Newly Released Tshura Sheds Light on the Rebbe’s Uncle
A new Tshura released at the Zaklikovsky and Shemtov Wedding sheds light on the Rebbe’s uncle, Rabbi Zusya Kazachkov, a little known figure until now.
Shluchim Online School Graduates Meet In Person For Graduation Ceremony
Don’t let the photos fool you, this isn’t any other graduation. The 8th grade boys graduating from the Nigri Shluchim Online School gathered in New York to celebrate their graduation with an exciting trip and in person ceremony.
Here’s My Story: How I Got Pulled In (Literally)
Rabbi Alter Metzger was a longtime Jewish studies professor at YU’s Stern College, and the author of a number of works on the history and philosophy of Chabad. He was interviewed in July 2010. He passed away earlier this year.
17th Annual MyShliach Appreciation Event Celebrates 120 Volunteers
Over 120 volunteers of the MyShliach chavrusa program gathered in the JCM on Wednesday afternoon for an appreciation event, honoring their dedication to their weekly Chavrusas with Young Shluchim.
Going to Yeshiva for Johnny
Johnny Ellis had a plan. He’d wrapped up his old job, had a new one starting in June, and was going to spend the time in between doing something he’d wanted to do for a while — study in yeshiva. He never made it to either. Johnny, 28, a beloved member of Chabad Young Professionals of Hoboken and Jersey City, died suddenly in April — the day before he was set to leave for Guatemala.
Historic Realease – Siyum Sefer Torah For IDF Soldiers in 1982
Courtesy of Lubavitch Lebt, we present a video of the Siyum Sefer Torah commissioned by the Rebbe for IDF soldiers that took place on the 14th of Tammuz 5742 (1982).
Spots Filling Quickly: Summer Kollel for Mechanchim Begins Next Week
Following last year’s tremendous success, Igud Hamelamdim is once again launching its Summer Kollel for Mechanchim, offering melamdim, mechanchim, and all those serving in the mosdos of Crown Heights a unique opportunity to strengthen their own learning together with fellow educators in the Rebbe’s daled amos.
Chabad of Flatbush to Host “L’chaim to America!” — A Family Fun Celebration Ahead of July Fourth at the Historic Wyckoff-Bennett Homestead
Chabad of Flatbush is proud to announce “L’chaim to America!”, a community celebration to be held at the historic Wyckoff-Bennett Homestead, 1681 East 22nd Street, Midwood, Brooklyn, on Sunday, June 28, 2026, beginning at 3:00 PM.
The Jewish State You’ve Never Heard Of
The traces are everywhere. The train station welcomes arrivals in both Russian and Yiddish. A menorah towers over the town square. And unlike nearly every other Soviet-built city, Birobidzhan’s main avenue isn’t named for Lenin — it’s named for the Yiddish writer Sholom Aleichem.
Singer Mendy J & Bondi Beach Survivor Leibel Lazaroff Sing for Mumbai, Dubai & Bondi: “Hurting with Insanity”
Chabad singer Mendy J, like many of us, was affected by these three terrible tragedies. He wasn’t planning on releasing a song in their memory. However, when he received a demo from hitmaker and renowned composer Yitzy Bald, the lyrics immediately struck a chord.
Oholei Torah Staff Gather for End of Year Appreciation Luncheon
On the final day of the school year, the dedicated mechanchim, morahs, and staff of Oholei Torah gathered for a special appreciation luncheon hosted by Oholei Torah Hanhala and the Oholei Torah Mothers Committee (OTMC).
Highly Successful Tammuz Program at Yeshiva Bein Hazmanim
Yeshiva Bein Hazmanim concluded a highly successful Tammuz program featuring packed sedorim, a beautiful farbrengen, and an exclusive, hour-long halachah shiur with Rabbi Yosef Yeshaya Braun.
BDE: Rabbi Berel Zaltzman, Pioneer of Russian-Jewish Outreach, 91, OBM
With great sadness, we report the passing of Rabbi Berel Zaltzman OBM, a veteran shliach, renowned chazzan, and pioneer of Russian-Jewish outreach. For decades, Rabbi Zaltzman dedicated his life to strengthening Yiddishkeit among Jews who had lived behind the Iron Curtain, inspiring countless individuals through his warmth, song, and unwavering devotion to the Rebbe’s shlichus. He passed away on Tuesday, the 8th of Tammuz, 5786.
Chabad Shluchim Rally to Assist Families and Ensure Jewish Dignity in Wake of Fatal Bowie Plane Crash
Late Saturday night, June 20th, a single-engine Piper PA-28 Cherokee carrying three young men went down in a wooded area near a residential neighborhood in Bowie, Maryland, killing all three aboard. In the hours and days that followed, a network of Chabad shluchim under the auspices of Chabad of Maryland and Rabbi Shmuel Kaplan together with partner organizations worked quietly — and urgently — to ensure the victims received the dignity, respect, and Jewish care that halacha demands.
Moscow’s Torah Center Hosts Moving Evening Honoring the Lubavitcher Rebbe
Organized by the Torah Center as part of its annual programming, the evening brought together community members for reflection, personal stories, music, and renewed connection to the Rebbe’s enduring guidance.
BREAKING: Active Shooting Unfolds Steps From Montreal Chabad Community — Officer Killed, 100 Shelter Inside Chabad House
The Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) confirmed the incident began at approximately 11:35 a.m. The shooting unfolded near Decarie Boulevard and Westbury Avenue, an area with a large Jewish and Chabad population and several community institutions, including Beth Rivkah Academy, Chai Center, MADA, Vaad Ha’ir, and Yagdil Torah.
Yahrzeit – Chof Menachem Av – Registration is Now Open
Baruch Hashem, in the past decade it has become possible for people from around the world to travel to his resting place in Alma-Ata, Kazakhstan, with full hospitality arrangements in place. This year as well, a full hachnasas orchim program will be in place from Sunday, 19 Menachem Av, through Tuesday, 21 Menachem Av.
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