Being that this Tes Kislev is the 250th year since the birth of the Mitteler Rebbe, (who was born in 5534/1773), I decided to write a few articles about some aspects of his life. These stories are taken from the sefer, Sippurim Noraim, [written by Reb Yaakov Cadaner) which is known to be accurate. The Frierdiker Rebbe gave it to the Rebbe to read during his Sheva brochos.
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman delves into story of Avraham and how his story can be manifested in our service of Hashem to this day.
Ever since the first commercial car radio was invented a century ago, driving and listening have gone hand in hand. Over the years, the old Motorola was replaced by more advanced devices, such as the 8-track, the cassette player, the CD player, and now satellite radio and streaming services.
For nearly seven years I have been so close to monsters who desire blood, my blood, and the blood of every Jew, but! it never felt that way. Never felt that way until that morning of Simchas Torah.
Yitzchok and Bina (nee Serebryanski) Lerman from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
Amid war in Israel, hundreds of students, alumni, faculty members, Chabad emissaries from around the US, and local and state officials gathered at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the school’s Chabad Center for Jewish Life and Living and to take part in the grand opening of its new 27,000-square-foot Jewish student center and dormitory.
Chabad of Rural and Regional Australia, along with Chabad of North Queensland, hosted a challah bake this week in solidarity with Israel. The group who attended included young families and seniors.
A series of classes for men on Taharas Hamishpacha have added extra dimensions this week with three classes starting Sunday in multiple languages.
In connection with the mission of Avraham Avinu in our parsha – to proclaim the name of G-d and teach monotheism to the world, we present a letter of the Rebbe written to a doctor, where the Rebbe explains that the essence of Jewish monotheism is that there is unity everywhere and connect this idea to the body.
We present a video Shiur by Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm of Machon Lehoraa Online Smicha, discussing the different halachos regarding Mezuzah, and how having a Mezuzah affects your life and the generations that come after you. As well as bringing down stories showing the importance of having a Mezuzah.
In an address in the presence of Russian President Valdmir Putin, Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar asked him to help free the hostages in Gaza, and thanked him for leading the fight against antisemitism in the country.
Join Mushky, Mimi, and Henna as they break down step by step how to draw Kever Rochel, making it easy for you to follow along!
Join Us for a Special Event to show solidarity with those innocent civilian hostages, Men, Women, Children, and INFANTS. Stand by an Empty Shabbat Table in solidarity and show you care!
I know that there may be some people rolling their eyes and thinking to themselves that this is impossible to accomplish. I would like to ask you the following questions: 1) Do you know of Shluchim that have made achdus together after years of Machlokes? Are they happier 2) Do you know of communities where the Rabbanim had machlokes for years and – almost overnight – made achdus? 3) Did you ever think that Israeli citizens would unite overnight after months of bitter demonstrations?
What do you get when two Florida Shluchim meet up at the Arab Shuk in Yerushalayim at 7:30am before Shacharis? Just ask Rabbi Pinny and Rabbi Minkowicz, who were caught in the act dancing and singing Didan Natzach.
The Chabad on Campus International student Pegisha-Shabbaton is underway with almost 1,200 students arriving in Crown Heights; Organizers warn of long lines at the Ohel on Sunday.
Projected onto the wall of the Jewish Children’s Museum in Crown Heights, a rotating slideshow showing the hostages kidnapped from Israel and taken to Gaza is bringing awareness to the community and beyond.
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