Renowned Mir Rosh Yeshiva’s Surprising Connection to the Rebbe
Reb Nochum Partzovitz, the legendary Rosh Yeshiva of the Mir, was one of the towering Torah minds of the twentieth century. What is less known is his decades long personal connection with the Rebbe that came to matter at an unexpected moment in his life. “There are great geonim, Rebbes and tzadikim – but if there is a Yid worthy of being Moshiach, it can only be the Rebbe.”
Mashpia Shares Practical Steps to Daven Like a Chossid
Article by Reb Zushe Alperovitch: Some claim they’re not on the level for avodas hatefillah, thinking they have simpler mitzvos they haven’t yet perfected. They are deeply mistaken.
R’ Shaul Schiff, 85, AH
My Years in 770: Rabbi Leibel Alevsky Recalls
In His Sleep, He Asked the Alter Rebbe ‘What is a Neshama?’
Mrs. Sari Waren, 61, AH
Massive 12 Pesukim Arches to Adorn Lag BaOmer Parade
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Fallen Soldiers Honored with Mitzvos at Military Cemeteries
On Israel’s memorial day for fallen soldiers, shluchim, Anash, and bochurim traveled to military cemeteries across Eretz Yisroel, joining thousands of visitors honoring the fallen, offering words of support and opportunities to put on tefillin.
‘Painful and Reckless,’ The Rebbe Decried ‘Underqualified’ Halachic Voices
When someone suggested that the Rebbe’s opposition to Yom Ha’atzmaut and its celebrations would rescind after the miraculous victory of the Six-Day War, the Rebbe bemoaned that “underqualified individuals express halachic opinion” and “vilify the great rabbonim.”
Will There Be Mountains When Moshiach Comes?
A shiur by Rabbi Yosef Braun, Rov in Crown Heights and member of the Badatz, on whether there will be mountains when Moshiach comes, in connection with the Rebbe’s kapitel this year.
The Rebbe Knew the F-16 Better Than the Experts
Following a 1979 visit, an Israeli Air Force veteran discovered how the Rebbe’s pointed questions and practical suggestions about F-16 systems anticipated developments that would emerge over a decade later.
Avremi’s Fruits Blossom to This Day
After the tragic murder of Avrohom Eliezer Goldman, a camp fund was established with the Rebbe’s bracha. For 49 years, the Avrohom Eliezer Camp Fund has enabled thousands of children to spend their summers at camp.
New York’s Largest State-Chartered Bank Is Now Kosher Certified
Apple Bank – the largest state-chartered savings bank in New York – has officially become kosher certified through the Kosher Financial Institute (KFI), marking a significant development for the frum community and for Anash in Crown Heights in particular, which is home to one of their branches.
Gourmet Breakfast Marks 37th Yahrtzeit of R’ Yisroel Duchman
In honor of the 37th yahrzeit of the legendary baal chessed R’ Yisroel Duchman, his sons, Rabbis Sholom, Mendel, Boruch, and Yossie Duchman, hosted a full breakfast spread at 770 for bochurim and anash.
Hundreds Put on Tefillin at Fifth Avenue Parade
With close to 60,000 participants at the annual Israel Day Parade on Fifth Avenue, bochurim and shluchim were on site to ensure that they had the opportunity to put on tefillin and be engaged in other mitzvos.
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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.
At Annual Kinus, NY Shluchim Pay Tribute to Colleagues Who Passed
New York shluchim gathered for the annual Kinus on Beis Iyar, when Tzach was founded by the Rebbe in 5715, paying tribute to Rabbi Moshe Pesach Goldman and Rabbi Chaim Brikman, who passed away during the past year.
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
Shlissel Challah: Origin and Meaning?
Ask the Rov: What is the origin and meaning of “shlissel challah”? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
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Revisiting Rabbi Lipskar’s Impact on his First Yahrtzeit
Marking the first yahrtzeit of legendary Bal Harbor shliach Rabbi Sholom Ber Lipskar a"h, we share stories of his profound impact, from the 'forty-year handshake' with a Holocaust survivor, to a “clean slate” for a woman in crisis, to breaking the stigma for inmates.
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.