Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe
Courtesy of Lubavitch Archives, we present a photo of The Rebbe on Tisha Be’av, 1991.
Courtesy of Lubavitch Archives, we present a photo of The Rebbe on Tisha Be’av, 1991.
During the period of the Nine Days, we share a letter of the Rebbe in which he refers to the Nine Days and its connection to the advice he is giving the writer regarding his question. The letter, written originally in English, is from the archives of the Rebbe’s trusted secretary Rabbi Nissan Mindel.
Hundreds of London Anash and Tmimim gathered together for a Grand Siyum and prize giving that was held at Yeshiva Ketana Lubavitch London, celebrating the completion of Mesechtas Baba Kama and Masechtas Brochos by its Talmidim.
When it comes to finding the best baked goods in town, it’s often said that the proof is in the pudding. And Glendale’s Friendship Bakery is delivering the goods. Sendik’s grocery in Mequon, Wisconsin will be featuring baked goods from […]
We all wish we should have fulfilled our full potential in the task of raising our children. We may have sometimes been careless, overwhelmed and couldn’t keep our self-control or personal balance.
CTeen shluchim took part in an inspirational and rejuvenating weekend at the 5th Annual CTeen Kinus in Bushkill, PA. This year’s Kinus—which welcomed shluchim from South Africa, Australia, and the UK—stood as a powerful reminder to shluchim to never give up on the journey of igniting the souls of teens.
Levi and Dena (nee Branover) Blecher (Crown Heights)
Rabbi Shmuel Lesches, Magid Shiur in the Yeshiva Gedola of Melbourne, Australia, has compiled a guide to the laws and customs of Tishah B’Av for the benefit of the wider Lubavitch community. Please note: All times listed are for Melbourne […]
I grew up in a Chabad home – our family had been Chabad for generations – and, of course, we were very connected to the Rebbe. Nothing happened in our family that the Rebbe didn’t know about because he was like a father to us.
Mendel and Esti Altein (Crown Heights)
Mordy and Fraidy (nee Dukesz) Schachter (Toronto, Canada)
A historic Farbrengen video has been released for the very first time by JEM this week. On Chof Av 5732-1972, the Rebbe held a Farbrengen marking the Yahrzeit of his father, Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson. The Farbrengen coincided with several significant events at the time.
Is LED lighting allowed on Shabbos? When may one do an autopsy? Are Jewish-owned mortgages Ribbis? Will the miracles of stem-cell-based medicine be accessible according to Torah? Rabbi Faitel Levin has teamed up with Beis HaMedrash L’Shluchim – Merkos #302 to host his acclaimed post-semicha learning for the modern world: the Beis Medrash for Advanced Contemporary Halacha.
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 Devarim is titled: Unity Without Ego.
Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz, director of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida, delivers his insights on Parashs Matos-Massei. This week he answers the question: What will the world look like when Moshiach will arrive? – based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe.
People often take part of the summer to unwind and go on family trips, with Lancaster, Pennsylvania being one of the more popular tourist destinations. But when 41 Shluchim recently traveled to Lancaster from all over the country it wasn’t for fun. It was to learn and develop new skills in communication and fundraising. Called “Grow Gelt,” it was hosted by Chabad of Lancaster.