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The newly appointed Israeli Ambassador to Georgia, Mr. Walid Abu-Haya, paid his first official visit to the Chabad House in the coastal city of Batumi this week, where he was warmly received by Rabbi Zevi Mendelzon • Read More, Photos
This week’s Torah reading begins as Jacob “sends” (VaYishlach) angels as messengers, to his angry brother Eisov who he hasn’t seen for over 30 years. But the Torah tells us that when his messengers returned with the news that Aisav wants war and is approaching with 400 men, Jacob is afraid. At first glance this makes no sense! Why the fear? Two weeks ago, we read how Yaakov received his father’s blessings (27:28-9), promising him victory and supremacy over his enemies. So why was he afraid? Didn’t he believe in the blessings? • Read More
Question: My wife stopped making me dinner. It was somewhat my fault because I tend to complain. If the chicken wasn’t cooked enough; if there was a soapy taste because the plates weren’t rinsed well; if the vegetables or rice were undercooked — I would point it out. She finally said that if I’m not happy with the way she cooks, I should do it myself. I apologized and tried to appease her, but it’s not helping. How can I appease her and have her agree to make dinner again?• Aharon Schmidt replies, from the Living Jewish’s Farbrengen column • Read More
The latest installment of the beloved Chassidic‑music series presents a newly recorded rendition of a Niggun composed by Reb Hillel Paritcher — a stirring tune that reflects his deep devotion and soulful connection to Chassidus • Listen
Amid the ongoing draft crisis, Rabbi Yitzchak Yehuda Yaroslavsky, Rav of Nechalas Har Chabad, sent a letter on Erev Shabbos to Menachem Aviv Herzman, a Lubavitcher bachur currently serving a prison sentence. Herzman was arrested upon his return from his Kvutza year at 770. The letter offers encouragement and guidance, highlighting the enduring importance of Torah study and Hiskashrus to the Rebbe even in challenging circumstances • Full letter
A distinguished and uplifting Chanukas Habayis ceremony was held last week for the dedication of a newly built Mikvah Taharah in the city of Cebu, Philippines — a city of 3 million residents — located on the grounds of the Chabad House • Read More, Gallery
A second terror attack in Yehudah and Shomron within less than ten hours occurred this morning (Tuesday), when a terrorist stabbed two young Israelis, both around 20 years old, on Route 465 near the community of Ateret in Binyamin. BH the terrorist was immediately neutralized. The victims are in light condition • Read More
A deeply moving Seudas Hoda’ah took place in the Krayot, three months after the dramatic event in which Shliach, Rabbi Pinchas Pizem, miraculously returned to life against all odds and without any lasting damage, after suffering cardiac arrest, undergoing open-heart surgery, and requiring three separate resuscitations • Full Story, Photos, Watch
Oholei Torah’s annual Bochur Tog for the Mechina 8th grade took place this week on Chag HaGeulah Yud Kislev, filling the zal with energy as the bochurim spent the afternoon tending to their personal items and deepening their hiddur mitzvah • Full Story, Photos
Two brothers who split under rough circumstances meet again. It could’ve turned into a bloody fight, but instead, something totally unexpected happened. Was it real emotion, or just a fake act? • Moshiach Beparsha is a weekly drasha connecting the Rebbe’s teachings on Moshiach with the weekly Parsha, presented in an engaging way with stories and practical life lessons • Full Article
In recent days, Finance Minister Beztalel Smotrich, together with Aliyah and Integration Minister Ofir Sofer, unveiled plans for a forthcoming package of tax breaks for olim • Full Story
Chabad House at Rutgers University, together with its ten affiliate Chabad Houses serving Central and Southern New Jersey, is delighted to announce the 47th National Founders Anniversary Dinner, to be held Tuesday, December 9, 2025 • President Donald and Melania Trump have personally sent a congratulatory letter to Chabad House and to this year’s distinguished honorees • Full Story
On Yud Daled Kislev 5689 (1928), the Rebbe married Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka in Warsaw, Poland. Enjoy five great classes in the five Mugah Ma’amarim that the Rebbe Said, Certified and Edited for special day by Shliach Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz • Full Story, Watch
Iggud Talmidei HaYeshivos – ATO, the global Chabad organization dedicated to fostering enthusiasm for Geulah, Moshiach, and Hiskashrus to the Rebbe, marked 25 years of activity last Thursday with a special celebration at the Maple Event Hall in Petah Tikva. Dozens of supporters, partners, yeshiva staff, and rabbis from across Israel attended the elegant event • Read More, Photos
Chabad singer and songwriter Roi Lavi has joined forces with musician and producer Ofir Yohai for a heartfelt new single, המשחק של החיים – “The Game of Life”, celebrating the power of connection within the Jewish people • Read More, Watch
After a long period of rehabilitation, Yosef Chaim Ohana, a 25-year-old who had been held hostage by the terrorist organization Hamas for over two years, was released last from rehabilitation at Maccabiah Village in Ramat Gan and returned to his home in Kiryat Malakhi • Read More, Photos, Watch
As part of his diplomatic visit to Israel, Georgia’s Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture, Davit Songulashvili, arrived this morning (Monday) together with his Israeli counterpart, Minister of Agriculture Mr. Avi Dichter, for a visit and prayer at the Western Wall • Read More, Photos
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone call Monday with U.S. President Donald Trump, during which the President invited him to the White House for a meeting in the near future • Read More
A young woman was lightly wounded on Monday evening in a suspected car-ramming attack on Route 35, near the Yehuda Junction in the Chevron area • Read More
Residents of Kharkiv experienced a difficult weekend, as shelling was heard repeatedly throughout the city. One of the missiles struck directly at the Jewish cemetery during the heavy bombardment on Friday night • Full Story, Photos
Tonight! Monday 8:30 PM EST: Harav Yosef Y. Braun, Mara D’Asra of Crown Heights, will host a live Siur on the Halachos of Chanukah for Men & Women • Watch Live
At long last, a happy ending for H., a young woman from a religious home who’d gotten herself into very serious trouble. At the age of 20, H. got involved with a missionary cult that wreaked havoc on her soul. She began to regularly attend the cult’s meetings, which aimed at one thing: getting her to convert out of her religion • Full Story
This video class features a Maamar from The Rebbe in honor of Shabbos Parshas Vayishlach, titled “Vayishlach Yaakov”, delivered on 18 Kislev, Shabbos Parshas Vayishlach 5747. Presented by Shliach Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz, the class offers insight, inspiration, and practical guidance • Watch
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally submitted a request for a pardon to President Isaac Herzog, his lawyer Amit Hadad confirmed. The request comes amid ongoing legal proceedings against Netanyahu and seeks to address tensions surrounding the case • Read More
Severe flooding — among the worst Sri Lanka has experienced in the past decade — continues to wreak havoc throughout the country, leaving widespread destruction and loss of life. According to officials, at least 153 people have been killed, while approximately 200 remain missing. More than half a million residents have been affected as communities struggle to cope with the scale of the disaster • Read More
Chassidic singer David Sitbon, known for his powerful and moving voice, marks 15 years of musical activity with the release of Lehitbonen Nachon — a single born from the pain, confusion, and uncertainty felt during the recent war. After performing at countless IDF bases and offering soldiers strength and light through some of the nation’s darkest moments, Sitbon now channels that experience into a song that calls us to pause, reflect, and find the inner spark that leads toward hope • Watch
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 • In a portion from the farbrengen of Shabbos Parshas Vayeitze, 11th Day of Kislev, 5747 (1986), as translated by Sichos In English • Read More
R’ Mordechai Liepler was sad. For a long time already, his son lay seriously sick, deteriorating before his eyes. His son’s bones began to rot and it did not look like he stood a chance of recovering But R’ Mordechai, a genuine Chassid who was bound heart and soul with the Mitteler Rebbe, Rabbi Dovber, did not despair • Presented for 9 Kislev, the day the Mitteler Rebbe was born and passed away • Full Story
Whether wealth is defined by quality or by quantity, anyone who becomes acquainted with the Mitteler Rebbe’s Chassidus sees just that wealth. In this special interview, Rabbi Noam Yisroel Harpaz, a sought-after mashpia and lecturer in Eretz Yisrael, leads us into the world of the Mitteler Rebbe which he was led into by a personal story • Presented in honor of Tes-Yud Kislev, the birthday, yom hilula and chag hageula of the Mitteler Rebbe • By Beis Moshiach Magazine • Full Article
Oholei Torah recently held a well-attended Bar Mitzvah preparation evening for parents of sixth-grade talmidim, offering clear guidance and practical support as families begin planning this important milestone • Full Story, Photos
With the completion of renovations in the ancient synagogue in the city of Kislovodsk, Russia, and the restoration of the historic site from foundation to roof spanning several years, the Jewish community finally celebrated together • Full Story, Photos
Last night, Motzei Shabbos, Chassidim gathered in 770 for the central Farbrengen in honor of Tes-Yud Kislev—the birthday, Yahrtzeit, and Chag Hageulah of the Mitteler Rebbe. Esteemed Rabbonim and Mashpi’im shared words of inspiration, among them was the Mara De’asra and member of the Crown Heights Beis Din, Rabbi Yosef Yeshaya Braun • Photos
This week’s Rebbe Responsa addresses Religious Differences in Marriage — when one spouse is more observant than the other. Drawing from The Rebbe’s letters, this edition presents guidance on maintaining shalom bayis, encouraging positive growth, and strengthening a home of Torah without pressure or conflict • Download
This week’s video from The Weekly Sicha is titled “If It Didn’t Work Yesterday, Why Try Again?”. In this inspiring clip, The Rebbe speaks timeless guidance that speaks as powerfully today as ever. Take a few moments to watch and be uplifted • Watch
Rabbi Gershon Avtzon writes: “Dear Reader: The topic of the importance of having a real relationship with a Mashpia, is something that I have been thinking of writing about for a while, but kept pushing it off. After receiving a certain phone call recently, I realized that I should not push it off much longer.” • Read More
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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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
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
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
Crown Heights hotel switches to transitional housing for “unhoused” NY’ers diagnosed with serious mental illness • Read More