Rabbi Bar and Rabbi Lazar Award Smiacha Certificates in Moscow

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On Motzei Shabbos, a momentous occasion unfolded in Moscow as the Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi Kalman Bar, President of the Chief Rabbinate Council, and the Chief Rabbi of Russia, Rabbi Berel Lazar, presented esteemed Smicha certificates to the graduates of the ‘Diaspora Rabbis’ program from ‘Lama’an Yilmadu.’ The event marked a significant milestone in Jewish education and leadership in Russia • Photos

Long-Awaited Halt on Humanitarian Aid to Gaza Announced After Ceasefire Breakdown

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In a move that many have been waiting for, Israel’s political echelon has finally decided to halt the transfer of so called “humanitarian aid” to the Gaza Strip following the breakdown of the first phase of the ceasefire. This decision, made this morning (Sunday), comes after Hamas refused to accept the framework proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, for continuing negotiations on the hostages deal • Read More

Miracle: Three People Escape Unscathed as Massive Tree Falls Inches Away in Boro Park

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During Shabbos, a massive tree came crashing down at the intersection of 59th Street and 20th Avenue in Boro Park, narrowly missing three pedestrians by mere inches. Baruch Hashem, all three individuals walked away unscathed. Footage from security cameras captures the dramatic moment, including one man’s priceless reaction when he realizes he has just experienced an open miracle—breaking into a spontaneous dance of gratitude! • Watch

Win a dollar off the Rebbe for Siyum Contribution

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The Rebbe requested that the Siyum Harambam be held ברוב פאר והדר. The Rebbe explained that when the Siyum is held in a grand manner it will encourage more people to join and to participate in the learning of the daily Rambam • Read More

Yad L’Achim Warns Public: Large-Scale Missionary Campaign Underway

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The largest missionary campaign since the outbreak of the war is underway, Yad L’Achim announced this week in an urgent warning to the Israeli public • Full Story

Nesanel Cohen with a Beautiful Cover of Avraham Fried’s Classic “Zechoir”

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Ahead of Shabbos Zachor, when we read about the vicious attack of עמלק while קלל ישראל were leaving מצרים, Singer Nesanel Cohen came out with a beautiful cover of a classic, “Zechoir”, originally by Avraham Fried • Full Story, Watch

HOW THE RASHI SICHOS CAME TO BE

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The Wineberg family is currently putting together a book about Rabbi Yosef Wineberg, his fascinating story, his life’s work and his deep hiskashrus to the Rebbe. Do you remember Rabbi Wineberg? The family would love and appreciate hearing your story, recordings, photos and any information you may have to add to the book • Full Story

Watch: Baby Named Ariel Kfir in Honor of the Kedoshim, Ariel and Kfir Bibas HY”D

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This morning, a deeply emotional Bris Milah was held at the Chabad Shul in Hollywood, Florida, led by Rabbi Mendy Tenenhaus. The Bris was for the son of Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak and Rozy Gorwitz. In a powerful tribute, the child was named Ariel Kfir, in loving memory of the two young children, Ariel and Kfir Bibas, who were brutally murdered along with their mother by Hamas during their captivity. Their remains were recently returned to Israel. May this child merit a long and healthy life, bringing comfort to the Jewish nation and serving as a light in their memory • Watch

Car-Ramming Terror Attack in Israel Leaves Ten Injured

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A devastating terror attack struck Karkur Junction today, as an Arab terrorist rammed his vehicle into a crowd, injuring ten people, including a 17-year-old girl in critical condition. The attack has reignited concerns over national security and the release of terrorists. Security forces quickly responded, neutralizing and arresting the assailant near Gan Shmuel • Read More

Strengthening Jewish Life Behind Bars: Chief Rabbi of Kyiv Meets Israeli Prison Rabbi

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A special meeting took place at Israel’s Prison Service headquarters in Ramla, where Rabbi Yonatan Markovitch, Chief Rabbi of Kyiv and Ukraine’s prisons, met with Rabbi Eyal Salman, Chief Rabbi of the Israel Prison Service, to discuss maintaining Jewish life in correctional facilities—especially during wartime • Read More

Grand Siyum HaRambam Celebration Held at the Rambam’s Kever in Tveria

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In a momentous gathering, Chabad communities came together Thursday evening in Tiberias to celebrate the upcoming conclusion of the 44th cycle of daily Rambam study and the anticipated beginning of the 45th cycle • Read More, Photos, Watch

Russia Prepares for Visit of Israel’s Chief Rabbi

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The news of the arrival of the distinguished guest, Rabbi Kalman Meir Bar Shlita, Chief Rabbi of Israel and President of the Council of the Chief Rabbinate of Israel, was received with great enthusiasm in Russia, after he accepted the invitation of the Chief Rabbi of Russia, Rabbi Berel Lazar, to pay an official visit • Full Story

50 More Seforim Donated to the Rebbe’s Library

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The Rebbe’s Library received a donation of over 50 seforim on Tuesday thanks to a private initiative of two Ezagui brothers. Some of them are new books from the sets that are in the Rebbe’s room that have not been until now • Full Story, Photos

Thousands Honor Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas At The Eiffel Tower

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Dressed in orange, Thousands gathered for “a silent gathering” at the Palais du Trocadéro, at the foot of the Eiffel tower in Paris to pay their final respects to Shiri Bibas, 32, and her two young sons, Ariel, 4, and Kfir, just shy of 9 months old, HY”D • Photos, Video

Chabad of Sderot Prepares for Pesach: 12,500 Shmura Matzah Sets Arrive for Distribution

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As Pesach approaches, Chabad of Sderot is gearing up to ensure that every Jew in the city has access to Shmura Matzah for the holiday. Today, a massive shipment of 12,500 sets of hand-baked Shmura Matzah arrived at the entrance of the Chabad House, ready for distribution • Read More, Photos

Bodies of Four Israeli Hostages Transferred to Red Cross

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The bodies of four Israeli hostages—Ohad Yahalomi, Tsahi Idan, Itzik Elgarat, and Shlomo Mantzur—have been transferred to the Red Cross in Khan Younis, Gaza, without any formal ceremony or media presence. The Red Cross convoy carrying the bodies has now departed for Israel • Read More

Hundreds Wrap Tefillin in Memory of the Bibas Family

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As thousands gathered to pay their final respects to Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas, HY”D, Chabad Shluchim ensured that the tragedy was met with a powerful display of Jewish unity and faith • Read More, Photos

Yad L’Achim Warns of Massive Missionary Campaign Targeting Israeli Communities

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Yad L’Achim, the well-known organization combating missionary activity in Israel, has issued an urgent warning about a large-scale proselytizing campaign that began today (Wednesday), calling it the most extensive effort of its kind since the outbreak of the war • Read More

Students of Machon Ran Tested on Hilchos Shechita

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Today, students of Machon Ran at the Bolshoy Bronnaya Shul in Russia were tested by esteemed rabbis Rabbi Tam and Rabbi Mishraki from Eretz Yisrael. The tests, held every three months, are part of the yeshiva’s semicha and shechita program • Read More, Photos

HY”D: Thousands Honor Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas at Their Levaya

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Thousands of Israelis lined the streets on Monday to pay their final respects to Shiri Bibas, 32, and her two young sons, Ariel, 4, and Kfir, just shy of 9 months old, who were brutally taken hostage and later murdered by Hamas terrorists in Gaza HY”D • Read More

Terumah: The Hidden Power of Giving – Building Your Inner Mishkan

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After declaring “Naaseh V’nishma” at Sinai, the Jewish people received an immediate command: “Take for Me a contribution.” This powerful moment reveals a timeless truth – inspiration must become action to endure. In this exploration of Parshas Terumah, we uncover the profound paradox hidden in this first Divine fundraiser: when we give, we actually receive far more • Watch