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FAQs: Growing & Keeping the Beard

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In honor of Lag B’Omer, the hilula of Rashbi, we present a selection of halachic Q&As on the important topic of keeping one’s beard, by HaRav Yosef Yeshaya Braun, Mara D’Asra and member of the Crown Heights • Full Article

Let’s Talk About Rabbi Akiva (Wagner) And His Students

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Rabbi Gershon Avtzon writes: Today (17 Iyar 5785), marks the second Yahrtzeit of my dear Rosh Yeshiva and personal Mashpia: Harav Michoel Akiva Gershon Wagner A”H. While much has been written, and will be written, about his unique personality, talents and method of learning and teaching – I would like to focus on (in a way of V’hachai Yitten El Libo) one particular innovation and passion of his: His connection to all his alumni • Full Article

The True Selfless Hatzalah Volunteers You Never Hear About

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You’ve seen it before: His Hatzalah radio buzzes, he picks it up and hears the call for help, and poof! These are the visible moments of a typical Hatzalah call. But there are many more characters to this story, a veritable ensemble cast of people who may not be racing down Kingston Avenue with sirens blaring, but are integral to Hatzalah’s life-saving efforts nonetheless • Full Story

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Pregnant Woman Critically Injured in Shooting Attack; Baby Delivered in Emergency Surgery

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In a tragic terror attack Wednesday afternoon in the Shomron, a pregnant Jewish woman was critically injured and a man was seriously wounded when terrorists opened fire on an Israeli vehicle traveling between Bruchin and the Peduel Junction • Read More

With $100 and a Call to Action, The Rebbe Championed This Sefer

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In connection with the days of Sefirah, the Rebbe urged its author, Rabbi Moshe Nisan Wiener, that the sefer Hadras Ponim Zokon and its contents be disseminated especially during this time of year, for reasons the Rebbe described as “obvious” • Read More

Tonight: Taharas Hamishpacha Review Continues With Rabbi Yisrael Noach Lipsker

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Tonight, the third week of the Taharas Hamishpacha Review series, will continue with a Shiur on the subject of Hashkafa, given by Rabbi Yisrael Noach Lipsker • Full Story, Join

Arab Who Saved Dozens Of Seminary Girls From Fire Receives Israeli Citizenship

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Imad Hirbawi, who risked his life to save dozens of students at the Ohr Chaya seminary when a fire broke out in their Jerusalem dorm in December 2024, received Israeli citizenship earlier this week at the Interior Ministry • YWN • Full Story

Shocking Raid: Belgian Police Seize Milah Tools from Mohalim

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Severe Infringement on Religious Freedom: Deputy Knesset Speaker Urgently Appeals to Belgian Ambassador and FM Sa’ar Following Seizure of Milah Instruments in Antwerp • Read More

Rabbi Braun Says This is Vital

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In this heartfelt message, Rabbi Yosef Y. Braun of the Crown Heights Beis Din emphasizes the vital role Hatzalah plays in our community — and the responsibility each of us has to support their life-saving work • Watch, Donate

Now Accepting Applications: Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim Lubavitch – Queens

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With heartfelt thanks to Hashem, we are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the upcoming Shnas HaLimudim 5786 at YTTL Queens – Mesivta • Read More

The Rebbe’s Four Lag B’Omer Mugah Ma’amorim, Explained

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The only four Mugah Mamorim from the Rebbe in Honor of Lag B’omer taught by Shliach Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz • Full Story, Watch

The Silent Test That Elevates the Soul

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We all face spiritual tests. Some are dramatic; others come quietly, disguised as small compromises. One man’s struggle with kashrus while traveling reveals a deeper truth: a test isn’t a sign of weakness—it’s a sign of strength. And sometimes, it’s the very thing that lifts us higher than we thought possible • Full Article

6.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Crete, Felt Across Central Israel

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A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 struck the island of Crete, Greece, on Wednesday. The quake occurred at a depth of 83 kilometers (approximately 51.5 miles). Tremors from the earthquake were felt as far as central Israel • Read More

Hamas Leader Targeted in Israeli Strike on Gaza Bunker

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The Israel Defense Forces and Israel Security Agency confirmed Tuesday that a high-level airstrike targeted Mohammad Sinwar, the Hamas leader in Gaza and head of the group’s militant wing, in a bunker beneath the European Hospital in Khan Yunis • Read More

Now It’s Our Turn

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It doesn’t matter if it’s 3 AM, Yom Kippur, or the middle of a simcha — when someone in Crown Heights calls Hatzalah, they run • Read More, Donate

Lag B’Omer: A Day That Shines with Eternal Joy

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Lag B’Omer is more than a day in the Omer – it’s the day Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai revealed the deepest secrets of the Torah, igniting a joy that continues to inspire generations. The Zohar, opens the path to Moshiach, and on this day, the joy of that future becomes tangible • By Rabbi Tuvia Bolton • Full Article

2,000 Gather in Tzfas for Special Event Honoring Rabbi Wilschanski

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On Wednesday, a special kinus was held at the Heichel Levi Yitzchok Shul in Tzfas, in honor and memory of the late Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Wilschanski, A”H • Full Story, Photos

Mazal Tov

Dovid Ezagui to Chava Sorkin — Both from Brooklyn

Shmulik Greenberg – Kfar Chabad, Israel to Chani Hasofer – Tzfas, Israel

Velvel Reikhtman (Ben Reb Moshe) – Montreal to Channah Kagan (Bas Reb Zev Moishe) – Crown Heights

L’chayim will be Tuesday night in Ulam Chana – 556 Crown St.

Baby boy to Mendi and Devora Leah Labi (née Spielman) — Crown Heights

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L’Chaim: Lerner — Wilschanski

The L’chaim of Mendel Lerner of Boston, MA, and Moussia Wilschanski of Milan, Italy, took place Wednesday night at the JCM • Photos
Crime Spree in Crown Heights: Bold Phone Snatching, Surge in Car Part Thefts

It’s been a busy 24 hours for local Shmira patrol, with two major incidents shaking the neighborhood • Full Story
Photos: This Week in 770

This week, Beis Chayeinu has been vibrant with a blend of uplifting and everyday moments, beautifully captured by Chabadinfo photographer Mendy Shiff. From inspiring scenes to ordinary yet meaningful experiences, we invite you to explore this week’s gallery for Parshas Shelach, 5785 • Gallery
Israeli Air Force Strikes Iranian Nuclear Reactor in Arak

The IDF released footage of the airstrike on the inactive nuclear reactor near Arak in Iran. As part of the broad effort to prevent the Iranian regime from obtaining a nuclear weapon, strikes targeted the nuclear reactor, including the structure of the reactor’s core seal, which is a key component in plutonium production • Full Story, Video

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Hungary Shluchim Gather For First-Ever Kinus Hashluchim, K’ish Echad B’Lev Echad

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Tut Altz: Two Types of Activism

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