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National Security Minister Ben-Gvir Spotted Learning with Rabbi Yurkowitz

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National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was recently seen learning Tanya with Rabbi Baruch Boaz Yurkowitz, Rav of the Chabad community in Lod. The Chavrusa follows a Hachlata the minister made during the central 19 Kislev Farbrengen in Kfar Chabad, to set aside regular times for learning Sefer HaTanya and make it a fixed part of his daily routine • Photos, Watch

Ahead of Purim: Yitzhar Yeshiva Prepares Thousands of Mishloach Manos for IDF Soldiers

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The Chabad Yeshiva in Mitzpe Yitzhar, under the leadership of Rabbi Itzik Sandroi, is preparing for an impactful Purim throughout the Shomron, Binyamin, and Jordan Valley regions • Read More, Photos

Drinking Responsibly: Kashrus Clarity on Alcoholic Drinks

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Ahead of Purim, “Kashrus: Be in the Know” released updated guidelines clarifying the kashrus status of alcoholic beverages, reminding consumers that many local stores do not assume responsibility for the drinks they sell and urging the community to stay informed to ensure a Freilichen Purim without compromising Kashrus standards • Read More

Suspect Arrested After Car Theft in Crown Heights

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A suspect was arrested on Lincoln Place in Crown Heights after allegedly stealing a vehicle earlier in the day in the neighborhood, according to a statement released by Shmira • Read More

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Shabbos for 1000 Unites College Students in a Celebration of Jewish Pride and Unity at Rutgers

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On Shabbat Terumah, Chabad House at Rutgers hosted its signature “Shabbos for 1000” (S41K) initiative, bringing together approximately 1,000 Jewish students and their friends for a powerful and uplifting Shabbat experience • Full Story, Photos

We’re Not Alone: How Sharing and Sensitivity Strengthen Ourselves and Community

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Question: I hear about families in our community going through difficult periods—financial struggles, health issues, or other personal challenges. Often, I think, “wow, I had no idea!” It seems that many people tend to keep their lives and feelings to themselves. Do you think people should open up more, or is it better to keep certain matters private? • Aharon Schmidt replies, from the Living Jewish’s Farbrengen column • Read More

Central Gmach of the Former Soviet Union To Mark a Quarter Century

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A spirit of anticipation is palpable within Moscow’s large and vibrant Jewish community as preparations intensify for the annual Melaveh Malkah in support of the Central Gmach serving the rabbanim, shluchim, and Jewish communities throughout the countries of the Former Soviet Union • Full Story

Oholei Torah Brings Yeshiva to the Neighborhood Shuls During Blizzard

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While heavy snowfall blanketed New York and many schools closed their doors, Oholei Torah once again demonstrated a tradition that has defined the Yeshiva for seventy years: Torah learning continues • Full Story, Photos

In The Middle of Nowhere: Chabad House Opens in Pisac, Peru

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A new chapter in shlichus is unfolding high in the Andes Mountains of Peru as Rabbi Menachem Mendel and Chaya Mushka Tzikvashvili have established Chabad of Pisac • Full Story, Photos

Moscow: Bris Milah for Son of the Shliach in Zukovka

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Joy filled the beautiful Beis Chabad in the Zukovka neighborhood of Moscow as the bris Milah of Rabbi Yanki Kooperman’s son was held. The Chief Rabbi of Russia, Rabbi Berel Lazar, was honored with giving the brachos and naming the baby, while the President of the Union of Jewish Communities in Russia, Rabbi Alexander Boroda, was honored to stand for the brachos. The sandek was the grandfather, Rabbi Rafael Levinson, Shliach to Tel Adashim • Photos

Four Years Into the Ukraine War: Foreign Minister Speaks with Shliach

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Four years since the outbreak of war in Ukraine, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar held a conversation with Rabbi Meir Stambler, Shliach of the Rebbe and Chairman of the Federation of Jewish Communities of Ukraine. Minister Sa’ar inquired about the current situation in the country and the condition of its Jewish communities, and extended wishes for a joyful Purim • Read More

Special Gallery of Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Wilschanski A”H

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Marking one year (8 Adar) since the passing of Rosh Yeshivas Chasidei Chabad Lubavitch Tzfas and Shliach of the Rebbe Melech HaMoshiach, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Wilschanski A”H, Chabad photographer Dov Ber Hechtman presents a special gallery featuring moments from his later years, some previously published and others released now for the first time • Gallery

Mrs. Chaya Zohara (Georgette) Wald, 75, OBM

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We are deeply saddened to report on the passing of Mrs. Chaya Zohara (Georgette) Wald, a woman who merited to have multiple Yechidusin with the Rebbe and a former resident of Crown Heights • Full Story

Watch Live: The Halachos of Purim with Rabbi Braun

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Tonight! Wednesday 8:30 PM EST: Harav Yosef Y. Braun, Mara D’Asra of Crown Heights, will host a live Siur on the Halachos of Purim for Men & Women • Watch Live

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YJP Professionals Exchange Federal Holiday for a Day of Deep Learning at Hadar Hatorah

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Ten young professionals from the New York area chose a different kind of “day off” this President’s Day: visiting Hadar Hatorah for a curated “Day of Learning” designed to give working men a taste of the authentic Yeshiva experience • Full Story, Photos

Purim 5713: When The Rebbe ‘Killed’ Stalin

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This year marks 73 years since the renowned farbrengen of Purim 5713, in honor of the occasion, Chabadinfo pulled out from the Beis Moshiach Archives a two-part article in which R’ Hillel Zaltzman tells the story of the Farbrengen and the Doctor’s Plot: A most frightening period in our history and the amazing denouement with the death of Stalin on Motzaei Purim after the Rebbe’s heavenly intervention on Purim 1953 • Part 1 of 2 • Full Article

Tetzaveh & Purim: Man Makes the Clothes

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This week’s Torah reading deals with the garments of the Kohanim (priests) in the Holy Temple. This coming week will be Purim, celebrating the salvation of the Jews from their enemies some 2,400 years ago. At first glance maybe we can say the connection between them is clothes; the Torah explains holy garments and on Purim it is customary to wear strange ones. But these itself aren’t really understood: why did the priests dress so uniquely in the Temple and why the costumes on Purim? • Read More

What’s The Rebbe’s Opinion on Bochurim Drinking Alcohol?

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Should bochurim drink alcohol? In this episode of Stump the Rabbi, Rabbi Noam Wagner shares the Rebbe’s clear approach: Chassidim don’t drink for the sake of drinking — they say “Lechaim.” The Rebbe emphasized that for those under forty, drinking should be extremely limited — no more than four small shot glasses, and never to the point of getting drunk. A farbrengen is about inspiration, and connection — not intoxication • Watch

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Parshas Vayakhel: The Three Dimensions of Dedication

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