Laws and Customs: Sivan and Shavuos
Rabbi Shmuel Lesches, Magid Shiur in the Yeshiva Gedola of Melbourne, Australia, has compiled a guide to the laws of the month of Sivan and the Yomtov of Shavuos for the benefit of the wider Lubavitch community.
Renew Your Commitment to Torah
As Yidden around the world count the days of Sefiras HaOmer in anticipation of Kabolas HaTorah, many are taking the opportunity to strengthen the foundations upon which a true Torah home is built.
JLI: “Israel’s Battle for Survival” A Six Say War Documentary
In the tense days leading up to the Six-Day War, Israel found itself in an unimaginable position: surrounded on all sides by nations openly preparing for war. Armies gathered at the borders. Threats grew louder. The world held its breath. But behind the fear, behind the headlines, behind the political drama. There was another story that a few people know.
Every Talmid Is Made to Rise
Every talmid comes with his own strengths, his own challenges, and his own unique potential. At TTOP, we believe that helping a child grow begins with recognizing that no two are exactly alike.
100 Outstanding Jewish Teens Celebrate Bar and Bat Mitzvah Near Moscow
The special four-day seminar brought together participants from 45 cities, marking a significant milestone in their journey into Jewish adulthood.
New Couple Joins Team at Chabad of Pinellas County With Focus on Youth
Rabbi Yehoshua and Shayna Cohen have recently joined the team at Chabad of Pinellas County, Florida, led by Rabbi Pinchas and Mushky Adler. Pinellas County is a peninsula situated between Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.
Moscow Conference Focuses on the Future of Jewish Education in Russia
Held at the Chabad House and JCC in Zhukovka, the annual conference brought together teachers and administrators for sessions focused on educational challenges, classroom tools, and the responsibility of reaching every child with warmth and dedication.
What Does It Look Like to Live With The Light of Chassidus?
Coming from Rabbi Akiva Wagner’s yahrtzeit, Conversations in Chassidus releases a heartwarming episode with Rabbi Gershon Avtzon, reflecting on the Light of Chassidus as it was imparted to him by Rabbi Wagner.
BDE: Rabbi Boruch Brikman, 89, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Boruch Brikman OBM, a long-time resident of Crown Heights. He passed away over Shabbos, the 29th of Iyar, 5786.
The Secret Ingredient Is the Connection
At TTOP, we know that the most meaningful chinuch does not happen by recipe alone. It begins with connection.
From Otwock to New Jersey
In what began with another Raichik, over eight decades later, Rabbi Ephraim and Shprintza Balter went on to selflessly dedicate their lives to the needs of the Jewish community in South Bergen County, New Jersey.
Shoneh Halachos Program: Inspires Excellence in Halacha and Yiras Shamayim Across Six Chabad Schools
Founded in memory of HaRav Yehuda Kalman Marlow a”h, whom the Rebbe referred to as an Ish Halacha, the program continues his legacy of halachic knowledge and dedication to halachic clarity.
A Father, A Soldier, A Shliach – Rabbi Yosef Glitzenstein Ends Reserve Duty With Award
Israeli Journalist Amichai Attali wrote the following regarding Rabbi Yosef Glitzenstein, A Shliach, Lawyer, Father and soldier.
‘Anshei Moshe’ Parades Lincoln Place
With over 100 Kinderlach in participation, Kindelach learned about the significance of Lag BaOmer, recited the 12 Pesukim, and enjoyed stories, raffles, and prizes. Rally was led by the Shul’s Rav, Rabbi Menachem Mendel D. Yusewitz .
JEM: The Story Behind the 12 Pesukim Campaign
Exactly 50 years ago, the Rebbe launched a bold new initiative in Jewish education. Twelve passages — drawn from the Torah, the Sages, and Chassidus — covering the fundamental tenets of Jewish life, were collected for children to recite, memorize, and pass on to others.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Warsaw Memories #5, Warsaw Cemetery
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.
9 Children, 1 Unimaginable Loss – Help Support the Reiter Family
After a courageous and prolonged battle with illness, Devorah Leah Reiter, the Shlucha of the Chabad Jewish Learning Center in Roslyn Heights, of blessed memory passed away at just 47 years old. She leaves behind her husband and nine children.
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