An Orphan’s Quest to Discover His Father Led to Epic Chronicle of Family History
Nuchie Schapiro was sitting with his uncles, marking his father’s 21st yahrzeit in 2011, when he realized how little he actually knew about his family’s story.
WE BUILT IT: New 3D Experience Lets Users Walk Through the Beis Hamikdash Hashlishi
50 years after the Rebbe launched the campaign to study the laws of the Beis Hamikdash during the Three Weeks, The Moshiach Office at Merkos 302 produced the first-of-its-kind immersive visual experience of the third Beis Hamikdash (and the second Beis Hamikdash too).
New Emissaries in North Israel Care for IDF Soldiers Stationed Nearby
A large focus of their work is caring for IDF soldiers stationed at nearby bases, providing them with encouragement, uplifting Jewish experiences and spiritual support.
Triple Bar Mitzvah for a Grandfather and His Two Grandsons
Three generations celebrated Jewish life thanks to Chabad of Fairlawn, NJ, and the dedication of a nearby yeshivah high-school student.
JLI: The Jews Behind the Founding of America
From the first Jewish refugees to arrive in New Amsterdam in 1654 to the Hebrew Bible’s profound influence on the Founding Fathers, this fascinating conversation explores the often-overlooked role Jews and Jewish values played in the birth of the United States.
Wedding Package At Albany Manor Off to a Strong Start
Anshei Lubavitch’s all-inclusive wedding package at Albany Manor, announced before Pesach, has now hosted its first few weddings — and each has been a beautiful, well-run celebration.
Historic Milestone: Tanya Printed in Cape Verde for the First Time
Another corner of the globe has joined the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s worldwide campaign to print the Tanya in every place where Jews live or visit, as the foundational work of Chabad Chassidus was printed for the very first time in the island nation of Cape Verde.
First Speakers Revealed for Upcoming Kinus Mechanchim
The Kinus HaMechanchim will take place י״ד-ט״ו אב July 28–29 at the Armon Hotel in Stamford, Connecticut, bringing together mechanchim from across the country for two days of professional development, collaboration, and meaningful discussion.
Yaakov Agam designed the towering menorah that stands at Fifth Avenue in Manhattan every Chanukah. The World’s Largest Menorah is seen by millions each year.
Yaacov Agam, 98, Renowned Israeli Artist and Designer of the World’s Largest Menorah
First lit on Dec. 26, 1986, the 32-foot menorah at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street, beside the Plaza Hotel, was certified by Guinness World Records as the largest in the world. Two days later, Agam brought a model to the Rebbe during “Sunday Dollars,” when the Rebbe would distribute dollars for charity and people would have an opportunity to speak briefly to the Rebbe.
Israeli Defense Minister Orders New Plan for Chabad Yeshiva Enlistment After Failure of Previous Agreements Harms The Military
Defense Minister Yisrael Katz has directed the Defense Ministry and the IDF to resolve the ongoing dispute surrounding the status of Chabad talmidei yeshivos and formulate a new framework to replace the previous arrangement, according to a report by Channel 14.
Déjà Vu in 770
Sruly Williger and Shlomie Dachs join Tomchei Tmimim Ocean Parkway to recreate an iconic moment in front of the Rebbe.
One Year After Avi Piamenta’s Passing, Composer Achiya Cohen Releases “Niggun Avraham”
One year after the passing of legendary musician and flutist Avi Piamenta, OBM, arranger and composer Achiya Cohen has released a powerful new composition titled “Niggun Avraham.”
A Special Gimel Tammuz Video By The Children of The Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy
At Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy (LYA) located in Longmeadow, MA a group of middle school boys chose a unique and beautiful route this year to connect to the Rebbe. The students wanted to connect with people who had met the Rebbe and model the Rebbe’s teachings and guidance for them on a daily basis.
Prize Distribution and End-of-Year Celebration Held at the Lubavitch Cheder France
Students received warm blessings and were presented with awards in recognition of their dedication, hard work, and achievements throughout the school year.
BDE: Rabbi Shalom Dovber Eber, 78, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Shalom Dovber Eber OBM, a devoted Chossid who was instrumental in the dissemination of Chassidus through the WLCC Broadcasting service. He passed away on Monday, the 14th of Tammuz, 5786.
Rabbi Leibel Schapiro Resumes Sharing His Zichronos
For nearly three years, until Adar 5780 and the onset of COVID, thousands eagerly awaited each new installment. Since then, the zichronos continued to circulate informally across various platforms, continuing to inspire.
The Forgotten Pioneer of Chabad Women’s Activism
The mystery began with a tantalizing clue: a woman without a name, known only through her relationship to someone else.
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