On Thursday, the 10th of Iyar (May 8), a moving ceremony took place in Aubervilliers – France, marking Victory Day in Europe, commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II — a day symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness in Europe.
Growing up, I didn’t have much to do with Rabbi Lipskar. Of course, I knew his name, but it wasn’t personal. My first real encounter was during my time in New York in 1997.
With great sadness we report the passing of Tzaddik “Charlie Buttons” Nassofer OBM, a fixture in the Crown Heights community – loved by all – whose smile, balloons, and visits to simchas are part of a generations childhood. He passed away Thursday evening, the 11th of Iyar, 5785. Updated with Levaya information.
How a child of secular suburbia discovered his deeper identity as a “child of Abraham,” transforming his life path from worldly success to spiritual fulfillment as a rabbi and Jewish educator.
One of Rabbi Lipskar’s most impactful initiatives, launched over 20 years ago, was the “Million Mitzvahs Campaign.” Let us unite to take on new resolutions in Rabbi Lipskar’s memory, perpetuating his sacred legacy.
Rabbi Moshe Weiss serves as the director of Chabad of Sherman Oaks, California, while also involved in numerous business and investment ventures. He was interviewed in September 2011.
Lubavitch Hebrew Academy of Margate, FL announced the hiring of a new General Studies Principal for the upcoming school year, naming the member of the administration as Rabbi Yisroel Hecht.
Launched by the Igud Menahalei Yeshivos of Crown Heights, the program is a collaborative effort between Oholei Torah and United Lubavitcher Yeshiva of Crown Street, with a focus on deepening the boys’ knowledge of Halacha and strengthening their Yiras Shamayim.
With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Shalom Weiss OBM, a member of anash of Manchester, UK for many years and Menahel of Yeshivas Lubavitch of Manchester. He passed away on Thursday, the 10th of Iyar, 5785.
Courtesy of Lubavitch Lebt, we present a video of the first Siyum HaRambam that took place on Isru Chag Pesach, 574 at the Hilton at Rockefeller Center.
Rabbi Sholom Lipskar, a revered figure in the Jewish community, passed away on May 3, 2025, leaving behind a profound legacy of spiritual leadership and community service.
The inaugural CYP Encounter Southeast, hosted by Rabbi Eliyahu and Dena Schusterman and Rabbi Leivy and Shelbelle Lapidus of Chabad Intown Atlanta, brought together participants from Georgia, Florida, Alabama, and the Carolinas for a weekend of soulful inspiration and electric energy.
Over 800 Jewish students from across Russia and other former Soviet countries arrived in Shanghai, the most prominent and dynamic city in China, to make history together.
In this segment, Rabbi Levine shares how he got his job working with Agudas HaRabbanim, Rav Henkin, and the Rebbe’s instructions that he remain there even though he heard negativity about Chabad
With great sadness we report the passing of Pini Hazan OBM, the son of the Rabbe’s Shluchim in Rome, Italy. He passed away on Wednesday, the 9th of Iyar, 5785 following an extended illness.
Last Thursday night, Bochurim from 40 Yeshivos around the world united in a Moshiach Chidon learning initiative, demonstrating their commitment to learning about Moshiach and bringing Achdus among Yeshiva Bochurim worldwide.
After emotionally pronouncing the bracha of Shehecheyanu, partaking in some birthday cake, and reading a card the students had prepared for him, Saul reminded the students, as he always does, not to take their education for granted and to do well in their studies—if only for his sake.
