When a Lubavitcher bochur walked into a Tverya shul and offered to hold a Moshiach’s Seuda, one man began shouting at him. But then another quietly went over to him and asked him for a bracha at the advice of R. Chaim Kanievsky.
He Was Teaching Torah Under the Floor
When young Shula came looking for her father, Reb Yitzchok Elchonon Shagalov, the chossid who opened the door began moving a large table in the center of the room. He then bent down and removed three planks of wood from the floor.
Pitfalls of Buying Chometz After Pesach
Can I eat any Chametz now that Pesach is over? If a store is fully owned by non-Jews, can I buy anything from there? Following Pesach, Rabbi Nissan Zibell of ‘Kashrus: Be in the Know’ sheds some light on what you need to know for your post-Pesach shopping trip.
New Course Lays Out Path to Peace
A new 4-part course by Rabbi Mordechai Wenger on Chabad-U teaches the art of cultivating trust and the transformative effects of trust on your life, where trust in Hashem is not just a concept but a way of being.
Keep Yeshiva Donors Away from the Ruchniyus
After a fiery sicha at the Acharon Shel Pesach 5711 farbrengen, the Rebbe began handing out wine to all Torah teachers present. When some yeshiva supporters asked for wine as well, the Rebbe didn’t give them with the teachers, explaining that the gashmiyus and ruchniyus must remain separate.
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War Day 209: Hostage Confirmed Killed, Alleged IDF Attack in Syria
The IDF use a crane to safely remove the remains of an intercepted Iranian ballistic missile, found in the desert area near Arad. It is one of 120 such missiles fired at Israel on April 14th.
War Summary, Day Two Hundred and Nine: New terrorist bodycam confirms that hostage Dror Or was confirmed killed by Hamas on Simchas Torah before his body was taken to Gaza, Syria’s broadcaster reported that an alleged Israeli airstrike near Damascus wounded eight Syrian soldiers, and Saudi Arabian authorities have begun arresting citizens who criticize or speak about Israel’s war online.
Live: Siyum on Rambam’s Sefer Ahava
Live at 9:30 PM ET: An international Siyum celebrating the completion of the Rambam’s Sefer Hamada will feature Rabbi Mendy Cohen of Sacramento, CA, who will share a special hadran in honor of 40 years.
The Rebbe’s English Letters on Antisemitism and Anxiety
This week’s Rebbe Responsa booklet includes three unpublished letters from the Rebbe on the need to strengthen Jewish identity and commitment in the hostile world we live in, moods and anxieties, and a fault in a thesis.
Not Even a Banana
As a young couple, Yonason and Devorah Adler lived not far from her parents, but their refusal to eat her mother’s less-than-kosher food was a point of contention. The Rebbe gave them advice and then predicted what would happen next.
Photos: Kever of Raban Gamliel of Yavneh
Photos: Mordechai Lubecki
Near the city of Yavneh, in an area known today as “Gan HaSanhedrin,” a large stone structure built by Muslims in the 13th century stands there, topped by two domes. A tradition holds that this is the kever of Raban Gamliel of Yavneh.
Long Awaited Moshiach Textbook Arrives in New York
Ahead of 28 Nissan, the long-awaited, popular Moshiach Mindset hardcover textbook produced by Tut Altz, JLI, and Sichos in English has arrived in New York and is available in limited supply.
Picture of the Day
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.
‘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.