With great sadness we report the passing of Tzaddik “Charlie Buttons” Nassofer OBM, a fixture in the Crown Heights community – loved by all – whose smile, balloons, and visits to simchas are part of a generations childhood. He passed away Thursday evening, the 11th of Iyar, 5785. Updated with Levaya information.
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How a child of secular suburbia discovered his deeper identity as a “child of Abraham,” transforming his life path from worldly success to spiritual fulfillment as a rabbi and Jewish educator.
One of Rabbi Lipskar’s most impactful initiatives, launched over 20 years ago, was the “Million Mitzvahs Campaign.” Let us unite to take on new resolutions in Rabbi Lipskar’s memory, perpetuating his sacred legacy.
In celebrating the joyous day of Lag B’Omer this coming week – when we remember Rabbi Akiva and his colleagues who displayed great strength and self-sacrifice during the oppressive Roman rule of the Land of Israel – we share a letter of the Rebbe. In it, the Rebbe explains the essence of a Jew and cites the famous analogy of our Sages – of a fish in water where it needs to live. Living in one’s vital element is basic to one’s survival.
Rabbi Moshe Weiss serves as the director of Chabad of Sherman Oaks, California, while also involved in numerous business and investment ventures. He was interviewed in September 2011.
Lubavitch Hebrew Academy of Margate, FL announced the hiring of a new General Studies Principal for the upcoming school year, naming the member of the administration as Rabbi Yisroel Hecht.
Launched by the Igud Menahalei Yeshivos of Crown Heights, the program is a collaborative effort between Oholei Torah and United Lubavitcher Yeshiva of Crown Street, with a focus on deepening the boys’ knowledge of Halacha and strengthening their Yiras Shamayim.
With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Shalom Weiss OBM, a member of anash of Manchester, UK for many years and Menahel of Yeshivas Lubavitch of Manchester. He passed away on Thursday, the 10th of Iyar, 5785.
Courtesy of Lubavitch Lebt, we present a video of the first Siyum HaRambam that took place on Isru Chag Pesach, 574 at the Hilton at Rockefeller Center.
Under the shadow of war, the Israeli administration has begun preparations for one of the largest annual pilgrimages in modern Israel, Lag B’Omer in Meiron. Chabad photographer Dovber Hechtman photographed the work at the site as they prepare for hundreds of thousands that will arrive.
Rabbi Sholom Lipskar, a revered figure in the Jewish community, passed away on May 3, 2025, leaving behind a profound legacy of spiritual leadership and community service.
The inaugural CYP Encounter Southeast, hosted by Rabbi Eliyahu and Dena Schusterman and Rabbi Leivy and Shelbelle Lapidus of Chabad Intown Atlanta, brought together participants from Georgia, Florida, Alabama, and the Carolinas for a weekend of soulful inspiration and electric energy.
Courtesy of Rabbi Chaim Dalfin Archives, we present a unique historic photo, and ask our readers to help fill in the who, when, and where of this photo.
Over 800 Jewish students from across Russia and other former Soviet countries arrived in Shanghai, the most prominent and dynamic city in China, to make history together.
A shooting is under investigation in Crown Heights after a man was followed, and then shot in the back in a dispute Tuesday night.
In this segment, Rabbi Levine shares how he got his job working with Agudas HaRabbanim, Rav Henkin, and the Rebbe’s instructions that he remain there even though he heard negativity about Chabad
With great sadness we report the passing of Pini Hazan OBM, the son of the Rabbe’s Shluchim in Rome, Italy. He passed away on Wednesday, the 9th of Iyar, 5785 following an extended illness.
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