A spontaneous Kinus Torah was arranged at the Ohel with mashpia R’ Nachman Shapiro at the request of the many bochurim and anash who were there.
Live: Worldwide Kolelim to Host Global Kinus Torah
Join Live on Thursday at 1:00 PM: Kollel L’Rabbonei Chabad and Kollel Dach will be presenting a Kinus Torah, 24 Nissan, addressed by Kollel members Rabbi Berel Polityko, on the topic Hafrashas Challah, and Rabbi Eli Rubin on Hofachas Yam l’Yabasha in Haskala and Avodas HaTefillah.
NBC Reporter Baffled by Unfamiliar Flag at UCLA Protest
A reporter reporting live from the protests at UCLA in California was baffled by a yellow flag being displayed on the front line, saying “I’ve never seen this flag before or this logo, I don’t know what this group is.”
War Day 208: Hostage Negotiations Get Heated, ‘Border Corrections’
War Summary, Day Two Hundred and Eight: Hamas expected to reject deal without a permanent ceasefire, opposing demonstrations in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, reports of negotiations including “border corrections” in the north, and PA kills PIJ terrorist.
Anshei Lubavitch Gather at Kinus Torah
Anshei Lubavitch, led by Rabbi Yossi Garelik, gathered together for an uplifting Kinus Torah on Wednesday in Crown Heights.
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‘Yom Tomim’ Drew Hundreds During Pesach Vacation
Hundreds of bochurim from across Eretz Yisroel gathered in Kfar Chabad during bein hazmanim for two days packed with davening, learning, and farbrenging over Yud Alef Nissan with guest speaker Rabbi Ezra Schochet.
Where to Buy Chometz After Pesach
With Pesach now over, it’s important to know where you can buy chometz. Provided here is a comprehensive list of establishments and their status.
Ontario Premier, Legislators Vow Against Antisemitism
Ahead of Pesach, Rabbi Yirmi Cohen met with Ontario Premier Doug Ford, as well as Jewish members of the legislature. The Premier vowed against any form of antisemitism in the province.
Tree Bracha at Forest Where Frierdiker Rebbe Sought Relief
Boys of Moscow’s Marina Roshcha shul visited the Skolniki forest where the Frierdiker Rebbe went for fresh air after undergoing oppression by Soviet authorities 97 years ago. They were addressed by Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar and Rabbi Mendel Reices of Postville, Iowa.
Lubavitcher Photographer Captures Sights and Scenes of Budapest
In a two-day visit to Budapest, Lubavitcher Photographer Mordechai Lubecki captures photos of the city’s sights and scenes, including magnificent shuls, Chabad mosdos, Jewish museum, and other attractions.
Crown Heights to Host Two Kinus Torahs on Isru Chag
On Wednesday, Isru Chag, two special Torah gatherings will take place in Crown Heights: the central Kinus Torah in 770, as well as a kinus at the Anshei Lubavitch community shul.
War Day 207: IDF Prepares to Enter Rafah, Turkish Tourist Stabs Police Officer
War Summary, Day Two Hundred and Seven: Intense negotiators ongoing over hostages, Netanyahu promises a Rafah ground operation, and a Turkish tourist stabbed an Israeli police officer.
Crown Heights Rabbis Buy Back Community’s Chametz
Rabbis Moshe Bogomilsky, Shimon Hecht and Sholom Ber Shuchat met Motzoei Yom Tov in Rabbi Bogomilsky’s house and bought back the community’s Chometz.
Chassidim Celebrated the Rebbe’s Birthday with Farbrengens
Members of the Mayonei Yisroel Chassidus network marked the Rebbe’s birthday through farbrengens with community and guest mashpiim, while the children were tested by mashpia R’ Zalman Gopin.
These Soldiers Are Alive By a Miracle
“At least ten guys in our squad have injuries to their ears or knuckles from missiles or shrapnel that narrowly missed hitting where it would have been fatal,” Mendy said. Kfir eagerly pulled out his phone. “Look, I starred in a Hezbollah movie! They thought they killed me.”
The Rebbe’s English Letters on Breaking Free
On Pesach we celebrate the liberation of our ancestors from the physical–as well as spiritual–shackles of Egypt. In these letters, the Rebbe explains how we too have the ability to leave our own personal “Egypt”.
All Night Learning for Crown Heights at Hadar Hatorah
In honor of Shvi’i shel Pesach, when the minhag is to stay up the entire night, Hadar Hatorah will be hosting a learning marathon starting at 12:00 AM and continuing through 4:00 AM with a number of featured speakers.
War Day 204: Hostage Deal Being Considered, ICC to Indict Israeli Government
War Summary, Day Two Hundred and Four: Hamas releases hostage video, hostage release deal being strongly considered, International Criminal Court preparing to indict Netanyahu and others, and a terror attack in Ramle.
Resurgence in Brownsville with First Women’s Moshiach Seudah
Evidential resurgence of Lubavitch community in Brownsville neighborhood – once known as “Little Jerusalem” – as a group of women will be hosting a unique Moshiach Seudah, a first in many decades.
Children Gather for Pesach Rally in 770
Hundreds of children and parents filled 770 on Chol Hamoed for a Tzivos Hashem rally featuring the 12 pesukim, Tehillim, words of Torah, and an exciting show.
Rebbe’s Instructions to ‘Find a Jew in Guyana’ Take On New Meaning
In a twist of hashgacha pratis, shliach to St. Lucia in the Caribbean, Rabbi Avromy Super, brought tefillin and matza to the Jewish son of the presidents of Guyana, fulfilling the Rebbe‘s instructions years ago to Rabbi Yitzchok Nemes.
Buffalo Community Unites for Kinus Torah
As per the Rebbe’s directive to increase in Torah study on Pesach, the Buffalo community held a large Kinus Torah at the Beis Haknesset Hagodal Lubavitch of Buffalo this Chol Hamoed.
For the First Time, Sedorim Held at Ukraine’s Army Bases
This year, over 24,000 Jews participated in more than 100 public sedorim across the country, including a first-time initiative of six sedorim held directly on military bases.