I could never wrap my head around it. The more the merrier, no? Why say “no” to more good? Why not accept more donations and save them for later? What does “more than enough” even mean? Until, one day, I heard myself saying, over and over, “It’s so nice of you to offer, but we have more than enough, boruch Hashem.”
How to handle failure and pain. Former Congressional candidate Scott Shore recalls the Rebbe’s life changing advice after he lost the election.
Dr. Joseph Caytak was taking a walk with his youngest daughter one Shabbat afternoon when they happened upon the future of Chabad in Ottawa West. It took the appearance of a stunning, century-old home built in Frank Lloyd Wright’s Prairie School style of architecture.
Yud Shvat Farbrengen inspired many in Hallandale Beach, Florida facilitated by Rabbi Tennenhaus.
Back for its 15th year, Yeshivas Kayitz South Africa (YKSA) is excited to announce their staff – back for their second time. Registration is now open!
Rabbi Gershon Schusterman had all the answers. Until one day, his wife tragically passed, and he was left to grapple with the burning question of ‘Why God Why.’
Chabad photographer Dovber Hechtman visited the memorial in Tel Aviv for the victims of the Nova Festival which claimed the lives of hundreds of young people.
The Lane family is inviting the community to join them for a Shloshim event honoring R’ Peretz Laine OBM. The event will take place today, Sunday, 8:00pm in person at Chabad of Inverrary.
LIVE at 9:20pm: Tonight, 2000 Bochurim from Yeshivos around the globe will unite together for the 20th annual Kinus Hatmimim Haolami.
Vaad Or Vechom Hahiskashrus invites all Chassidim to join a virtual Zoom Chassidishe Farbrengen marking 74 years since the anniversary of the Frierdiker Rebbe’s histalkus, and at the very same time, the day the Rebbe’s nesius began.
Thousands of Bochurim Anticipated to Pack 770 Eastern Parkway on Motzoei Shabbos of Yud Shvat for the 11th Annual “Hour with the Rebbe” Program, Filling the Main Shul and Bleachers to Capacity for a Unique Presentation of Sichos and Niggunim of the Rebbe.
Rabbi Chaim Dalfin, author and Chasidic historian shares interesting facts, many revealed for the first time. The purpose of his program is to inspire all but especially the youth. Watch another installment here on CrownHeights.info.
An Hour with the Rebbe has released an exciting promo video. This highly-anticipated event invites Bochurim to spend an unforgettable hour with thousands of others in 770. The video offers a glimpse into the transformative atmosphere and experience that awaits.
An Appellate Court hearing the case of Agudas Chasidei Chabad against the Gabboim “Congregation Lubavitch” has returned their decision, and both sides have declared victory.
Dovi’s Camp Gan Israel of Florida is delighted to announce the opening of a new division catering to Bar Mitzvah-age boys. Carefully crafted to provide a Chassidishe summer of fun, this program will combine an exciting schedule of trips and activities with a serious learning program, tailored to the unique needs of young bochurim.
So now that I am writing about the year between the Frierdiker Rebbe’s histalkus and the Rebbe officially accepting the Nesius, the following year, I am again faced with the question of what I should include and what could I omit. Since I am writing this chapter for this week’s post, obviously it is going to be shorter than the final draft in the biography and perhaps the readers can help me fill in what they feel is pertinent or missing.
As a preparation for Yud Shevat, Rabbi Shmuel Lesches of Young Yeshivah has provided a booklet with information about the customs associated with this day.
