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.
Young Crown Heights Unites for Memorable Siyum
Dozens of young Crown Heights residents celebrated another year of Torah learning and its life-changing impact at a joint Siyum Harambam organized by five local class shuls.
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Rabbi Attacked by Muslim in the Netherlands
Rabbi Aryeh Leib Heintz, shliach in the city of Utrecht, Netherlands, was doing some Shabbos shopping when he was accosted by a Muslim Moroccan man.
My Daughter Witnessed a Terror Attack, But She’s Strong
“I always knew there was a big chance it would, and wondered if we could possibly prepare for it or how we’d react if it did. But now it happened, and I still don’t know the answers. My eleven-year-old daughter witnessed a terror attack.”
Book Tells the Story of Matzah Baker of the Rebbe
“Reuven the Matzah Baker,” tells the story of R’ Reuven Sirota, whose parents, Rabbi Mordechai and Rivka Sirota, operated a secret Matzah bakery in their home in the USSR, and who went on to become the Matzah baker for the Rebbe.
“Do for Mendel What Mendel Would Have Done for Us”
At the young age of 32, Rabbi Mendel Landa’s heroic and genuine nature left a gaping void in the lives of thousands, particularly his dear family and young children. Rabbi Yosef Klyne shares the deep impact of his brother-in-law who was niftar just a few days ago.
Wedding: Braun – Cohen
The wedding of Yankel Braun, son of Crown Heights rov Harav Yosef Braun, and Chaya Mushka Cohen of Manchester, England, was celebrated last night at Razag ballroom.
Pomona Yeshiva Celebrates Siyum Harambam with Seuda
An inspiring evening of Torah and unity took place at Yeshivas Lubavitch Pomona as the bochurim gathered for a momentous Siyum HaRambam headlined by Rabbi Isser Zalmen Weissberg and Rabbi Boruch Lesches.
War Day 177: Terror Attack in Be’er Sheva, Iraq Attacks Eilat
War Summary, Day One Hundred and Seventy Seven: Terrorist stabbed a soldier in the arm at Be’er Sheva’s central bus station, terrorist behind the shooting attack in the Jordan Valley area surrendered to the IDF, and around 1:30am, air-raid sirens woke up the city of Eilat, as the IDF forces detected a “suspicious aerial target” sent by Iraq.
Over 2,000 Attend Spectacular Siyum Harambam in Paris
Beis Lubavitch celebrated their 43rd siyum Harambam led by Shliach Rabbi Mendel Azimov with a magnificent evening with over 2,000 in attendance.
Vaad Hakohol Election Begins as Candidates Submit Petitions
At a meeting of over 35 shul representatives, a Nominations Committee and an Elections Committee were formally authorized to conduct the election with candidates’ submissions beginning April 1st.
Anash of Houston Join Together For Beautiful Siyum
The anash of Houston, Texas were addressed by multiple community members and shluchim in an inspiring and motivating program celebrating the siyum Harambam.
New Radio Plays Chassidishe Nigunim 24/6
A new website, NigguneiChabad.com, provides a wide collection of niggunim with their history and background, as well as a 24/6 Niggunei Chabad Radio streaming geshmakeh authentic chassidishe niggunim.
Pomona Anash Celebrate Siyum at Late Night Farbrengen
Anash shuls of Pomona, NY, marked the Siyum Harambam of 40 years with an uplifting farbrengen by guest speaker Rabbi Yossi Paltiel who highlighted the importance of daily Rambam and Chassidus.
Newly Discovered Letter Offers Timely Guidance on U.S.-Israel Tensions
Last week marked the lowest point in U.S.-Israel relations when the U.S. abstained from the U.N. Security Council vote for an immediate ceasefire in Israel. A newly discovered letter from the Rebbe, penned on the day after Shushan Purim 1980, offers timely guidance for navigating this challenge.
“Lubavitcher Shechita”
Ask the Rov: What is the Lubavitch standard for a shochet? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Remsen Village Marks 40 Years with Lavish Seuda
In honor of 40 years of the Rebbe’s Rambam takana, the growing community in Remsen Village held a lavish meal, with a keynote speech and farbrengen by JLI founding director Rabbi Efraim Mintz.
“I Sat Down for 4 Hours Straight After Reading It”
Not just a magazine laden with rich content, a recent Derher article made waves when it set off a movement of many chassidim to adopt the practice of learning the “Chassidishe Parsha” each week.
Amid Tension, Ukraine Jews Celebrate with Joy and Pride
Despite tension in Ukraine and Russia, tens of thousands of Jews celebrated Purim in hundreds of communal events, happenings, banquets, and parties organized by shluchim.
War Day 167: 3 Top Hamas Members Killed, P.A. Forms New Government
War Summary, Day One Hundred and Seventy Six: The IDF says that a few more senior Hamas terrorists were eliminated in Shifa hospital, the IDF began an intensive search operation in Yericho for the terrorist who fired at a school bus in the Jordan Valley on Friday, and the Palestinian Authority (PA) announced the official formation of a new government, formed by new Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa.
New Haven Celebrates Completion of Rambam
In honor of the conclusion of the 43rd cycle of Rambam, members of New Haven Mesivta, Zal, and Anash gathered on Thursday together for a grand Siyum HaRambam, with guest speaker Rabbi Yisroel Deren Head Shliach to New England.
Taking Out the Garbage Isn’t About You
Article by Rabbi Mordechai Lipskier: If my marriage is about me, my status, pride or sense of fulfillment, I’d surely choose to do only the more sophisticated and pleasurable jobs. But marriage shouldn’t be about me. It should be about something greater than me.