A simple interaction in the hallway, a thoughtful answer to a question, or a word of encouragement during a difficult day often leaves an impression on a student that stays with them for a lifetime.
The opening of the current school year was marked by the Chief Rabbi of Russia, Rabbi Berel Lazar Shlita, by participating in the official ceremony held first thing in the morning in the event hall of the “Mir Intellect” Day School in the Marina Roshcha neighborhood of downtown Moscow.
Summer 2025 was truly unprecedented for Camp Yeka, with two transformative sessions, one in Ukraine and one in Israel, each leaving a lifelong impact on the children who attended.
There was no winner of the $1.1 billion Powerball jackpot on Monday night, leaving the fifth-largest prize in the game’s history to grow even larger.
Former Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef, visited the Bais Chaya Mushka building in Paris, where a large group of local Jew welcomed him led by Rabbi Yosef Pevzner.
In many cities, the resonant “First Bell” soundtrack was suddenly interrupted by alarm sirens mid‑ceremony. Heartbeats quickened. Yet, the students, teachers, and families remained rooted in the moment despite hurrying to the shelters.
As tens of thousands descended on Crown Heights for the J’ouvert and the West Indian Day Parade, the NYPD beefed up its presence, bringing thousands of extra police officers to secure the neighborhood. As in other years, it didn’t work completely.
Ariel Benchimoun (Levallois, France) to Rivka Bouzna (Sarcelles, France)
The Rabbi of Nof HaGalil, Rabbi Yeshayahu Hertzel, met today with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during his visit to the city, and presented him with his book “Fardes Yeshayahu”, and wished him that all the blessings of the Rabbi blessed him should be fulfilled. The Prime Minister received his book with joy.
In a new initiative to make the profound wisdom of Chabad Chassidus accessible to a global audience, Chabad.org has announced the upcoming “Tanya Summit,” a premier five-part online experience set to premiere on Chai Elul, Wednesday, September 10, 2026.
As the High Holidays approach, Jewish communities across Ukraine are preparing for a fourth Rosh Hashanah under the shadow of the ongoing crisis.
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of R’ Yisroel Isser Ben Avrohim Boruch Mendelson OBM, beloved father of Mushki Friedman of the Five Towns.
The ‘Queens Yeshiva,’ currently located in Crown Heights, announced a new comprehensive team of staff who will lead the yeshiva next year, in Elul 5786.
Composed by Yossi Fried, listen to this song sung by Avraham Fried and Yossi Fried.
Continuing his interview series, Rabbi Chaim Dalfin interviews Rabbi Yosef Keller on his work on the new Sefer Tanya Hashalem.
The Blesofsky Family is sitting Shiva in Crown Heights following the passing of R’ Aharon HaKohen Blesofsky OBM. Times and Location in extended article.
This year at the Kinus Hamechanchim, mechanchim came together for the first-ever Chinuch Pitch, an exciting event where teachers shared ideas to elevate classrooms across the globe ahead of the new school year.
