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Hei Teves: Exclusive Library Tour

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Photos by Mendy Kurant for Chabadinfo

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In honor of Hei Teves, Didan Notzach, the Yom Tov of the Seforim, we are reposting an exclusive gallery from a number of years ago, when Chabadinfo photographer Mendy Kurant went for a tour of the library adjacent to 770, featuring photos of manuscripts, Seforim and other holy objects from the Rabbeim • Photos

Every News Story Made Moshiach Feel More Distant—Until This Book Opened My Eyes to What’s Really Unfolding

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By Shaul Nemtzov Lately, every post I scroll past seems to tell the same story of chaos and conflict. It’s hard to feel like we’re getting closer to Moshiach when the headlines scream tragedies. And then I picked up ‘Swords into Plowshares’ by Professor Shimon Silman and everything shifted. I didn’t expect a scientific book […]

55 Moments: Nittel Nacht, Chess in 770

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On Wednesday night, as per the minhag not to learn Torah on Nittel Nacht, many games of chess took place in both the large and small Zal of 770, from young children to Bochurim to Anash, and even some Eltere Chassidim, all are enjoying this annual activity • 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

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Georgia: Israeli Finance Minister Ze’ev Elkin Visits FJC’s ‘Or Avner’ School in Tbilisi

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As part of an official diplomatic visit to Georgia during the Chanukah holiday, Israeli Minister Ze’ev Elkin—who serves in the Ministry of Finance and oversees both the Tekuma Directorate and the Northern Rehabilitation Directorate—visited the FJC ‘Or Avner’ Jewish school in Tbilisi • Full Story, Photos

Hei Teves: The Rebbe’s Nesius, Ratified

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Rabbi Reuven Matusof sat down to farbreng with Beis Moshiach’s Menachem Ziegelbaum for a lively Hei Teves Farbrengen that went far beyond the book fairs: “The Rebbe’s Nesius was ratified. That meant that the Moshiach phase got a green light.” • By Beis Moshiach Magazine • Full Article

45th Siyum Harambam to Be Held at Bedford Union Armory

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The 45th Siyum Harambam is set to take place on Wednesday, 17 Shevat – February 4th, in the Bedford Union Armory. The large-scale venue was selected to accommodate the thousands expected to participate in the annual celebration • Read More

This Hey Teves, Give Your Home a Library That Grows Every Week

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A subscription to Beis Moshiach is more than a magazine—it’s a growing collection of Chassidic literature. Over the course of a year, you aren’t just reading articles; you are building a library of Chassidus, advice from the Rebbe, Chassidishe stories and biographies, and so much more • Full story, details

Listen: This Week’s Krias Hatorah and Haftorah

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Prepare for the weekly Torah reading while you experience the atmosphere of 770. Published exclusively for the benefit of Shluchim and Chabad Baalei Keri’ah, the Parsha and Haftorah are recorded with full Ta’amei Hamikra by the veteran Baal Koreh of 770, Rabbi Michoel Slavin • Listen

Hey Teves Experience: A Special Community Program Tonight

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In honor of Hey Teves 5786, Reb Levik’s Minyon will host a special “Hey Teves Experience” this evening at Heichal Hallimud in Crown Heights, celebrating the global spread of Tanya and the victory of Chassidus • Read More

THROWBACK: “Judge Awards Rabbi’s Library to Hasidic Unit”

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Read it for yourself. The following article appeared in the New York Times of January 7, 1987 (6 Teves 5747), the day after the historic ruling of the seforim on the auspicious day of Hei Teves: The question of who owns a valuable Jewish library of more than 40,000 books and manuscripts was decided yesterday • Full Article

What Happened When: The Complete Didan Notzach Calendar

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From Beis Moshiach Magazine: The Rebbe’s victory in the case of the sefarim was the end of a long saga spanning over 5 years! The following article gives a brief overview, marking the most significant dates from the initial shocking discovery until the ultimate victory • By Rabbi Zalman Hertzel • Full Article

The Rebbe’s Opinion On: Lessons From Chess

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Chabadinfo in collaboration with Beis Moshiach Magazine presents: The Rebbe’s Opinion On, a series featuring the Rebbe’s opinion and directive on various subjects • The Baal Shem Tov teaches that from everything a person sees or hears, one can – and must – learn a lesson in serving Hashem. This is true also regarding the game of chess ([especially] since which we find that many gedolei Yisrael played it on Nittel night and the like • Full Article

Record-Breaking Mitzvah Tanks Hit the Streets of Melbourne for Chanukah

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This Chanukah, the bochurim of Melbourne went out with tremendous energy and achdus to spread the light of Chanukah across the city through Mivtzoim Tanks • Full Story, Photos, Video

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Thursday: Central Hei Teves Farbrengen in 770

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The Gabboim of 770 invites all Chassidim to come and partake in the central Hei Teves farbrengen that will be taking place on Thursday night at 9:30 PM, with the participation of Anash, T’mimim and Shluchim from around the world • Full Details

More Than Chess: The History and Meaning of “Nittel Nacht”

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On the night between December 24 and 25, “Nittel Nacht” is observed by many Jewish communities originating from Eastern Europe and Hungary. The main custom is to avoid Torah study from sunset to midnight. What is the meaning of the word “nittel,” and according to which calendar is its date determined? Why don’t we study Torah on this night, and how is it possible that Torah can add chayus to the kelipos? Why do we play Chess on Nittel? What else is recommended to do on this night? Is it true that one may learn Chassidus on this night? A fascinating compilation of sources, minhagim and explanations on this unique minhag by Rabbi Zalman Hertzel from a forthcoming book on Jewish customs • Full Article

Light Against the Darkness: Kharkiv’s Jews Celebrate Chanukah with Pride

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Despite the ongoing crisis, the Jewish community of Kharkiv, Ukraine, once again celebrated Chanukah with resilience and joy • Full Story, Photos

Public Menorah Toppled in Chernihiv, Ukraine on Final Day of Chanukah

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A public menorah set up in the northern Ukrainian city of Chernihiv was found toppled on Monday morning, the eighth day of Chanukah • Full Story, Photos

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Baby boy to Yanki and Chanie Denburg — Coral Springs, FL

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Baby girl to Shmuel and Chanie (nee Wilhelm) Pevzner — Crown Heights

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Baby girl to Mattanya and Rochel (nee Notik) Ginsburg — Crown Heights

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WATCH: Crown Heights Community Members Back Ahron Gluck for Assembly

Endorsements and support from respected members of the Crown Heights community have been piling in for Assembly District 43 candidate Ahron Gluck, including Rabbi Yossi Garelik, Rabbi Meir Shur, Shloimy Baitch, and Mendy Pellin, ahead of the important election • Read More, Video
Op-Ed: How to Exercise Political Power – Why Crown Heights Political Activists and Voters Are Diverging

Former city council candidates Benny Rosenberger and Yehuda Shaffer talk about why community leaders and voters are diverging in the 2026 Primary election: “This divide comes from two different views of how to exercise political power” • Read More
Chovevei Torah Shiur Daled Gathers for Annual Class Photo at 770

Bochurim of Shiur Daled of Yeshivas Chovevei Torah gathered in front of 770 for their traditional annual class photograph, together with members of the hanhalah and yeshivah staff, marking a meaningful milestone in their year • Read More, Photos
NYC Health + Hospitals to Open Second Bridge to Home Facility in Crown Heights

Crown Heights hotel switches to transitional housing for “unhoused” NY’ers diagnosed with serious mental illness • Read More

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Three Maamarim, One Message of Spiritual Victory – Marking 15 Sivan Through the Rebbe’s Ma’amorim

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770: Hundreds Gather for Kinus Torah

Shavuos Ends On A High in 770

Erev Shavuos in Crown Heights

Tefillos for Moshiach Ben Dovid: Shavuos on Mt. Tzion with Dovid Hamelech

Badatz Releases Day-to-Day Guide for Shavous

The Rebbe’s Shluchim in Thailand Gather For Kinus

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Every Child Needs a Miriam – A Single Gesture Toward a Baby Reverberates Throughout History

Download: Weekly Kovetz Divrei Moshiach, Behaaloscha

Rambam In-Depth: The Gizbar’s Hidden Power That Could Change Your Tzedakah Forever!

The Rebbe’s Explanation on Pirkei Avos

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Op-Ed: How to Exercise Political Power – Why Crown Heights Political Activists and Voters Are Diverging

It’s Time To Talk About: Chinuch Lessons From The Menorah

WATCH: Crown Heights Community Members Back Ahron Gluck for Assembly

Reality Is Not What It Seems: A Scientific and Chassidic Exploration

Ontario Moves School Online, Pauses Non-Urgent Procedures As Part Of New COVID-19 Measures

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