In a special report, Anash.org brings you the full responses by candidates for the upcoming Vaad Hakohol election, in which they elaborate on their credentials, the issues they hope to address, and their plans for addressing them.
Watch: The Life and Teachings of Reb Volf Greenglass
Following the release of the book ‘The Mashpia’ on the life and teachings of the legendary mashpia Reb Volf Greenglass, his son-in-law Rabbi Dovid Cohen sat down with Rabbi Shais Taub for an extensive review.
They Carried Him Outside While He Was Davening
The son of Rebbetzin Fraida, the Alter Rebbe‘s daughter, Reb Ahron of Krementchug married Rebbetzin Rivkah‘s mother after her first husband passed away. Once, a fire broke out while he davened, and they carried him outside completely oblivious to what had happened.
JNY Toronto Shabbaton Brings Large Group to the Rebbe
The Jewish North York (JNY) community from Toronto, led by Rabbi Yisroel and Henya Karpilovsky, organized a memorable Shabbaton at 770, bringing together 123 men, women, and children to the Rebbe.
Do a Mitzvah for Young Man Facing Execution in Iran
A 20-year-old Jewish man is slated for execution on Shabbos, according to Iranian media reports, sparking urgent appeals for Tehillim and mitzvos from the Jewish community worldwide.
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Focus on the Learning
When young Gershon Shusterman began to snap pictures of the Rebbe at a chuppa, the Rebbe asked his principal, Rabbi Mendel Tenenbaum, to take it from him to return it after he is tested on some learning.
A Journey Through the Rebbe’s Pirkei Avos
During these weeks when we learn Pirkei Avos weekly, we bring you a fascinating overview of the Rebbe’s analysis of these perokim: the questions, the names, and the lessons for life.
Picture of the Day
Brothers Rabbi Kuti Feldman, mashpia in 770, and his brother, Rabbi Shlomo Chaim Feldman, Rosh Yeshiva in Chulon and Kiryat Ata, seen in animated discussion in 770.
Armed Attacker Killed After Arson at Chabad Shul in France
An armed assailant of Algerian origin was shot dead by police when he pulled a knife while setting fire to a shul in the northern French city of Rouen, under the auspices of shliach Rabbi Shmuel Lubecki.
Rebbe Responsa Celebrates Anniversary of Weekly Release
Rebbe Resonsa, the disseminator of the Rebbe’s English letters, has published a special Anniversary Edition with letters on Sefiras HaOmer and several letters released for the very first time.
War Day 223: Stabbing in Old City, 5 Soldiers Killed by Friendly Fire
War Summary, Day Two Hundred and Twenty Three: In the Old City of Jerusalem a man tried to stab a Border Police officer but was eliminated before he could do any harm, five IDF soldiers were inside a building when a tank unit saw their guns through the window, misidentified it as a terrorist base, and fired two shells at them, and last night a Hezbollah attack drone hit a sensitive military facility in the Tiberias region, in the Lower Galilee.
Amid Advancing Armies, Sumy Jews Add Light at Shliach’s Jubilee
As the Russian military advances close to the Jewish community in Sumy, they are busy with loftier matters preparing a surprise for their beloved Rabbi’s surprise jubilee birthday.
The Rebbe Wanted Chosson and Kalla to Be Private
From the Anash.org Inbox: The Rebbe advised against couples taking pictures together during the engagement photo. The Rebbe’s advice isn’t just about following rules; it’s about valuing privacy, especially in today’s times.
Audio Recording of Meeting on Spreading Chassidus in Shuls
A newly discovered recording from 5726 is a gathering led by Rabbi Chaim Mordechai Aizik Hodakov and Rabbi Dovid Raskin on the need to repeat Chassidus in shuls and how it should be done.
These People Are Larger Than Life
A member of anash shares his own experience with kidney failure and his utmost gratitude to those who donate from themselves to help fellow Yidden.
Assisting the Painter of 770
My grandfather, R’ Yosef Nelson, by then one of the elder chasidim of Chabad, was at that time working at a job – painting the walls in 770. As he was walking up to the building carrying a collection of paint cans, he suddenly felt a gentle tug at his hand, as someone tried to take a few paint cans from him.
New Shluchim to Lincoln Square, IL
Rabbi Choni and Shaina Hertz (nee Posner) are moving to Lincoln Square, a major neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, to establish the area’s first permanent Chabad presence.
War Day 222: Fallen IDF Soldiers, 600,000 Evacuate Rafah
War Summary, Day Two Hundred and Twenty Two: Fallen IDF soldiers, 600,000 evacuated Rafah, Gallant calls for Palestinian government in Gaza, Hezbollah attack near Tiberias, IDF airstrikes deep into Lebanon, and the EU threatened damage to the relationship with Israel.
Chabad Houses Worldwide Celebrated ‘Festival of the Future’
Hundreds of Chabad Houses worldwide marked the last day of Pesach with the ‘Festival of the Future’ project, providing high-quality resources for a series of programs, culminating at the Seudas Moshiach.
Shliach Writes About Painful Condition His Children Experience
From the Anash.org inbox: A shliach shares something deeply painful his children experience as out of towners, and how you can help.
Meta Asks for Shluchim’s Opinion on “From the River” War-Cry
The social technology company ‘Meta’ is conducting an in-depth survey of how professionals and clergy members have been impacted by the ‘From the River to the Sea’ chant. They turned to Anash.org to get Shluchim’s opinion.
Event for Community to Meet Vaad Hakohol Candidates
On Monday, 12 Iyar, a meeting will take place in the Lubavitcher Yeshiva hall, where community members will have the opportunity to meet the Vaad Hakohol members ahead of the election.
‘The Alef’ Moshiach Project Takes Off in First Week
‘The Alef,’ a simple yet engaging framework for sharing the message of Moshiach with anyone, has been embraced by shluchim everywhere as they share the compelling content and an all-new podcast ‘The Alef in Conversation.’