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Baby boy to Chaim and Menuchi Shuchat (nee Shifman) — Lod, Israel
This Sunday night, 4 Shvat / February 2nd, marks the 41st yahrzeit and Hiloula of the Baba Sali. Merkaz Sefarad Chabad and Mrs. Annette Lipsker, a granddaughter of the Baba Sali, and her family, will be hosting the annual Hiloula in Crown Heights • Full Story, Details
Recently, a historic milestone was reached in Chabad’s activities across the Baltic region as the first-ever regional Kinus Hashluchim was held for all Chabad Shluchim serving in Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia • Full Story, Photos
In the holy and inspiring spirit of the Shovavim weeks, music fans eagerly await a beautiful, heartwarming three-song Shovavim project. This project brings us a three-part series of sweet and soulful melodies, presented by Moshi Kraus Music Studios and performed by some of the finest voices in the Jewish music world • Full Story, Listen, Watch
Exactly eighty years ago, Red Army soldiers liberated the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest death camp in all of human history. From 1940 to early 1945, more than four million Jewish people were murdered and burned there, until January 27, when Russian Red Army soldiers arrived and liberated the camp • Full Story, Photos
After months of meticulous research and writing, Amazing Miracle Stories for Kids Volume 4 is nearly ready to go to print! This new volume features another 50 captivating stories designed to inspire children with timeless lessons of emunah, hiskashrus to tzaddikim, and a deep connection to Hashem • Full Story, Photos
In recent days, a controversy has erupted within the ranks of the Chabad soldiers who enlisted a few weeks ago in the newly established Charedi military brigade, ‘Hashmonaim.’ • Full Story
The IDF Spokesperson’s Unit announced that earlier today (Monday), during a joint operation between the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Israel Security Agency (ISA), an Israeli Air Force (IAF) aircraft conducted a precision strike in Tulkarm, eliminating a senior Hamas operative. Another terrorist was also neutralized in the operation • Read More
Rabbi Mendy Tzikvashvili, The Rebbe’s Shaliach in San Marcos La Laguna on Lake Atitlán in Guatemala, shared a moving story from the Chabad House • Full Story
In Parashas Bo, the first mitzvah is introduced: the sanctification of the month. Just as the moon renews itself each month, so too must a person bring renewal and change into their life, not falling into automatic routines • Read More
Chabadinfo.com Exclusive: In the Sicha of Parshas Bo 5752, the Rebbe explains what “Come to Pharoh” means based on Chassidus, and how we should prepare for Yud Shvat, and the connection to Moshiach • Learn this week’s Sicha with ChabadInfo.com’s Weekly Shiur of the “Dvar Malchus” Sicha in English, presented by Rabbi Menachem Mendel Lipskier, Mashpia of Mesivta of Melbourne, Australia • Watch Video
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Over thirty young adults from Russia and Kazakhstan recently participated in a special educational and solidarity mission to Israel as part of the activities organized by YAHAD, operating under the Federation of Jewish Communities (FJC) and directed by Rabbi Mendy Wilansky. The journey, conducted in partnership with the “Onward” project of Taglit-Birthright, occurred from January 1–8 • Full Story, Photos
Op-Ed by Rabbi Gershon Avtzon “If we want practical results, things must be defined. How many times do you come to a certain town and one friend tells you to “come anytime” and another invites you to certain designated meals at their home. Ask yourself: Which home do you end up entering more often? It is obviously the one that gave a more limited and defined invitation. The same is true with the implementation of Mivtza Ahavas Yisroel” • Full Article
Starting April 1, Delta Air Lines will resume daily nonstop flights from New York’s JFK Airport to Tel Aviv, Israel, marking the return of direct service between the two cities after a hiatus due to security concerns. The airline will operate its Airbus A330-900 aircraft, offering nearly 2,000 weekly seats • Read More
200 security prisoners were released on Shabbos, including 121 serving life sentences. Among those freed are individuals with long histories of violent attacks and affiliations with terror organizations • Read More
G-D is revealed everywhere • Listen, learn and enjoy a Maamar of the Rebbe “Baasi lgani” from Yud Shvat 5725, in Honor of Parshas Bo and Yud Shvat. By Shliach Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz • Watch
A few months after releasing his previous hit song, “Im Yirtze Hashem,” which enjoyed widespread success on streaming platforms and constant airplay on radio stations, Chabad singer Simcha Friedman is back with a new melodic and soothing single in an Israeli style: “Meir BaLayla” (Illuminating the Night) • Read More, Watch
Anash and Temimim gathered on Thursday for the central Farbrengen in honor of the 24th of Teves, marking the Yahrzeit of the Alter Rebbe. The event was organized by the Gabbaim of 770 • Read More, Photos
In a moment of both relief and outrage, four Israeli female soldiers, who were abducted by Hamas on October 7 from the Nachal Oz base near the Gaza border, were finally released on Shabbos. The hostages—Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy, and Liri Albag—were handed over in a grotesque spectacle orchestrated by the Hamas terror group, as they were paraded through Gaza in front of an audience of armed terrorists • Full Story
As we read this week’s Torah portion about the intensifying Egyptian Exile and the deepening misery of bondage, one of the most powerful lessons that we can glean from the Exodus story is the answer to the big question: How does one survive difficult times? How did a nation endure genocide and brutal oppression and come out stronger than ever – a nation that thrives till this very day and one that has brought civilization to the world?! On an individual level how can each of us maintain balance and grow through suffering? • Full Article
In honor of Shabbos Parshas Vayeira, the Machon Lehafatzas Toraso Shel Moshiach has published a special pamphlet featuring Part 1 of the Farbrengen from Shabbos Download: Weekly Kovetz Divrei Moshiach, Shemos-Mivarchim Shevat, 5745 • As a Pirsum Rishon, there are pearls from the dollar distribution on Sunday, 29th of Kislev, 1951 • Download
Is the Alter Rebbe’s picture authentic? Rabbi Shloma Majeski answers for Stump the Rabbi • Watch
In honor of 24 Teves we present a chapter from the Sichos Kodesh of the Rebbe Rayatz. From the sicha of Yud Kislev 5702 in which he spoke about the Mitteler Rebbe and the Alter Rebbe • From Beis Moshiach Magazine • Full Article
In an ironic twist, this week’s deadly terror attack in the village of al-Funduq, near Shechem, speeded up the rescue of a Jewish mother and her one-year-old son from an Arab village in the area • Full Story
RebbeDrive and Chabadinfo to present our readers with a weekly gallery with the Rebbe MH”M. The photos are published daily by RebbeDrive — many of which have been publicized for the first time • Gallery
Chaim Tuito, the official photographer of the HASC Concert for the 10th year, presents a gallery from the 38th prestigious musical evening that took place Sunday at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, which is one of the largest performing arts centers in the United States, with the participation of thousands of supporters • Full Story, Photos, Video
This week, Beis Chayeinu has been vibrant with a blend of uplifting and everyday moments, beautifully captured by Chabadinfo photographer Mendi Schiff. From inspiring scenes to ordinary yet meaningful experiences, we invite you to explore this week’s gallery for Parshas Vaeira, 5785 • Gallery
In honor of Yud Shvat, approaching in the coming weeks, we present our readers with the Ma’amorim Basi L’Gani 5725 and 5745 for this year as part of the yearly cycle has been published in a booklet format and is available for easy downloading • Download
We are deeply saddened to report on the passing of Rabbi Moshe Herson, The Rebbe’s Shliach to New Jersey and dean of Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim in Morristown, New Jersey. He passed away on Thursday, 23 Teves, 5785 • Full Story
Parshas Va’era recounts the first seven plagues, showing G-d’s power yet failing to change Pharaoh’s heart. A story about The Rebbe highlights the lesson: miracles are temporary and don’t easily transform daily life. The future redemption will bring lasting miracles that deeply impact the world and our inner selves. Preparing for this requires learning Chassidic teachings and recognizing the presence of Moshiach • By Rabbi Tuvia Bolton • Full Article
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to re-designate the Houthis as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO), a powerful move that reinforces the U.S. stance against the destabilizing forces in the Middle East, particularly those backed by Iran. This re-designation reverses the Biden administration’s decision to lift the designation in 2021 • Read More
Mossad Chief David Barnea and ISA Chief Ronen Bar met with Egyptian intelligence chief Hassan Mahmoud Rashad in Cairo to discuss security arrangements for the Gaza-Egypt border • Read More
Over the past 24 hours, Israeli security forces have eliminated over 10 terrorists as part of the ongoing counterterrorism operation in Jenin. The operation, involving the IDF, ISA, and Border Police, has also included targeted aerial strikes on terror infrastructure sites • Read More
Last week, a series of exams were held for the students of the Machon Lemaan Yilmedu in various curricula, with the rabbanim of the Vaad Semicha of the Machon • Full Story
Prior to the current Russian-Ukrainian war, thousands of people would flock to Haditch year-round to daven at the tziyun of the Alter Rebbe, but for more than 200 years, great efforts were made to preserve the sanctity of the place and to maintain a “ner tamid” there. • Over the years there were full-time shamashim who lived nearby and brought pidyonos there that were sent from all over Russia by the Chassidim. A fascinating historical overview providing a glimpse into Haditch since the time of the passing of the Alter Rebbe • Full Article
Yossi Zaltzman — Toronto, Canada, to Chana Rivka Stolik — Crown Heights
Koby Berkowitz – Sydney Australia to Chana Weiss Sherman Oaks, CA.
L’Chaim: tonight (Wednesday) in The Garden House 1386 S. Johns PL
Moshe Gordon – Crown Heights to Chayale Movsikov – Crown Heights
L’Chaim: tonight (Wednesday) 571 Albany Ave.
Shmuly Golomb – Crown Heights to Mushky Steinmetz – Briarwood, NY
L’Chaim: tonight (Wednesday) in F.R.E.E. 1383 President St.
On the 28th of Nissan 5751, the Rebbe charged us with the mission of bringing Moshiach • Rav Yosef Yeshaya Braun, Mara D’asra of Crown Heights provides background, insight, and food for thought on how to bring the message down from the realm of studying the words of the Rebbe to really feeling it and into the realm of action • By Beis Moshiach Magazine • Full Article
The CHK has sent out an urgent Kashrus notice: It has come to our attention that a meat product manufactured by Shor HaBor is currently being sold in local stores bearing the CHK certification logo, including a “Kosher for Passover” label — despite not being under our supervision • Full Story
We are deeply saddened to report on the passing of Rabbi Mendy Raitport, a longtime Crown Heights resident and Askan, who for many years owned the Crown Kosher butcher shop. He passed away in a terrible car accident on Tuesday night, 25 Nissan, 5785 • Full Story
Hundreds joined the Levaya of Rabbi Mendy Raitport, a longtime Crown Heights resident and Askan, who for many years owned the Crown Kosher butcher shop, as it passed by 770 on its way for burial • Photos