New Engagement!
Yossi Grimberg (Crown Heights) to Miriam Ives (Brussels, Belgium)
New Engagement!
Moshe Cohen (Manchester, UK) to Sara Beenstock (Manchester, UK)
Weekly Story: The Tree Doesn’t Die
At the beginning of last week was the 15th of Shevat, (Rosh Hashanah for trees), and inevitably, when one speaks about the 15th of Shevat, the possuk that a man is like the tree in the field is mentioned, and a lesson is learned from it. Last week I heard a beautiful story connected to this concept from Reb Moshe Rubin, who heard it directly from Reb Zalman Yudkin a”h.
Accused Crown Heights Stabber Granted Bail, Due Back in Court in April
The man accused of carrying out a brutal antisemitic stabbing in Crown Heights has been granted bail and released from custody as his case proceeds through the courts.
Weekly Dvar Torah: Mine Says — And With How Many Mitzvos Are We His?
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman delves into the essence of a Jewish woman, and how she can accomplish the goal of the Jewish religion.
Weekly Letter: The Validity of the Jewish Religion
As we begin to learn the laws given to us on Sinai – we introduce a letter of the Rebbe where he uses the scientific method to prove the validity of the Jewish religion and gives a comprehensive explanation of the diversity of religions in the world and the need for 613 mitzvos for Jews and 7 (Noahide) Laws for non-Jews.
A New Chapter for Jewish Life in Historic Bologna
Jewish life in Bologna, Italy predates even the city’s famed university — the oldest in the world, established in 1088. This winter, a new family arrived to help carry that legacy forward.
Mechanchos Gather To Draw Guidance From The Rebbe To Help Students Navigate Personal Challenges
Marking 50 years since the 12 Pesukim, during the annual Kinus Hashluchos, the Merkos Chinuch Office hosted a focused day of Chinuch titled “UNSTUCK,” bringing together Mechanchos for meaningful professional growth rooted in the Rebbe’s approach to education.
Lubavitcher Yeshiva Salutes Dedicated Bus Drivers During Severe Weather
Tomchei Temimim would like to publicly express heartfelt hakaras hatov to the incredible bus drivers who worked tirelessly to bring the children to and from Yeshiva safely despite the severe weather.
NYC Voting Deadline For The Primary Quickly Approaching
If you do plan on updating your party affiliation or need to fill out a new address, the deadline to do so with the New York City Board of Elections falls on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14.
Alternate Side Suspended Again Through Next Wednesday
The Mamdani administration today announced that Alternate Side Parking Regulations will be suspended through Saturday, February 14, 2026, to facilitate ongoing snow operations. Alternate Side Parking Regulations will also be suspended Monday, February 16, 2026, through Wednesday, February 18, 2026, in observance of Presidents’ Day, the Lunar New Year, Losar, and Ash Wednesday.
Here’s My Story: Concentration Camp Promises Kept
Mrs. Esther Roth is a mother of fifteen children, as well as a grandmother and a great-grandmother. She was interviewed together with her husband Mr. Zalman Roth in January 2025.
A Historic and Uplifting Siyum HaRambam in Moscow
In an extraordinary display of kavod haTorah, thousands of Anash, shluchim, and members of the broader Jewish community gathered in Moscow to celebrate the 45th Siyum HaRambam.
I Received a Brocha to Chazer Chassidus Clearly
Rabbi Shlomo Zarchi, Mashpia in central Yeshiva in 770, shares his family background, growing up at the Rebbe’s feet, the early years of the Rebbe’s Nesius, as well as special moments throughout the Chofs, and guidance he received from the Rebbe regarding his influence on Talmidim.
Chabad of Folsom Receives Green Light for Permanent Jewish Community Campus
The Jewish community of Folsom is preparing for a major milestone after city officials unanimously approved the design of a new Chabad Jewish Community Center to be built on Hana Way.
Jewish Education Alive Due to Previous Rebbe’s Brochos
Thanks to the vision of the Previous Rebbe, Jewish education is thriving in Western Massachusetts over 80 years later. Since 2020, 10 new families have relocated to the area from as far away as Louisiana and Oklahoma.
Trump Accounts For Children, What You Need To Know
Known as Trump Accounts, the initiative is designed to give children born after January 1, 2025, a financial head start through a government-seeded, long-term investment account that grows over time and becomes accessible when the child reaches adulthood.
