Weekly Dvar Torah: Yaacov Lives Because We Are Alive
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman talks about the good that can be found in everything, including the depths of Egypt.
YTTL Queens – Mesivta Opens Registration For Upcoming Year
With heartfelt thanks to Hashem, we are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the upcoming Shnas HaLimudim 5787 at YTTL Queens – Mesivta.
From the archives of Rabbi Chaim Dalfin, Author & Historian
Historic Baltimore Court Records Reveal Estate Funds Given to the Frierdiker Rebbe
Newly surfaced records from the Baltimore Orphans’ Court shed light on a remarkable historical connection between American Jewry and the Previous Lubavitcher Rebbe during a critical period for European Torah institutions.
7 Events for 70 Years of Oholei Torah
The weeklong celebration will bring together the broader community and warmly engage talmidim, staff, parents, alumni, and the wider community across all ages and stages.
Cheder Chabad Toronto Grade Eight Lights Up the GTA
Over the course of Chanukah, Grade Eight participated in Mivtzoyim throughout the GTA. During these days, they helped over 60 men put on tefillin, distributed over 500 Chanukah guides and more than 650 Menorahs, and inspired many individuals and families, reaching over 1,500 Yidden across the GTA.
Google Translate, 16 Interviews, and an Argentinian Adventure
Over 20 years ago, JEM launched the My Encounter project, an ambitious undertaking to collect firsthand accounts of personal interactions and experiences with the Rebbe. Recently, their mission took them a flight away: to Argentina.
Weekly Letter: The Traditional Blessing For A Birthday
In the week when we learn of the blessings that Yaakov gives his children before his passing, we share a letter of the Rebbe in which he explains the general and deeper meaning of the traditional blessing that we give to a person on his birthday.
FaceTime With My Rebbi
One Sunday, my son Benny couldn’t make it to school. That afternoon, I received a message from his Rebbi, Rabbi Haberman, checking in. He asked how Benny was feeling. I explained why he was absent, and then shared a moment of nachas that had just unfolded at home.
Tattoo Rabbi Opens English-Speaking Chabad on Israel’s Coast
A former Buddhist-seeking, tattooed college student from a tiny Pennsylvania town now teaches Chasidic philosophy steps from the Mediterranean, guiding a fast-growing English-speaking community in Hadera, Israel.
Final Day – Support KSCVK’s $500,000 Fundraising Campaign
Thank you for being part of this important mitzvah and for supporting families at one of the most significant moments of their lives.
Oholei Torah Mesivta Highlights a Vibrant Chodesh Kislev
The month of Kislev brought an inspiring wave of ruchniyus, energy, and togetherness to Oholei Torah Mesivta with many meaningful events and moments across the month.
New Engagement!
Boruch Phillips (Woschester, MA) to Bassie Blesofsky (Melbourne, Australia) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva – Small Hall
Young Shluchim Reunite at Action‑Packed Winter Camp
From Panama to Hawaii to England, the children gathered at the 112-acre grounds in the Verdugo Hills of Glendale for a week of connection, growth, and shared experiences.
New Engagement!
Mendel Stern (Melbourne, Australia) to Fruma Pevzner (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:30pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street
Lamplighters Podcast: Facing Cancer Together – A Rabbi And His Community
In Episode 61 of Lamplighters: Stories From Chabad Emissaries On The Jewish Frontier, reporter/producer Gary Waleik presents the story of Rabbi Yossi and Rebbetzin Malki Rodal, whose shlichus has brought them from Australia’s sprawling Outback to the more settled city of Newcastle.
Here’s My Story: Knocking On The Gates Of Trust
Mrs. Chaya Teldon co-founded Chabad of Long Island together with her husband, Rabbi Tuvia Teldon, in 1977. She has continued to serve in that role since, as well as lecturing around the world. She was interviewed in December 2025.
Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani Sworn in on Quran as NYC’s 112th Mayor
A triumphant Zohran Mamdani took the oath of office to become the Big Apple’s mayor just moments into the New Year — kicking off an uncharted era with a proud socialist at the helm of the nation’s largest city.
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