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Can I use Ma’aser from an inheritance on my mother’s dental bills, that my parents are having difficulty paying?
האם יוצאים ספירת העומר כשסופר הלילה, דהיינו שאומר ״הלילה ליל כך וכך לעומר״ או כיו״ב בשאר שפות?
I know we avoid eating apples on Erev Pesach. How about drinking apple juice?
We bought cutting boards, and it says they’re made out of wheat straw. is that an issue for Pesach?
Is there a problem when one of my Shabbos Licht went out pretty soon after I lit it?

Didan Notzach: Hei Teves Joyfully Celebrated in Kfar Chabad

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On Motzei Shabbos, the central Farbrengen of Eretz Yisroel in honor of Hei Teves took place. In honor of Didan Notzach, thousands of Chassidim joined the Farbrengen in Kfar Chabad, which continued until the wee hours of the morning • Photos

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker Hosts Shluchim For Official State Menorah Lighting

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Chanukah in Springfield, Illinois was one for the books! On Thursday afternoon, the final night of Chanukah, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker hosted the Shluchim, Rabbi and Mrs. Mendy Turen, at the Governor’s Mansion in Springfield for this year’s State menorah lighting • Full Story, Photos, Video

Chanukah Lights Bring Joy Where Slavita Brothers Were Once Imprisoned

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In a triumph of light over darkness, Russia’s Chief Rabbi, Berel Lazar lit Chanukah candles in the world’s oldest prison, bringing light and joy to where the Slavita Brothers were once imprisoned • Full Story, Photos

Dramatic Rise in Missionary Activity in Yerushalayim

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Yad L’Achim reports a startling increase in the number of missionaries operating in Yerushalayim, particularly in chareidi neighborhoods in the center of the city • Full Story, Photos

Hei Teves: 770 Turns Into A Seforim Fair

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The vibes of the auspicious day of Hei Teves have been palpably felt, as myriad chassidim come in and out of the doors of Beis Chayenu, stopping at one of the many tables set up to sell seforim. As people were snatching up their traditional Hei Teves bargains. Chabadinfo’s Dov Ber Hechtman was on the scene during Hei Teves capturing several unique moments • Photos

Ohr Menachem, Beis Moshiach Staff Hold Zos Chanukah Farbrengen

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Last night, a Hakhel Farbrengen and took place for the Hanhala members of Cheder Ohr Menachem, Tomchei Tmimim Poconos and Queens, the editorial team of Beis Moshiach Magazine, Chabadinfo English and Hebrew • Full Article Photos

Anash, Businessmen, And Professionals Test For Smicha

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A group of talmidim in the acclaimed Online Smicha program led by Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm were tested by Rabbi Yossi Marlow of North Miami Beach this week • Full Article

In Light of the Darkness, Sydney Rallies for Light

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In Light of the Darkness that has permeated the Jewish global community following the terrible tragedy of 7th Oct, and the spreading of hatred and darkness across the globe • Full Article Photos

Menorahs Lit Up Stalin’s “Jewish Autonomy” of Birobidzhan

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When Stalin created an “autonomous Jewish region” near the China–Russia border, he definitely did not even dream that one day, the Rebbe’s shluchim would be spreading the light of Chanukah there • Full Article Photos

Reb Yoel: “Hei Teves is Greater Than Yud Tes Kislev”

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Flashback: At the large farbrengen held in 770 following the auspicious day of Hei Teves 5787, Reb Yoel Kahn A”H explained famously how Hei Teves is an occasion even greater than the auspicious day of 19 Kislev. (Video is in Yiddish) • Watch

Annual Hei Teves Seforim Sale Kicks Off At 770

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Photos by Dov Ber Hechtman for Chabadinfo

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On Motzei Shabbos, 770 was bustling with late-night shoppers looking to take advantage of the annual Hei Teves Seforim sale. The sale, which is a highly anticipated event in Crown Heights, offers discounted prices on a diverse selection of Seforim • Photos

CHK Removes Certification from Lubavitch Matzah Bakery

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CHK’s Vaad Hakashrus has issued an alert about Crown Height’s Lubavitch Matzah Bakery on Albany Ave. stating the “Bakery is currently not under the supervision of the Bais Din of Crown Heights CHK” • Full Story

Hei Teves Celebrated with Joyous Farbrengen in 770

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On Motzei Shabbos, hundreds of Anash shluchim and bochurim congregated at 770 for a farbrengen commemorating the Rebbe’s victory on Hei Teves • Full Story, Photos

Vaad: Hei Teves Sale on the Rebbe’s Seforim

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Vaad L’Hafotzas Sichos will soon be opening their ‘Grand Hey Teves Sale’. All of the Seforim of the Vaad will be sold at discounted prices at the entrance of 770, as well as online, throughout the 24 hours of Hei Teves • Catalog

Russia’s Chief Rabbi Takes Whirlwind Trip to Spread Light

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From Yekaterinburg to Siberia, and from Siberia to Belarus, Russia’s Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar brought a message of encouragement and warmth to the local Jews on a whirlwind three day trip • Full Story, Photos

Photos: Erev Shabbos in Crown Heights

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The busy Friday atmosphere has returned to the Rebbe’s shchunah for Shabbos Mikeitz. Chabadinfo’s Dov Ber Hechtman presents sights and scenes of Erev Shabbos preparations in Crown Heights • Photos

IDF recovers bodies of two soldiers abducted to Gaza

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During an operation in Gaza, the bodies of the hostages CPL Nik Beizer and SGT Ron Scherman were recovered by IDF soldiers and brought back to Israel • Full Article

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Heartfelt Farewell: Florida Jewish Community Bids Final Goodbye to Beloved Shliach

Members of the Florida Jewish community gathered this afternoon to escort Rabbi Sholom DovBer Lipskar ע”ה, the Rebbe’s devoted Shliach to Bal Harbour and surrounding areas. The funeral procession began in Florida and is en route to New York • Photos
Rabbi Shalom Ber Lipskar, 78, OBM

We are deeply saddened to report on the passing of Rabbi Shalom Ber Lipskar, the Rebbe’s Shliach to Bal Harbour, Florida, and founder of the Aleph Institute. He passed away on Shabbos, 5 Iyar, 5785 • Full Story
“Stay in Your Lane”: Rabbi Lipskar on Shlichus

Following the recent passing of Rabbi Sholom DovBer Lipskar, OBM, a powerful clip of him addressing Shluchim has begun circulating widely on social media. “Be the Rebbe’s representative—stay in your lane!” he urges. “Love what you do, and ask yourself: Am I doing what the Rebbe wants?” These heartfelt words, now heard with fresh poignancy, serve as a lasting message of clarity, humility, and purpose in the sacred work of Shlichus • Watch
Good News: Shmulik Amar Out of Intensive Care

On Motzei Shabbos, the family of Shmulik Amar shared uplifting news: Shmulik, who was critically injured in a devastating fire in a Crown Heights apartment, has been moved out of intensive care, Baruch Hashem • Read More, Support

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