Ask the Rov: During Chol Hamoed, I found a bag of pretzels under the seat of my car. What should I do? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
New Jersey Chabad House Introduces Kinus Torah Custom
The first ever Kinus Torah in Parsippany, New Jersey took place on Thursday, Chol Hamoed at Congregation Shaya Ahavat Torah, under the leadership of shliach Rabbi Shalom Lubin.
I Am Also ‘Dem Rebbin’s Ah Bochur’
At the Acharon Shel Pesach farbrengen of 5711, the Rebbe began handing out wine to the assembled yeshiva bochurim. But then the Rebbe made an unusual statement about himself.
Grand Pesach Rally Will Be Held On Friday
Tzivos Hashem is organizing a grand Pesach rally for all the Crown Heights children on Friday in 770.
London Baaleibatim Inspired by Yeshivas Bein Hazmanim
The Bochurim that came from all over London to Heichal Menachem to learn during their bein hazmanim elevevated the shul’s atmosphere and inspired the local baaleibatim to join in.
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War Day 202: Egypt Proposes Cease-Fire, Hamas Fire at Aid Workers
War Summary, Day Two Hundred and Two: Egypt has put together a new ceasefire proposal to release all hostages in return for a Palestinian state, the IDF’s COGAT division reported that terrorists fired mortars at a humanitarian work site in northern Gaza during a visit of UN personnel yesterday, and the IDF struck a number of Hezbollah sites in Southern Lebanon, and shelled Hezbollah positions along the border.
Panoramic Scenery at Kever of Shimshon
Atop a hill within the land of Yehuda near the Dan border are the kevorim of Shimshon and his father Manoach. The hill offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes including Beit Shemesh and Gush Etzion.
Children to Learn Hiskashrus Directly From the Rebbe
With 30 years since Gimmel Tammuz approaching, Chassidim around the world prepare in earnest and with yearning, strengthening our Hiskashrus and hoping to finally see the Rebbe again before the date arrives.
Mitzvah Tank Parade in Melbourne was a Miracle
Mesivta bochurim in Melbourne Yehuda Ruschinek, Schneur Reicher, Berel Wolf, and Yoav Cooper set out to arrange a grand Mitzva Tank parade. But with no vehicles available, they were ready to give up, until they asked the Rebbe for a bracha.
Live Global Farbrengen to Mark 28 Nissan
On the eve of 28 Nissan, 2784, a unique event will bring together Chassidim from around the world for a live-streamed farbrengen commemorating the 33rd anniversary of a pivotal moment in our generation.
Today: Kinus Torah in Crown Heights
A Kinus Torah will take place today in the Crown Heights Kolel featuring Rabbi Kuti Feldman, Rabbi Dovid Dubov, and Rabbi Meir Eliyahu Teitelbaum, followed by a farbrengen in honor of the birthday of Harav Levi Yitzchok, the Rebbe’s father.
Miami Tank Parade Spreads Jewish Pride in South Florida
On Thursday before Yud Alef Nissan, 11 Mitzva Tanks paraded through Greater Miami with over 60 children participating, distributing hundreds of matza packets and laying tefillin with dozens of Yidden.
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Rabbi Avrohom Stone, senior rabbinic field representative at the OU, enjoyed Pesach at Chabad of Ft. Myers after his flight was diverted from Miami where his family awaited him.
San Francisco Supermarket Hosts Chabad’s Model Matzah Bakery
A major San Francisco supermarket has partnered with Chabad shliach Rabbi Nosson Potash to host a model matzah bakery event at their new kosher department which includes cholov yisrael milk and kosher deli items.
Avos U’Banim to Hold Special Chol Hamoed Program
Avos Ubanim of Crown Heights has arranged a special Chol Hamoed Father and Son learning Program in three different locations around Crown Heights with learning and special raffles.
For 27th Year, Tanks Parade Through the Streets of Chicago
Bochurim and boys from Chicago filled eight Mitzvah tanks that traversed about Illinois spreading the Pesach message and handing out matzah to passersby during the 27th annual 11 Nissan parade.
Chassidus Kollel Launches New Sugya to Prepare for Gimmel Tammuz
In the months since the launch of Merkos 302’s Kollel L’lomdei Dach, the excitement and success of this structured Chassidus learning has become increasingly evident. The next sugya, on the topic of “Raaya Ma’hemna,” will begin immediately after Pesach.
‘I Could See the Joy in Their Eyes’ from the Rebbe’s Matza
When Rabbi Shmuel Lew received eight pounds of matza from the Rebbe to send to Russia, he didn’t know how he would get it there. But with superhuman effort he managed to send it, and the Russian Jews were ecstatic.
War Day 201: Hamas Release Hostage Video, Prepare Rafah Evacuation
War Summary, Day Two Hundred and One: Today Hamas published a cruel propaganda video of Israeli-American hostage 23-year-old Hersh Goldberg-Polin, the IDF has conducted all necessary preparations for an offensive in Rafah, and Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva, the head of the Military Intelligence Directorate, has decided to resign over his role in the failures that led to Hamas’s October 7th onslaught.
Live: Birkas Kohanim at the Kosel
Live from the Kosel: The traditional Birkas Kohanim ceremony will take place on Thursday morning, including a prayer for the return of the hostages, the well-being of the soldiers and security forces, the healing of the wounded, and peace for Yidden everywhere.
No Empty Chairs for Hostages at Chengdu Seder Table
Ahead of Pesach, a suggestion was circulated to leave an empty chair at the seder table to remember the hostages in Gaza. Following the Rebbe’s response to a similar idea, Rabbi Dovi Henig came up with a unique solution.
Rabbi Braun Sells Crown Heights’ Chometz
A large case of documents containing the declarations of thousands of Crown Heights residents was handed over by Harav Yosef Braun to the non-Jew at the Beis Din offices on Erev Pesach morning.
Watch: The Seder with the Rebbe
At a shiur at the Beinoni Shtiebel in Crown Heights, Rabbi Nochum Kaplan shared his firsthand account of what the Seder by the Rebbe was like, including many interesting details on the Rebbe’s minhagim and practices.
Moscow All Ready to Welcome Yom Tov with Joy
Residents of Moscow, Russia, finished all their preparations for the Yom Tov of Pesach by selling and burning their chometz and distributing “Kimcha DePischa” food packages at the Marina Roscha shul.
Rabbi Bluming Sells Chometz in Crown Heights
Rabbi Shmuel Bluming, along with Rabbi Levi Garelik of Crown Heights and Rabbi Mendel Bluming of Pomona, NY, sells chometz belonging to Anash and shluchim in New York and beyond.