For the first time, Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu posted a photo of himself putting on tefillin of a soldier who was killed during the 2014 Gaza War. This public display is reminiscent of a letter the Rebbe sent to PM Ariel Sharon.
Airfare Discounts for Flights to New York for Gimmel Tammuz
To help Anash, shluchim, and bochurim traveling to New York for Gimmel Tammuz, arrangements were made with various airline companies for special discounts.
Saying Hello to Everyone on the Street?
Ask the Rov: Am I obligated to say shalom aleichem to everyone I meet on the street? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Paris Anash Farewell Beloved Community Pillar
Anash in Paris, France, mourn the passing of R’ David Guedj, a pillar of the community, who suddenly passed away on Beis Iyar.
War Day 218: Large Fires Start in North, Five Soldiers Killed in Gaza
War Summary, Day Two Hundred and Eighteen: Hezbollah missiles caused significant damage and led to a large fire around the city which took 10 firefighting teams time to put out, five soldiers from the Nachal Brigade’s 931st Battalion fell during fierce gun battles in Zeitoun, and Hamas published a video of hostage Nadav Popelwell that the IDF requests people not view.
Largest Yiddish Magazine Covers Chabad’s Impact in Russia
“And they Traveled to Rusland”: Moment Magazine, the world’s most popular Yiddish magazine, published a full-length supplement of the shluchim’s work throughout Russia and Siberia, and a 10-page interview with Rabbi Berel Lazar.
A Din Torah by the Rebbe Rashab’s Door
Though Reb Zalman Havlin offered to pay up the Horoditch yeshiva’s debt, the Frierdiker Rebbe tricked him into a din Torah by the Rebbe Rashab. Though he was exonerated, he paid it with shadchonus gelt he received.
L’Chaim: Simkovitz – Goltz
The L’Chaim of Yehoshua Hanan Simkovitz of Santa Rosa, CA, and Lilah Elisheva Goltz of Camarillo, CA, took place at the FREE hall in Crown Heights.
Reb Schneur Zalman Yudkin, 99, AH
Reb Schneur Zalman Yudkin, an elder chossid from Crown Heights who had mesirus nefesh in Russia and later traveled around inspiring countless people, passed away.
Montreal Community Marks Rebbe Maharash’s 190th Birthday
In Montreal’s central Anash shul, a farbrengen was held to honor the 190th birthday of the Rebbe Maharash, led by the director of Beis Rivkah, Rabbi Yosef Minkowitz.
Mrs. Ruth Averbuch, 89, AH
Mrs. Ruth Averbuch, mother of the Steinmetz family and sister of the Schochets, passed away on Beis Iyar. Levaya today at 1:10 pm.
Are You a Rabbi or a Doctor?
After Reb Moshe Yitzchok Hecht received an Honorary degree, the Rebbe received a letter referring to him as “Doctor Hecht.” The Rebbe immediately sent him a letter expressing his dissatisfaction.
Read: The Life of the Rebbe Maharash
In honor of Beis Iyar, the birthday of the Rebbe Maharash, we present you with an overview of his life, as written up in A Chassidisher Derher magazine.
Grand Opening of SafeTech in Crown Heights
Sunday 12-6 pm: After years of successful activities in our Crown Heights community, Safe Tech is opening a new permanent office that will serve as a neighborhood center and hub for safe technology and related matters.
War Day 216: Lag Ba’Omer in Meron Cancelled, New Chareidi Unit Opening
War Summary, Day Two Hundred and Sixteen: Due to Hezbollah’s heavy barrages of missiles at Har Meron the IDF Home Front Command cancelled the upcoming Lag B’Omer celebrations in Meron, the Border Police have announced that a new unit opened for the first time ever with 30 new drafts from Charedi communities, and an “unidentified object” flew from the Gaza Strip into Israeli territory and fell in an open area in the Netivot area.
Listen: Parsha Class by Rebbetzin Ettel Tzerna Hodakov
Presented here is a rare recording from 5721 by renowned educator, Rebbetzin Ettel Tzerna Hodakov, wife of Rabbi Chaim Mordechai Aizik Hodakov, the Rebbe’s legendary “Chief of Staff” whose Yartzeit is this shabbos. The topic: Ahavas Yisroel in this week’s parsha.
Young Shluchim Gifted the Rebbe Mishnayos, Tanya and Mivtzoim
In honor of Yud Alef Nissan, the boys division of the Nigri Shluchim Online School of the Shluchim Office prepared their own present to the Rebbe through a new beautiful, interactive initiative.
Women’s Pirkei Avos Program to Honor R’ Mendel Landa
Mishnah for Neshama: A global Pirkei Avos network of women’s groups with a beautifully prepared curriculum will honor the neshama of R’ Mendel Landa, a young Lubavitcher father who recently passed away. Sign up your community here.
Ukrainian Nuclear City Just Got a Spiritual Protector
The Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, known for its nuclear power plant which has been targeted in the ongoing war, has inaugurated a new Mikvah to serve the community. A shelter was built beneath the structure to ensure the visitors’ safety.
Young Jews Embark on Transformative Trip to Thailand
Over 600 young Jewish students and young professionals from Russia and the FSU who invested throughout the entire year in Torah journeyed together to Thailand on a trip to strengthen their Jewish identity.
War Day 215: Biden Threatens Ammo Sales, Defense Hints to War in N.
War Summary, Day Two Hundred and Fifteen: Kerem Shalom Crossing reopened under fire, Hamas’s Navy commander eliminated, Biden says he will stop ammunition sales to Israel in case of entry to Rafah population centers, Hezbollah continues to escalate and refuses to negotiate a ceasefire, and Defense Minister hints to a summertime war in the north.
New Year, New Me
When Dr. Menachem Kovacs walked out of an uplifting pegisha event at 770 on December 31st, he saw people celebrating the New Year and falling down drunk. The stark contrast propelled him to a connection with Yiddishkeit and the Rebbe.
Fourth Annual Moshiach Chidon Kicks Off in 38 Yeshivos
The Moshiach Chidon has launched for the fourth year with 38 schools from across the world joining in the amazing initiative.
Cheder Marching Band Honors Fallen WWII Soldiers
At a memorial ceremony for European Liberation Day in Aubervilliers, France, Rabbi Shmuel Tevel spoke about Sheva Mitzvos Bnei Noach and the Cheder marching band honored the soldiers.