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Weekly Letter: The Purpose of Challenges

During this Three Weeks period, a challenging time in our Jewish history – we share a letter of the Rebbe, written to an artist, in which he gives an in-depth analysis of the purpose of challenges. Where trials, tests and difficulties are the way to attain our ultimate objective and goal in life – the very reason for our existence.

Living Jewishly in Tatarstan

For decades, the Jews of Naberezhnye Chelny lived without a rabbi, without a synagogue, and often without a clear connection to their heritage. That changed six months ago with the arrival of Rabbi Chaim Dovid and Chaya Tzippora Paer.

Amsterdam’s Yom HaFootball Is Where Soccer Meets Jewish Unity

More than 2,000 Jewish participants from across Europe converge there annually for Yom HaFootball, the largest annual Jewish gathering in the Netherlands. The unique tournament has evolved far beyond its athletic origins to bring together attendees in the performance of mitzvahs as well.