Laws and Customs: Taanis Esther and Purim
Rabbi Shmuel Lesches, Magid Shiur in the Yeshiva Gedola of Melbourne, Australia, has compiled a guide to the laws of Parshas Zachor, Taanis Esther and Purim for the benefit of the wider Lubavitch community.
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Trump Doubles Planned Tariffs on Canadian Steel and Aluminum As Trade War Continues
President Donald Trump says that he will double his planned tariffs on steel and aluminum from 25% to 50% for Canada, escalating a trade war with the United States’ northern neighbor.
WATCH: The School That Started in a Fish Market
800 staff, parents, and supporters celebrate ‘A Beautiful Tomorrow’ at Miami’s Lubavitch Educational Center annual dinner.
Journey Into The History of Chabad Documentary Now Available Online
The History of Chabad, a Hebrew language documentary with English Subtitles and narrations, is now available online.
Rare Queen Esther Scroll Stars In Purim Exhibition at National Museum of Italian Judaism and the Shoah
A rare Esther Scroll on loan from the National Library of Israel makes a “comeback” to the city of Ferrara for the MEIS exhibition which explores the figure of Queen Esther and Purim from Renaissance paintings and historical manuscripts on through to contemporary art.
Congratulations! The Winners of the Aleph Auction Announced
Congratulations to the winners of the Aleph Auction!
Baby Boy!
Shmuel and Rivkie Kesselman from Lake Zurich, IL had a baby boy.
Chabad on Campus Starts #CampusforBibas Initiative to Honor the Bibas Family
Chabad on Campus International is launching the #CampusforBibas initiative, calling on Jewish students worldwide to embrace Jewish practices in their memory.
Lubavitcher Yeshiva Melaveh Malka Honors Teachers and Staff
This past Motzei Shabbos, United Lubavitcher Yeshiva hosted a beautiful and inspiring Melaveh Malka event in honor of its devoted melamdim, morahs, and staff. The evening, for staff and their spouses, was a heartfelt expression of appreciation for their tireless dedication to chinuch.
Garbage Fire Lit By Child Arsonists Smokes Up Southern Crown Heights
Thick smoke choked the area of Brooklyn Ave and Empire Blvd Monday after a group of children lit a pile of boxes on fire before wandering off.
Proudly Jewish Commanding Officer Of JFK Airport Places Mezuzah On Office Door
Just a short time after a Jewish Inspector took command at the NYPD’s 71st Precinct in Crown Heights, another law enforcement command saw a proud Jew step into the top role. Inspector Scott Pomerantz of the Port Authority took office as the head of law enforcement at JFK Airport, and affixed a Mezuzah to his office.
Trade War With Canada and China Escalates, Stocks Plunge
Stocks plunged Monday to a six-month low amid ongoing uncertainty about the impact of policies coming from the Trump White House and concerns about the outlook for the U.S. economy.
Argentine Rabbi Coordinated Rescue Efforts as Floodwaters Rose in His Home
Unprecedented torrential rains in the Argentinian port city of Bahía Blanca have already claimed the lives of 13 people. Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries Rabbi Shmuel and Shterni Freedman, together with their four children, were rescued from their flooded home on March 7, just hours before Shabbat.
Special Live Shiur Tomorrow on Simcha by the Rosh Kollel of Kollel L’lmdei Dach
Simcha Through The Lens Of Chassidus. Kollel L’lomdei Dach invites the Anash community to a special shiur on Tuesday night at 9pm EST, by Reb Yosef Klyne.
Op-Ed: The Ripple Effect of a Kind Word – You Never Know the Impact You Have
As I was leaving 770, a young man approached me. His face was unfamiliar, but his words stopped me in my tracks. “Excuse me,” he said hesitantly. “Are you who I think you are?”
Jewish Professionals Meet Up in Singapore
They came from seventeen countries — including Cambodia, Taiwan, Israel, Australia, Austria, and the Netherlands—for a weekend in Singapore. “Encounters,” as the experience is called, creates opportunities for young Jewish professionals to meet, network, and perhaps even find their Jewish soulmate.
New Engagement!
Yisroel Backman (Monsey, NY) to Shterna Korf (Thornhill, Ontario) L’Chaim: Tonight, Monday, 8:00pm at 1349 President Street
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