An Isolated Jewish Community Where Over 60% of The Community Keeps Kosher
In a small city in the north of Brazil lies an isolated Jewish community. While many similar communities have disappeared, this one has made its mark on the map.
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Chabad on Campus – European Pegisha
The fabled city of Prague has borne witness to over a thousand years of rich Jewish history. Another chapter in its vast legacy was penned this winter as 150 Jewish students from seven European countries gathered for an unforgettable weekend of inspiration, joy, and connection.
CKids Partners With Hebrew Desk To Create Specialized Programming For Hebrew Speakers In The Diaspora
In recent years, a growing network of Shluchim have been catering to Israeli families living in the diaspora. Since Oct 7th, the particular needs of this unique community have become even more critical.
Speaker of the Knesset Visits Chabad Headquarters
Speaker of the Knesset Amir Ohana, who is visiting New York, met with Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky at Chabad-Lubavitch World Headquarters Saturday night.
4,000 Jewish Women Leaders Meet at International Chabad Conference
The energy in the massive convention-space-turned-banquet hall was palpable, as 4,000 Jewish women leaders from around the world gathered at the gala event of the annual International Conference of Chabad Lubavitch Women Emissaries (Kinus Hashluchos).
National Library of Israel Receives World’s Largest Collection of Yemenite Jewish Manuscripts
The National Library of Israel (NLI) is delighted to announce the donation of the world’s largest collection of 60,000 Yemenite Jewish manuscripts and fragments from the family of the late Yehuda Levi Nahum.
Inspiring CYP Havdala Highlights The Power Of The Individual
The inspiring Shabbat at the CYP Encounter concluded on a high note with a meaningful Havdala concert centered around the “Ambassadors of Light” that left a profound impact on attendees.
Ancient Grinding Mortar Vessel Discovered By Reserve Forces In Gaza Envelope
After the Byzantine oil lamp that was found by the soldiers of the 404th Battalion of the 282nd Fire Brigade in the Gaza Envelope, now it is the 143rd Division’s turn, who discovered a complete large basalt grinding mortar vessel.
Oholei Torah Remembers a Former Rebbi
This past week, Oholei Torah lost a long-time former Rebbi, Rabbi Chaim Burston a”h. Rabbi Burston was a beloved Rebbi in Oholei Torah for many years before he moved to Los Angeles, where he continued his role in Chinuch. Rabbi Burston was most devoted to his Talmidim; his chinuch and abundance of energy extending far beyond his classroom.
Reb Yechiel Michel Raskin A”H, In Honor of His Yahrzeit
Behind the Crown Heights Fruit & Produce purveyor, stood a devoted chossid who graciously greeted everyone, Reb Michel Raskin A”H.
‘Ah Vaiter Kuk Fun a Rebbe’: Oholei Torah Celebrates Its Birthday and the Rebbe’s Vision
Farbrengens, learning, and l’chaims were seen taking place Sunday throughout Oholei Torah, commemorating sixty eight years of Chinuch.
Chabad North QLD Provides Help During Worst Flood Ever to Hit Cairns
Rabbi Ari Rubin, based in Cairns and co director of Chabad North Queensland an associated community with Chabad of Rural and Eeguonal Australia, revealed that between ten and twenty Jewish families have experienced flooded homes, with at least two lacking insurance coverage.
IDF Soldiers Discover 1,500-Year-Old Clay Lamp in the Gaza Envelope Troops Assembly Area
Nathaniel Melchior and Alon Segev, two reserve soldiers in the 404th Battalion of the 282nd Fire Brigade, did not expect this on their reserve service: they discovered an intact ancient oil lamp dating from the Byzantine period.
Joy and Jewish Pride filled Released Time Winter Camps
Jewish public school students from all across Queens, Brooklyn and Staten Island transformed a week of vacation into a week of Jewish fun and Pride at the Released Time Winter Day Camps in Brooklyn and Queens.
A Mosaic, Originally Discovered in 1957, Shows The Menorah, A Shofar, and A Lulav and Esrog
Way back in 1957, David Chen, an Israel Defense Forces paratrooper on active duty, just could not believe his eyes. Whilst on a nocturnal walk near Nir Oz, a kibbutz in the Gaza Envelope, right below his feet, a spectacular colorful mosaic gazed at him from the ground.
Fourth Candle of Chanukah at the Western Wall Lit By Families of MDA Heroes
This evening (Sunday), the lighting ceremony for the fourth night of Chanuka took place at the Western Wall, attended by the rabbi of the Western Wall and holy sites, Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz; US Ambassador to Israel Jacob Lew; Health Minister Rabbi Uriel Busso; Western Wall Heritage Foundation director Suli Eliav; Magen David Adom director Eli Bin, and MDA volunteers.
World’s Largest Menorah Rises Again in NYC
The World’s Largest Menorah, a New York City icon and one of the world’s premier menorahs, was erected again this morning in preparation for Chanukah.
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