Weekly Dvar Torah: Home, Garments, and Menorah for Hashem
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman revisits the theme of illumination of the world. Through the Menorah in the Mishkan or simple good deeds, we can all bring more light into the world.
Seven-Step Program to Perfect the World
A new short film from JEM has been released focusing on the Rebbe’s vision for all humanity.
New Engagement!
Avraham Gorman (Toronto, Canada) to Hindy Schargorodsky (Oak Park, MI)
Video: Avraham Fried Sings “Od Yishama” At a Wedding in 1983
Singing at a wedding at Marina Del Ray in 1983, Avraham Fried sings “Od Yishama”.
Thinking About My Jewishness, A Speech By Stephen Fry At Chabad of Oxford
Stephen Fry is an English actor, with Jewish heritage, screenwriter, author, playwright, journalist, poet, comedian, television presenter, film director and all-round national treasure. He gave an honest speech about his Jewish heritage at Chabad of Oxford.
More Hate In Crown Heights, Worker Vandalizes Jewish Building Tears Off Mezuzos
Another act of hate hit Crown Heights this week when a contract worker decided to vandalize a Jewish building and tear off Mezuzos from the building’s doorposts.
New Engagement!
Dayan Haï Uzan (Joinville-le-Pont, France) to Haya Mouchka Berreby (Paris, France)
Rabbi Oshy Goodman wraps tefillin with a member of his community.
As Cyclone Alfred Approaches Australian Coast, Chabad Stands Ready
Cyclone Alfred, an “extremely rare” Category 2 storm, is barreling toward Australia’s southeastern coast, threatening to bring devastation to regions unaccustomed to severe weather events. As the city braces for impact, Chabad stands ready.
Step Inside the Conversation. Step Inside the Insider Auction. THIS SUNDAY
We are just days away from The Insider Auction Live Event—an electrifying, thought-provoking experience blending high-stakes excitement, immersive entertainment, and real, raw discussions about the future of Jewish chinuch.
Weekly Letter: Increasing Happiness
The month of Adar is a month of increased happiness. In his letter, the Rebbe addresses the problem of the correspondent who mentions “the lack of happiness in my life” – where the Rebbe identifies inner peace and harmony as the two basic ingredients of true happiness. and how to achieve true happiness.
The Rebbe Doesn’t Fail, He Plants Seeds
There are certain events that remain etched in a person’s memory. One of those events was a special Farbrengen that took place in Yeshivas Lubavitch Toronto (I do not remember the year), with “The Rosh” – Rabbi Ezra Schochet shlita.
Day-to-Day Halachah Guide for Purim 5785
Enjoy the new Day-to-Day Halachah Guide for Purim 5785 By Horav Yosef Yeshaya Braun, shlita, member of the Badatz of Crown Heights with laws, customs and inspiration to make Purim as joyful, insightful and easy as possible.
Bringing Purim Behind Bars: Aleph Is On A Mission to Share Joy, Tefillin, and The Spirit of Purim with Yidden Who Need It Most
Purim is the story of hidden miracles—the light that breaks through even the darkest places. For Simon, that light came in the form of two young rabbis who saw him not just as a person behind bars, but as a fellow Jew—worthy of love, joy, and dignity.
Here’s My Story: Bottled Up Emotions
Rabbi Nechemia Vogel has been serving as a Chabad emissary in Rochester, New York, since 1981. He was interviewed in October of 2020.
Over 60 Heads of Schools Tour Lubavitch Educational Center’s Boys Schools
Over sixty principals, heads of schools, and administrators from across the US visited Lubavitch Educational Center in Miami and toured the school as part of a two-day kinus organized by the Menachem Education Foundation.
Picture of the Day
Menachem Mendel Geisinsky of the Smiling Soldiers Project captured this remarkable photo as a lone soldier named Mottel completed his final training march in the IDF draped in a Tzivos Hashem flag.
Freed Hostages Thank Trump At The White House, “You Were Our Hope”
US President Donald Trump met on Wednesday with a group of hostages who were recently released by Hamas.
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