Weekly Dvar Torah: Mirrors and the Red Heifer
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman looks into the mirror – literally – and understands the paradox of the Para Aduma, the Red Heifer, through that lens.
A Mitzvah For Menachem
Just days after celebrating his Upshernish, 3-year-old Menachem tragically passed away. Let’s come together and do a mitzvah, a good deed, an act of goodness and kindness, Leilui Nishmat Menachem Mendel Ben Baruch Bendit.
Global Moshiach Day To Focus on Unique Capacity of the Neshama
After its third successful year, hundreds of shluchim worldwide gear up for Merkos 302’s Festival of the Future 4.0. A full-event program entitled “Step Up!” taking place around the world this Acharon Shel Pesach.
Rabbi Chaim Landa, co-director of the Chabad-Lubavitch Jewish Center of St. Charles County, and Colby Hitchcock, director of operations at Baue Funeral Homes, unveil plans for the new Jewish cemetery in St. Charles, Missouri. Colleen Smyth for Chabad
New Jewish Cemetery in St. Charles, Missouri, Marks Important Milestone
A new Jewish cemetery will soon be consecrated in St. Charles County, Missouri, under the rabbinic leadership of Rabbi Chaim Landa, co-director of the Chabad-Lubavitch Jewish Center of St. Charles County.
Watch: Shluchos Relationship Seminar Now Available Online
For Shluchos worldwide, being leaders of their communities often means addressing sensitive topics such as dating and marriage A recent virtual seminar, organized by Met@Chabad at Merkos 302, and attended by hundreds of Shluchos, focused on these critical conversations. The three-part series is now available online.
Finding My Path: How My JNet Chavrusa Reignited My Connection to Judaism
Jonny Nulman grew up surrounded by Judaism, yet something never fully clicked. The prayers, the teachings—they were part of his world, but not of him. Years later, a weekly JNet chavrusa transformed Torah study from a routine into a source of clarity and connection.
Pennsylvania Young Scholars Compete at Regional Jewish Knowledge Tournament
Young Jewish scholars from across Pennsylvania gathered at Chabad of the Main Line for the Pennsylvania regional JewQ Championship, one of many regionals taking place across the globe leading up to the grand finale.
Weekly Letter: Long and Happy Days and Years
In his letter, the Rebbe explains the meaning of the time-honored traditional blessing we give a person on the occasion of a birthday, that of “long and happy days and years” – where he expands on the double blessing contained within it and on the true measure of time.
JLI: The Surprising Truth About Real Happiness
Everyone needs happiness, but happiness has always been elusive. Discover the surprising research behind attaining and sustaining happiness in life, and why it matters more than you think. This interview took place with Mrs. Devori Nussbaum and Dr. Edith Shiro at the 18th annual National Jewish Retreat.
A Plea From Morah Tiechtel
Let’s come together, as we always have, to ensure that Bais Rivkah continues to be a pillar of strength and education for generations to come.
Here’s My Story: Argentina’s Non-Profit
Rabbi Tzvi Grunblatt is the director of Chabad in Argentina, which today includes approximately sixty institutions across the country. He was interviewed in October of 2016 and November of 2024.
Hands-On Learning at Lubavitcher Yeshiva
The Talmidim of Kita Ches in Tomchei Temimim had an immersive, hands-on learning experience when they got to make their very own pair of tzitzis, guided by an expert.
Emergency Blood Drive To Take Place at the 77th NYPD Precinct In Crown Heights
An emergency blood drive has been set to take place at the NYPD’s 77th precinct this coming Thursday. Show your support and save a life!
LifeTown Empowers Teens to Give Back
Every week, local teens volunteer their time at LifeTown, putting smiles on the faces of participants with special needs. In turn, volunteering deeply inspires the teens, with some deciding to dedicate their Bar or Bat Mitzvah project to making a lasting impact on their special friends.
BDE: Menachem Mendel Chaikin, 3, OBM
With great sadness we report the sudden and untimely passing of Menachem Mendel Chaikin OBM, the 3-year-old son of Boruch and Shaina Bracha Chaikin of Montreal, Canada. He passed away suddenly on Wednesday, the 19th of Adar, 5785.
After More Than A Year, Lefferts Mikveh to Finally Reopen
On October 29th, 2023, a fire broke out in the basement of 672 Lefferts Ave, also known as Lefferts Shul. Nearly a year and five months since the fire, the Mikvah located in the shul’s basement will be reopening to the public this coming Tuesday.
MTA to Stop Selling MetroCards by the End of the Year
Get ready for the final swipe, MetroCards have a new official end date, according to MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber.
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