As Purim approaches, thousands of Chabad emissaries worldwide are gearing up for the holiday’s joyous celebrations. Rabbi Yehoshua Rubin is no exception. What sets him apart, however, is his unique congregation—25 active-duty Navy officers stationed at Naval Air Station Lemoore in Northern California.
U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15) visited the Ohel in Queens, N.Y., the resting place of the Rebbe—Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory, the most influential rabbi in modern history, on Thursday, Mar. 13th.
I was thinking of writing for this week a Purim story, however, on Tuesday when learning the daily lesson of Tanya, where the Alter Rebbe discusses the ultimate purpose and reason why Hashem created a person and the entire universe, is in order that each one of us, create for Hashem a place where Hashem will enjoy dwelling in, (the 11th possuk of the twelve pesukim). The following story and thought came to mind, which perhaps could illuminate to some the meaning of these words, so I decided to write that instead.
In a dramatic turn of events, two Jewish tourists were rescued off the coast of Aruba by the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard after a jet ski excursion went awry on March 11. Chabad-Lubavitch of Aruba, led by Rabbi Ahron and Chaya Blasberg and their team, played a pivotal role in coordinating the rescue efforts and providing assistance to the stranded visitors.
In its sitting on Wednesday, the Knesset Plenum voted to approve in preliminary reading the Bill for Instilling the Legacy of the Lubavitcher Rebbe and the Chabad Movement Dynasty, 2025, sponsored by MK Amichay Eliyahu (Otzma Yehudit) and a group of MKs.
For more than half a century, Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries have brought the festive spirit of Purim to Israel’s defenders. This tradition has taken on new significance over the past 18 months.
More than 200 Jewish service members and their families gathered in South Florida last week for the Aleph Institute’s 18th Annual Military Symposium and Training Conference.
Want to bring the joy and Mitzvos of Purim to your fellow New Yorkers? Here are some options.
As Purim approaches, JNet’s latest Torah Unboxed episode offers guidance to those looking to deepen their understanding of the Purim story through the study of Megilas Esther.
Young Jewish scholars from across Long Island gathered at Chabad of Port Washington for the Long Island JewQ Championship, one of many regionals taking place across the globe leading up to the grand finale. Winners will advance to the JewQ International Championship March 30 at the CKids Shabbaton, competing against top students from Chabad Hebrew Schools around the world for the international title.
For the 45th consecutive year, Chabad of South Broward is distributing thousands of Purim gift bags to seniors in dozens of nursing homes and retirement homes, to patients of all ages in many South Broward hospitals, and to young boys and girls in numerous preschools in South Broward.
In an electrifying Mivtza Hachana for Yud Shvat – “L’Dovka Boi” Mivtza, the Bochurim of YTTL Queens Yeshiva reached remarkable achievements. A grand celebration honored the Tmimim’s outstanding accomplishments, with many earning sets of Shas, Sifrei Maamorim, Sichos, and Rambam.
Watch this recap video from the 45th International Siyum HaRambam which saw thousands descend on the Bedford Armory in Crown Heights to mark the Siyum as the Rebbe wished.
Led by distinguished Rabbi and Yeshiva principal, Yoseph Wernick, and under the auspices of Head Shliach Chabad Lubavitch of the Panhandle, Rabbi Schneur Zalman Oirechman, a new Lubavitch Mesivta
nestled in the spectacular “American shtetl” farm community “Dror Acres” will be opening for this coming school year.
Musician Shlomo Hecht Brings together the Zucker Brothers for their first-ever duet.
Following a long career in social services, Rabbi Mordechai Dov Ber Pupko succeeded his father in heading the Bais Torah Damesek Eliezer synagogue – the “Pupko Shul” – in Flatbush, Brooklyn. He was interviewed in February of 2014, and passed away several weeks ago, in February of 2025.
A new book has been released by author and historian Rabbi Chaim Dalfin exploring the connections between Chabad and Yeshiva University.
