A famous poet and novelist, Shimon Halkin was considered by many the greatest Jewish poet of his day. When he told the Rebbe why he didn’t visit, the Rebbe told him that it was actually a good sign.
Texan Professionals Enjoy Uplifting Shabbos Encounter
As the sun dipped low last Friday afternoon, the beautifully set Chabad of Uptown Houston main hall buzzed with the sounds of hundreds of young Jews. Attendees of the CYP Encounter Texas Shabbaton were united by a shared heritage.
Chabad Brought Purim Joy to Tzahal Soldiers
Rabbi Menachem Ofen, the Rebbe’s shliach to the IDF, along with a dedicated team of bochurim, brought the joy of Purim to soldiers in the field, reading the Megillah, distributing Mishloach Manos, and arranging festive meals.
Yeshiva’s Trip Traces the Rebbe’s Journey to Vichy
After some time in Paris, the yeshiva group traveled to Vichy where they found the Rebbe’s hotel surrounded by buildings of Nazi character and the police station where the Rebbe went with mesiras nefesh to register as a Yid.
Nigun for the Rebbe’s New Kapitel by R’ Sholom Bruchshtat
In honor of the upcoming birthday of the Rebbe, bochur Meir Sassonkin sings the nigun composed by veteran composer of the Rebbe’s nigunim, R’ Sholom Bruchshtat.
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Watch: Reb Yoel on Parshas Shemini
Watch: A short lesson by Reb Yoel Kahn on Parshas Shemini with English subtitles and transcript.
Michigan Supreme Court Judge Presides Over JewQ Championship
Ahead of the International JewQ Championship finale in New York, numerous regional Championships have taken place including one judged by Michigan Supreme Court Justice Richard H. Bernstein and Rabbi Kasriel Shemtov.
‘Tosfos in English’ Launches WhatsApp Community
In 5773, Rabbi Ephraim Piekarski started Tosfos in English to help anyone understand Tosfos. Now, Tosfos in English is launching a WhatsApp community.
Mega Celebration for 10th Sefer Torah Attracts Thousands
Many thousands participated in a Mega Siyum of the 10th Sefer Torah Haklali, which took place with a grand procession of celebrations passing through key citiesin the Gaza region.
Picture of the Day
At the conclusion of Shiva for longtime Morristown Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Zalman Wilschanski AH, a matzeiva was erected with the inscription that he passed away on the first day of the 44th Rambam cycle to which he was dedicated.
Postville Community Joyously Welcomes New Torah
The “Achdus Yisroel” Shul in Postville, Iowa, and the entire Postville community welcomed a new Torah, donated by R’ Gideon Gratsiani, in memory of his son, Levi Yitzchak AH.
How the Rebbe’s Birthday Campaign Was Born
On Chof-Hei Adar 5748, the Rebbetzin’s 87th birthday, just after the conclusion of Shacharis, the Rebbe suddenly descended from the second floor of his home and began a sicha. This came as an absolute surprise to everyone present.
Mikvah.org Celebrates Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka
Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka was a deeply refined individual, with an elegance that exemplified her radiant inner beauty. In celebration of the Rebbetzin’s birthday, it’s appropriate to focus on enhancing the experience of the Jewish woman.
Excited Children Bake Hamentaschen with Their Mothers
At a special a ‘Mommy and Me’ program at Oholei Yosef Yitzchok Lubavitch of Crown Heights, youngest classes and their mothers enjoyed decorating hamentaschen together.
The Difference Between Mussar and Chassidus
Learning at Ner Yisroel in Baltimore, Avrohom Hilsenrad wondered what was the contribution of Chassidus over Mussar. The Rebbe explained it with a persuasive parable.
Live: Chidon Game Show and Award Ceremony
Watch live at 12 PM: The long-awaited date is finally here. Thousands of chayolim, family, and friends from around the world will be tuning into the International Sara Rohr Siyum Hamitzvos Event.
War Day 180: Car Ramming Near Kochav Yair, Biden Criticizes Israel
War Summary, Day One Hundred and Eighty: Late last night a 26-year-old man rammed his vehicle into four police officers near Kochav Yair, President Biden harshly criticized Israel following the tragic accidental killing of the 7 WCK aid workers in Gaza, Israeli Ambassador Gilad Erdan inaugurated an exhibition at the entrance to the UN showing the atrocities of Hamas on October 7.
Celebrate the Rebbetzin’s Birthday with Your Family
Tonight and tomorrow mark the birthday of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka. Here’s how you can celebrate this special day at your home.
L’Chaim: Lazar – Raskin
The L’Chaim of Levi Lazar of Moscow, Russia, and Draizy Raskin (bas R’ Hirshel) of Montreal, Canada, was celebrated at the Lubavitch Yeshiva hall.
Oholei Torah Boys Celebrate Their Own Siyum Harambam
The entire Oholei Torah cheder came together for a grand event celebrating the 43rd siyum of Rambam and Sefer Hamitzvos, with many boys committing to start learning with the new cycle.
Regional Chidon Trip Rewarded Girls for Hard Work
Hundreds of girls participated in the Chidon Sefer Hamitzvos East Coast Regional Trip this week which was a reward for many months of hard work, perseverance, and determination.
Monsey Boys Are Digging Through Seforim Instead of Fossil Fields
Rabbi-Scientist Yechiel Krisch came to sixth through eighth grade boys of Cheder Chabad Monsey with a proposition: tell me what fascinates you and I will show you what Torah and halacha have to say about it. The topics came fast and furious.
Lubavitcher Photographer Captures Sights and Scenes of Jewish Bucharest
Lubavitcher traveling photographer Morde’hai Lubecki presents a photo and video tour of Bucharest, Romania’s sites, including its two old shuls, Chabad’s restaurant, and the Holocaust Memorial.