Firstly, I want you to realize that the reason we did “split up” to the small extent we did, is not over what we believe, but because of how we would be perceived by others. The “normal” Lubavitch wasn’t created immediately after Gimmel Tammuz; it was a process of several years • Full Article

During the infamous Beilis blood-libel trial in Kiev in 1913, the prosecution cited a passage of Talmud to “prove” how Judaism is disrespectful of gentile lives: “R. Shimon bar Yochai said: The graves of Gentiles do not defile, for it is written, “And you my flock, the flock of my pastures, are man;” only you are designated ‘man’, and the gentile nations are not titles ‘man’” • Full Article

Many have asked me for my thoughts and reactions to the heart-wrenching video of a few Temimim aggressively vandalizing a “Yechi sign” in a Lubavitcher Beis HaMidrash. There is obviously a gut-reaction of disgust, nausea and – truth be told – anger. Written by Rabbi Gershon Avtzon, Rosh Yeshivas TT”L Cincinnati • Full Article

The audacity. Really, that’s probably the right word. Audacity. Let’s face it: it’s trendy to hate the Israeli rabbinate. Leading thinkers, heads of every major American Jewish organization (except Orthodox ones), act as if it’s open season. Written by Rabbi Fishel Jacobs • Full Article

As we are all settling down from the excitement and Simcha of the release of Rabbi Shalom Mordechai Rubashkin, I personally still have a question that has been gnawing at me. Written by R’ Yitzchok Basch • Full Article

By now, you’ve likely heard that Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin has freed an agunah, gotten kids into school, secured pay raises for teachers, found a cure for the common cold, and rescued a kitten from up in a tree. And you’ve probably heard the grumbling too. Stop lionizing him, it’s too much • Full Article

Though the Forward published many articles after the release of Sholom Rubashkin, some opinion writers have taken the position that the celebrations that followed Rubashkin’s release were at best inappropriate and at worst a desecration of G-d’s name • Full Article

The criminal prosecution of Sholom Rubashkin, whose 27-year prison sentence was commuted by President Trump on the 8^th day of Chanukah after Rubashkin had served 8 years and 8 days, was the most outrageous criminal prosecution I have witnessed in more than half a century of practicing law. Written by Nathan Lewin • Full Article

We are all still amazed and uplifted from the great miracle of the release of Reb Shalom Mordechai Rubashkin. Besides the great Simcha of our fellow brother being released from the barbaric hand of Sonei Yisroel, there is yet another amazing Simcha • Full Article

This year the Kinus Hashluchim coincides with Shabbos Parshas Toldos, in which we read about Eisav exchanging the Bechora (right of first-born) for a bowl of lentil soup. Perhaps the Horaah that we, as Shluchim, can learn from this week’s Parsha is to ask ourselves, “Are we selling the Rebbe’s Ratzon for a ‘Nezid Adoshim’, a paltry sum?” Written by Rabbi M. C. • Full Article

I am a recovering Chabadnick. I know what you are thinking. You’re picturing someone with black pants, a white shirt, a black hat, jacket – and definitely a beard • Full Article

Marriage provides us with needs we and animals share; food, procreation, livelihood and shelter. But when viewed that way, we should be the least surprised that the marriage isn’t happy. An article by Rabbi Abba Paltiel, from the recent Principles Magazine • Full Article

Camp is the most special time of a child’s year. It’s also the most educational part of their year. Unlike school, where kids are in learning mode, yet for some reason are not always excited to go, camp is fun, full of exciting activities and always looked forward to by all kids! They’re in a great mood and ready to soak things in! Written by Rabbi Moishe Kievman • Full Article

For the past few weeks there is an ongoing painful controversy regarding the Western Wall prayer area that heretofore has been apportioned into two areas – a women’s section and a men’s section  – separated by the traditional (mechitza) partition. Written by Rabbi Yehoshua Hecht • Full Article

I’d like to make something abundantly clear for the record. As a Rabbi I tend to never speak about politics from the pulpit or indeed talk about it in any other forum. Much as it is all too commonplace in the States, I fundamentally disagree with doing so. Written by Rabbi YY Schochet • Full Article

Dating can be painful. You put your heart out there on the line, get your hopes up, and it doesn’t work out. “I’d be better off single,” you say to yourself, to your friends, to your therapist, and to your mother who desperately wants grandchildren. Stop. We have an alternative • Full Article

It is said if you want to get your family around the dinner table together, just switch off the Wi-Fi in the house. The WhatsApp outage last night caused pandemonium throughout the world. Without ticks appearing next to a sent message all sorts of paranoia kicked in. Written by Rabbi YY Schochet • Full Article

A few weeks ago, Politico published an article, “The happy go lucky Jewish group that connects Trump and Putin,” that suggested nefarious connections among Chabad, Putin and Trump. It failed to make its case and unfairly maligned the entire Chabad movement. Written by David Bernstein • Full Article

There are many schools of thought in psychology and each has its own shortcomings. Chassidus offers a complete approach based on the anatomy and physiology of the soul • Writen by Rabbi Shraga Crombie • Full Article

New York City has again begun attacking the age-old practice of metzitzah b’peh. First, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene issued a Health Alert touting a new case of Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 after a bris with mbp, then the administration issued a series of statements to the media. Written by Rabbi Levi Heber • Full Article

Amona, Mateh Binyamin is an Israeli outpost in the central West Bank which the High Court has ordered be demolished by the end of December. As the deadline for the Amona planned evacuation draws near,  Professor Shimon Silman writes an open letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu • Full Letter

Avraham and Sarah revolutionized the world without political power or force.  They did it by preaching faith and showing loving kindness.  They are the supreme example in all of history of influence without power • Full Article

It was shocking when it first appeared. It had fatal consequences when it remained. It had calamitous potential on a national level. The so-called Two State proposal was the most racist, venomous idea of the last generation. Written by Rabbi Fishel Jacobs • Full Article

What a difference an election makes. Four years ago, I chose to take the opportunity to give my perspective on American democracy and the political system at work in a somewhat somber tone. This time, however, it will be a bit more enjoyable. Written by Michoel Leib Dobry • Full Article

The following article is published in the new Tishrei addition of N’shei Chabad Newsletter. Apparently, select portions of this article were circulated online and on social media, which left many readers with the wrong message. For the sake of clarity and honesty we share with you the article in its entirety. Written by  Rabbi Mordechai Lipskier • Full Article