13th Ave Bakery Now Under The Hashgacha of the CHK
The Vaad Hakashrus of Crown Heights has taken a major step towards expansion this week as it certifies a 13th Ave Bakery in Boro Park, just blocks from Maimonides Medical Center.
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Community Rescue Effort Finds Jewish Hiker Lost For 9 Days in Himalayas
When Samuel Vengrinovich, 44, went missing deep in the Himalayas on June 6th, the odds were against his survival. On Sunday, June 16, Vengrinovich was found alive near a village he had walked towards for nine excruciating days.
Emergency service personnel sift through the rubble of building hit by an Iranian ballistic missile in Rechovot. Via X
Ballistic Missile Hits Rehovot; Jews Turn to Torah, Prayer and Mitzvot
The boom and shockwave was unlike anything Rabbi Menachem Mendel Gluckowsky had ever experienced. When an Iranian ballistic missile struck central Rehovot—a city in Israel’s center, just south of Tel Aviv—at 3 a.m. on Sunday morning, the explosion was so powerful that buildings shook 15 minutes away from the impact site.
JLI: A Kabbalistic Guide to a Rich & Fulfilling Life
This transformative class invites you to change your perspective and live life in 3D. Through a deep dive into the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s talks, you’ll learn how to shift your mindset, embrace a multidimensional view of life, and find purpose in every moment.
Live 6:00 PM: Global Children’s Rally Answers the Rebbe’s Call in Wartime
Tonight, 20 Sivan (June 16, 2025), children worldwide will gather for a brief, powerful virtual rally devoted to Torah, tefillah, and tzedakah in the zechus of the soldiers and all our brothers and sisters in Eretz Hakodesh.
How Ireland’s Jews Are Responding to Rising Hate
For Ireland’s small Jewish community of about 2,700 people, these numbers are not shocking — but they reflect a sobering reality of growing antisemitism. Nonetheless, daily Jewish life continues despite or perhaps, in spite— of it.
Three Years After Escaping Under Fire: Bar Mitzvah Celebration in Israel for the Children from Zhytomyr Children’s Home
Boys from the FJC Alumim Children’s Home in Zhytomyr, Ukraine, celebrated their Bar Mitzvah in Ashkelon, Israel—where they now live with their friends—three years after fleeing under fire at the outbreak of the crisis.
Registration Opens for 25th Annual Kinus HaMechanchim
Registration is now live for the 25th annual Kinus HaMechanchim, set for Wednesday–Thursday, August 13–14 י״ט–כ׳ מנחם אב in Stamford, Connecticut. The two-day conference will bring Lubavitcher Mechanchim together for professional growth, peer connection, and renewed focus ahead of the school year.
Millions of people in Israel have spent hours in bomb shelters since Iran began firing hundreds of ballistic missiles into Israel on Friday night. Moshe New
In Shelters Across Israel, Faith Overcomes Fear as Iran’s Missiles Fall
Starting at around 11:10 pm local time, Israeli residents began hearing sirens. First in the north, from the Lebanon border to as far south as Aviel. Then at about 1:05 am local time, rockets started descending on the south of Israel; from Eilat to the Negev.
Open Access: This Week’s Living Torah—A Timely Message on Preemptive Strength
In these trying times, many are searching for strength, clarity, and direction, this week’s Living Torah carries a message of profound relevance—one that feels deeply guided by hashgacha pratis (Divine Providence).
Crown Heights Beis Din Hosted Welcome Reception for Visiting Rabbonim
On Sunday, Erev Shavuos, 5 Sivan 5785 (June 1st), the Beis Din Tzedek of Crown Heights hosted a welcome event for a group of visiting rabbonim who traveled to the Rebbe’s shchunah. The gathering took place at the Eshel Hotel […]
The City of Cambridge Agrees To Allow Chabad House Expansion After Settlement in Discrimination Lawsuit
The City of Cambridge, Massachusetts, home to Harvard University, has agreed to allow the local Chabad Center to expand, after initially denying Chabad expansion rights through a zoning denial. The agreement comes following a settlement in the discrimination lawsuit filed by Chabad against the city.
Many in Israel and the rest of the world wrapped tefillin today and lit Shabbat candles in the merit of the protection of Israel and the Jewish people. Moshe New
Israel Doubles Down on Mitzvot as Iran Attacks
“We’re all doubling on wrapping tefillin with others and lighting candles for the strength of our soldiers.”
BDE: R’ Chaim Yitzchok (Harry) Spiegal, 74, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of R’ Chaim Yitzchok (Harry) Spiegal OBM, from Los Angelas/Israel/Crown Heights. He passed away on Shabbos Bhaloscha, the 18th of Sivan, 5785.
Photo Credit: Shmuly Wolfson
The Power of a Broken Heart, A Story by Rabbi Moshe Wolfson
The following story was transcribed from an audio recording of Rabbi Moshe Wolfson, who was interviewed by his grandson Yossi Wolfson and his son Shaya Wolfson.
Let’s Reach Our Goal – Let’s Reach Their Hearts
We are proud to share that Chasdei Avrohom Eliezer – The Camp Fund is over 60% of the way to reaching our $120,000 goal to help children from struggling families experience a meaningful and uplifting summer.
The Refused Blessing
When the nine Lubavitch students arrived in Montreal from war-torn Europe, Canada, many were reticent about their desire to open a yeshivah. Then there was Rabbi Yochonon Twersky, known as the Tolner Rebbe, who welcomed them warmly and told them he would be there for anything they needed: “My home is yours!”
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