Following the shocking murder of Dubai shliach, Rabbi Zvi Kogan HYD, the Zal and Mesivta in Toronto united for a Kinus Hisorerus, including Tehillim, a video of the Rebbe, and words of inspiration by hanhala members of both yeshivos.
Bergen Beach Russian Community Hosts Rabbi Lazar
For the first time since its founding, the Jewish Russian Community of Brooklyn’s Bergen Beach hosted Russia’s Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar, invited by his former student from Moscow, shliach Rabbi Menachem Mendel Weisberg.
Oholei Torah’s Mothers Mingle at Legacy Event
The Oholei Torah Mothers Committee recently hosted a memorable Mothers Mingle event, paid tribute to the founding members of Oholei Torah’s original PTA, presenting each of them with a beautiful gift and thanking them for their countless contributions over the years.
Fund Responds to Dubai Tragedy with 100 New Centers
Following the Rebbe’s longstanding philosophy of responding to darkness by increasing light, Keren Hashluchim announced at the conclusion of the Shiva for Rabbi Zvi Kogan HY’D that they will provide seed funding for a major expansion of one hundred new Chabad centers in underserved areas.
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Workshops at Kinus Strengthen Bonds Among Shluchim
Last week’s workshops at the Kinus aimed to unite cohorts of Shluchim serving similar demographics. The in-depth seminars facilitated networking and served as educational platforms, emphasizing the Kinus’s pivotal role in supporting Shluchim through their unique Shlichusin.
Dr. Sonia Zahra Elhadad, AH
Dr. Sonia Zahra Elhadad of the Upper East Side of Manhattan, who was known for her sensitivity and temimus, passed away in a horrible apartment building fire two nights ago. The levaya will pass 770 tonight at 7:30 pm.
Deaf Shliach Addressed Banquet in Sign Language
The Kinus banquet took an extraordinary turn when Rabbi Yehoshua Soudakoff addressed the crowd, not with words but through American Sign Language (ASL). His speech, simultaneously translated for all shluchim, emphasized how everyone, regardless of ability, deserves to feel a true sense of belonging.
Rabbi Paltiel Addresses Beis Rivka Seminary About Tragedy
Rabbi Yossi Paltiel addressed seminary girls in the aftermath of the devastating tragedy involving Rabbi Tzvi Kogan HY’D, a beloved Shliach whose life was cut short after being murdered in a horrific terror attack that shook the global Jewish community. In his talk, Rabbi Paltiel offered guidance on processing such profound pain and how to approach tragedy in our lives.
Tonight: Start Saying V’sein Tal Umotor
Photo: Dovber Hechtman
We begin saying V’sein Tal Umotor in Shmoneh Esrei during Maariv tonight. What happens if one forgets? Rabbi Yosef Braun presents a clear halacha guide.
New Rambam Booklet Being Made Available to All Free of Charge
A new bi-weekly publication, available for free download, containing a basic commentary from Rambam Hamevuar (Chitrik Rambam) and the Rebbe’s insights (Pardesh Hamelech) is designed to make learning the daily Rambam accessible and understandable for everyone.
Tranquil European Country of Andorra Gets Its First Shliach
Nestled between France and Spain in the Pyrenees mountains, with a small population of 85,000, Rabbi Kuty and Rochel Kalmenson together with their five children will establish the nation’s first permanent rabbinic presence in Andorra, after more than a millennium without a rabbi.
‘You Don’t Need to Be a Rabbi to Save Lives’
After learning about Yiddishkeit, Dr. Brian Levin, a urologist in Owings Mills, Maryland, began to engage patients in his clinic with tefillin and other mitzvos. But he could have never imagined how he would empower his brother to save the life of a stranger.
Live: Project Chana Woman’s Power Hour
Live at 8:30: This week’s Project Chana Woman’s Power Hour will feature Rabbi Nissan Zibell on Kashrus standards when eating out, a new series with Rabbi Yosef Braun on getting non-Jewish help on Shabbos, and Hilchos Tznius with Mrs. Chanie Wolf.
Mechanic Liability for Interim Car Rental?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including chazoras hashatz by one who did not daven, mechanic liability, mezuzah on a room used by a non-Jew, and status of gluten-free flour mixture.
Young Shluchim Kinus Concludes On High with Grand Finale Event
After an uplifting weekend, thousands of Young Shluchim participated in a Grand Finale event. At this beautiful program, the Young Shluchim get to celebrate their unique role together with their peers and gain Chassidishkeit and inspiration to bring back home.
Moshiach and the Wrong Way to Say “Avraham”
In this episode of the “Hilchisa L’Meshica” podcast, Rabbi Avraham Schneerson discusses the wrong way to say “Avraham” and an interesting Talmudic passage and its relation to Moshiach.
Tzivos Hashem Celebrates 44 Years at Annual Dinner
Tzivos Hashem celebrated its 44th Annual Dinner, marking over four decades of empowering Jewish youth worldwide. The evening brought together supporters and community leaders to honor the organization’s achievements and its continued commitment to Jewish education.
Renowned German-Dutch Designer Lays Out Hayom Yom
R’ Chaim Rittri of Basel, Switzerland, was fascinated with how the Rebbe conveyed messages for any given day in Hayom Yom. Inspired by R’ Yonah Avtzon, he went on to produce the first-ever German translation with an aesthetic design created by renowned German-Dutch book designer Ralf de Jong.
Oholei Torah Divisions Celebrate Joyous Rosh Chodesh Kislev
Talmidim of Oholei Torah in Crown Heights celebrated Rosh Chodesh Kislev with a series of uplifting and joyous programs and farbrengens that brought together boys and bochurim from all divisions.
New Shluchim to Martinique in the Caribbean Islands
Rabbi Reuven and Chaya Naparstak were appointed by Rabbi Mendel Zarchy to serve as shluchim to Martinique, a stunning island in the Caribbean known for its breathtaking scenery and thriving tourism industry.
Heichal Menachem Acquires Iconic Lubavitch Shul for New Center
On Monday, Rosh Chodesh Kislev, Heichal Menachem Boro Park completed the purchase of a new building to serve as a satellite location hosting the overflow of learning, shiurim, and farbrengens. The location is a 100-year-old center of Chabad in Boro Park where the Rebbe once visited.
Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi Impressed by Oholei Torah Beis Medrash
Four hundred students at Beis Medrash Oholei Torah were honored by a visit from Rabbi Kalman Meir Ber, the newly appointed Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Israel, who delivered a shiur and shared personal reflections and stories.