Sydney’s Jewish community gathered in large numbers to mark Yud Shvat at a deeply moving communal farbrengen, jointly hosted by Chabad NSW, Chabad of Bondi, and Tzemach Tzedek, with the participation of the Lazaroff family, who co-hosted the evening as a seudas hodaah.
A driver of a four-door Honda Sedan attempted to break through the rear door of the main Shul at 770 Eastern Parkway. His attempt failed, but he managed to cause significant damage by breaking the doors and doorway.
In the midst of Yud Shevat, organizers announced a major addition for the upcoming 45th Grand Siyum HaRambam to go “bigger and better.” The organisers also relate the unbelievable story of last year’s Siyum – the doubts, the decision, and the untold miracles.
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin hosted today (Yud Shevat) the Chief Rabbi of Russia, Rabbi Berel Lazar, for a detailed discussion on the state of Jewish communities in Russia and planned projects for Russian Jewry in cities throughout the country.
Lubavitch Schools in Brazil start their school year on the exact day as it’s grand opening in 1960 – 5720.
Rabbi Leibel Groner OBM tells the story of the Frierdiker Rebbe’s passing in a recently released video clip. The Farbrengen is in Yiddish.
Hadar HaTorah recently concluded its annual Winter Yeshivacation, providing a transformative experience for students who spent the second half of Chanukah and the following week immersed in the world of Yeshiva life.
The pace of shlichus rarely slows. Between running programs, raising children, and serving as the anchor of a Chabad House, shluchos often find themselves pulled in every direction at once. This year, at the Kinus Hashluchos, a full-day Wellness Summit will address that reality head-on, designed to give shluchos practical tools for navigating the demands of their lives from a calmer, more grounded place.
A complicated Tahara in Concord, NH took place due to the dedication of a Crown Heights Askan, Chessed Shel Emes, and a Shliach who left no stone unturned.
In a Shul, we understand that proper Mechitzos are necessary in order to help people focus on their Davening. If that is true in a regular shul, how much more so in a place like the Ohel, where people are trying to reach deep levels of concentration and emotion in their tefillos.
Rabbi Shmuel Wagner, known for his clarity and passion in teaching Chassidus, teaches this year’s Basi Legani – 5726 – in five classes.
A kollel for newly married men is not peripheral to the purpose of Keren Torah. It is one of the clearest and most direct expressions of supporting Torah learning. If there is “no money” for the kollel, that does not mean the Rebbe’s model failed. It means the model is not being used.
Motti and Shterni Seligson from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
As snow blanketed New York on Sunday, schools closed, school buses were taken off the roads, and many stores and businesses shut for the day. While much of the city slowed and routines were disrupted, access to the Ohel remained fully available.
The seating map for An Hour With The Rebbe – Yud Shvat 5786, with designated seating for more than 20 Yeshivos, has been released by the organizers.
In honor of Yud Shvat – we share a letter of the Frierdiker Rebbe whose entire life was devoted to chinuch – to the extent of self-sacrifice for it.
Download: In honor of Yud Shvat, two beautifully designed children’s booklets from The Moshiach Office are now available for free download, helping kids understand the Rebbe’s mission for our generation and inspiring them to take action today.
