Article by Rabbi Gershon Avtzon: With all the discussion on the Kashrus of our food, we mustn’t limit the discussion to food items, but rather to anything our bodies and minds digest, including music, therapists, and dating coaches.
L’Chaim: Goldberg – Rosenfeld
The L’Chaim of Mendel Goldberg of S. Paulo, Brazil, and Mirel Rosenfeld of Aventura, FL, was celebrated at the Lubavitch Yeshiva hall.
Renovations of the Zal in Lubavitch in High Gear
As many across Russia plan to visit Lubavitch for the Tzemach Tzedek‘s yahrtzeit, shliach Rabbi Gavriel Gordon ramps up the renovation preparation of the Rebbeim’s chotzer and the recreated Tomchei Temimim zal.
Latin American Champions to Join Shabbaton With First-Ever Spanish Program
A delegation of finalists and their parents from Argentina, Ecuador, and Colombia will enjoy a bustling weekend experience at the CKids Shabbaton with dedicated Spanish-speaking programs for the young champions and their parents.
Live: Harav Ezra Schochet’s 81st Birthday Farbrengen
Live at 9:30 PDT: Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad invites all of anash to participate in the birthday farbrengen of Rosh Yeshiva Harav Ezra Schochet to be broadcast live on Anash.org.
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Over 250 Join Siyum Dedicated in Memory of Rabbi Wilschanski
Bochurim, Shluchim, and Anash of Morristown, NJ joined together for a moving siyum Harambam gathering in memory of the late Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Zalman Wilschansky.
War Day 179: UK Aid Workers Killed, Missiles Reach Down to Nahariya
War Summary, Day One Hundred and Seventy Nine: The IDF took responsibility for the accident in which seven foreign aid workers from the World Central Kitchen vehicle were killed, Hezbollah fired heavily on Israel’s far north, including a barrage of ten missiles further into Israel towards Nahariya, and eight Palestinians in the Har Chevron area attacked a Jewish shepherd named Yedidya Talia.
Breaking a Piñata – A Kosher Practice?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including liability for spreading chicken pox, is piñata kosher, and rebuking those who talk in shul during davening.
‘Best Buddies’ Bring Young Shluchos Fun and Friendship
Best Buddies, a program of the Shluchim Office which pairs Nigri Shluchim Online School students with Bais Rivkah High School students, has been keeping the girls busy with programs, activities and events.
Siyum HaRambam Participants to Receive 40th Anniversary Commemorative Coins
As Klal Yisroel worldwide prepares for the upcoming Siyum HaRambam celebration, a unique aspect of this year’s celebration stands out: all participants will be honored with a special commemorative coin.
‘Seder-to-Go’ Kits Will Bring Pesach to Hospitalized, Homebound
Originally conceived in 1995 for college students returning home over spring break, Seder To Go kits have undergone many iterations over the years. Thousands have been distributed internationally over the years, and their attention to detail does not go unnoticed.
Young Professionals Look To Talmudic Wisdom for Modern-Day Guidance
Walking into any beis medrash around the world brings the welcoming cacophony of voices in furious debate. Throughout the last few months, stepping into your local Chabad Young Professionals chapter may sound the same.
“I Never Felt Like It Was a Burden To Speak to Him”
Watch the encounter of a bochur who experienced Rabbi Mendel Landa’s profound influence during the short lifetime of the beloved Maggid Shiur. Even though there were other responsibilities to attend to, he put them aside to speak to a single student who reached out.
Hundreds Prepare to Embark on Merkos Shlichus for Pesach
As Pesach approaches, preparations are underway for the famed Merkos Shlichus program, with nearly 800 Bochurim to be dispatched to lead Sedarim around the world.
Live: 10th Sefer Torah Haklali Parades Through Massacre Sites
Live Now: The Siyum of the 10th Sefer Torah Haklali will be celebrated at 5 central sites of the Gaza War – starting in Ashkelon, continuing to the Sderot Police Station, Kibbutz Raim, at the site of the Nova festival massacre, and ending at Chabad house in Ofakim.
Forthcoming Book Presents Torah, Chassidus Mysteries
One of the Torah’s popular categories is “remez,” which is also common in the teachings of Harav Levi Yitzchak, the Rebbe’s father. A forthcoming book presents these remazim in an interesting and easy-to-follow style.
New Shluchim to Northernmost Jewish Community in the World
In honor of the upcoming birthdays of the Rebbe and Rebbetzin, Rabbi Heshy and Chani Wolf will be moving on shlichus to Fairbanks, Alaska, the northernmost Jewish community in the world.
L’Chaim: Brod – Rappoport
The L’Chaim of Levi Brod of Los Angeles, CA, and Mushky Rappoport of Crown Heights, was celebrated in the Lubavitch Yeshiva hall in Crown Heights.
20th Campus Kinus Heading to Eretz Yisrael
For 20 years, the annual Chabad on Campus International Kinus has played a pivotal role in cultivating the Chabad on Campus network. In light of the historic times among Klal Yisrael, the 20th Kinus, to be held this summer, will take place in Eretz Yisrael.
War Day 178: Airstrike Targets Iran’s Consulate in Damascus, Knesset Blocks Al Jazeera
War Summary, Day One Hundred and Seventy Eight: Shifa Hospital operation is complete, in a daring attack an alleged Israeli airstrike targeted Iran’s consulate and ambassador’s residence in Damascus killing top commanders, Iraqi militia attacked the Israeli Navy, and law passed in Knesset to block Al Jazeera.
In Grand Event, Miami Yeshiva Celebrates 50 Years
On Thursday evening, hundreds of Bochurim, Shluchim, and Anash gathered for a grand celebration of the Shnas Hayovel to the Miami Yeshiva Gedolah, along with 40 years to the takana of learning Rambam.
Chidon Girls Awarded Trophies at Grand Finale Event
Girls from around the world celebrated at the Chidon Grand Finale with an exciting game show and concert followed by the announcement of the Chidon Trophy Awardees.
Young Shlucha Passes Away, Leaving Four Young Orphans
The tragic passing of Dnipro shlucha Mrs. Leah Althaus shook her family, community, and Lubavitchers worldwide, to their core. A fund has been launched to support her bereaved husband and their four children.