At Almah Caffe, a kosher dairy café located at the corner of Utica and Dean in Crown Heights, among the occasional forgotten items left in the store, an unassuming tote bag—forgotten by its owner nearly a year ago—Seems to have a missing Rebbe Dollar.
New Beis Midrash Opens Nightly in Crown Heights
A comfortable beis midrash, with an extensive library of nigleh and Chassidus seforim, is open to the Crown Heights community for learning during the evening hours. A minyan for maariv takes place nightly at 9:30 pm.
Young Jewish Man Stabbed In Crown Heights
A young Jewish man was stabbed in the neck on President Street in Crown Heights by a white male. He was rushed to Kings County Hospital by Hatzolah, where his condition has since stabilized.
Lubavitcher Photographer Captures Sights and Scenes of Ireland
Lubavitcher traveling photographer Mordechai Lubecki presents a photo and video tour of his visit to Dublin, Ireland, including famous landmarks, buildings, Chabad House, Jewish museum, and kosher deli.
Project Gaaguim Remakes Joyous Niggun Funkeh
Listen: ‘Project Gaaguim’ by Rabbi Menachem Amar released a new track in his collection of original and authentic niggunim: A niggun ‘Funkeh”, expressing unique joy and an open heart. The source of the niggun is unknown.
Our Communities
How Shluchim Are Igniting Jewish Pride on Campus
Amid the wave of negativity on U.S. college campuses after October 7, Shluchim took action, reigniting the spark of Jewish pride and empowering students to embrace their identity with renewed strength and unity.
40,000 Mitzvos Pledged Worldwide in Honor of Rabbi Kogan
An incredible Mitzvah initiative to honor the legacy of Rabbi Tzvi Kogan HYD was met with outstanding success as over 40,000 mitzvahs were pledged by Jews around the world as a means to channel grief into positive action.
Lubbock, Texas Welcomes Chabad Presence
With a population of 250,000, Lubbock was the largest U.S. city without a Chabad presence. Known for its vast plains, vibrant sunsets, and nearby canyons with striking red cliffs, it was a city ready for change. Rabbi Zalman and Chana Liba Braun arrived to bring Jewish life and connection to this unique and growing community.
Teshura Collects Compositions of Texas’ Head Shliach
In honor of the weddings of two granddaughters of Rabbi Shimon Lazaroff, the Head Shliach to Texas, a special wedding Teshura was presented at the celebration. It featured his renowned Chassidishe melodies, many of which he composed and have become staples in Chabad households worldwide.
RBS Joins YLTY Yeshiva for Rosh Chodesh Kislev Celebration
Yeshivas Lubavitch Tiferes Yisroel (YLTY) hosted an impressive Rosh Chodesh Kislev event that left a profound impact on the Ramat Beit Shemesh community, featuring an impressive lineup of guest speakers who captured the spirit of Rosh Chodesh Kislev and its relevance to each person.
Bar Mitzvah: Siman or Sibah?
Anash.org Feature: This week’s Iyun Podcast by Rabbi Binyomin Bitton, director of the Tzfunot Institute, discusses the origins of Bar Mitzvah at 13, whether from the story of Shimon and Levi in Shechem or a Halacha L’Moshe Misinai, and its ramifications with regards to the difference between a boy and a girl and the age of Bar Mitzvah for a non-Jew.
Hashem Told Me ‘No’ and I am Very Thankful
Article by Rabbi Gershon Avtzon: One of the hardest experiences we face is when we daven for something and it does not work out the way we davened. I would like to share a personal story that I experienced recently that made it very clear to me that the “no” of Hashem could be the opening of something so much greater.
UAE Shluchim Vow to Carry On Rabbi Kogan’s Mission
As they mourn the deep loss of Rabbi Tzvi Kogan HYD, fellow shluchim to the United Arab Emirates reaffirm their commitment to his mission and legacy in the UAE, not being fazed by challenges or possible danger.
Keren Meir Raffle Announces the Winner
The much-anticipated Keren Meir Raffle has drawn to a close, and we are thrilled to announce the winner of the two round-trip tickets to Eretz Yisrael and a luxurious weekend stay at the Waldorf Astoria in Yerushalayim!
The Kinus Was Much More Than Just a Gathering
From the Anash.org Inbox: I’m not going to attempt to express what the Kinus means for these young Shluchim, I’m speaking about what I feel, as a Bochur looking on from the side. Seeing the young shluchim gather together, singing how happy and proud they are to be the Rebbe’s Shluchim, brings out ״ווי דער רבי לעבט״ in a very real way.
IMAGINE Winning BIG: Ten Yad Grand Split Drawing is this Wednesday!
What would you do with a life-changing fortune? Travel the world? Buy your dream home? Never worry about bills again? This is your chance to turn those dreams into reality—and more.
As Syria Regime Collapses, Israel Strikes and Retakes Land
After a rapid and coordinated offensive by Syrian rebels this past week, the Assad regime has fallen, with the rebels gaining a foothold in the capital, Damascus. In response, the IDF swiftly secured key positions near the Syrian border, targeted Syria’s chemical weapons facilities, and took control of the Syrian side of Mount Hermon to ensure Israel’s safety.
Lubavitcher Photographer Captures Sights and Scenes of Montreal
Lubavitcher traveling photographer Mordechai Lubecki presents a photo and video tour of his three-day visit to Montreal, including famous landmarks, buildings, mosdos, and the Jewish museum.
Newly Launched Tuffka Brand Makes Waves at Kinus
A new vendor at the Kinus Hashluchim resource fair provided shluchim with state-of-the-art solutions to fire and flood risks. “It’s not just for Chabad houses,” one shliach said.
Woman Serving a Man?
Ask the Rov: Is there a problem for a woman to serve food to a man? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Serpa Pinto Ship That Saved the Rebbe Honored in Portugal
The S.S. Serpa Pinto, a lifeline for thousands of Jewish refugees escaping Nazi-occupied Europe, including the Rebbe and Rebbetzin, was honored with a new commemorative plaque at the Lisbon Port. The tribute was organized by Shluchim Rabbi Eli and Raizel Rosenfeld.
Unbelievable Bris Adventures Shared at Boston Farbrengen
Anash and mekuravim in Boston, MA, gathered at the Shaloh House for a Rosh Chodesh Kislev farbrengen with Rabbi Elchonon Cohen, shliach, shochet, mohel in Almaty, Kazakhstan, who shared inspiration and incredible stories of brissen that he performed under extreme circumstances.
They Thought the Elder Chossid Was a Thief
The chossid Reb Nateh, the Rov of Malastirzineh, was a prominent chossid of the Mitteler Rebbe and the Tzemach Tzedek, and was known for his exceptional bittul. When young chassidim in Lubavitch tried throwing out of the Rebbe’s shul, Reb Nateh was not offended – and even defended them.
Young Shliach’s Miracle Story Featured at Kinus Tzeirei Hashluchim
Watch: Debuted at the Kinus Tzeirei Hashluchim banquet, this video tells the story of Shmuly Oirechman, a young Shliach in Tallahassee, Florida, who suffered a severe eye injury at four years old, with dire predictions from doctors. Yet, a clear Bracha and dollar from the Rebbe led to his miraculous recovery.