Mayor of Golden Beach, FL, and the city manager presented Shluchim Rabbi Chay Amar and Rabbi Menahem Elgrishi the town key on behalf of the Rebbe, and declared 11 Nissan as Education Day.
Students Mark the Fourth Yahrtzeit of Reb Yisroel Friedman
Today, 7 Nissan, is the fourth yahrtzeit of Oholei Torah’s legendary Rosh Yeshiva, Reb Yisroel Friedman. Students are encouraged to learn Mishnayos l’ilui nishmaso and to remember his impact.
Duet Create New Rendition of ‘Rotziso Hashem’
In honor of Yud Alef Nissan, French Chabad singer Menachem Levy, who is preparing a Chabad niggunim album, is delighted to host singer Avraham Fried for a duet of “Rotziso Hashem.”
Prepare for Yud Alef Nissan with These Resources
This Friday, Yud Alef Nissan, Chassidim around the world will celebrate the Rebbe’s 122nd birthday, a day the Rebbe referred to as “my day” – “Meiner A Tog.”
Farbrengen Guide Will Make Moshiach Seudah Meaningful
MyShliach and The Moshiach Office at Merkos 302 collaborated to create a ready-made Farbrengen guide for families celebrating the Moshiach Seudah at home, making it easy to involve the entire family and boost inspiration.
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Live: Siyum on Rambam’s Sefer Hamada
Live at 1:00 PM ET: An international Siyum celebrating the completion of the Rambam’s Sefer Hamada will feature Rabbi Yigal Tzipori of Kiryat Shmona who will tell of the great miracles in Eretz Yisroel.
Over 1200 Attend 15th Russian Jewish Shabbaton
Over 1200 Russian Jews joined the 15th Internation Russian Jewish Shabbaton for a weekend of inspiration, community, entertainment, and learning.
Eretz Yisroel to Take Center Stage at The Great Lag B’Omer Parade
Beloved singer Simcha Friedman to perform at Eretz Yisroel-themed event, also featuring IDF soldiers and magnificent floats depicting holy cities and themes.
We Need to Rein in The Yud Aleph Nissan Niggunim
From the Anash.org Inbox: Gone are the days when one Niggun was rejected because it sounded poilish, and another because it sounded like “Tzlil Vezemer.” Today, if a niggun like that can be found it’s a plus, at least we have something that carries a tune.
War Day 191: Miracles From Iran Attack, IDF Calls Reserves to Gaza
War Summary, Day One Hundred and Ninety One: IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said that Israel intercepted 99% of the projectiles fired at Israel from Iran last night, the IDF is preparing to call up two reserve brigades to the Gaza front for “operational missions,” and IDF combat engineers built a bridge for tanks to cross over the Wadi Gaza river.
Sefer Torah Welcomed at 770 in Memory of Miriam Shmueli
A new Sefer Torah was dedicated to 770 by the Shmueli family in memory of their dear daughter and sister Miriam.
L’Chaim: Wells – Laber
The L’Chaim of Aryeh Wells of New York, NY, to Chana Laber of Rensselaer, NY, was celebrated at the Ulam Chana hall in Crown Heights.
At Warsaw Layover, Bochurim Visited Site of Rebbe’s Chassuna
After an uplifting stay in New York, the Netanya Yeshiva headed back with a stopover in Warsaw to visit the site of the Rebbe’s chuppa and wedding meal where they danced and said l’chaim.
Chabad Frontline Soldier Concludes Chicago Speaking Tour
Major Ezzy Morgenstern, an American-born chossid in the IDF, has recently concluded a speaking tour in Chicago, captivating audiences with his journey from Yeshiva to the front lines of the Israeli military.
The History and Halacha of ‘Gebrokts’
Chassidim refrain from eating knaidlech, matzah brei or any wet matza on Pesach. What is the basis for this chumra? Listen to a fascinating shiur about its history and halachic implications by Rabbi Eliyahu Rapoport of Beis Menachem Chicago.
Ein Gedi, Masada, and Yam Hamelach
On a tour of Eretz Yisroel, Photographer Mordechai Lubecki captured the beautiful sights and scenes of Ein Gedi, the Masada Fortress, and the Dead Sea – Yam Hamelach.
Ask-The-Rav Hotline Extends Hours for Pesach
As every home gears up for Pesach, the AskTheRav hotline has announced extended operating hours, offering full service from 10 am to 10 pm for the week leading up to Yom Tov.
Oxford Shliach Publishes Medieval Ashkenaz Haggadah
A manuscript of the oldest Ashkenazi Haggadah has been published for the first time in a format perfect for your Seder table by shliach to Oxford, UK, Rabbi Eli Brackman, and is available in Crown Heights stores.
ULY Students Try Their Hands at Matza Baking
First through fourth grade students at United Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street hosted the Traveling Model Matzah Bakery with wheat stalks, brick oven, and millstones, all on location like an old-world Shmura Matzah bakery.
Girls Show Off Useful Robots at Inventions Fair
Sixth graders at Lubavitch Educational Center in Miami use their knowledge of STEM, circuitry, and robotics to invent useful devices including hydraulic arms and an electric ice cream scooper.
Hydroponic Vegetables for Maror
Ask the Rov: What bracha is hydroponic lettuce and can it be used for maror at the seder? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Website Launched to Ease Shluchim’s Pesach Workload
The list of tasks in the approach to Pesach seems endless: cleaning, purchasing Shmurah Matzah, outfits for the kids, etc. Adding a Chabad House to run lengthens that list exponentially. A new website solves that issue.
War Day 190: Iran Launches Massive Attack of Missile, Drones
War Summary, Day One Hundred and Ninety: Iran launched hundreds of attack drones and missiles toward Israel which the Israeli Air Force and coalition forces have downed, Iranian IRGC hijacked an Israeli-linked ship, top Hamas commanders eliminated, and the missing 14-year-old Israeli shepherd boy was killed by terrorists.
The Bochur Who Stumped the Rogatchover Gaon
When Reb Berel Garfinkel was twenty-one, he knew all of Shas with Rashi, Tosfos, and other rishonim, as well as all the printed maamorim – by heart! Yet, he carried no air of pride or feigned “humility.”