condition.
Heartwarming Bar Mitzvah Was a Milestone of Jewish Resilience
An extraordinary Bar Mitzvah celebration at the Mishpacha Children’s Home in Odessa, Ukraine for a boy from Almaty, Kazakhstan, who joined the home seven years ago, was a powerful reminder of the resilience and enduring spirit of the Jewish community.
New Chabad House Opens in Tranquil Paris Suburb
A new Chabad House was inaugurated by shliach Rabbi Shlomo Ohayon in the Bercy district of Paris known for its scenic views and riverside promenades.