Friendship Circle Hosts Yud Tes Kislev Farbrengen
This week, over 60 participants of the boys division of Friendship Circle of Brooklyn gathered for an inspiring evening celebrating Yud Tes Kislev.
A Yud Tes Kislev Farbrengen That Took Chinuch to a Whole ‘nother Level
This year, over 60 mechanchim, each a community influencer in their own circle, came together to reenergize their commitment for Chinuch with Chassidus and chassidishe values at Igud Hamelamdim’s Yud Tes Kislev Farbrengen.
Rabbi (Capt.) Menachem Stern, a U.S. Army chaplain, prepares a Hannukah video for the U.S. military. This year an international Zoom event will unite U.S. miltary personnel around the world. (File photo: Aleph Institute)
From Afghanistan to Aircraft Carriers, Zoom Hanukkah to Unite Jews in U.S. Military
From the deserts of Afghanistan to icy outposts near the North Pole to aircraft carriers in the middle of no one can say where, Jewish military personnel are being invited to a massive, first-time-ever Zoom Hanukkah party hosted by Chabad’s Aleph Institute, which provides resources for Jewish service members stationed around the world.
Drive In Florida Chanukah Festival To Feature Mordechai Shapiro, New Venue, and Spectacular Light Show
Chabad of South Broward presents the 41st Annual South Florida Chassidic Chanukah Festival, this year with a drive in experience and social distancing. The event will take place on Wednesday, December 16th, at 7:00pm, the seventh Lichtel.
Cape Town, South Africa
How a Lowly Tin Menorah Helped Avert a Suicide in Johannesburg
by Menachem Posner – chabad.org This story took place in Krugersdorp, outside of Johannesburg, South Africa When Angelique Levin asked her daughter, Amy, a student at Johannesburg’s King David School, what she wanted for her eighth birthday two years ago, […]
Kfar Chabad Holds Farbrengen for Yud Tes Kislev
Thousands from all over the world watched the Yud Tes Kislev central farbrengen that took place in Kfar Chabad, in a special live broadcast. A special film about the Sefer HaTanya was produced in honor of the gathering, along with an amazing clip on the melody “Poda Bshalom” and features from world renounced lecturers.
New Shluchim of the Rebbe in the City of Kaliningrad, Russia
Chief Rabbi of Russia, Berel Lazar, appointed Rabbi Avraham Boruch Daitsh and his wife Chaya Mushka as shluchim to the city of Kaliningrad to work with the younger population and enhance the Chabad activities in this important city.
Avos Ubanim Program from Igud Hamelamdim Sees Unprecedented Success
Igud Hamelamdim’s revolutionary “Father and Son” program unites boys around the world in learning with their fathers and mastering their class study, and it’s been a smashing success.
Sofia, Bulgaria: Fire Destroys Home, Chabad Family of 12 Safe
A Saturday night fire sparked by an electric short, left the home of the city’s Chabad representatives and their ten children a charred skeleton. Fortunately, Rabbi Yossi and Tami Salomon and their children were at the Rohr Chabad Center where they were celebrating Shabbat and the Chabad holiday of 19 Kislev with the city’s Jewish community.
JEM: Wellsprings in Lebanon
In the summer of 1982, Israeli forces entered Lebanon for operation “Peace in the Galilee “. At the behest of the Rebbe, Tanyas were printed in all the areas where Israeli troops were positioned, even the capital city of Beirut which had yet to be taken.
Connection Point 5781 Begins
After two years of outstanding success, Connection Point has continued to expand and improve, with over 3,000 students worldwide who watched and understood Sichos directly from the Rebbe this year alone. So ingrained as to be part of their usual routine, students look forward to what they simply call their “Wednesday Connection,” a moment when they can connect directly to their Nassi with no middleman.
A Miracle Story of The Rebbe As Told By Robert Abrams
Miracle stories of the Rebbe abound, but the ones told by the person that it happened to are special. Watch as Robert Abrams, who does not look like a Lubavitcher, tells his miracle story with the Rebbe.
CKids To Once Again Launch International Menorah Contest
CKids is once again launching an International Menorah Contest for 5781 (2020) inviting Hebrew School students from around the world to compete for exciting prizes.
Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky holding the 1951 Machne Israel Chalukas Hashas sign, which was prominently displayed in the shul in 770. You can discern the two tractates that the Rebbe took to learn: Sukkos and Sanhedrin.
Rabbi Krinsky Calls for Joining Chalukas Hashas
With the approach of the Chag HaGeulah of Yud-Tes Kislev, Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky released an open letter to the community, reminding everyone to take part in the annual ‘Chalukas Hashas,’ an initiative begun by the Alter Rebbe following his release from prison.
Ashreinu Podcast: Yud Tes Kislev With The Rebbe Throughout the 5720’s
The Ashreinu App Team from JEM released a podcast titled “Yud Tes Kislev With The Rebbe Throughout the 5720’s.” The podcast, hosted by Bentzion Pearson, includes a wide-ranging and fascinating discussion with Rabbi Yosef Hecht on special moments from Yud Tes Kislev Farbrengens through those years. Each moment is narrated and presented together with its audio recording.
New Sefer Published Just in Time Yud Tes Kislev
A new sefer, Otzar Pirushim Al Tanya, has been published in honor of Yud Tes Kislev. The Sefer is a 584 paged encyclopedia of commentaries on the first 3 perakim of Tanya, compiled from hundreds of seforim written by Geonim-Chassidim, Roshei Yeshivos, and Mashpyim, from each of the seven generations of Chabad.
“Why do you learn Chassidut? What does it give you? What are you actually looking for?”
In his weekly letter, Rabbi Zalmen Wishedski delves into the question, “Why do you learn Chassidut? What does it give you? What are you actually looking for?”
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