From Yekkishe Buenos Aires to Leading Shlichus Across Argentina
In a podcast interview, Rabbi Tzvi Grunblatt, Head Shliach of Argentina, shares memories of his unlikely path from a Yekkishe home to a Lubavitch yeshiva, his years transcribing the Rebbe’s maamorim, and decades of shlichus in Buenos Aires.
As Nor’easter Threatens Sukkos, Rabbonim Issue Guidance
A powerful storm developing along the East Coast is expected to bring strong winds, rain and coastal flooding to New York as Sukkos begins. With thousands of sukkos going up across the community, Rabbi Yosef Braun addresses practical questions, particularly regarding how to halachically secure schach.
South Florida Officials Unveil ‘Chabad Way’
Jewish Teen Killed as Russian Drone Strikes Home in Kyiv
Free Esrog Sets Gifted to Every Shliach Across US and Canada
Empire Shtiebel Invites Community to Kinus Torah
Where to Go? Check Out the Chol Hamoed Trip Map
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He Waited 60 Years for the Alter Rebbe’s Third Shailah
Before sending him as rov to Vitebsk, the Alter Rebbe told R. Yitzchak Aizik three shailos. For the 60 years he served as rov, he waited for the third shaila, and when it came, he knew his life’s mission was complete.
Welcoming the Ushpizin: Night 3
On each night of Sukkos, we are visited by another one of the Ushpizin and the Chassidishe Ushpizin. We bring you each night a lesson and a story about the Ushpizin.
Beis Din Rejects Chabad Link to Chossid’s Knesset Bid
Following the placement of Chabad chossid Yossi Goldberger on the Otzma Yehudit Knesset list by party chairman Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, Beis Din Rabbonei Chabad issued a sharp letter stressing that no individual can represent Chabad in matters of political affiliation.
Sukkos Takes Shape Across Crown Heights
With Sukkos just days away, sukkahs are rapidly taking shape across Crown Heights, from the sukkahs at 770 and the Rebbe’s sukkah to large community sukkahs and an array of sukkah mobiles preparing to bring the mitzvah to the streets.
Israel’s Defense Minister Briefed on Rebbe’s Security Views
Defense Minister Yisrael Katz hosted a Lubavitch delegation at the Defense Ministry in Tel Aviv, where they discussed Israel’s security strategy and current challenges in light of the Rebbe’s sichos and directives. The meeting centered on the newly released book “Oseh Shalom,” presenting the Rebbe’s political and security views.
The Rebbe’s Nachas from Chassidim Caring for Each Other
When secretary Reb Binyomin Klein brought the Rebbe a note from a chossid about an act of ahavas Yisroel that he witnessed among chassidim, the Rebbe’s face lit up with nachas.
After Synagogue Shooting, Non-Jewish Supporter Funds Mezuzah Campaign
In the wake of the Yom Kippur synagogue shooting in Belleville, Ontario, a non-Jewish supporter of Chabad sponsored a campaign for 100 mezuzahs, reaching Jewish homes across Eastern Ontario, including survivors of the attack.
How Can Women and Girls Go on Mivtza Lulav?
The Mivtzoim Shop, in conjunction with Chabad of Sheepshead Bay, is providing women and girls with esrog sets so they can offer women to fulfill the mitzvah.
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Kol Nidrei with the Rebbe in Liadi: An Eyewitness Account
The latest installment of From the Margins of Chabad History takes us back 150 years to the holy and uplifting atmosphere of Yom Kippur with the Chabad Rebbe of Liadi, Harav Chaim Shneur Zalman Schneerson. A picture of the zal of the Rebbe of Liadi is also uncovered for the first time.
Ukrainian Jews Mark Fifth Tishrei Under War
Amid drone strikes and blackouts, celebrations remain unchanged as Jews across Ukraine go to shul and participate in Yom Tov activities.
Welcoming the Ushpizin: Nights 1 and 2
Rabbi Bluming Gives Year’s First Moshiach Shiur
Borrowing Mitzvah Items Without Permission?
Ask the Rov: May I use someone’s tallis, tefillin, or siddur without asking? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
From Rennet to Whey: OK Kashrus Expert Talks Kosher Cheese
Kittel on Yom Kippur After a Second Marriage?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including Hatoras Nedorim at night, tzitzis without an undershirt, and kittel on Yom Kippur after a second marriage.
How Much to Pay for a Mehudar Esrog?
Ask the Rov: How much extra am I obligated to pay for a more mehudar esrog? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Kol Nidrei with the Rebbe in Liadi: An Eyewitness Account
The latest installment of From the Margins of Chabad History takes us back 150 years to the holy and uplifting atmosphere of Yom Kippur with the Chabad Rebbe of Liadi, Harav Chaim Shneur Zalman Schneerson. A picture of the zal of the Rebbe of Liadi is also uncovered for the first time.
Yaakov Meir Eisenbach, 24, AH
Yaakov Meir Eisenbach, a young Lubavitcher bochur from Yerushalayim, passed away on Shabbos, 8 Tishrei.