HY’D: Four IDF Soldiers Killed in Gaza Shabbos Morning
Four IDF soldiers were killed and six were wounded during fighting in the northern Gaza Strip Shabbos morning, the IDF announced.
Treasures from the Rebbe’s Library Part #3
The third installment of “Treasures from the Rebbe’s Library”, featuring various unique items and Seforim from the precious collection, has been released.
An App Designer’s Confession: Escaping the Trap I Helped Create
Here’s something that might surprise you: I design apps for a living and it wasn’t until last year that I realized I was trapped by the very technology I helped create.
Show Up. Your Presence has Power.
Bonei Olam Chabad invites all women to join its 4th Annual Show Up event, an evening designed to inspire, connect, and empower.
“Transform Chanukah” Empowers Jewish Teens to Combat Darkness with Light
Amidst a backdrop of increasing antisemitism, CTeen’s “Transform Chanukah” initiative empowered 45 Jewish high school leaders to launch meaningful Chanukah initiatives to bring the light of the Menorah to their peers.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Gurary, Zarchi, Moshe & JJ Hecht, Deren, Nimotin, Mindel, Seligson, and Gorodetsky
Rabbi Chaim Dalfin, author and Chasidic historian shares interesting facts, many revealed for the first time. The purpose of his program is to inspire all but especially the youth. Watch another installment here on CrownHeights.info.
The rabbis at Chabad of Pasadena have been ensuring their community members are safe. In some cases, this means actively putting out fires. Chabad of Pasadena
Shabbat Brings Fragile Respite to Fire-Ravaged Los Angeles
As the massive fires spreading through the greater Los Angeles area burn into a fourth day, Jews across the region are preparing for Shabbat amid the smoke, ash and rubble. Many are homeless, evacuated and in shock. But, like a beacon, Chabad centers in the affected areas are still operating, reaching out to community members, preparing food packages and gearing up for an influx of people at Shabbat services and meals.
New Engagemenet!
Chmouel Gabay (Paris, France) to Moussia Bredoire (Paris, France)
BESHT: Ya’akov Avinu’s Best Years
Shabbos at the BESHT: Rabbi Hillel Heller is the Rosh Yeshiva of Westchester Yeshiva as well as a noted Magid Shiur. He will be giving this week’s shiur on Ya’akov Avinu’s Best Years.
Weekly Story: Insights on Hei Teves
Participating in various farbrengens on Hei Teves and listening to others farbreng, I decided to clarify some points about the story of Hei Teves. I am doing this especially for our youth, as they should know the details accurately.
Yaacov’s Life: A Paradox of Triumph in Exile
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman explains the unique aspect of a legacy, an enduring mission that continues to shape the world long past a person’s passing.
Baby Boy!
Yanky and Ariella Neiman from Manhattan, NY had a baby boy! Shalom Zachor: 496 East New York Ave (between Brooklyn Ave and New York Ave)
Young Shluchos Return Home From MyShliach Winter Camp Rejuvenated for Their Shlichus
For most of these girls—living in remote communities far from Chassidishe peers and role models—the camp provided a rare opportunity to connect with like-minded friends and mentors, forging lasting relationships in an atmosphere of shared purpose and joy.
Jewish Chess Champion Makes History, Or Avner Graduate Claims World Blitz Title
In a remarkable achievement that has brought pride to the Jewish community of Bryansk, Russia, Ian Nepomniachtchi, a graduate of FJC’s Or Avner Jewish School activity, has been crowned co-champion of the World Blitz Chess Championship alongside Magnus Carlsen.
When a Belzer Chossid Goes To Albany
The New York State Assembly in Albany saw some new additions recently, one of which was Aron Wieder, a former Legislator in Rockland County and Belzer Chossid. Once there he reached out across party lines and met with Scott Bendett, which whom he put on Tefillin.
House of Representatives Passes Bill Imposing Sanctions on ICC Over Netanyahu and Ganz Arrest Warrants
The US House of Representatives passed the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act today (Thursday) to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) and its Chief Prosecutor, Karim Khan, in response to its arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Already, more than 1,000 structures have been destroyed and nearly 180,000 people have been told to evacuate. Chabad of Pasadena
California Wildfire Crisis Enters Day Two; LA Jewish Communities Face Mass Evacuations
In the wake of the devastating Palisades Fire, which has already consumed over 1,000 structures—including the home of at least one Chabad rabbi—three additional major fires erupted across Los Angeles County, with two blazes breaking out within city limits.
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