On Sunday, the women of Seder Nashim gathered to celebrate a siyum, marking the conclusion of an incredible inaugural year at the Lemaan Yilemdu women’s program.
Elevating the Celebration with a Mitzvah Experience
Bar and Bas Mitzvah boys and girls worldwide are using their special milestone to inspire others by launching Mitzvah Campaigns in honor of their special day.
Kids Relive the Rebbe’s Lag B’omer Parades
A Kids Kahoot game and audio recording by A Chassidisher Derher helps children relive Lag B’omer Parades with the Rebbe.
Anash of Coral Springs Mark Pesach Sheini with Farbrengen
Anash and Mekuravim, young and old, gathered at Chabad of Coral Springs for a Pesach Sheini farbrengen led by local teacher Rabbi Lev Cotlar.
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Despite Disturbance, Beautiful Shiur Daled Photo Taken
Despite interference by a heckler who tried to block Oholei Torah shiur daled’s group photo, the yearly photo was taken successfully thanks to the photographer’s skill. Download a high-quality photo here.
Matza and Inspiration at Pesach Sheini Farbrengen in 770
A large crowd of Anash and bochurim gathered for a farbrengen in 770 in honor of Pesach Sheini with Australian shliach Rabbi Yossi Engel and former high-profile Knesset Member Rabbi Eliezer Mizrachi.
Ancient Rambam Menorah Discovered in 2,000-Year-Old Village
During an arrest operation in the Kasbah, an ancient village dating back 2,000 years, soldiers discovered an engraving of a diagonal menorah as drawn by the Rambam and promoted by the Rebbe.
After 15-Year Hold, Section-8 Vouchers Taking New Applicants
For the first time in fifteen years, the New York City Housing Authority will be accepting new applicants for Section 8 vouchers paying towards the rent in any house or condominium in NYC.
The Last Cup of Wine
Lost and tired, young Sholom Raichik laid down outside the Rebbe’s room and missed kos shel bracha. Woken up after it was over, the Rebbe opened the door of his room and poured the boy a small l’chaim.
Chassidus Author Gives Spontaneous Shiur for Seder Dach
Rabbi Tzvi Freeman, a Chassidus author who was in Crown Heights for a simcha, joined 770 Mashpia Rabbi Shmuly Avtzon to give a shiur in the maamer of the Rebbe being learned in 770’s “Seder Dach” program.
Aleph Symposium Reminds That Everyone Deserves a Second Chance
This week, chaplains, volunteers and correctional officers gathered at the Annual Jewish Chaplains Conference in Pittsburgh for a “Second Chance” symposium.
Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky Asks Shluchim to Thank Hatzalah
Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky, Vice Chairman of Merkos L’Inyonei Chinuch encourages Shluchim to unite to say thank you to Crown Heights Hatzalah.
War Day 229: IDF Brings a Fifth Brigade to Rafah, 2 Lubavitchers Killed by Snipers
War Summary, Day Two Hundred and Twenty Nine: Yisrael Yudkin and Eliyahu Haim Emsallem, both Chabad soldiers from the Netzach Yehuda Brigade, were killed in a sniper attack in Beit Hanoun, IDF Brings a Fifth Brigade to Rafah, and Ireland, Spain, and Norway announce intention to recognize a Palestinian state to which Hamas gives credit to October 7th.
Shluchim Online School Celebrates Graduation in New York
The 8th grade boys graduating class from the Nigri Shluchim Online School gathered together in New York to celebrate their graduation with an exciting trip and in-person ceremony.
Colel Chabad App Sees Surge on Yahrzeit of Rabbi Meir Baal Hanes
Colel Chabad has reported a substantial increase in downloads of its Pushka app this week ahead of the the yahrzeit of Rabbi Meir Baal Hanes.
Eli Amsalem, 21, HYD
Eli Amsalem, a French Chabad mekurav in the Netzach Yehuda battalion under Yisroel Yudkin HYD, was killed in Gaza carrying his Dvar Malchus booklet.
Yisroel Yudkin, 23, HYD
Yisroel Yudkin, a Lubavitcher bochur from Kfar Chabad who served as a company commander in the Netzach Yehudah battalion in Gaza, was killed in heavy fighting.
Young Slate Commits to Funding a Grant Office for the Community
Among the eight candidates running for the Va’ad Hakohol is a united group of young men campaigning for change. Their first task? Raising private funds to establish a dedicated grantseeking and writing office.
Fund to Nurture Mothers-To-Be Will Honor Chicago Counselor
A new fund by In Shifra’s Arms (SHIFRA) was launched to support expecting mothers in memory of Mrs. Fraida Nathan, a lifetime Chicago resident and member of Bais Menachem in West Rogers Park, Illinois.
Community Hears Candidates’ Plans for Crown Heights
At the “Meet the Candidates” forum, Crown Heights residents got to hear the candidates’ plans for the growing community. Five candidates announced that they are running together as a slate.
Local Businesses Step up to Support Crown Heights Hatzalah
Realizing its vitality to the Crown Heights community, in a beautiful show of unity, many local businesses have stepped up as corporate sponsors to support Hatzalah of Crown Heights.
War Day 228: Heavy Bombing in Rafah, US Withdraws Opposition
War Summary, Day Two Hundred and Twenty Eight: Egypt duped America, Qatar, and Israel, Chief of Staff visits Jabaliya for operations to rescue hostage bodies, US removes its opposition to Rafah operation, heavy bombing in Rafah, Israel is supplying 50% of Gaza’s water, Hezbollah commander eliminated, Meron is closed to visitors, and operation in Jenin eliminates Hamas and PIJ terrorists.
In Show of Support, County Proclaims Jewish Heritage Month
Lee County, Florida commissioners presented shliach Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz with a proclamation for Jewish Heritage Month as a show of support for Eretz Yisroel and the Jewish Community of Southwest Florida.