Baby Girl!
Yankel and Mushky Katzman from Crown Heights had a baby girl!

These Are the 33 Hostages Who Are Expected to Be Released
The list of the names of the hostages who are expected to be released in the first phase of the hostage deal has been published.

Chidon and Siyum Highlight Yeshivas Chabad in Argentina
The Talmidei Hashluchim of Yeshiva Chabad of Argentina hosted a Chidon and Siyum for the students of the Yeshiva on the entire Chelek Yud of Lekutei Sichos.

Despite Challenges, European Young Jewish Professionals Arrive in NYC to Kick Off CYP International Shabbaton
This morning, 100 resilient young Jewish professionals from across Europe boarded the Brooklyn Bridge Ferry, for an inspirational day in Manhattan, marking the start of the CYP Encounter weekend bringing together 700 young Jews from 100 cities worldwide, to draw strength from the global community.

At Milwaukee Friendship Circle, Teens Are Breaking the Silence on Mental Health
There is no greater Jewish cause than protecting the sanctity of human life. That’s why the Friendship Circle of Wisconsin, under the auspices of Chabad-Lubavitch of Wisconsin, is addressing this issue by providing prevention training at no cost, support groups and by opening the conversation to Milwaukee locals.

“I Never Dreamed I’d Convert”
This amazing convert shares how Chassidic philosophy took her to a place she never even imagined existed.

FDA Bans Use of Red Dye No. 3 in Food, Drugs and Beverages
The Food and Drug Administration revoked its authorization to use Red Dye No. 3 in food and drug products on Wednesday.

Weekly Letter: Letter From R’Yankel Gansburg
In honor of Chof Daled Teves, yartzeit of the Alter Rebbe, R’Schneur Zalman of Liadi – we are sharing a fascinating letter which R’Yankel Gansburg of Milan, Italy wrote to the Esteemed Committee of the Kovetz Lubavitch. He asked R’Nissan Mindel to show the letter to the Rebbe, which R’Mindel did.

JLI: The Jewish Secret to Overcoming Tragedy
With hope for lasting peace as elusive as ever, this session outlines an authentically Jewish approach to securing a stable, durable future for the Jewish state and its people. Explore Jewish teachings on strategy, war, winning the peace, and fostering resilience in times of national hardship.
New Engagement!
Schneur Gabay (Natanya, EY) to Chaya Edrey (Tokyo, Japan)

Watch The Replay From ProTECHtion 2.0
Watch the replay from ProTECHtion 2.0, the event which took place in Bais Rivkah, 470 Lefferts on Wednesday.
Baby Girl!
Shmulik and Chaya (nee Katz) Berkowitz from Turks & Caicos, Turks and Caicos Islands had a baby girl!

Lufthansa Announces It Will Resume Flights to Israel in February
The Lufthansa Group on Thursday announced that it would resume flights to Israel on February 1.

Here’s My Story: Winning Over Down Under
Rabbi Pinchus Feldman was sent as the first Chabad emissary to Sydney, Australia, in 1967 and has served as the rabbi of the local Yeshiva Centre since then. He was interviewed in March of 2015. Today some 60 families serve as emissaries in Sydney and the surrounding region.

Yarmulke-Clad Rabbis Helped Save Homes in LA Fires
Last Wednesday, a day after the Eaton Fire broke out northeast of Los Angeles, Rabbi Zushi Rivkin and his brother-in-law and fellow rabbi, Laibel Hanoka, took matters into their own hands to save people’s homes and priceless possessions.

Op-Ed: Beaten and Robbed By My Own People
This past Isru Chag I went to 770 to daven shacharis. Since the shul is full of foreigners for Tishrei I made the obvious decision to daven in the tent, but little did I know this decision would haunt me for months.

BREAKING: Gaza Ceasefire Deal Accepted, Details Withheld
A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has been accepted, with Israel and Hamas agreeing to swap hostages for prisoners along with other concessions.