A Pandemic Within a Pandemic
This Thursday, the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) will be offering online training for educators and parents on how to support their youth emotionally as they transition into the new school year.
PSA: Labor Day and J’Ouvert
In Crown Heights, Labor Day weekend is known for its wild parties and parades, which for many years has been marked with violence. This year, Labor Day weekend will be unique, and the community should be prepared.
Rabbi Zalman and Goldy Sandhaus with their children and their tractor at Pardess Chabad Farm in New York's Hudson Valley.
The Chabad Farm House: 25 Acres of Judaism in New York’s Hudson Valley
Rabbi Sandhaus and his wife, Goldy, a veteran educator, bought the 25-acre farm in 2019 to serve as an educational, spiritual and communal hub for Jewish life throughout New York’s Hudson Valley. Just a year later, the farm is bustling with activity.
“Chabad and Mir”, A New Book by Rabbi Dalfin
What Happened between Mir Rosh Yeshiva and Rebbe in 1976? What did Rabbi Bukiet say to Mir Mashgiach? What did Rabbi Chaim Shmuelowitz of Mir do to Rabbi Raichik? These and many other first-time information is now available in Rabbi Dalfin’s new book, “Chabad and Mir”.
The Chabad center at the University of Delaware was destroyed after being set ablaze by an arsonist. (Photo: Dave Wilson/ Aetna Hose, Hook & Ladder Company)
After Arson, Delaware U. Students and Alumni Campaign to Rebuild Chabad Center
Horrified at the deliberate destruction of their beloved “home away from home” when the Chabad center at the University of Delaware was set ablaze by an arsonist last week, Jewish students and alumni have launched a fundraising campaign to create a $3 million center that will be “bigger and better than ever.”
Kinus Hamechanchim: How To Help Our Children Be Successful This Year
Schools will open more safely; teachers will be better prepared and children more successful because of the Zoom kinus haMechanchim of 5780.
Group of Breslover Chassidim Stranded in Paris Over Shabbos Find a Host With Chabad
A group of Breslover Chassidim en route from Eretz Yisrael to Uman for Rosh Hashana found themselves barred from Ukraine Friday, and stranded in Charles De Gaulle International Airport in Paris.
70Years: Let There Be Light
If the purpose of the Torah is to bring light to the world, perhaps no Mitzvah illustrates this as literally as the weekly lighting of the Shabbos candles.
Biden Condemns Arson at Chabad Center at University of Delaware
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden condemned the arson of a Chabad center at the University of Delaware this week. The Tuesday night blaze, which resulted in damages estimated between $150,000-$200,000, was ruled an arson by the state fire marshal.
Another Week, Another TV Makeover For The Slavin’s
The heart and soul of Our Big Kitchen is Rabbi Dr Dovid Slavin and his wife Laya Slavin. They started OBK 18 years ago, for people of all walks of life to connect through food. Now, their kitchen finally got a makeover.
Chabad Shliach Meets Israeli Foreign Minister in Berlin
A memorial ceremony was held at the “Gleis 17” memorial site in Berlin-Grunewald on the occasion of the visit of Israeli Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi, and the Shliach to Berlin was in attendance.
Gone To Ghana
Bitten by the travel bug? Flying is not what it used to be–not since the pandemic. Thankfully, there’s still virtual travel. Join us each #ThursdayTravel as we take a virtual tour of one of the 5000 communities around the globe served by Chabad. Fasten your seatbelts.
Revel Coming Back To The Streets of New York City
Moped ride share company Revel will be coming back to the streets where it all began, New York City. The company made the announcement that it will immediately be resuming service Thursday, with some new safety requirements.
President Zelenskyy Meets With Jewish Leaders
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Ukrainian Jewish leaders, among them many Chabad emissaries, to discuss safety and compliance with pandemic regulations during the upcoming High Holidays.
Bringing Judaism Home for the High Holidays
This year, due to the global pandemic, many Jews will not be able to attend Shul. Merkos 302 has responded with a sweeping and wide ranging campaign that will ensure that every Jew will be able experience the spirit and inspiration of the high holidays wherever they may be – no matter their age or demographic.
Brunoy Yeshiva Begins School Year With Renovated Building
Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim Brunoy, the oldest and largest Chabad Yeshiva in Europe, has begun the 5780-5781 school year with excitement and purpose.
Fire At University Of Delaware Chabad Deemed an Arson
The fire that heavily damaged the Chabad House on the University of Delaware has been deemed an arson, and the fire is now under investigation.
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