Last Shabbos while I was farbrenging in Ksav Sofer, I mentioned a story that shows that when the Rebbe is speaking, he is requesting something from each one of us individually. Someone mentioned his personal story that brought it home to everyone, and I would like to share it with you.
In 1976, Jewish hostages were held in Entebbe, Uganda, after their plane was hijacked by terrorists. When Israeli commandos executed a daring rescue mission, the Lubavitcher Rebbe pointed to a different kind of security. From children’s rallies and checking mezuzot to his unwavering concern for every single Jew, the Rebbe emphasized the spiritual foundations of Jewish safety and security.
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman addresses an age old argument on progressivism. The truth, found in this week’s double Parsha, highlights that having firm foundations does not hold you back from the future, rather gives you a foundation from which to grow.
Taking place July 28 to 29 / י״ד–ט״ו מנחם אב at the Armon Hotel in Stamford, Connecticut, the Kinus will bring together classroom teachers, principals, administrators, day school educators, and Base Commanders for two days of practical guidance, inspiration, and connection.
The frustrations are real. There are singles who feel overlooked, shadchanim who are overwhelmed, and a process that can sometimes feel discouraging. But for a moment, I want you to imagine something else. Imagine there was no shidduch system at all.
In preparation for the opening, Lubavitcher Yeshiva has made a substantial financial investment into renovations and upgrades. The dormitory has been fully reconstructed, the mikvah has been renovated and expanded, and the Zal has been prepared to welcome the new Mesivta.
How do we encourage more people to actually pick up the sefer every day and learn Rambam? At one late-night farbrengen, that was the question. The Siyum HaRambam had already wound down. An inspiring celebration featuring music, festivities, and an […]
The Rebbe’s letter – during this time of resentment and hatred towards Jews by an increasing number of non-Jews – is in answer to a woman who finds it difficult to understand why Jews feel so strongly that Gentiles are not well disposed towards them, as she herself does not feel that way about the Jews.
Today’s video goes through the basics of the Mizbeach; from the general size of the Mizbeach to the size of the ramp, from their combined size to the details of the foundation of the Mizbeach. You will also see the size of the Mizbeach relative to the area inside of 770.
The dream in question is the Beit Shvidler Jewish Center of Iceland, a 9,000-square-foot structure that opened that evening as the country’s first Jewish center and Jewish culture house. Three stories tall, its distinctive color and design makes the building a landmark and instantly recognizeable.
Mr. Avrohom Procel serves as executive director of the Rabbinical College of Australia and New Zealand (Yeshivah Gedolah – Melbourne). He was interviewed in July 2016.
Registration is now closing for the newest Taharas Habayis Chosson Teacher Training Cohort, and this is the last opportunity for Rabbonim, mashpi’im, and qualified yungerleit to join this unique program dedicated to preparing the next generation of Chassidishe chosson teachers.
For the past three years, Yossi has been a student at Yeshivas Ohr Eliyahu-Lubavitch Mesivta of Chicago. And now just weeks from graduating high school, his classmates joined him for a grand celebration: the completion of all 2,711 double-sided pages that make up the Babylonian Talmud.
Residents of Crown Heights and the surrounding Brooklyn Community District 9 have an opportunity to play a more active role in shaping the future of our neighborhood. Brooklyn Community Board 9 is now accepting applications for Committee Resident Members, with applications due Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM.
Across 30+ cities worldwide, CKids Afterschool programs offer over 1,500 Jewish public school children a daily home for Torah learning and Jewish pride. Every day after school, in cities and towns across the world, children walk through the doors of […]
A new program from Merkos 302’s Merkos Torah, offers talmidim hashluchim a framework of serious learning, mentorship, and accountability across Gemara, Halacha, and Chassidus, so the year they give to others becomes a year of their own growth.
Jose Rivera, 53, was arrested for allegedly concealing the man’s body in their residence at 1722 Union St. in Crown Heights at around 7:50 a.m. on July 2, according to the criminal complaint.
