New Chabad on Campus Shluchim to Hyde Park, NY
Chabad on Campus welcomed Rabbi Moshe and Chavie Kalmenson as the new Shluchim to The Culinary Institute of America and Marist College in Hyde Park, NY.
Chinuch Through Connection Launches Winter Menchanchos Course
Following the overwhelming success of the Chinuch Through Connection course for Mechanchim, a new winter course for Mechanchos has now been scheduled.
Chabad House Beautiful: A New Magazine Platform For Shluchim
A new publishing model promises to let Shluchim create a magazine for their communities that’s as beautiful as it is engaging – and fully personalized.
JEM: Tanks Against Assimilation
In 1974, after the Maalot massacre, the Rebbe pushed the Mezuzah campaign to new heights. Responding to the Rebbe’s call, the Yeshiva students came up with a novel idea: “Tanks against assimilation.” They couldn’t have possibly imagined how far their idea would go.
Today I Buried a Man Alone……Or So I Thought
Over the past 20 years as a Chabad Rabbi, Rabbi Dov Muchnik officiated a lot of funerals. The number of participants ranged from hundreds to a lone brother burying his estranged sister. But never before have he had no one in attendance other than himself and a shovel.
Weekly Story: Tomchei Tmimim in Poland
As a continuation of posting the notes that I am collecting for the biography of the Frierdiker Rebbe, as a preparation for Yud Shevat, I am sharing some details about the yeshiva that was established in Poland, while he was still in Russia.
New Staff Members Added to the Chaya Aydel Seminary Team of Educators
What a Year it has been with all the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. Yet the Chaya Aydel Seminary in Hallandale Beach, Florida has not only survived but has been able to thrive during this difficult time.
The Va’ani of Birchas Yaakov that Stuck with me for a Lifetime
Rabbi Avrohom Bluming, Director of Igud Hamelamdim, shares what the song ״ואני״ is all about, and how it
Maamar From The Alter Rebbe Published For The First Time From Manuscript
An incredible early Maamar from the Alter Rebbe – written down by his Talmid Muvhak, Rebbe Ahron Halevi of Shtrashele – has been published for the very first time. This Maamar was transcribed from manuscript, and made available to the public.
Long Island Shliach Named Local Person of the Year
For all he has done for the community of Oceanside for the past two decades, especially during the coronavirus pandemic, Rabbi Levi Gurkov, 49, has been names the Long Island Herald’s 2020 Person of the Year.
Here’s My Story: Blind Faith
Rabbi Zevulun Charlop is Dean Emeritus of RIETS, the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary at Yeshiva University, where he has taught for over thirty-five years. He was interviewed in May of 2012.
Shterna Wolff, third from right at the Hanover, Germany menorah lighting, flanked by family and community leaders.
A Leader’s Commitment to Jews in Germany Grows After Her Husband’s Passing
When Rabbi Binyamin Wolff passed away in Hanover, Germany, at the age of 43 last April following a brief illness, he left behind his wife, Shterna, their eight children, and a shocked and devastated Jewish community. But the tragedy has not deterred Shterna Wolff from the mission that brought her family to Hanover in 2005.
Five Programs In Just One Short Month
JEM’s of Connection Point has concluded five beautiful programs throughout the month of Kislev/December, all with smashing success.
Hundreds of Thousands Joined the Journey “Beyond The Flame”
Merkos302.com “Beyond The Flame” was an hour long video presentation that challenged viewers of all ages and backgrounds, to see the flames of the Menorah as a message of something deeper. This was relayed through a diverse group of presenters, […]
New Chabad on Campus Shluchim to Northern Arizona University
Chabad on Campus welcomed Rabbi Shneur and Esther Wolfman on Wednesday as the newest Shluchim that will be joining the team in the Grand Canyon getaway town, to direct Chabad at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona and start a Jewish preschool.
New Shluchim to Burien, WA
Rabbi Moshe and Devorah Wolff have been appointed to establish a new Chabad center to service the cities of Burien, Federal Way, and the surrounding Seattle suburbs.
New Yorkers Can Begin Using New Paid Sick Leave Benefits Starting January 1st
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that New Yorkers can begin using sick leave benefits under the state’s nation-leading paid sick leave law starting January 1, 2021.
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