New Engagement!
Naftali Borenstein (Poughkeepsie, NY) to Brachie Kaplan (Chicago, IL)
Oholei Torah Expresses Gratitude for Extraordinary Community Partnership
With deep gratitude we thank each and every donor who participated. A remarkable 2,192 donors came together to show their belief in the mission of Oholei Torah. Every gift large and small played a meaningful role in this historic effort.
New Engagement!
Yossi Kogan (Toronto, Canada) to Necha Brocha Charyton (Montreal, Canada)
Live TODAY 12PM EST – Siyum HaRambam Focused on Clarity, Simplicity, and Real-Life Limud HaRambam
Get chizuk and practical tips to fulfill the Rebbe’s hora’ah with more geshmake.
CHJCC Is Clearing Snow — Caring for Crown Heights This Winter
From the first major snowfall last week, CHJCC began organizing snow removal in coordination with NYC. As conditions evolved and it became clear that the cold would persist and snow would not melt quickly, action was needed to keep our streets safe.
Windows Smashed at Chabad School in Paris, Investigation Underway
According to the public prosecutor’s office, several individuals attacked the Beth Loubavitch – Beth’Hannah primary school on Saturday evening in the 20th district of the French capital.
New Engagement!
Naftali Borenstein (Poughkeepsie NY) to Brachie Kaplan (Chicago, IL) L’Chaim: Tuesday, 8:00pm at The JCM
Tzamah: Niggun Gaaguim – Featuring Mottis Steinmetz
Listen to this beautiful niggun Gaaguim sung by Motti Steinmetz for Tzamah.
INBOX: The Million-Dollar Question – Where Is the Security at 770?
Because when $800,000 in security funding is associated with 770, yet the building still feels exposed, something is broken. And pretending otherwise is no longer an option.
Alternate Side Parking Suspension Extended Through Tuesday
The Mamdani administration today announced that Alternate Side Parking Regulations will be suspended through Tuesday, February 3, 2026, to facilitate snow operations. Payment at parking meters will remain in effect throughout the city.
Chief Rabbi of Estonia Efraim Shmuel Kot to Receive Order of the White Star
The state honor recognizes Rabbi Kot’s 25 years of dedicated service to the Jewish community in Estonia and his contribution to its spiritual development.
At 20 Degrees Below Zero: Kyiv’s Jewish Community Launches Emergency Relief Effort
Extreme temperatures, power outages, and a severe shortage of heating and hot water — and the Jewish community is not waiting. Food, winter clothing, shoes, and humanitarian aid are being distributed to thousands in need.
Aryeh Hurwitz With His First Original Composition “Ilu Finu”
“Ilu Finu” is Aryeh Hurwitz’s first original composition, marking a meaningful milestone in his musical journey as both a singer and composer.
Tonight! What to Look Forward to at the Women’s Live Virtual Siyum HaRambam
As the Women’s Siyum HaRambam takes place this evening, organizers are sharing a preview of what participants can expect at this meaningful, fully virtual gathering for women and girls of all ages.
Baby Girl!
Shlomo and Devorah (nee Cohn) Gewirtz from Crown Heights had a baby girl!
Who the Rebbe Was Thinking About?
I didn’t know the answers, but I wrote to the Rebbe about several things, including how she did not want to touch the cake. The Rebbe responded to the other questions, and with regard to the young woman, he wrote, “She should hold it with a glove.” It worked, and she ate it.
Weather Alert Issued For NYC on Sunday
NYCEM is monitoring a coastal low-pressure system expected to bring cold temperatures, breezy winds and a very small potential of light snow to the city, which may lead to slick road conditions and potential travel disruptions over the weekend.
