Baby Boy!
Follie and Elky (nee Levin) Dubov from East Flatbush had a baby boy!
Chabad Purim Inspiration, Queen Esther’s Timeless Message To You
Rabbi Velvl Butman of Chabad of Westchester County, NY provides inspiration on how Purim can maximize your life and Queen Esther’s inspiration to you.
Where did the Rebbe give Matanos L’Evyonim on Purim?
There are so many in your community who need your help. This Purim, donate to those in our Crown Heights community.
Serving G-d and Country, Chabad Chaplains Bring Purim to the Troops
As Purim approaches, thousands of Chabad emissaries worldwide are gearing up for the holiday’s joyous celebrations. Rabbi Yehoshua Rubin is no exception. What sets him apart, however, is his unique congregation—25 active-duty Navy officers stationed at Naval Air Station Lemoore in Northern California.
Following American-Hamas Negotiations, Hamas Says It Agreed to Release All American Hostages
The Hamas terrorist organization announced Friday that it has agreed to release all remaining American hostages still held captive in Gaza.
U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres Visits the Rebbe’s Resting Place on Eve of Purim
U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15) visited the Ohel in Queens, N.Y., the resting place of the Rebbe—Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory, the most influential rabbi in modern history, on Thursday, Mar. 13th.
Weekly Story: This Gives Me Happiness
I was thinking of writing for this week a Purim story, however, on Tuesday when learning the daily lesson of Tanya, where the Alter Rebbe discusses the ultimate purpose and reason why Hashem created a person and the entire universe, is in order that each one of us, create for Hashem a place where Hashem will enjoy dwelling in, (the 11th possuk of the twelve pesukim). The following story and thought came to mind, which perhaps could illuminate to some the meaning of these words, so I decided to write that instead.
In Aruba, Chabad Assists in Purim Miracle at Sea
In a dramatic turn of events, two Jewish tourists were rescued off the coast of Aruba by the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard after a jet ski excursion went awry on March 11. Chabad-Lubavitch of Aruba, led by Rabbi Ahron and Chaya Blasberg and their team, played a pivotal role in coordinating the rescue efforts and providing assistance to the stranded visitors.
Weekly Dvar Torah: Purim the Infinite Joy of Divine Connection
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman compares two seemingly opposite days, Purim and Yom Kippur, bringing the two together with a unified explanation through Chassidus.
Bill In The Knesset to Instilling the Legacy of Lubavitcher Rebbe and Chabad Movement Approved in Preliminary Reading
In its sitting on Wednesday, the Knesset Plenum voted to approve in preliminary reading the Bill for Instilling the Legacy of the Lubavitcher Rebbe and the Chabad Movement Dynasty, 2025, sponsored by MK Amichay Eliyahu (Otzma Yehudit) and a group of MKs.
Bringing Purim Cheer to IDF Soldiers 18 Months Into War
For more than half a century, Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries have brought the festive spirit of Purim to Israel’s defenders. This tradition has taken on new significance over the past 18 months.
Hatzalah and NYPD Rocked With Assault Calls In Crown Heights Purim Night As Teens Roam The Neighborhood
Large groups of rowdy teenagers from other Jewish communities descended on Crown Heights Thursday night, the evening of Purim, and spent their time fighting and assaulting people, leading to arrests and numerous calls to Hatzalah for injuries.
200+ Jewish Service Members and Families Gather for Aleph Military Symposium
More than 200 Jewish service members and their families gathered in South Florida last week for the Aleph Institute’s 18th Annual Military Symposium and Training Conference.
SATIRE: Scandal Rocks The Orthodox Jewish Community Over Newfangled Hypnosis Craze
The scandal broke during Mincha, and it was resolved before Maariv. But I digress.
SATIRE: The Long and Winding Dissatisfaction Of Mr. Marvin Fruchter
This Purim we present the incomplete chronicles of “The Long and Winding Dissatisfaction Of Mr. Marvin Fruchter”, a historic piece of evidence that Shlichus does, in fact, have a slight downside.
Bring the Joy & Mitzvos of Purim to Your Fellow New Yorkers
Want to bring the joy and Mitzvos of Purim to your fellow New Yorkers? Here are some options.
Congratulations to the Winners of Hadar Hatorah’s 26th Annual Purim Raffle
Hadar Hatorah has announced the winners of their annual Purim Raffle. Congratulations to the winners.
