Chassidus Is Not Your Therapy
Every few years, a new modality comes along. It has its proponents and its detractors. The proponents say it’s needed. The detractors say we have something better — the Rebbe, Chassidus, a mashpia, a sefer — and we don’t need to look elsewhere. And the wheel spins, the pundits write, and the world is in turmoil.
700 Attend London’s Seder Nigunim Event
A landmark Seder Niggunim event held in London over Pesach drew hundreds of Jews from across the city’s communities for an evening of Chassidishe melodies, with each niggun presented with its history and meaning, alongside a farbrengen led by London mashpia Rabbi Mendel Gordon.
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Rav of Congregation Aish Kodesh in Woodmere and mashpia at Yeshiva University, R’ Moshe Weinberger, led over 50 community members to the Rebbe’s Ohel on Chof-Daled Teves with a farbrengen accompanied by music and spirited dancing.
Massive Mitzvah Tank Parade Energized Greater Miami
Large-Scale Affordable Housing Announced for Frum Community
The Satmar Rebbe of Kiryas Yoel announced plans to develop thousands of affordable housing units in Monticello for the broader Charedi community, at roughly $200 per square foot - a fraction of what most frum communities in New York, including Crown Heights, currently pay.
Doctors Address Chabad Business Club on Healthcare and Ethics
What the Rebbe Told Rabbi Groner After 28 Nissan
Why We Should Celebrate the Geula Before it Arrives
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Lubavitch Cheder Seeks Experienced Melamdim
A Cheder in the Tri-state area is looking for experienced Yiddish speaking Melamdim.
If you are interested, please email [email protected].
Global Moshiach Marathon to Mark Chof Ches Nissan
Marking 35 years since the Rebbe’s powerful sicha of Chof Ches Nissan, join the full-day marathon of Moshiach content.
Cheder Students Lead Eight Mitzvah Tanks Across Chicago
Students of Cheder Lubavitch and local bochurim filled eight Mitzvah Tanks, in a project of Lubavitch Chabad of Illinois to bring mitzvos to communities across Chicagoland.
New York ‘Dark Sky’ Bill Could Put Frum Jews in a Bind
A newly proposed New York law could leave hundreds of thousands of frum homeowners across the state with no compliant outdoor lighting option on Shabbos and Yom Tov. One assemblyman is already keeping a close eye on it.
Historic Lunar Mission Surfaces Space Lessons
With the historic Artemis II mission capturing the world’s attention, it’s worth revisiting what the Rebbe said nearly 60 years ago when humanity first reached the moon – and whether we should be reading the news in order to learn lessons in avodas Hashem.
Holocaust Remembrance Day: Good Idea, Bad Timing
Commemorating the Holocaust was the subject of much debate in the years that followed it. The Rebbe had a unique opinion on what should and should not be done.
After 25 Years of Discrimination, Town Pays Chabad $19M
After nearly 25 years in court, one of America’s most upscale towns has agreed to pay $19 million to the local Chabad house and permit construction of their Chabad center. The settlement brings an end to one of the longest-running religious discrimination cases in recent memory.
Kinus Torah Momentum Hits Jacksonville, Florida
A Kinus Torah was held at Chabad of Jacksonville, Florida, bringing together members of the local Anash community and bochurim for an evening of Torah learning and inspiration.
Residents to Oppose Mega Shelter at Government Meeting
Tonight at 7:00 PM: Crown Heights residents will voice strong opposition to the proposed ‘Mega’ Homeless Shelter at the Brooklyn Community Board 9 (CB9) public Land Use meeting, along with NYS Assembly candidate Ahron Gluck.
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Rav of Congregation Aish Kodesh in Woodmere and mashpia at Yeshiva University, R’ Moshe Weinberger, led over 50 community members to the Rebbe’s Ohel on Chof-Daled Teves with a farbrengen accompanied by music and spirited dancing.
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Newspapers Report the Leadership and Sacrifice of Harav Levi Yitzchak
In honor of 18 Nissan, 148 years from the birth of Harav Levi Yitzchak Schneerson, the Rebbe’s father, From the Margins of Chabad History presents a series of newspaper articles about his appointment as rov of Yekatrinoslav and his mesiras nefesh under Soviet rule.
Mamdani’s Plan to Block Cars from Grand Army Plaza
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is moving forward with a plan to ban cars from the southern edge of Grand Army Plaza, reconnecting the iconic Memorial Arch directly to Prospect Park - reducing pedestrian-vehicle conflict and restoring the plaza's original vision as a grand gateway to the park.
Shlissel Challah: Origin and Meaning?
Ask the Rov: What is the origin and meaning of “shlissel challah”? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Watch: Hidden Depths of the Shiras Hayam
Having a Non-Jew Do Work on Chol Hamoed?
Eating Matza Throughout Pesach?
Ask the Rov: To what extent am I obligated to eat matza during Pesach other than at the seder? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Starting the Seder Early?
Ask the Rov: In our place of shlichus, nightfall is very late. Can I start the seder before night? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Keeping Chometz in the Freezer?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including keeping chometz in the freezer, filtering water on Shabbos, scented candles on Yom Tov, and firstborn ger.
He Told the Rebbe What They Were Doing
When seven-year-old Psachya Korf marched up to the Rebbe to report boys tormenting birds in 770's courtyard, the Rebbe looked for the positive and taught him a lesson on seeing the good in others.
Stop Chasing Inspiration, Change How You See the World
In this pre-purim episode of Conversations in Chassidus, R' Getzel Rubashkin discusses how to live in the reality of Torah, and how that leads to proper Emunah, Simcha, and so much more.