IDF Cancels Lag Ba’Omer Events in Meron over Security Concerns
The IDF announced on Thursday evening that it has decided to cancel the annual Hillula of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai (Rashbi), which is held annually in Meron on Lag Ba’Omer.
Two Arrested in Crown Heights After Beating A Girl and Stealing Her Phone
An non-Jewish girl was beaten and robbed on Kingston Ave Thursday in plain sight of multiple witnesses. Multiple Jews called Crown Heights Shomrim, who arrived and help catch the perpetrators.
Grand Opening of SafeTech’s New Crown Heights Office This Sunday
After years of successful activities in our Crown Heights community, Safe Tech is opening a new permanent office that will serve as a neighborhood center and hub for safe technology and related matters.
Weekly Letter: One Cannot Consider Anything As Impossible
The month of Iyar is an auspicious time for healing – a time during which Hashem healed all Yidden of their afflictions, in preparation for their receiving the Torah at Har Sinai. In his letter this week – the Rebbe addresses the concerns of one who is despondent regarding the health issues facing her, with encouraging the words “that to be truly realistic, one cannot consider anything as impossible.”
Leading Chabad Chinuch Organizations Collaborate For the First Time
In an unprecedented move, the Merkos Chinuch Office and the Menachem Education Foundation are set to collaborate on organizing this year’s Kinus Mechanchim Chabad, signaling a new chapter in Chabad educational conferences.
New Engagement!
Yankel Berkowitz (ben R’ Shaya) (Los Angeles, CA) to Leah Werner (bas R’ Shimmy) (Crown Heights)
L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:30pm at Jewish Children’s Museum Upstairs
Real Talk Interviews Chabad Military Combat Engineer Who Serves In The IDF
Major Moishi Grunberg, a Chabad Chossid, was in Kfar Chabad on Simchas Torah, October 7th. Watch as Real Talk’s Hadassah Chen interviews him on his response to the attack.
Here’s My Story: New Year, New Me
A professor emeritus of sociology, Dr. Menachem Kovacs taught at Montgomery College in Maryland for 32 years. He was interviewed in February 2024.
Rabbi Yossi and Baila Brackman invited the community to help celebrate the recent groundbreaking of the new Chabad Center at the University of Chicago. Credit: Rohr Chabad at the University of Chicago and Hyde Park
A New Home for Jewish Students at University of Chicago
Amid a week-long, anti-Israel encampment at the University of Chicago, the Jewish community proudly showed up to the groundbreaking ceremony for a $3.2-million expansion of the Rohr Chabad Center on campus.
Biden Under Fire Over Decision to Pause Weapons to Israel
US President Joe Biden is facing pushback after a Wednesday announcement that if Israel expands its operation in Rafah – necessary in order to eradicate the Hamas terror group – the US will pause weapons shipments to the Jewish state.
New Engagement!
Shaul Rabin (Edgeware, England) to Etty Halprin (Monsey, NY) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:00pm at Garden Paradise Simcha Hall Shoppers Haven Mall – Upstairs, 27 Orchard Street, Monsey, NY
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chabadlubavitchhq, Instagram
Picture of the Day
Chabad-Lubavitch Rabbi Chaim Bruk and Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte mark Jewish American Heritage Month.
Overnight Break-In At Chabad of Eugene Saw The Theft of Several High Value Items, Including Tefillin
It’s too soon to know if it’s a hate crime, according to an email sent out by Chabad of Eugene after a break in over night saw the theft of multiple high value items, including Tefillin.
The Courage to Live With Joy After Losing Four Children
Learn how Vivi and her husband mustered the strength and positivity to raise their family, including four children who died due to a genetic disorder.
Moshiach Chidon Kicks off in 38 Lubavitch Yeshivos
Starting today, Bochurim from Yeshivos across the world are uniting together to learn about Moshiach, in compliance with the Rebbe’s directive of the quickest and most straightforward approach towards bringing the Geulah.
Main Speakers Announced for Kinus Mechanchos 5784
The Kinus Mechanchos committee is dedicated to giving each participant the highest level of training for a successful school year, and to ensure that it meets the needs of every educator who attends. They are excited to announce the main speakers at this year’s Kinus Mechanchos.
JLI: The Truth Behind the Israel-Palestinian Conflict
More than ever, myths and mistruths swirl around Israel and the entire Middle East. The line between fact and fiction is blurred with blood and tears, creating false narratives that drip with distortions. But behind the smoke and mirrors lies the hard truth which every thinking person must discover.
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