The bodies of four hostages who had yet to be returned to Israel as part of the final phase of the first stage of the deal—Tsachi Idan, Itzik Elgarat, Ohad Yahalomi, and Shlomo Mantzur—were transferred to Israel early Thursday morning.
With great sadness we report the passing of Mr. Reuven Lipkind OBM, a well-known civil servant and Crown Heights resident. He passed away on Wednesday, the 28th of Shvat, 5785.
Some explosive excitement in Crown Heights Wednesday night after a Lubavitcher cleaning their home discovered an antique grenade and called for help.
As Crown Heights prepares to welcome thousands of teens for the 17th annual CTeen Shabbaton this week, the legendary community is once again playing a vital role in the Rebbe’s Shlichus. With large crowds expected, locals may want to plan ahead for peak congestion times.
Across the world, a masterfully produced curriculum helped children experience the Rebbe’s first Farbrengen.
In the annals of Chabad-Lubavitch in the US, the presence of Rabbi Yosef Wineberg (1917-2012) looms large. From his days as a student in Tomchei Tmimim in pre-war Warsaw & Otvotzk, surviving the bombing of Warsaw in 1939 at the side of the Previous Rebbe, to his lifetime role as the Rebbe’s roving ambassador and trailblazing teacher of the Tanya. The Wineberg family is currently putting together a book about his fascinating story, his life’s work and his deep hiskashrus to the Rebbe.
During the international Kinus Hashluchos that took took place this past weekend, classmates, teachers and mothers of the Nigri Shluchim Online School joined together for their annual reunion, a once-a-year event where they get to finally see each other in person and connect.
The news of the arrival of the distinguished guest, HaGaon Rabbi Kalman Meir Bar Shlita, Chief Rabbi of Israel and President of the Council of the Chief Rabbinate of Israel, was received with great enthusiasm in Russia, after he accepted the invitation of the Chief Rabbi of Russia, HaGaon Rabbi Berel Lazar Shlita, to pay an official visit.
Some things in life have a price tag—a designer handbag, a dream vacation, or a luxury watch. But hope, a second chance, or a mother’s hug after years apart? Those are priceless.
A Shloshim event and Haschalas Sefer Torah in honor of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Wolosow OBM will take place on Sunday, March 2nd, in Sharon Massachusetts.
Speaking as a guest at the Kinus Hashluchos 5785, Tzipi Hotovely, an Israeli diplomat and political figure, spoke about her experiences in the UK passing on the Rebbe’s message.
At Darchai Menachem, we don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all education. No two children are the same, so no two roadmaps should be either.
I would like to share a – relatively – unknown story that brings out the deep hiskashrus that the Rashag had for the Rebbe. This story I heard from my dear father who personally witnessed the event and was the only Lubavitcher present – other than the Rashag – at the event.
The Kinus workshops are the backbone of the conference. Carefully curated and structured, each session offers Shluchos tangible tools, relevant discussions, and an opportunity to address real-world challenges.
