Hudson, Joseph Help Mamdani Block School Safety Bill
Councilmembers Crystal Hudson and Rita Joseph, whose districts include parts of Crown Heights, voted against a bill to protect children from harassment outside schools, helping leave it four votes short of veto-proof support.
Gunfire at Hilton Renews Rebbe’s Call After Reagan Shooting
As shots rang out during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, President Donald Trump was rushed from the Washington Hilton – the very same location as the 1981 assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan. What was the Rebbe’s reaction at the time?
Chinuch Session to Address Children’s G-d-Worth
The Emergency Kit Sat Unopened for Four Decades
‘No Zambians Want to Be Rabbis,’ He Assured Them
Halichos Olam Chidon Showcases Excellence in Hilchos Tefillin
Guide Them to Yeshiva – They Will Thank You Later
As summer approaches, guide members of your community toward yeshiva. It is truly life-changing and allows them to take ownership of their Yiddishkeit in a real and lasting way. “Believe me, they will thank you later.” An open letter to shluchim from a baal teshuva who was once on the 'other side'.
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Bris Postponed for Yellow Baby?
Ask the Rov: When is the bris delayed because the baby is yellow? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Citing Rocket Threat, Israel Limits Lag BaOmer in Meron
Amid concerns over the ceasefire with Lebanon and the site’s proximity to the border with Hezbollah strongholds, Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu ordered the cancellation of this year’s large-scale Lag BaOmer celebrations at Meron.
Ahron Gluck Secures Ballot Spot for Democratic Primary
Ahron Gluck is officially on the Democratic primary ballot after defeating a challenge filed by associates of Assemblyman Brian Cunningham, clearing a major hurdle in Crown Heights’ push for a voice in Albany.
‘Artificial’ Intelligence: Why Our Minds Wander When the Machine Speaks
It happens almost instantaneously. You’re three sentences into an article—perhaps a summary of a sichah or a guide to chinuch—and suddenly, the internal shutters slam shut.
Asking a Small Child to Turn On the Lights?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including wiping the becher before use, asking a small child to turn on the lights, leaving a dryer running when Shabbos starts, and the bracha for an ice cream sandwich.
From Dharamkot to Tenerife, Bochurim Brought Pesach to 250 Cities
From Tenerife’s volcanic shores to the mountain villages of northern India, 700 yeshiva bochurim went on Merkos Shlichus this Pesach, reaching 250 cities across six continents with Sedarim, matzah, tefillin, and the warmth of Yiddishkeit in some of the world’s most far-flung places.
Mashpia Launches Podcast with Yeshiva Alumni
A new podcast launched by beloved mashpia Rabbi Gavriel Levin features Postville alumni from around the world sharing their memories, challenges, and life lessons from their yeshiva years. He also hosts a weekly anonymous Q&A on Yiddishkeit, Chassidus, and real-life questions, offering clear guidance on a wide range of topics.
How the Rebbe Launched the 12 Pesukim
At the Shabbos farbrengen of Parshas Acharei 5736, after Pesach, the Rebbe surprised everyone by declaring it the “Year of Chinuch” and launching Mivtza Chinuch. For two reasons, the Rebbe’s announcement caught everyone off guard.
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When Fake News About the Rebbe Maharash Sparked a Public Rebuttal
2 Iyar marks 192 years from the birth of the Rebbe Maharash. From the Margins of Chabad History relates an episode of fake news from the contemporary maskilic press that gives us a glimpse of the respect in which he was held, details about his travels, and the loyalty of his devoted chasidim.
JFK Chabad Acitivists Gear Up for Busy Summer Season
With the start of the Summer Zman, activists, bochurim, and Anash gathered for a special planning meeting to strengthen the Chabad House at JFK International Airport.
When to Count Sefirah When Davening Maariv Early?
Will There Be Mountains When Moshiach Comes?
Bris in the Morning or with a Crowd?
Ask the Rov: What time of day should a bris be held? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Repairman Found a Treasure in the Wall
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including who owns a lost object found on private property, non-mevushal wine for guests, and designating eruv tavshilin the night before.
Don’t Take It Back: Repentance and Limits of Restitution
Why We Should Celebrate the Geula Before it Arrives
Father and Son, Very Much the Same
9 Iyar marks the yahrtzeit of Reb Nissan Nemanov and his son Reb Moshe Nemanov. Much has been written about Reb Nissan Nemanov, his legendary sense of kabolas ol, and his influence on generations of talmidim. Far less is known about Reb Moshe Nemanov, who shied away from the public eye and abhorred any form of attention or recognition.
Inside the Rebbe’s Library: Working Line by Line with the Rebbe
Rabbi Berel Levine, director of the Agudas Chassidei Chabad Library at 770 and author of countless works in halacha and history, opens up about a life spent working directly under the Rebbe, with over 700 written answers he received from the Rebbe directing his every step.