In 1976, the Lubavitcher Rebbe called on all Jewish overnight camps to offer full scholarships for 10% of their slots for campers whose family could not afford the camp fees. Plotkin has kept to that standard, raising funds to give one tenth of campers a summer experience regardless of financial status.
Rabbi Yosef Kantor, head shliach of Chabad in Thailand, spoke to the talmidim of Tomchei Temimim Ocean Parkway (TTOP) ahead of Rosh Chodesh Kislev.
At tonight’s CB9 meeting there is a discussion and vote tonight about proposing a new Homeless Shelter at the former gas station and current vacant lot at 530 Utica Ave.
The gathering provided a forum for sharing knowledge, addressing challenges, and strengthening the standards of Bris Milah through Halachic guidance, medical education, and professional collaboration.
Alternate Side Parking rules will be suspended on Wednesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day. Meter rules remain in effect.
The Crown Heights Jewish Community Council (CHJCC) has reached an important milestone, completing 5,000 food deliveries through its partnership with DoorDash’s Project DASH initiative.
Nossen, the son of Bondi Beach attack victim Rabbi Eli Schlanger HYD, speaks at the international Kinus Hashluchim Gala Banquet.
A special evening of discussion hosted by Bais Shmuel brought together five speakers in Crown Heights during the Kinus Hashluchim weekend, exploring the Rebbe’s perspective on Zionism, the Jewish people and the Land of Israel.
The Ufa City Council bestowed the prestigious honor on the Chief Rabbi of the Republic in recognition of 27 years of educational initiatives, Chesed activities, and efforts to promote intercommunal dialogue. Rabbi Krichevsky dedicated the distinction to the Jewish community, its dedicated staff, and its supporters.
A 76-year-old man in Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square rolled up his sleeve on Sunday morning and put on tefillin for the first time in his life. Around him, crowds sang Jewish songs loud enough to drown out the protest passing by, while lines stretched around the block to support Jewish-owned businesses.
Then she added, “I saw on Facebook that there was a huge convention of rabbis from around the world. Were you part of that?” I told her a bit about the Kinus, and she wanted to hear more. As I was explaining it, she suddenly said, “You know, I actually met the Rebbe—Rabbi Scheersohn—three times!”
Although the summer of 2026 is in the rear view, Thursday night’s reunion served as a reminder that the Gan Yisroel experience doesn’t end when the buses leave Parksville.
At the world’s largest Jewish conference, Rabbi Mendy Kotlarsky launched twelve initiatives aimed at removing barriers to Jewish life, expanding education and strengthening communities around the world.
Nathaniel Cohen (Neuilly, France) to Raquel Illouz (Paris, France)
Following a successful first year, the Mesivta opens registration for the 5788 Shnas Halimudim on Tuesday, Rosh Chodesh Kislev (November 10).
A highlight of the International Kinus Hashluchim Gala Banquet, watch the International Roll Call 5787.
On leave from his station at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, LCPL Mendel Perl of the United States Marine Corps was spotted on Kingston Ave putting on Tefillin. Mendel is back home for Veterans Week, along with the USS San Antonio, docked in NYC.
