Laws and Customs: Asarah B’Teves
Rabbi Shmuel Lesches, Maggid Shiur in Yeshiva Gedola of Melbourne, Australia, has compiled a guide to the laws and customs of Asarah B’Teves for the benefit of the wider Lubavitch community.
Know Your Laws, UK Chabad Center Issued Warning Over IDF Fundraiser
A Chabad Center in the UK was targeted over the last year in an attempt to shut down a fundraiser looking to raise money for a lone soldier in the IDF, a common thing that is technically illegal in the United Kingdom.
Treasures from the Rebbe’s Library Part #2
The second installment of “Treasures from the Rebbe’s Library”, featuring various unique items and Seforim from the precious collection, has been released.
Young Professionals Weekend to Host World’s Largest Jewish Speed-Dating Event
A historic Jewish matchmaking event is set to take place during the annual CYP Encounter weekend next week. Powered by the signature Met@Chabad combo of traditional matchmaking and state-of-the-art AI technology, this event highlights the recent growing trend of young Jews looking to build a Jewish home.
Here’s My Story: Silence Isn’t Violence
Rabbi Avraham Shmuel Lewin is a journalist and activist who worked on behalf of a number of Jewish organizations as well as the Israeli government. Today, he resides in Tel Aviv where he was interviewed in 2016 and 2024.
Despite Rising Adversity, Hundreds of Jewish Teens Unite in Berlin for European Teen Summit
CTeen’s annual European Jewish Youth Congress, uniting chapters from across the continent for an international display of Jewish pride, showcased the extraordinary impact of individual teens throughout the region in these unprecedented times. Participants left empowered in their roles as leaders in their communities.
Your Chance to Create – First Time Ever!
The MyMaor Script Writing Contest is an opportunity like no other—open to everyone, free of charge!
Crown Heights Participates in Six Menorah Parades
This new initiative, by Rabbi Yoel Vogel, gave the opportunity for many more families to be able to participate in spreading the light of Chanukah, by having multiple parades on different nights and locations, and lending out Car Menorahs so that anyone with a car was able to participate.
As wildfires rage in Los Angeles County, Chabad of Pacific Palisades’ Torah are brought to safety. The center, which includes a synagogue, has not been touched. Chabad of Pacific Palisades
As California Wildfires Blaze, Chabad Races to Offer Helping Hand
Amid hostile winds and drought-stricken ground on Tuesday, three separate wildfires suddenly sparked and engulfed Los Angeles County. As of Wednesday afternoon, more than 1,000 buildings have burned, two people have been killed, and more than 100,000 individuals have fled from their homes.
A Prototype for a Lubavitcher Kehila – Deep dive with HaRav Gedalia Oberlander
In the sixth episode of “Ase L’cha Rav”, HaRav Gedalia Oberlander is interviewed.
Hundreds joined Chabad on the beaches of Turks and Caicos on the fifth night of Chanukah. Chabad of Turks and Caicos / AV Studio
Chanukah of the Caribbean
Negril is one of Jamaica’s tourist capitals. People typically flock to the city’s iconic Seven Mile Beach to relax, get some sun, and enjoy the crystal waters and white sandy beaches. On Sunday, Dec. 29, more than 500 people gathered there for another reason: to light the menorah in celebration of the fifth night of Chanukah. The event, featuring the Maccabeats acapella group, was put on by Chabad-Lubavitch of Jamaica.
Faith Meets Facts, A New JLI Series From Rabbi Yechiel Krisch
Is the universe 5785 years old, as the Torah suggests, or 14 billion years old, as science claims? In this episode of Faith Meets Facts, Rabbi Yechiel Krisch explores four key approaches to reconciling these timelines, blending ancient wisdom with modern science.
Art by Sefira Lightstone
The Rebbe’s Diplomat: Joseph Ciechanover’s Hidden Role in Israeli History
The Yom Kippur War started out badly for Israel, though it shouldn’t have. Joseph Ciechanover, who passed away at the age of 90 on Sept. 17, 2024 (14 Elul, 5784), spent those days and nights at the cigarette-and-coffee-fueled Defense Ministry. On the fifth day of war, just as IDF troops began their advance into Syrian territory and towards Damascus, the phone rang.
Massive Wildfire Torches Los Angeles Area, Causes Damage to Chabad Center of Pacific Palisades
A massive brush fire that has engulfed thousands of acres in the Los Angeles area is still burning out of control Tuesday night, with the Chabad Jewish Community Center of Pacific Palisades suffering damage to a small portion of their campus.
Giant Menorah Lighting in Stamford Hill Draws Record Crowd of Over 1,200 People
The event, which set a new record with over 1,200 attendees of all ages, was organized by Lubavitch Stamford Hill and the Lubavitch Children’s Centre and was a spectacular celebration of Jewish tradition, unity, and community spirit.
Rabbi Ari Wilschanski Returns to CGI Toronto for Summer 2025
Rabbi Yitzchok Grossbaum, Director of Camp Gan Israel, Toronto is thrilled to announce that Rabbi Ari Wilschanski, principal of the Cheder Lubavitch of Morristown will be joining us for the third summer as our Mashpia and Guidance Counselor.
Treasures from the Rebbe’s Library Part #1
The first installment of “Treasures from the Rebbe’s Library”, featuring various unique items and Seforim from the precious collection, has been released. In this special video the Menorah’s of the Friedeker Rebbe and the Rebbe are featured in this timely presentation.
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