Hagaon Hatzaddik Rabbi Yaakov Meir Shechter, leader of Breslev chassidim and Rosh Yeshiva of the Yeshivas Hamekubalim “Shaar Hashamayim”, met with the Chief Rabbi of Russia Hagaon Rabbi Berel Lazar who came to the Holy Land for a quick visit to benefit the klal.
During a visit to the Nova Festival Field, Shluchos at the Chabad on Campus International Kinus HaShluchos heard from Yuri Levin, a Chabad on Campus alum, his firsthand account of survival from October 7.
Chassidishe dancing unfolded on the streets of Lagos, Nigeria, as the Chabad House hosted a delegation of Shluchim and guests for the momentous event. The grand event began with an elegant cocktail and writing of the last letters in the Chabad house, followed by a public procession through the streets of Lagos.
Montréal, one of the only city’s that hosts a Lag B’Omer parade every year through rain, shine, or even snow, held another beautiful parade this year coordinated by Chabad activist Rabbi David Cohen of Chabad Lubavitch youth organization.
On the first anniversary of Mrs. Rechil Cypra Levy’s passing, her children in Sydney, Australia, launched a new Torah in her merit. On Thursday, 15 Iyar 5784 / 23 May 2024, a ceremony was held to complete the Rechil Levy Torah at the Central Synagogue, Sydney, Australia.
Just weeks after a terrorist torched a Chabad Shul in the city of Rouen, France, a new Mikvah is being inaugurated there. The Mikvah is under the auspices of Rabbi Shmuel and Sterna Lubecki, Shluchim to Rouen.
The Great Lag BaOmer Parade, like in so many places around the world, took place in Sydney, Australia with great fanfare and joy.
Sol Feder, a freshman YU hockey player, spotted the name “Cohen” on the back of an opposing Jersey. A simple question, “Are you Jewish?”, sparked a positive response. The story went viral and is recounted in this short film produced by OneMitzvah at Merkos 302.
On Sunday May 26, Lag B’Omer, the Jewish community of Baltimore gathered for an incredible Lag B’Omer parade and fair. Presented by Chabad-Lubavitch of Baltimore under the leadership of Regional Director Rabbi Shmuel Kaplan, and co-hosted by The Shul at the Lubavitch Center, Cheder Chabad of Baltimore, and Chabad of Park Heights.
Shluchos attending the Chabad on Campus International Kinus HaShluchos visited the Sheba Medical Center to show support and hear the experiences of wounded IDF soldiers, October 7 terror victims, and Chabad on Campus alumni staffing the hospital.
Marc Asnin, an award winning photographer, who took the photos of the Rebbe and Chabad for two articles in the New York Times Magazine, in time for the publishing of his new book The Oracle: Portraits of Rebbe Mendel Schneerson, reunited with the shliach who assisted him in his assignment.
This year, with Lag baOmer falling on a Sunday, hundreds of Jewish children marched together with Jewish pride, carrying large signs with psukim and quotes from our sages in Russian.
This is the third Lag BaOmer that Ukrainian Jews have celebrated under the shadow of the relentless crisis, and this year too, they faced numerous challenges.
Over 250 pledge cards with Mitzvahs for Israel were recently pledged at the bar mitzvah of young shliach Ziggy Burston in Monroe, New York.
In the true spirit of Lag B’Omer, the children got to enjoy the day outdoors playing with bows and arrows, jumping on inflatable games, horseback riding, and visiting the petting zoo, as well as join their own proud parade.
Over 150 campus Shluchos from around the world are gathering in Eretz Yisrael by the Chabad on Campus International Kinus HaShluchos 5784 for five days of inspiration, connection, and growth.
The popular Chavrusa matching platform recognizes its volunteer program by offering exclusive gifts as tokens of appreciation for their efforts.
