Gallery: Last Minute Preparations For Lag B’Omer In Meron
Chabad photographer Dovber Hechtman captured the final preparations for the mass Lag B’Omer events taking place in Meron.
El Al Will Consolidate South Florida Operations To Miami, Ditching Fort Lauderdale
El Al launched holiday service to Fort Lauderdale in September 2023, working up to twice weekly service in April 2024. That was great news for many of the growing Jewish communities in South Florida. Alas, the experiment is coming to an end.
It’s Time To Talk About: Rabbi Akiva (Wagner) And His Students
Today (17 Iyar 5785), marks the second Yahrtzeit of my dear Rosh Yeshiva and personal Mashpia: Harav Michoel Akiva Gershon ben Reb Refoel Menachem Nochum Wagner A”H. I would like to focus on (in a way of V’hachai Yitten El Libo) one particular innovation and passion of his: His connection to all his alumni.
HY’D: Tze’ela Gez Murdered in Samaria Shooting Attack
Tze’ela Gez HY’D, a resident of Bruchin and mother of three who was nine months pregnant, was murdered when a terrorist opened fire at a vehicle between Bruchin and the Peduel Junction in Samaria.
Go on a Luxury Vacation While Supporting Hatzalah!
Give back and get a chance to escape on a luxury vacation! Sponsor one Hatzalah call ($250+) or join as a daily partner ($365+) and you’ll automatically be entered to win.
Kadima L’Chinuch Launches with 23 Educators, Putting Trained Teachers in Classrooms
The Menachem Education Foundation (MEF) is currently running a new cohort of Kadima L’Chinuch, a dynamic and immersive teacher training program designed to equip aspiring mechanchim with the tools, confidence, and skills to succeed in the classroom.
Picture of the Day
This photo, and a short series being presented daily, are of Chabad Chasidim and their families from 1948 in France. Can you identify them? Courtesy of the archives of Chabad Historian, Rabbi Chaim Dalfin.
Here’s My Story: The Test Has Been Canceled
Rabbi Yechiel Haboura is a third-grade Judaic studies teacher at Yeshiva Beth Yehuda in Detroit. He was interviewed in March 2025.
Belgian Police Raid Mohels’ Homes in Antwerp, Sparking Outrage in Jewish Community
Belgian police raided the homes of several mohels in Antwerp, a northern Belgian city, seizing their circumcision tools after a local anti-Zionist Jewish rabbi filed a complaint — an incident that has sparked outrage within the local Jewish community.
New Engagement!
Moti Kulski (Paris, France) to Sharona Kuperman (Moscow, Russia)
New Engagement!
Yaakov Hirsch (Coral Springs, FL) to Chani Sulami (Beverly Hills, CA)
The Rebbe showed Charlie special warmth and attention. Almost every time Charlie passed by the Rebbe, he was greeted with a broad smile and an encouraging wave of the hand.
Charlie “Buttons” Nassofer, 80, Brought Joy to the Rebbe, and Generations of Children and Adults
For decades, at nearly every engagement party in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, N.Y., children would gather near the door, waiting with anticipation. At some point during the celebration, the door would swing open, and the children would shout with glee, “He’s here! He’s here!”
The True Selfless Hatzalah Volunteers You Never Hear About
These are the visible moments of a typical Hatzalah call. The volunteer heroes drop everything and run to answer the call, bringing help and literal life with them. But there’s much more to this scene than what meets the eye.
FBI Charges Hamas Supporter In NYC After Repeatedly Assaulting Jewish Victims
The FBI has unveiled charges against Tarek Barzouk, a Hamas supporter who assaulted multiple Jewish victims at Gaza protests while wearing a green Hamas headband.
Dealing With Loss: A Chassidic Perspective
In the wake of a recent loss within the Lubavitcher community, Rabbi Yossi Paltiel offers insights into grief and healing from a Torah and Chassidus perspective. The two part talk delves into the Chassidic approach to mourning, providing solace and guidance to those navigating the complexities of bereavement.
SURVEY: Keren Simchas Chosson V’Kallah Auction, Sunday, May 25th – Will You Be There?
KSCVK and Devorah Benjamin will be hosting their annual auction on Sunday, May 25th. Will you be coming in person?
PSA: Crown Heights Lag B’Omer Traffic Alert
Crown Heights Traffic Alert – Lag B’Omer Gridlock: 9:45 AM to 10:45 AM Avoid Travel During The Lag B’Omer March.
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