Oholei Torah Mesivta’s Annual Chidon Tanya Showcases Bochurim’s Mastery of Tanya
In front of the entire Yeshivah, the finalists demonstrated an impressive command of the material as they competed through three challenging rounds of questions.
A Different Kind of Week: Custom Yeshiva Experience for Students on Break
The vision was simple: let students experience Yeshivah life firsthand. The idea for this program was hatched when Rabbi Moshe Plotkin called us up and said, “I have five guys who have a week off. Let’s give them a taste of real learning.”
Weekly Story: Do It, Even Though There is No Continuation
While the 28th of Sivan is commonly commemorated as the day the Rebbe and Rebbetzin arrived in America 85 years ago, and I was thinking of writing about that momentous occasion, however, I decided to write about something else that occurred on the 28th of Sivan, and that is the day the Rebbe arrived with or brought his mother to America twenty-six years later 5707 (1947).
A Taste of the Rebbe’s Farbrengens – Parshas Behaalosecha
Each farbrengen is a priceless treasure. It was the highlight of the week for those fortunate to be present when the Rebbe farbrenged. Nowadays, these farbrengens are preserved in thousands of pages, waiting to be relived by every chossid.
An Interview With Reb Aron Dalfin – Rabbi Yisrael Friedman, Rosh Yeshiva Ohelei Torah
Rabbi Chaim Dalfin has released a new interview with Reb Aron Dalfin touching on the famed Rabbi Yisrael Friedman, Rosh Yeshiva of Oholei Torah.
NY AG Candidate Saritha Komatireddy Visits the Ohel
Republican nominee for New York Attorney General Saritha Komatireddy recently visited the Ohel, where she wrote a pan and davened for success and guidance as she continues her statewide campaign.
Here’s My Story: When The Ice Burned
Rabbi Moshe Avrohom Smith was a kindergarten teacher who taught the Alef-Bet to children in Crown Heights for nearly fifty years. Currently residing in Deerfield Beach, Florida, he was interviewed in December 2025.
At the Conclusion of a Torah Campaign, Students Awarded Premium Sets of Rashi and Rabbeinu Tam Tefillin
The uplifting event was magnificently organized by the student Shluchim (Temimim) who work with dedication within the walls of the Yeshiva Gedolah, which is the oldest in Russia and is currently experiencing tremendous growth and prosperity.
6th Annual Fundraising Seminar to Equip a New Generation of Shluchim
Merkos 302’s New Shluchim Desk brings back its flagship full-day masterclass, led by fundraising expert Rabbi Elazar Green, to give newer Shluchim the mindset and tools to build a lasting financial foundation from day one.
Soldier Arrested Over “Moshiach Patch” Released From Jail
A Nahal Brigade soldier who was imprisoned for wearing a patch bearing the word “Moshiach” in the presence of IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir was released from military prison on Wednesday after serving 18 days behind bars.
Infant in Critical Condition After Being Left in Vehicle in Kfar Chabad
A four-month-old infant was rushed to the hospital in critical condition Wednesday after being found unconscious inside a parked vehicle in Kfar Chabad.
Ask the Rabbi: Meaningful Chats and Viral Moments on the Beltline
On any given morning, the Atlanta Beltline moves the way most city trails do — runners with earbuds, dog walkers, cyclists cutting through. Just off the pavement in the Old Fourth Ward, though, something stops people mid-stride: a cart, a bearded rabbi, and a small sign.
Vendors to Showcase Resources for Hundreds of Educators at Kinus HaMechanchim
Following last year’s inaugural Fair, the Merkos Chinuch Office is once again inviting organizations and businesses to present their programs, materials, and services to mechanchim and school leaders from around the world.
Simche Friedman In A Sweet and Joyful Chasidic Song – “Oineg Shabbos”
After a series of singles in a variety of styles, Chasidic singer Simche Friedman presents the first song from his second album (to be released soon) – “Oineg Shabbos” – a gentle and joyful waltz, with a Jewish scent of yesteryear.
High-Energy and Modern Rendition of a Joyous Chabad Niggun
Listen to this uplifting Simcha Niggun that will get you up on your feet dancing with its infectious and powerful energy. It is the perfect track for any wedding, celebration, or festive event.
Kfar Saba Celebration Marks 70th Birthday of Shliach Rabbi Yoel Yamini
On Sunday evening, a special celebration was held in honor of the 70th birthday of Rabbi Yoel Yamini, the Rebbe’s shliach in Kfar Saba. Hundreds of friends, community members, and well-wishers gathered to pay tribute to his decades of devoted service on behalf of the city’s residents and the broader community.
Will We Dream When Moshiach Comes?
A new 20-minute episode of the Classic Take Podcast, “What Types of Dreams Will We Have in the Future?”, explores a fascinating question: what will happen to dreams in the era of Moshiach?
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