BDE: R’ Shmuel Boruch Haviv, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of R’ Shmuel Boruch Haviv OBM, a member of Anash of Tzfas. He passed away in a severe car crash on a highway near Tzfas.
JLI: Douglas Murray Reveals The Unspoken Truth About the Israel War
Douglas Murray analyzes the war in Israel, the possibility of an Israeli victory, and the strange lack of empathy for Israelis. He discusses the roots of anti-Israel sentiment, including Islamic antisemitism and utopian thinking, and why Israel has become a unique global target.
Chabad-Lubavitch emissary Rabbi Zvi Kogan dances at his wedding in 2022. Yossi Fajnland
Baby Girl Born To Wife of Murdered Shliach Rabbi Zvi Kogan HY’D
The widow of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, who was murdered last year in a terror attack, gave birth to the couple’s firstborn daughter on Wednesday night.
Gaza Hostage Meets With Russian President
The Trufanov family, who are staying for Passover as guests of the Jewish community I’m Moscow on behalf the invitation of the Chief Rabbi of Russia and his family, were scheduled for a special meeting in the office of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Paris Holds Grand Kinus Torah On Chol Hamoed Pesach
Chabad photographer Mordechai Lubecki joined a Kinus Torah held in Paris over Chol Hamoed Pesach at the Bais Chaya Mushka Shul.
Record-High Pesach Matza Mivtzoyim in Sydney
Pesach mivtzoyim in Sydney hit new records this year, with upwards of 700 matzos being given out by volunteers from Tzemach Tzedek Community Centre, Yeshivas Levi Yitzchak and Kesser Torah College, led by Rabbi Yehuda Straiton.
Here’s My Story: Growing In Confidence
Rabbi Shabtai Slavaticki has served as a Chabad emissary in Antwerp, Belgium, since 1977. He was interviewed in the My Encounter studio in July 2018.
Registration Opens for the 5th Annual Moshiach Chidon
Now in its fifth year, the Moshiach Chidon has emerged as a highly awaited program, uniting Mesivta Bochurim from around the world in learning about Moshiach.
Miami Hospitals See Surge in Jewish Resources Thanks to Chabad
Chabad of Miami’s hospital chaplaincy initiatives is in the midst of a significant expansion. It has given hundreds of Jewish hospital employees, patients, and their family members new avenues for connection and spiritual support during challenging moments.
Join A Shiur On Meseches Sotah, Finish Before Matan Torah
Join a daily shiur on Meseches Sotah and complete the Sefer before Shavuos.
Laws and Customs: Sefiras Ha’omer
Rabbi Shmuel Lesches, Magid Shiur in the Yeshiva Gedola of Melbourne, Australia, has compiled a guide to the laws of Sefiras Ha’omer for the benefit of the wider Lubavitch community.
Terrorist Involved In Mumbai Attacks Extradited To India To Face Terror Charges
The United States on Wednesday extradited convicted terrorist Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a Canadian citizen and native of Pakistan, to stand trial in India on 10 criminal charges stemming from his alleged role in the 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai.
JLI: Everything You Need to Know About Pesach
This masterclass o the holiday of Pesach was given by Rabbi Chaim Block.
Credit: Yisroel Teitelbaum - @jewish.giant
Weekly Story: A Promise Made A Promised Kept
The following thought I heard this past Shabbos from Rabbi Nissim Mangel Sheyichye. As always, your feedback and comments are greatly appreciated and most welcomed.
“The Jewish Community in Russia is doing a lot to preserve Religious Traditions and Customs”
Russian President Vladimir Putin sent his Pesach greetings through Chief Rabbi of Russia to the Jewish people of Russia, acknowledging their work in preserving the religion and customs.
Video of the Day
Watch an excerpt from Eli Stefansky‘s Daf Yomi Shiur, MDY, for Makkos Daf 3, (Friday, 13 Nissan 5785 – April, 11, 2025). Featured in the clip is Rabbi Shloimy Klein, a Crown Heights businessman and advocate and supporter of the Crown Heights Jewish community.
Gamified Matzah Baking Initiative Brings Pesach Experience To 300 Communities Worldwide
In the days leading up to Pesach, over 300 communities hosted the Great Matzah Bake-Off, a global event powered by CKids International at Merkos 302, uniting more than 9,000 children around the world in a hands-on, meaningful pre-Pesach experience.
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