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.
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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.
Audience Mesmerized by 3D Shiur on Rambam’s Astronomy
Anash and bochurim gathered in the Crown Heights Kolel for a unique visual presentation the Rambam’s Kiddush Hachodesh now being learned in the three perokim cycle of Rambam. Watch a replay.
Massive Proposed Homeless Housing Poses Direct Threat
Perhaps the greatest direct threat to the Jewish community of Crown Heights is the one most people don’t even know about. And these CHJCC candidates have plans to stop it.
At 99, Holocaust Survivor Tells Boys to Value Time in Cheder
In a heartwarming 99th birthday celebration with Lubavitch boys in Miami, Holocaust survivor Saul Dreier spoke about how Hitler stole his years of learning and the importance of learning Torah daily.
20,000 Children Unite at Boro Park Lag Ba’omer Parade
Boro Park experienced a sensational Kiddush Hashem as nearly 20,000 children gathered for a Kinus Lag Ba’omer on 13th Ave for a rich program in Yiddish filled with lessons and entertainment for all ages.
Hatzalah Says Thank You for Successful Campaign
Blowing past its initial fundraising goal and almost completing its bonus round, Hatzalah of Crown Heights has one thing to say: Thank you!
Record-Breaking Turnout at Marine Park Lag Ba’omer Fair
In a historic first, the NYPD closed off Nostrand Avenue and Gerritsen Avenue for the annual Lag Ba’omer Family Fair, hosted by Chabad of Marine Park. An astonishing 5,000 participants gathered to celebrate Jewish unity and pride, making this event a resounding success.
Museum Dinner Uses Education to Battle Rising Anti-Semitism in NYC
The Jewish Children’s Museum dinner, highlighting the Museum’s role in spreading understanding and appreciation of Yiddishkeit to NYC’s children, honored NYC Mayor Eric Adams, DOE Chancellor David C. Banks, and guest of honor Amar’e Stoudemire.
Bikur Cholim of Crown Heights Breakfast and Chinese Auction
Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Bikur Cholim of Crown Heights invites the women of Crown Heights to its Annual Breakfast and Chinese Auction Celebrating Healing and Unity.
New Shluchim Establish Chabad in ‘Ski Town USA’
As a bochur, Aizik Abelsky frequented this small Colorado ski town on Merkos Shlichus many times. He didn’t think that he would come back to establish a permanent Chabad House with his new family.
War Day 234: Advancements in Jabaliya, Crossfire with Egypt
War Summary, Day Two Hundred and Thirty Four: Advancements in Jabaliya, large tunnel destroyed in Gaza City, fire in Rafah under investigation, crossfire with Egypt with an Egyptian soldier killed, Egypt begins transferring aid to Israel for Gaza, and the Spanish Consulate is banned from servicing residents of the Palestinian Authority.
Kharkiv Celebrates Lag Baomer with Strength and Resilience
Amidst the relentless attacks that have besieged Kharkiv since the onset of the war, over 300 men, women, and children gathered in the Chebotarsky shul to celebrate a spirit of unity and pride that knows no bounds.
Live: 3D Presentation of Rambam’s Kiddush Hachodesh
Live at 8 PM: A special visual 3D presentation in Crown Heights by Rabbi Chaim Shmuel Friedman will bring the planets to life to understand the Rambam’s Kiddush Hachodesh. Due to popular demand, the presentation will be streamed live on Anash.org.
The View from Above: Lag Baomer Parade and Carnival
“Look down from Heaven and see Your people Yisroel”: Drone photos and video show the view from above of the Lag Baomer parade and the carnival that followed.
Picture of the Day
Summoned to a Knesset hearing on the Gaza operations after the opposition compiled the requisite 40 signatures, Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu boosted his firm stance from the Hebrew “Toward a Meaningful Life” of the Rebbe’s teachings.
New Podcast Delves into Unknown Stories in Tanach
A new podcast by Rabbi Shmuel Aber delves in-depth into the little-known stories behind the personalities in Navi, exploring the stories and hidden details behind the famous Torah figures.
10,000 Parade Jewish Pride in Paris
Over 10,000 French Jews gathered in Paris for a grand Lag Baomer Parade with impressive floats exhibiting Jewish pride in the face of Antisemitism.
Parade Began with Spirited Rally, Pesukim, and the Rebbe
This year’s parade began with a children’s rally, the recital of the twelve pesukim and maamorei Chazal, and a video of a sicha spoken by the Rebbe at a Lag Baomer Parade.
Medical Malpractice
Ask the Rov: Is a doctor halachically liable for malpractice or a mistaken prognosis? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Yiddishe Kinder Parade Through the Streets of Brownsville
The streets of Brownsville, once home to a bustling Jewish community, were once again filled with proud Yiddishe children in a joyous parade led by a marching band.