The Flatbush Lag B’Omer Parade brought the community together in achdus, bringing Simcha to the streets of Brooklyn. The parade marched down E31st and up Ave N with clowns, marching bands, grand floats, vintage cars, and mounted horses from the NYPD.
Young Shluchim Celebrate Lag Baomer with Live Parade
Over 300 young Shluchim and Shluchos from around the world joined live on Sunday for an incredible Lag Baomer parade by the Chinuch Yaldei Hashluchim division of the Shluchim Office.
War Day 236: Major Rafah Tunnel Destroyed, Airstrikes in Syria
War Summary, Day Two Hundred and Thirty Six: Three soldiers fell in Rafah, IDF took complete control of the Philadelphi Corridor, major Rafah tunnel was destroyed, U.S. pier is officially out of commission, airstrikes in Syria, and terror attack near Shechem.
Campus Shluchos Arrive in Eretz Yisrael for the Kinus of a Lifetime
Over 150 campus Shluchos from around the world are gathering in Eretz Yisrael by the Chabad on Campus International Kinus HaShluchos 5784 for five days of inspiration, connection, and growth.
How They Learned Kidush Hachodesh Before Technology
As Rambam learners study Hilchos Kidush Hachodesh in the Rambam, we share with you a video from Tishrei 5748 of a shiur by R’ Yosef Losh using simple diagrams and globes.
Our Communities
Kriah Publication Gives Parents Tools to Retain Proficiency
A publication by Hamesorah once again gives parents the tools to review with their child over the summer so they don’t forget the skills they acquired over the year.
Here’s What You Need to Know for Sunday’s Elections
This Sunday, Crown Heights residents will go to the polls. Shul delegates, united behind the election, share the Rebbe’s message about voting and answers to frequent questions.
Pre-Shavuos Program for Kids on the Parkway
This Sunday afternoon, the Join the Jewish Children’s Museum will host a Pre-Shavuos event on the Parkway with ice cream, activities, yummy treats, and Torah crafts—all for free.
First-Ever Monsey Parade Draws Huge Crowd from All Communities
For the first time, a splendid Lag Ba’omer parade was organized in Rockland County with over 1000 Yidden including many different Chassidish and Litvish communities.
Yeshivas Kayitz Panama Opening for Its Fourth Summer
The Yeshivas Kayitz Panama summer program, opening for its fourth summer this year, is hosted by Rabbi Yakov Poliwoda and run by Abru Lapidus.
Hungarian Dignitary Undergoes Bar Mitzvah 50 Years Later
A string of events catapulted Hungarian dignitary Gabor Leibovitz to search for his roots and arrange to have a Bar Mitzva celebration at 63 years of age, even leining from the Torah himself.
IDF Reservist Brings Emuna and Unity to Riverdale Celebration
Hundreds of Riverdale families gathered in a park at a Lag Ba’omer fun day organized by Riverdale shliach Rabbi Levi Shemtov, with music inspiring emuna and Jewish unity.
Picture of the Day
Prominent Breslov Mashpia, R’ Yaakov Meir Schechter, met with Russia’s Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar, to thank him for all his assistance for Breslover chassidim who travel to Reb Nachman‘s kever in Uman.
‘Chassidus Wiki’ Invites All to Join Online Resource
An incredible online resource is being created as an interactive platform to explain the width, depth, and breadth of Chassidus, by explaining the context of each concept in the many sources it appears in.
Meta Blocks Shliach’s Daf Yomi Facebook Page
The Facebook page containing daily Daf Yomi shiurim by shliach Rabbi Shlomo Köves and the only such shiurim in Hungarian has been suddenly blocked by Meta who stated simply that it “transgressed the community policy of Facebook.”
Children Release Hachlata Balloons for Hostages Safe Return
1,500 children and parents proudly marched through the city of Netivot in honor of Rebbi Shimon bar Yochai, and then released hachlata tova balloons into the air for the safe return of the hostages.
What About the Ruchnius of Our Community?
From the Anash.org Inbox: “I read the manifests, watched the open house meeting and even spoke in person with a number of the candidates. Yet, not a word has been said about the matter most important; the ruchnius character of our community.”
Women Complete Kuntres U’maayan in Just 15 Minutes
After 6 months, 123 classes, and 28 Maamorim, the Living Chassidus women’s group has completed the entire Kuntres U’maayan from the Rebbe Rashab on how to overcome challenges in serving Hashem.
Cincinnati Parade-Goers Miraculously Saved from the Rain
When the bochurim in the Cincinatti yeshiva saw the weather forecast predicted 100% rain for the Lag Ba’omer parade, they continued preparing the event in a L’chatchila Ariber way knowing everything would work out…
War Day 235: IDF Enters Central Rafah, Standby in the North
War Summary, Day Two Hundred and Thirty Five: PIJ released a video of hostage Sasha Trufanov, expansion of operations in Central Gaza, IDF reached the city center of Rafah, humanitarian zone explosion was not from IDF, US Army’s JLOTS port is no longer functional, and standby in the north.
Rabbi Wagner’s Last Requests Before He Passed Away
On the occasion of the first yahrzeit of Rabbi Akiva Wagner, his brother Rabbi Dov Wagner pays tribute to him and recalls his incredible emunah even as all seemed bleak.
Impactful New Tznius Podcast Launched Ahead of Summer
With summer just around the corner, Mikvah.org has launched a far-reaching podcast on various topics on tznius, with the first episode already out.
Project Chana Power Hour Empowers Women Around the Globe
Live at 8:30 – Project Chana one hour online class aims to empower women globally with a practical approach to learning the halachos of Kashrus, Shabbos, and Taharas Hamishpacha.
Close to 10,000 March with Jewish Pride in Buenos Aires
In a massive turnout, 8,500 proud Yidden from all walks of life gathered in Buenos Aires, Argentina to join the grand Lag Ba’omer parade organized by Chabad.
Young Slate Is Committed to a Better Crown Heights
Crown Heights has been through a lot. Members of the Young Slate for Vaad Hakohol, Rabbis Meir New, Dovid Leib Halon, Berel Hildesheim, Zalman Friedman, and Shmuel Rosenstein, are united to change things for the better.
Entering the Bathroom with a Possuk?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including early Shabbos, entering the bathroom with a possuk on a shirt, baking bread in a fleishig oven, and the case against kli shlishi.