Derher: New “Three Weeks” Challenge for Kids
We all know how the Rebbe encouraged us to learn Hilchos Beis Habechira—the halachos of the Bais Hamikdash during the three weeks. The Rebbe specified that this applies to children as well.
In-Person Event Graduates Shluchim Online School Class of 5785
These students only know each other through the computer screen and have studied together since 1st grade, so finally joining their in person graduation ceremony was a massive milestone.
Kfar Chabad Wedding Hall Closed By Rov After “Events Bordering On Immodesty”
An uproar broke out Friday in Kfar Chabad after the town’s rabbi, Rabbi Meir Ashkenazi, ordered the closure of local wedding halls until further notice.
Long Distance Honor
The Rebbe advised that Simcha ask his father to come for a private audience. Max agreed. During the audience, the Rebbe asked him directly whether he would allow his son to continue his studies in Montreal.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Mrs. Esther Serebryanski, The 1st Editor of Di Yiddishe Heim
Rabbi Chaim Dalfin, author and Chasidic historian shares interesting facts, many revealed for the first time. The purpose of his program is to inspire all but especially the youth. Watch another installment here on CrownHeights.info.
Weekly Story: Am I a Schneerorski?
This week I am posting some of the thoughts which I mentioned at a Yud Beis Tammuz farbrengen in Toms River, New Jersey. As always, your comments and feedback are greatly appreciated and welcomed.
JLI: How I’m Raising a Hasidic Family in Rural Texas
Through a series of real-life stories (including raising triplets on a college campus) and fundamental texts, explore the potential in every day, even when it seems like things aren’t going the way we thought they would.
The prison and environs in winter. Guards are allowed to shoot an escaping prisoner after he has crossed the middle wooden fence.
Weekly Dvar Torah: The Day a Soul Broke an Empire – the Triumph of Jewish Pride
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman looks at the soul of a Rebbe, taking inspiration from an interrogation done in Soviet Russia in 1930.
Four-Part Series “Montana Chai” Celebrates Eighteen Years With Eye On Future
Chavie and Rabbi Chaim Bruk kicked off the celebration of their eighteen years of Shlichus with, “Montana Chai,” a four part video series, produced by the talented Bentzi Avtzon and Yuvla Media, that tells the story of Chabad Lubavitch of Montana through four individuals and families that have become a part of our special community.
The five bar mitzvah boys walk into their celebration in Ashkelon, Israel.
Five Ukrainian Evacuees Celebrate Bar Mitzvah in Israel After Wartime Escape
Five Ukrainian evacuees from Zhytomyr, Ukraine, celebrated a joint bar mitzvah in the Israeli city of Ashkelon last month—a milestone marking not just their coming of age, but their journey from war-torn Ukraine to safety in Israel.
Yud Beis-Yud Gimmel Tammuz Farbrengen Held In Paris
A Farbrengen on the occasion of the 12th and 13th of Tammuz, celebrating the Liberation of Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneerson, was held at Chabad of Flanders and led by Rabbi Mendy Azimov, the Rebbe’s Shaliach in Neuilly-sur-Seine.
Here’s My Story: Escaping The Heat and Discovering the Warmth
Rabbi Zvi Hirsch Telsner served as a Chabad emissary in London for 33 years, working in the field of adult education and as rabbi of the Finchley Central Synagogue. In 2007, he moved to Melbourne, Australia, where he serves as the community dayan. He was interviewed in June 2014.
Laws and Customs: The 17th of Tammuz and the 3 Weeks
Rabbi Shmuel Lesches, Magid Shiur in the Yeshiva Gedola of Melbourne, Australia, has compiled a guide to the laws and customs of the fast of the 17th of Tammuz and the three weeks for the benefit of the wider Lubavitch community.
LIVE: Today 1:00pm – Class on Mivtza Mezuzah
As Kollel L’Rabbonei Chabad starts the sugya of Hilchos Mezuzah for their summer zman, they invite the community of shluchim and anash to their introductory shiur. It will include a presentation by Rabbi Michoel Seligson on mivtza mezuzah.
Healing Without Barriers: How Bereishis Foundation is Rewriting the Future of Children’s Mental Health
Across Brooklyn and beyond, a quiet crisis is unfolding, children in urgent need of therapy are being turned away, not because help doesn’t exist, but because access comes with a price many families can’t afford. The Bereishis Foundation is changing that.
Meet Benny Rosenberger, Lubavitcher Running For City Council District 35
You’ve seen his flowing beard, but I’ll bet you never know much about him; Meet Benny Rosenberger.
Chabad of South Brunswick has a beautiful new home, and now boasts the world's largest mezuzah.
World’s Largest Mezuzah Installed at New Chabad Center in South Brunswick, N.J
On the side of Route 130 in South Brunswick, N.J., a striking new sight is drawing both local traffic and out-of-town visitors: the world’s largest kosher mezuzah, towering over six feet tall, mounted proudly at the entrance of Chabad of South Brunswick’s newly built center since it was installed on June 13.
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