IDF Recovers Body of Yair Yaakov HY’D From Gaza
IDF forces on Wednesday recovered the body of Yair Yaakov, who was murdered by Hamas terrorists and taken captive in Gaza. 54 hostages remain in Hamas captivity, 20 of them are thought to be alive.
Yom Iyun on Rashi Sichos to Take Place in Crown Heights
A fascinating symposium, dedicated to the Rebbe’s explanations on Rashi, will mark sixty years since the Rebbe paved a new path in studying Rashi’s pirush on the Torah in the year 5725.
JLI: The Impossible Art of Translating the Bible
A conversation with Rabbi Dovid Bashevkin, host of the 18Forty Podcast, and Rabbi Meni Even-Israel, director of The Steinsaltz Center, on the challenges and opportunities of translating Jewish literature, with a focus on the work of Koren Publishing House.
YTTL Queens Celebrates Bein Hazmanim success with Grand Prizes and Rebbe’s Ksav Yad
The atmosphere of electrifying as the Bochurim of Mesivta YTTL Queens gathered in the OM dining room for a grand finale of an intensive and multifaceted Mivtza celebrating Ruchniyusdike achievements.
Chabad Centers In Sri Lanka Get Round The Clock Security After Threat Assessment
Chabad centers in Sri Lanka are now under 24/7 security by the police after a threat assessment by the government, according to reports. The announcement followed a silent protest outside a Chabad House in Colombo on Monday evening, during which a small group of demonstrators was dispersed by Police.
Video of the Day
Miami-Dade County Judge Christopher Benjamin requested Rabbi Moishe Kievman of Chabad to lead the prayers for his investiture ceremony. Watch Rabbi Kievman’s invocation.
Terrorist Who Planning Attack On 770 Extradited From Canada to the US
Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, the 20-year-old Pakistani who planned – and began traveling to carry out a terror attack at 770 Eastern Parkway has been extradited to the US from Canada. Prosecutors are planning to seek a life sentence in US courts.
New Workshop to Equip Emerging Shluchim With Tools to Build a Sustainable Mosad
For the first time, a hands-on workshop tailored for Shluchim in the early stages of developing their mosdos. Held in Crown Heights on Daled Tammuz, the full-day seminar will focus on delivering structure, clarity, and practical tools to help participants grow their Shlichus with focus and confidence. A virtual open house is scheduled for this Monday.
Rabbi Aziza with Michael A. Battle Sr., former Ambassador of the United States to Tanzania.
Bringing the Scent of Shabbat to the ‘Lone Jews’ of Tanzania
Tanzania’s Jewish roots stretch back over a century, but decades of challenges scattered its once-promising community. Now, a new Chabad House is poised to both revive that legacy and establish a vibrant Jewish presence for the future.
Famed Chitrik Seminary Faces Internal Feud, Call Made To Stop Tuition Payments
An internal feud between the present Seminary administration and Mr. and Mrs. Chitrik has led to calls for parents to stop paying tuition, according to a recent email sent to the parents. The feud, building for many years, has bubbled over after members of the Kaplan Family were allegedly dismissed from the school faculty.
Theme and Vaad Announced: Kinus HaMechanchim Marks 25 Years with a United Chinuch Mission
This summer marks a special milestone: the 25th annual Kinus HaMechanchim, a gathering that has become a cornerstone of strength and inspiration for educators worldwide.
Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu and President of Argentina Javier Milei meet in Jerusalem. Via X
Why Argentina’s Javier Milei Gifted Benjamin Netanyahu a Picture of the Rebbe
It is a longstanding diplomatic tradition for heads of governments to exchange presents when meeting. And so when President Javier Milei of Argentina visited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Tuesday, he naturally came bearing a gift. This one was particularly unique.
R’ Avraham Shmuel Levine #8: A UN Journalist, The Knesset, Jewish Press, and Gershon Jacobson
The eighth part of Rabbi Chaim Dalfin’s interview with R’ Avraham Shmuel Levine has now been released, covering a UN Journalist, The Knesset, Jewish Press, and Gershon Jacobson.
Senior Wellness Fair Coming to Lefferts Park This Wednesday — A Day of Resources, Support, and Fun for Older Adults and Families
Seniors and their families are invited to a special event this Wednesday, June 11th, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Metz Hamilton Park, also known as Lefferts Park, located on East New York Avenue between Troy and Albany Avenues. The Senior Wellness Fair promises a rich lineup of resources, education, and activities designed to support the aging community.
One Million Mitzvahs in Memory of Rabbi Sholom Lipskar, Z”L
To mark the shloshim of Rabbi Sholom Lipskar, Z”L, we are launching something close to his heart: a campaign to reach one million mitzvahs in his memory.
Leave Behind More Than a Headstone
I’ve lived on four different blocks in Crown Heights in my 35 years, so let me tell you: the street you’re on makes a big difference to the Crown Heights you experience.
Historical Real-Time “Chazara” By A Young Yossi Jacobson
For Chasidim around the world, the most important thing has always been to know the latest from the rebbe. While weekday farbrengens and sichos were broadcasted worldwide, the Shabbos and Yomtov farbrengens took time to reach the wider audience.
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