Shabbos at the Besht: Halacha, Kabbalah Converge
This Shabbos at the Besht, Rabbi Yossi Jacobson will lead a discussion on the topic of Pesach, where Halacha, Psychology and Kabbalah converge.
Photos by Bentzi Sasson
Merkos Shlichus: 500 Bocuhrim sent to 82 countries
How do hundreds of Yeshiva Bocuhrim prepare to leave their homes and set up the largest network of Passover sedorim in 82 countries around the world? That was the discussion for the 500 rabbinical students who gathered in Crown Heights on Tuesday. The day, a Yom Iyun, was dedicated to helping them prepare for the unique challenges and experiences of running a Passover Seder in far-flung cities around the world.
Video: Pesach Greeting from US Congress
From both sides of the aisle, members of the US Congress send their Pesach greetings. Both house majority leader Eric Cantor and the Democratic National Committee chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz recorded messages.
Picture of the Day: YG Annual Group Photo
Bochurim of Yeshiva Gedolah of Melbourne, Australia, posed for their annual group photo with their rabbis and staff members.
Chovevei Torah Honors Reb Mendel Labkowsky OBM
On the 19th of Kislev, a campaign was launched in Yeshivas Tomchei Tmimim – Chovevei Torah to study Tanya Baal Peh in Memory of Hachosid HaShliach Reb Mendel Labkowsky OBM.
Photos: Yud Alef Nissan Rally in Front of 770
A rally for children was held in front of 770 in honor of Yud Alef Nissan, the Rebbes 111th birthday. After reciting the Twelve Pesukim the children heard a story followed by the Mitzvah Tanks passing by on their way to Manhattan. Photos by Itzik Roytman – ChabadPictures.com.
7th Graders Compete in Hilchos Tefillin Chidon
Halichos Olam is a program for seventh grade to encourage and guide them in the study of Hilichos Tefillin based on the Sefer Shvach Yokor authored by Rabbi Shmuel Hurwitz.
Photos: Moments Before the Parade Sets Off
There is a buzz in the air as last minute preparations are being done, Niggunim and announcements blare over the loudspeakers attached to every tank wishing everyone a Happy Passover. All just moments before Parade 63 sets off. Photos by Itzik Roytman – ChabadPictures.com.
Pre-Dawn Blaze Damages Crown Street House
The top floor of a Crown Street house went up in flames in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn early Thursday.
Video: Rabbi Benny’s Weekly Torah Thought
Rabbi Benny Hershcovich, Shliach in Cabo, Mexico, delivers his brief and hilarious thought on this weeks Parasha, Tzav.
Photos: 63 Mitzvah Tanks Parade through NYC!
63 Mitzvah Tanks descended on the greater New York City Area, parading through Brooklyn and Manhattan, wishing passerby’s a happy Passover and greetings from the Lubavitcher Rebbe in honor of his birthday.
Did you say the ‘Nasi’ Today? (Yud Nissan)
From the Safer Haminhagim: Every day from Rosh Chodesh Nissan until the twelfth of the month, one reads the passage that describes the offering brought on that day by a particular Nasi, or tribal prince, for the dedication of the altar of the Mishkan. Yehi Ratzon in the Extended Article.
Video: The Odd Seder Invitation
Torah Café presents a visual Haggadah featuring insight from some of the greatest teachers from around the world. Scholars such as Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks with an inspirational message on turning affliction into freedom to Rabbi Yossi Paltiel with a wrap-up of all the simanim of the seder, from the first cup to Leshana Habo Biyerushalaim.
Remembering Reb Avraham Roitblatt, 89, OBM
Avraham Roitblatt, the son of Rabbi Yeshuah Asher Roitblatt, the pre-war leader of the Shedlitz Hassidic dynasty, was born in 1924 in the Polish city of Siedlce.
Abbey Wolin and her two helpers, Sara and Shmulik Koyfman, make their own afikoman bags to keep the last pieces of matzah safe and dry for the end of the seder.
On Your Mark, Get Set, Get Crafting!
This Passover, put down your horseradish root and prepare to scratch the surface of something else: crafting.
Live: 10:30am Childrens Rally Marking the Rebbes Birthday
Thousands of children from all over the world unite to watch a live rally, celebrating the Rebbe’s 111th Birthday. At 6am the road service lane in front of 770 will be closed and chairs will fill the street. Children from all the local schools will gather as one for their fathers birthday.
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