Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe
Courtesy of Lubavitch Archives, we present a photo of The Rebbe delivering a maamar, circa 1952.
Weekly Letter: No Adding or Detracting
This week we present a fascinating letter the Rebbe writes in answer to an artist who wishes to add a stone to the Western Wall. In it the Rebbe explains the injunction in Parshas Vo’eschanon (as well as in another parsha) to neither add nor detract from the words of the Torah. The letter, written originally in English, is from the archives of the Rebbe’s trusted secretary Rabbi Nissan Mindel.
Young Ukraine Shluchim Enjoy Summer Camp
After last years amazing success camp Yaldei Hashluchim Ukraine reopened again for the second time with over 40 kids. Shluchim from all over Ukraine sent their children far away from their place of Shlichus in order to be in an environment of Torah and Mitzvos, an environment of Yiddishkeit and Chassidishkeit as well as a place filled with fun exciting trips and activities.
Relationship Advice from the Sun and Moon
What an awesome feeling and delighted pleasure it is for parents to be witness their child’s acknowledgment and enjoyment of their mother’s or father’s unique qualities. However, why is it sometimes so difficult to value and express esteem towards one’s nobility and kindness?
Here’s My Story: Preemptive Child Protection
In 1990, when I was passing through New York – on my way home from Toronto where I was invited to speak at a women’s convention – I went to see the Rebbe as he was giving out dollars for charity. I stood in that very long line because there was someone who desperately needed the Rebbe’s blessing, and I wanted to use this occasion to ask for it. I was very nervous that when I reached the head of the line I would be so in awe of the Rebbe that I’d be rendered speechless, and I kept reciting Psalms to give myself courage.
Baby Girl!
Israel and Nechama (nee Galperin) Scholte (Crown Heights)
Picture of the Day: On Set with Niggunim #2
The Marcus brothers of 8th day on location with producer Chaim Hershkowitz filming a music video for the soon to be released “The Rebbes Niggunim #2”
From Days Gone By: Bungalow Colony Appeal
Being in the summer months, the Oholei Torah archives office shares a 50-year-old receipt thanking community members who donated to the moisad during an appeal in the Skyview Bungalows in Hurleyville, New York.
Instant Torah: Constant Revelation
This weekly fast moving — yet inspiring — 1-minute video on the weekly Parsha is created by Yitzchok Schmuckler, a Bochur from Montreal. This week’s video for Parshas Vaetchanan is titled: Constant Revelation.
Chabad on Campus Wins Prestigious Fraternity Award
Chabad on Campus International was presented with the prestigious Richard J.H. Gottheil Award, alongside Hillel International, from the Zeta Beta Tau (ZBT) fraternity on Saturday night, at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles.
Positivity Bias: Minyan Man
JLI presents its newest video in the new two-minute video series, Positivity Bias. Minyan Man, reading a newspaper in the synagogue.
Shluchim to the Midwest Hold Kinus
Sunday and Monday, 25-26 Tammuz, Lubavitch-Chabad of Illinois and Rabbi Shimmy and Rochel Susskind of Chabad of Vernon Hills hosted the regional Kinus Hashluchim for the Midwest region of the United States, with 90 Shluchim from Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin gathering at the spacious Beco Innovation Park in Libertyville, Illinois, for a day and a half of study, farbrengens, and creative and informative workshops.
As the north of Israel took cover from incoming rockets from Syria, a Torah class given by Rivky Kaplan, left, co-director of Chabad of Safed and teacher of the weekly class, continued in the safe room of resident Hila Neeman, center, holding papers. (Photo: Jodi Sugar)
Amid Rockets, Red Alerts and Sirens, Women Take Shelter in Torah Study
by Yehuda Sugar – Chabad.org Just as life in Israel’s northern Galilee region was returning to a semblance of normal after Sunday’s long and hot fast of Tisha B’Av, two Syrian surface-to-surface missiles trained on the north triggered warning sirens and sent […]
Chabad in Nigeria Set for Major Expansion
Chabad in Nigeria is set to embark on a massive expansion just five years after its launch. The new center, set to be built on a parcel of land incorporating a recently opened mikvah, will bring all of Chabad Lubavitch of Nigeria’s activities under one roof.
Thousands of Jewish Children Enjoy Summer Camps
During these weeks thousands of Jewish children throughout Russia are fully enjoying summer camps of the famous “Gan Israel” brand. Students from many different schools, different age groups and levels, and different cities, are all receiving a spectacular Jewish experience thanks to the successful organization under the auspices of Chief Rabbi of Russia Rabbi Berel Lazar.
Weekly Story: Looking Forward (Part 2 of 2)
I can add another point to that encounter with the Rebbe [which happened in the early 70’s]: The Rebbe was strongly against me developing ANY friendship with non-Jews. He pointed out how far Chazal went to discourage friendships between Jews and non-Jews, even of same gender, by forbidding their wine and other prohibitions (maybe he specified: cooking, bread, oil, cheese – but I don’t remember).
Developing Our Destiny: From High Tech to a Higher Power
A new video series on the topic of Moshiach, titled Developing Our Destiny, designed for sharing on social media was released today. Launched during this time of Bein HaMeitzarim, during which the Rebbe urged us to study and strengthen our efforts to merit the Geulah and the building of the third Beis Hamikdash.
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