Joyva’s Jell Rings, a product that has the Chof-K hechsher year round, got a new hechsher for Pesach from a reformed rabbi and may contain kitniyos.
Pittsburgh Zal Announces Additional Hanhala Member
The new Pittsburgh Zal has announced that Rabbi Dovid Markel, an experienced Maggid Shiur and writer of Chassidus, will join the Hanhala Staff of Bais Medrash Chabad of Pittsburgh.
Printable Guide Will Transform Pesach for Your Family
Yetzias Mitzrayim is the most formative concept in chinuch; your kids deserve to know its real-life relevance. Just in time for Pesach, Sichos in English released a brand new presentation of the Rebbe’s insights for children on “Bechol Dor VaDor.”
Jamaica Governor General Welcomes Chabad Delegation
In Jamaica, His Excellency the Governor General, Sir Patrick Allen, welcomed shliach Rabbi Yaakov Raskin and community members and proclaimed Yud Alef Nissan as Education and Sharing Day.
Download and Print: The Rebbe’s Pre-Pesach Message
Every year, the Rebbe would issue a michtav kloli before Pesach, addressing the theme of the Yom Tov. In this letter sent in 5725, the Rebbe wrote about the steps needed to go free from Egypt. Read and download here.
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Helpline Hours to Change Over Pesach
The Pure Helpline for Taharas Hamishpacha will be accessible over Pesach via callback only. The helpline’s regular hours will resume on Thursday, May 2nd, 24 Nissan.
Watch: Non-Jewish Photographer’s Description of a Farbrengen
Amongst the many thousands packed into 770 to celebrate the Rebbe’s 80th birthday, Donal Holway, a photographer for the Washington Post, didn’t quite know what to expect. In an interview, he recalls his reaction upon entering the room, the overwhelming emotion, and how he positioned himself for the best pictures.
Nigun Project Produces Lively Tune for Pesach
In honor of Pesach, the “Gaagoim” project by shliach Rabbi Menachem Mendel Amar presents a lively Chabad Nigun: Nigun Simcha 157 in Sefer Hanigunim of unknown authorship.
Large Family on the Verge of Losing Their Home
A yungerman from Anash is grappling with an overwhelming and unimaginable crisis. The weight of unpaid bills, mounting loans, and the crushing burden of a past huge medical expense is causing him to lose his home.
Heal the Nation: Actualizing the Rebbe’s Vision for America
In honor of the Rebbe’s birthday, a project has been launched to actualize the Rebbe’s vision for a non-denominational prayer in American public schools. We sat down with the organizer, R’ Hillel Hellinger, to find out what the Rebbe said about it and why now is the time.
Low Alcohol Wine for Kiddush, Arba Kosos
Ask the Rov: How much alcohol must wine have to be considered wine? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Pesach Purchases for Beginners & Beyond
With Pesach fast approaching, Rabbi Nissan Zibell of ‘Kashrus: Be in the Know’ shares valuable insight and helpful picture guides and lists to help you navigate the supermarket.
Australian Boys Proud of Their Torah Contribution
As Anash and bochurim around the world marked the Rebbe’s 122nd birthday with various initiatives, the Mesivta Melbourne took a momentous step by publishing an extensive kovetz haaros.
War Day 197: Turkey Welcomes Hamas Leaders, US Sanctions IDF Battalion
War Summary, Day One Hundred and Ninety Seven: Sinwar’s deputy and head of Hamas in Judea and Samaria given a royal welcoming by Turkish President Erdogan, US Secretary of State Tony Blinken is expected to announce sanctions on the IDF Charedi Netzach Yehuda battalion, and the U.S. House of Representatives approved a $17 billion security aid package for Israel.
Sometimes It’s Better Not To Notice
Article by Rabbi Mordechai Lipskier: As parents or spouses, we often see “afflictions” in members of our households that need correction. Yom tov, and particularly Erev Pesach, can be an especially tense time. But let’s consider how Hashem tells the kohen to turn a blind eye so that the Yid can experience simchas yom tov.
Central Fabrengen in Paris for Yud Alef Nissan
Anash and bochurim from across Paris gathered in Beis Chaya Mushka for a grand farbrengen with Rabbi Mendel Azimov, Rabbi Elchonon Marozov, and Rabbi Moshe Vishedsky.
He Battled His Yetzer Hara Ruthlessly
Undoubtedly an unconventional chossid, Reb Zalman Moshe Hayitzchaki was devoted to the truth with his whole heart. He fought hard with his yetzer hara, using harsh and sometimes colorful terms to put it away.
L’Chaim: Amar – Norton
Photos: Shalom Ross/Anash.org
The L’Chaim of Mendy Amar of Moshav Mivtahim, Eretz Yisroel, and Faigy Norton of Los Angeles, CA, was celebrated at The Shull in Crown Heights.
Chassidim Come to the Rebbe on His Birthday
Photos: Mendi Dahan/Anash.org
Chassidim from far and near came to the Rebbe’s Ohel over Yud Alef Nissan to daven, learn, farbreng, and connect with the Rebbe.
We Had Plenty of Matza, But Then Something Happened
Rabbi Itzik Schwartz from Chabad of Sheepshead Bay, NY, had 3000 sets of Shmura Matza to give out which should have been plenty. But then he read a letter of the Rebbe which changed everything.
Rockland Congressman Proclaims Education Day on the House Floor
After issuing no less than six proclamations for Education Day on 11 Nissan, NY Congressman Mike Lawler got up in the US House of Representatives to proclaim the Rebbe’s birthday for all to hear.
The Rebbe’s Birthday: Reflection and Celebration
In honor of Yud Alef Nissan, JEM.tv has created a “Special Events” page and launched exciting new browsing features.
Erev Shabbos, 11 Nissan, Around Crown Heights
Photos: Shalom Ross/Anash.org
Anash.org photographer Shalom Ross captured Crown Heights residents and guests filling the streets and shops in preparation for Shabbos. Plus Shalom Zachar list.
Yeshivas Bein Hazmanim Off to an Amazing Start
Despite being off from yeshiva, bochurim come each morning to Yeshivas Bein Hazmanim in Crown Heights for half a day of learning with breakfast served.