In a heartening moment for Jewish life in Ukraine, four members of the Kedem community in Kyiv recently completed the study of Tractate Megillah, marking a significant educational achievement amid ongoing challenges in the region.
Later that night in our Sukkah, his first in two years since the war began, looking at a picture of the Rebbe on the wall and the Smirnoff on the table, he exclaimed: “I can’t believe it! Same Chabad! Same Rebbe! same farbrengen! I’m so happy!” We knew we were in the right place. It was a clear sign.
A simple interaction in the hallway, a thoughtful answer to a question, or a word of encouragement during a difficult day often leaves an impression on a student that stays with them for a lifetime.
The opening of the current school year was marked by the Chief Rabbi of Russia, Rabbi Berel Lazar Shlita, by participating in the official ceremony held first thing in the morning in the event hall of the “Mir Intellect” Day School in the Marina Roshcha neighborhood of downtown Moscow.
Summer 2025 was truly unprecedented for Camp Yeka, with two transformative sessions, one in Ukraine and one in Israel, each leaving a lifelong impact on the children who attended.
Former Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef, visited the Bais Chaya Mushka building in Paris, where a large group of local Jew welcomed him led by Rabbi Yosef Pevzner.
In many cities, the resonant “First Bell” soundtrack was suddenly interrupted by alarm sirens mid‑ceremony. Heartbeats quickened. Yet, the students, teachers, and families remained rooted in the moment despite hurrying to the shelters.
In a new initiative to make the profound wisdom of Chabad Chassidus accessible to a global audience, Chabad.org has announced the upcoming “Tanya Summit,” a premier five-part online experience set to premiere on Chai Elul, Wednesday, September 10, 2026.
As the High Holidays approach, Jewish communities across Ukraine are preparing for a fourth Rosh Hashanah under the shadow of the ongoing crisis.
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of R’ Yisroel Isser Ben Avrohim Boruch Mendelson OBM, beloved father of Mushki Friedman of the Five Towns.
The ‘Queens Yeshiva,’ currently located in Crown Heights, announced a new comprehensive team of staff who will lead the yeshiva next year, in Elul 5786.
Composed by Yossi Fried, listen to this song sung by Avraham Fried and Yossi Fried.
Continuing his interview series, Rabbi Chaim Dalfin interviews Rabbi Yosef Keller on his work on the new Sefer Tanya Hashalem.
This year at the Kinus Hamechanchim, mechanchim came together for the first-ever Chinuch Pitch, an exciting event where teachers shared ideas to elevate classrooms across the globe ahead of the new school year.
Rabbi Mendel Kohn has released a song expressing how everything Hashem created in the world, he only created for his glory.
Months after the most destructive urban fire in the city’s history, the Heshels and their four children are still living in temporary housing, waiting for insurance payments that will allow them to decide how, and where, to rebuild their lives.
Of the roughly 90 Chabad rabbis who serve in the IDF, twenty are at the rank of seren — captain — or higher. They serve in various reserve and active-duty branches, including the military rabbinate or other divisions.
