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Muslim Republic Sees First Ever Yeshiva

In an impressive and heart-warming ceremony, a “Center for Torah Study,” the first of its kind, has opened its doors in Russia’s largest Muslim republic. Tatarstan is home to about ten thousand Jews, many of whom are members of the developed Jewish community in the capital city of Kazan under the leadership and guidance of shliach Rabbi Yitzchak Gorelik, who will also direct the new yeshiva.

Shluchos Gather for Unique Kinus

Thirty-five shluchos from remote locations in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico enjoyed four days of rejuvenation, connection, and inspiration at a shabbaton in Morristown, New Jersey, organized by Ufaratzta Circle, a project of Merkos L’Inyonei Chinuch’s Suite 302.

Chabad of Orange Marks Own Bar Mitzvah

On Sunday, November 5, 2017, friends of Chabad of Orange County, New York, led by Shluchim Pesach and Chana Burston, filled the Rushmore Estate Ballroom in Highland Mills for an Evening of Laughter & L’Chaim, celebrating Chabad’s Bar Mitzvah Anniversary.  This exciting and fun evening marked this milestone of 13 years of Chabad’s service to the community, which began in June of 2004.

Shabbaton Unites Students from Around the World

More than 1,200 students from 120 universities from across North America and Europe and as far away as South Africa converged on Crown Heights this weekend for the annual Chabad on Campus Pegisha. The event has become a highlight of the Jewish campus life calendar, consistently bringing the largest group of Jewish students together for three days of inspiration, education, friendship, and growth.

Yeshiva Opens Doors in Russia’s Muslim Repubic

There is great excitement in the Jewish community in the Russian city of Kazan, as preparations are underway for the great historical event that will take place this Wednesday, G-d willing. The 20th of Cheshvan marks the birthday of the fifth Lubavitcher Rebbe, the Rebbe Rashab, who founded Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim. On the eve of his birthday, yet another branch of this yeshiva will be opened and dedicated in the capital city of Tatarstan, which is Russia’s largest Muslim republic.