On Sunday, Crown Heights leaders hosted a welcome breakfast at the home of Yaacov and Shevi Behrman for congressmen Ritchie Torres. Speaker after speaker praised Congressman Torres for his unwavering support of Israel and the Jewish community.
A magnificent Jewish Community Center was inaugurated with great splendor and pomp that will forever leave its mark in the hearts of the city’s many Jews.
This year, a growing number of Shluchos will be arriving in New York a day early before the annual Kinus Hashluchos to attend the Wellness Summit—a half-day seminar focused on personal and family well-being.
This past weekend, in the heart of Singapore, young professionals from 17 countries—including Cambodia, Vietnam, Australia, and Taiwan—came together for an unforgettable Shabbos experience. For many, it was their first time observing an entire Shabbos.
More than 600 men and women filled the Grand Ballroom of Oholei Torah to celebrate the 41st Hiloula of Baba Sali in Crown Heights, making it the largest Hiloula outside of Israel. They were joined by 1100+ viewers on YouTube.
This came in conclusion of a special campaign “Immersing in the Words of The Rebbe” in which dozens of Tmimim prepared for the holy day of Yud Shvat.
CTeen International is preparing for the largest gathering of Jewish teens, with 4,000 participants from around the world set to arrive in New York City at the end of the month. To accommodate the surge, the movement has secured multiple locations around Crown Heights including the historic Bedford Armory, alongside a 5,000-seat arena for the closing ceremony.
One of the more than sixty fatalities in the airplane collision over a Washington DC airport was Ian Epstein, a Jewish flight attendant and member of the Jewish community of Charlotte, NC. His funeral will take place on Wednesday at Chabad of Charlotte.
This past Sunday, the Siyum of an extraordinary Sefer Torah was held in memory of R’ Uzi Brown OBM, a master Sofer whose dedication to Sofrus was unparalleled.
In a powerful display of unity, community leaders gathered for an inspiring evening of achdus, focusing on moving Crown Heights forward. The theme of cohesion and collective growth resonated throughout.
The Misrad Hashluchim organized a magnificent Melave Malka at Beth Habad in Saint-Brice, Paris bringing together Shluchim in a warm and fraternal atmosphere.
In a heavy missile attack on Odesa, Ukraine, the historic Bristol Hotel in the city center was struck. Nearby, Chabad’s Jewish University was also severely damaged, leading to the temporary evacuation of its students.
The Shabbaton, which brings together hundreds of young scholars who have competed in regional JewQ championships in 250 cities worldwide, combines Shabbos meals, lively learning sessions, and a culminating championship.
When Baba Sali visited Tzfat for the first time, the synagogue of the Ari Hakadosh was locked and off-limits. Why? It was widely known that anyone who entered the Shul of the Ari never left alive. This Sunday night, 4 Shvat / February 2nd, marks the 41st yahrzeit and Hiloula of the Baba Sali.
Miami-Dade Mayor Danielle Levine Cava held an unusual event at Chabad Chayil, a Shloshim memorial for her mother, Lois May Jaffin Levine OBM.
Chiswick, who tragically passed away at age 39 on Jan. 7, 2025 (7 Tevet, 5785), was a renaissance man who combined his passion for travel with a deep connection to Judaism, particularly enjoying the global network of Chabad-Lubavitch centers that became his spiritual anchors around the world.
A Siyum does not happen every day. It is a special occasion that marks a milestone in learning.
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