After an uplifting Shabbos at the Ohel, participants of Shabbos Anash headed to Crown Heights for a special Motzoei Shabbos program, including a visit to the Rebbe’s house, a tour of 770 by Rabbi Yossel Katzman and an inspiring Melava Malka with Rabbi Shlomo Zarchi.
The Subtle Art of Interrogating a Liar
In this week’s Choshen Mishpat Renaissance podcast, Rabbi Berel Polityko discusses the laws of returning objects found in public places, what to do with objects that can’t be returned, and how to deal with a suspected liar.
Children Hold Their Own Siyum Horambam in Kingston, PA
Two hundred parents and children assembled at the Bais Moshe Shul in Kingston, PA on Motzei Shabbos to celebrate the siyum Sefer Hamitzvos. At a fleishig melava malka and seudas mitzvah, boys were honored with completing and beginning the Sefer Hamitzvos.
The Rebbe Pushed Us to Go Beyond Our Limits
Over 18 years, we worked hard, and Boruch Hashem the Yeshiva reached a position of stability and success. We had a full registration, owned 6 buildings without a mortgage, and had no debt. I thought that I reached “cruising altitude”, until I saw this letter of the Rebbe.
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Chicago Anash Talk About ‘The Rambam Effect’
In a video produced for the Siyum Horambam, Anash in Chicago, R’ Levi Staal, R’ Chaim Scherbrina, and R’ Hershey Sufrin discuss their journey in daily Rambam study and how Rambam impacts them.
Ohr Menachem Fathers and Sons Unite for Siyum Horambam
A unique and unforgettable event took place on Motzei Shabbos as fathers and sons of Cheder Ohr Menachem of Crown Heights gathered for a cheder-wide Siyum Horambam Melava Malka and Avos U’Banim event.
War Day 515: Israel and US Bombing Exercises, Hamas Jenin Head Eliminated
War Summary, Day 515: Israel says it would agree to second phase but Hamas refuses to disarm, Egypt holds Arab emergency summit, Israel says encouraging relocation, IDF operation in Shomron eliminates Hamas head in Jenin, US unfreezes $95 million for Lebanese Armed Forces to fight Hezbollah, ran taps Russia to negotiate nuclear deal with US, and Israel and US Air Forces carry out mass bombing exercises today.
Midnight Drinking and Neggel Vasser?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including hearing megilah with a hearing-aid, midnight drinking and neggel vasser, and possuk/pesukim in shmoneh esrei for the name Dovber.
Central Siyum HaRambam Attended by Thousands
The Siyum HaRambam HaOlami on the forty-fourth cycle was celebrated with great splendor this past Sunday, 2 Adar, at the spacious and prestigious Union Bedford Armory in Brooklyn, New York, with thousands of men, women, and children in attendance. Full Report
Live: Project Chana Woman’s Power Hour
Live at 8:30 PM: Project Chana Woman’s Power Hour featuring Rabbi Nissan Zibell with ‘The Kosher Consumer’s Practical Shopper’s Guide,’ Rabbi Yosef Braun on non-Jewish help on Shabbos, and Rabbi Berel Bell on Birchos Hanehenin.
Design Pro Purim Invitations, Mishloach Manos Cards
Why settle for a generic invite when you can join the hundreds of Anash and Shluchim who are creating personalized designs for Purim? Anash Design offers a vast collection of templates (many free!), for your Purim parties, Mivtzoim outreach, and Mishloach Manos.
Brunoy Bochurim Learn Sichos in Memory of Rabbi Levi Wolosow
Bochurim in Brunoy Zal held a special Seder Sichos in honor of their friend’s father, Rabbi Levi Wolosow a”h. This initiative joins a special mivtza encouraging bochurim to learn Chitas and Rambam properly, something Rabbi Wolosov had a special koch in.
Spirited ‘Shoshanas Yaakov’ to Dancing Chassidic Figures
As Purim approaches, a new rendition of the classic piyut ‘Shoshanas Yaakov’ was performed by singer Ariel Zilber, with animations of artwork by legendary Chabad artist, Reb Baruch Nachshon, whose iconic Chassidic figures are brought to life, dancing in the joyous spirit of Purim.
MIDF: Strengthening the Spirit of the IDF with Mitzvos
Since October 7th, MIDF (Mitzvos for the IDF) has provided soldiers on the front lines with spiritual strength to match their physical courage. Now, with Purim approaching, a campaign is being launched to provide Mishloach Manos for the soldiers, bringing them joy, strength, and a tangible connection to their Yiddishkeit.
Oholei Torah Cheder Celebrates Grand Siyum HaRambam
Boys of Oholei Torah Cheder gathered for a grand Siyum HaRambam, including the beginning of the new cycle of Limud Harambam, Torah, Tefillah, and Tzedakah, a Rebbe video, 12 Pesukim, alongside uplifting Nigunim and Divrei Torah.
Montreal Community Gathers for Central Rambam Siyum
A grand Siyum HaRambam was held in Montreal led by prominent local rabbonim and shluchim. Guest speaker Rabbi Heshel Greenberg inspired the crowd, and a local businessman spoke about the tremendous brachos he saw from learning Rambam daily.
Daily Gemara Program Starting a New Masechta
A daily Gemara study program is the perfect opportunity for structured learning, with incentives and a clear goal in sight. Join now for the new Masechta. Plus new Montreal location.
Israel’s Chief Rabbi Amazed by Chabad in Russia
For three days, Israel’s Ashkenazic Chief Rabbi Kalman Meir Bar toured the Chabad mosdos in Moscow, including the Marina Roshcha Center, Cheder Menachem, Bnos Menachem, and the Mesivta. The chief rabbi met with various rabbonim and activists, and was the guest of honor at the Siyum Horambam.
War Day 514: Renewed Fighting Likely by Purim, Druze in Syria Raise Israeli Flag
War Summary, Day 514: Israel threatens to cut supplies in Gaza if hostages aren’t returned, deadline for new deal or war may be Purim, terrorists eliminated after approaching IDF positions in Gaza, unusual terror attack in Haifa, more IDF action in Syria, Druze in Syria raise Israeli flag, IDF reveals that the brush on the Lebanese side of the border has been cleared, and representatives of Bibas family file lawsuit against Al Jazeera.
4,000 Jewish Teens Empowered to Bring Jewish Pride Back Home
After three days together, 4,000 Jewish teens from 60 countries gathered one last time to close the CTeen International Shabbaton. Their message was clear: Unapologetic Judaism isn’t a one-time response or reaction. It’s a lifestyle. Now, they are heading home ready to live it.
Watch: Life in Gan Yisroel New York in 1963
A silent video from 1963, filmed by R’ Eli Teitelbaum and published now from his archives, shows life in Camp Gan Yisroel Swan Lake 62 years ago, including many faces from the past. Can you recognize them?