In a moving display of respect for Jewish tradition, Chief Rabbi of Estonia Efraim Šmuel Kot was formally presented with the Order of the White Star, III Class, during a special ceremony held at the Tallinn synagogue on February 16.
A new book has been released from Rabbi Chaim Dalfin titled “Rebbe, Non-Jews and Converts”. Whether one is a Shliach or layman, this book shares the Rebbe’s directives for non-Jews and converts in simple, forthright words,
In a follow-up segment to recent claims that Chabad was the cause behind the Middle East War, Tucker Carlson attempted to explain his thought process, and find an excuse for targeting Chabad. His new argument? Chabad hasn’t released a statement against targeting civilians. Hello Tucker, stop while you’re only a little behind.
With all eyes on Israel, hundreds of shluchim worldwide gear up for Festival of the Future, a full-event program titled “Optimal Life,” taking place on Acharon Shel Pesach.
Five people were treated for distress Motzaei Shabbos after an Iranian missile was launched toward central Israel, triggering sirens across the region. According to local reports, part of an interceptor missile struck the home of a Chabad family in the southern section of the city.
The Merkos Chinuch Office invites Historia teachers of grades 6–12 to a focused professional development session: “Building Thinkers, Not Just Test-Takers: Teaching General and Jewish History with Skill.”
At that point my parents were not close to Chabad, and certainly not my sister, either. But my father did go to 770 from time to time to daven, and it seems that the Rebbe was keeping tabs on my sister through him.
Rabbi Chaim Dalfin, author and Chasidic historian shares interesting facts, many revealed for the first time. The purpose of his program is to inspire all but especially the youth. Watch another installment here on CrownHeights.info.
In his new book, Clear Vision: Living by the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s Guidance, he presents a deeply personal memoir of his struggles in joining Chabad, balancing his personal avodas Hashem, and spreading Chassidus.
This week I am posting certain points that I heard as well as said at a farbrengen in connection to Tes Adar [Sheini], as it is 86 years since the Frierdiker Rebbe came to America to live.
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman ties the story of Purim to a lesson on the Jewish way of dealing with challenges and how this method should be applied today.
The young scholars in grades 3–7 have been studying Jewish history, mitzvos, brachos, and traditions, reviewing and testing each other in preparation for the big event.
From the complex “Argument from Design” to the “Argument from Prophecy,” this session takes you on an intellectual adventure through Jewish history.
During remarks on the House floor, Yarmulka-wearing Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) condemned Tucker Carlson’s statements about Chabad which has triggered condemnation and jokes across the world.
In a development that could significantly expand Jewish communal life in the Atlanta area, Chabad of Georgia has officially placed a 7.5-acre property in Sandy Springs under contract, marking what community leaders are calling a historic opportunity for growth.
With great sadness we report the passing of Mrs. Itu Lustig OBM, a Holocaust survivor and Crown Heights resident who led Crown Heights Bikur Cholim for many years. She passed away peacefully on Thursday, the 16th of Adar 5786, right after attending the Bris of her great-great-grandson. Updated with Shiva information.
Alongside a career in finance and computer science, Rabbi Eluzer Elimelech Kowalsky has worked extensively in the field of kosher supervision. Semi-retired and a longtime resident of Midwood, Brooklyn, he was interviewed in January 2024.
