CTeen U, the Chabad teen program will be launching a new college-accredited course in February. The 14-week Spring course, titled “Introduction to Jewish Law,” a comprehensive overview of Jewish law, will be led by local instructors. It is offered by a joint initiative of Yeshiva University and the Chabad Teen Network.
In 1969, a large blizzard blew into New York City, dumping more than 20 inches of snow and paralyzing the city. Despite the widespread disruptions, the Rebbe still arrived at 770 as if all was normal.
With the passing of Larry King, the iconic television personality and radio host, many outlets have been hashing out his lifelong relationship with Judaism and Jewish organizations. This is the story of how Larry ended up being filmed in Tefillin.
Rabbi Dr. Abraham J. Twerski, a Chassidic rabbi, psychiatrist, prolific author of more than 60 popular books on Jewish spirituality and recovery from substance abuse, and founder and longtime head of the Gateway Rehabilitation Center in Pittsburgh, Pa., one of America’s leading facilities for addiction treatment, passed away on Jan. 31 in Jerusalem from complications from coronavirus. He was 90 years old.
At the Levaya of Rabbi Dr. Abraham Twerski z”I that took place in Eretz Yisroel Sunday, the Niftar asked that no hespedim should be delivered and instead they should just sing the song he composed over 60 years ago, ‘Hoshia Es Amecha’. The niggun had been picked up by the Rebbe, and was sung by many farbrengens.
Sichos in English is proud to annouce that the seventh volume of Sefer Hasichos is now available for purchase thanks to the far-sighted vision of the Malamud family.
Thanks to the dedication and commitment of the Oholei Torah Board, this Oholei Torah is honored to launch a Beis Medrash program open to all shiurim (א-ד) of Zal. The Yeshivas Kayitz will be hosted in the newly purchased, state-of-the-art campgrounds in Pennsylvania.
In honor of Tu Bshvat, we present a second amazing Maamar from the Tzemach Tzedek said on Tu Beshvat 1847, with remarkable notes of Reb Hillel Paritcher. This Maamar was transcribed from manuscript, and made available to the public.
A new Shabbat curriculum launched by CKids encourages Hebrew school children to stay home and celebrate Shabbat through its innovative approach to education
In honor of Tu Bshvat and Parshas Bishalach, we present a remarkable Maamar from the Tzemach Tzedek with remarkable notes of Reb Hillel Paritcher, explaining the idea of Krias Yam Suf as well as the Inyan of Planting according to Chassidus.
Chabad Chayil in Miami, run by Rabbi Moishe and Laylah Kievman, has received permits from the city to go ahead with the construction of a $10 Million building.
To celebrate this day that serves as the very DNA of the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute and which they consider to be their “birthday,” JLI is celebrating by rolling out a host of new initiatives and opportunities.
A few years after successfully organizing women around the world to distribute about 100,000 boxes provided by Rabbi Shlomo Friedman, administrator of the Lubavitch Youth Organization, Friedman decided that he wanted to provide something specifically for younger girls, in line with the Rebbe’s vision.
Hadar Hatorah’s recent Winter YeshivaCation was packed with students from all over the United States and Canada. Despite numerous challenges initially, the program turned out to be a tremendous success.
The Vaad Hakinus is excited to announce that Mrs. Chaya Chitrik of Istanbul, Turkey, will address the theme of the Kinus at the virtual gala.
Almost one year after launching her now famous blog ClearAsMud, Montana Shlucha Chavie Bruk realized there is a real need for Tanya, the incredible founding document of Chassidus Chabad, to be taught and internalized by Torah observant Jews.
Since 1977, Rabbi Tuvia and Mrs. Chaya Teldon have served as the regional directors of Chabad Lubavitch of Long Island, which now includes thirty-eight Chabad Houses. Rabbi Teldon is also a member of the Central Board of Lubavitch Youth Organization, and the author of “Eight Paths of Purpose.” He was interviewed in the My Encounter studio in November of 2020.
