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The Crown of Aleppo Mirrors the Story of Our People

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By Rabbi YY Jacobson, TheYeshivah.net • At first, people thought that it had been completely destroyed. Later, however, it turned out that most of the manuscript had been saved. The synagogue sexton, Asher Baghdadi, and his son ran back into the smoldering synagogue to gather the pages of the Crown. Eventually, in 1958 the codex was wrapped in cheesecloth and smuggled out by a dairyman to Israel. It arrived in Jerusalem and was delivered to the President of Israel. The incredible story of this Codex mirrors the story of our people • Full Article

Meat and Ice Cream: ‘Kimcha DeShavuos’ at the Moscow Chesed Center

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Publications were sent inviting the public to come to the central “Marina Roscha” Shul on the first night of Shavuos, along with a call to bring all children to hear the Aseres Hadibros. At the Shaarei Tzedek Jewish Chesed Center, aid packages were once again distributed this year to large families and various needy people • Full Story, Photos

Free Download: Tikkun Leil Shavous

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The Chabad custom is to recite Tikkun leil Shavuos, read about minhag and download a printable Tikun for free. Plus, snippets of the minhagim from the Badatz’s ‘Day-To-Day’ Shavous guide • Full Story, Download

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Shavuos: Eternal Life, Meaning & Joy

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By Rabbi Tuvia Bolton: Shavuos is the most important of all the Jewish Holidays. It celebrates the Giving of the Torah 3337 years ago and without the Torah, there probably would be no Judaism or Jewish people (G-d forbid) • Full Article

Over 2,000 Bochurim Take Second Moshiach Chidon Test — Winners Announced

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This Monday, more than 2,000 Bochurim from over 40 Yeshivos participated in the second test of the Moshiach Chidon, after weeks of learning and review, the Bochurim displayed an impressive level of knowledge and dedication to Inyonei Geulah and Moshiach • Full Story, Photos

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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 Bamidbar, 5785 • Gallery

Echoes of Har Sinai: Duvid Berger & Shira Choir Sing the Medley of Torah

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As we prepare for the beautiful Yom Tov of Shavuos, we’re excited to share this heartfelt performance of the Chasidishe Tora medley. Led by the soulful vocals of Dovid Berger, and accompanied by the Shira Choir, this moving arrangement Torahdig, captures the joy and spirit of kabbolas haTorah • Full Story, Watch

Cabinet Approves 22 New Communities Across Judea and Samaria

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Led by Defense Minister Israel Katz and Minister in the Defense Ministry Bezalel Smotrich, the Security Cabinet has approved a historic decision for the settlement enterprise: the establishment of 22 new communities throughout Judea and Samaria. This move is set to transform the region and shape the future of settlement for years to come • Read More

Between Sirens and Drones: The Jewish Community of Kyiv Prepares for Shavuos

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Public readings of the Aseres Hadibros will be held this year at several locations throughout Kyiv • Jewish inmates received food packages with traditional dairy dishes • Over the past week, Torah classes on the meaning of Shavuos were held in prisons • Special Shavuos kits were sent to Jewish soldiers on the front lines • Chief Rabbi of Kyiv, Rabbi Yonatan Markovitch: “We are showing that Torah and Jewish tradition are alive and present everywhere, in every situation” • Full Article

HY”D: Baby Ravid Chaim, son of Tz’ela Gez, has passed away from his injuries

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With profound sorrow, the Samaria Regional Council and the community of Bruchin announced the passing of newborn Ravid Chaim, the son of the late Tze’ela Gez, who was murdered in a terror attack earlier this month. HY”D • Read More

It’s Time to Talk About: Where We Should Focus Our Energy In Education

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Op-ed by rabbi Gershon Avtzon: This shabbas, Bamidbar 5785, is the Shabbas before the Yom Tov of Shavuos, when we celebrate the receiving of the Torah. The custom between Chassidim is to wish each other that we should accept the Torah with Simcha and “Pnimius” (it should affect us in a real and internal way). This would be an appropriate time to talk about an important topic in education: The importance of having joy and excellence in a part of learning and Yiddishkeit • Full Article

AskTheRav Marks 7 Years of Global Halacha Revolution

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AskTheRav celebrates seven years of a global revolution in providing clear, reliable halachic guidance for Lubavitchers in Crown Heights and beyond, having fielded nearly 50,000 questions on virtually every topic — from kashrus to Shabbos, taharah, and business — with major upgrades and expansions now underway • Read More

Short Stories of The Rebbe’s Love of Torah

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From Beis Moshiach Magazine: One of the signs provided by the Rambam to describe a person who is “b’chezkas Moshiach” is “hogeh baTorah – who diligently contemplates the Torah.” For the Yom Tov of Zman Matan Toraseinu, we present a collection of short stories that illustrate the great love of Torah of the Rebbe Melech HaMoshiach • Full Article

The Kabbalah of the Third Beis Hamikdash

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Enjoy another Beautiful Mamar of the Rebbe in Honor of Shabbas Parsha Bamidbar by Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz on the Kabbalah of the Third Beis Hamikdash – ‎גדול יהי’ כבוד הבית הזה האחרון מן הראשון • Watch

Why Chabad Doesn’t Read Megilas Rus On Shavous

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Three responses from the Rebbe on topic of Rus and Shovuos. The first is regarding the matter of reading the Three Megillos (Shir Hashirim, Koheles, and Rus) during the Shalosh Regalim. The second includes a lesson from the reading of Megillas Rus by many communities. and the third is if Chabad discontinued the Minhag • Full Article

Bamidbar: Every Number Counts

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This week we begin the fourth book of the Pentateuch, Bamidbar; ‘In the Desert’ relating the adventures of Moses and the Jewish people after they left Egypt before they entered Israel. Being that this Shabbat is directly followed by the holiday of Shavuot, when we received the Torah over 3,300 years ago, it must have a message that will help us experience the holiday. By Rabbi Tuvia Bolton • Full Article

Oholei Torah Shiur Daled Marks End of Year with Group Photo

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The Shiur Daled class at Oholei Torah gathered for a group photo as they conclude a year of dedicated learning and prepare to embark on their year of shlichus around the world • Photo

Tveria: Thousands Gather at the Shelah HaKadosh

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In a powerful display of faith and unity, thousands of Jews from across Eretz Yisroel gathered at the holy resting place of the Shelah HaKadosh in Tveria, marking the auspicious occasion of Erev Rosh Chodesh Sivan • Read More, 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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Lubavitcher Efforts to Save The Gerrer Dynasty

From Beis Moshiach Magazine: A deep friendship prevailed between Lubavitch and Ger (Gura), that spanned many years. It began in the time of the Tzemach Tzedek when there began the first connections between Lubavitch and Kotzker Chassidus from which Gerrer Chassidus evolved. The relationship continued to a greater extent between the Rebbe Rashab and the Admor, the Imrei Emes of Ger, who tended their flocks at the same time • Full Article
The Rebbe’s Opinion On: Prisoner Exchanges With Terrorist Organizations

In the past week, the US has added pressure to broker a ceasefire and an end to the war against Hamas, the deal includes the return of hostages and a ceasefire agreement, with the withdrawal of IDF forces. In light of such a deal, as well as all matters related to the safety and security of Eretz Yisroel, we – Lubavitcher’s – turn to the Rebbe MH”M for his opinion and advice • The following is a portion from the sicha of Motzei Parshas Bamidbar 5739 on this topic • Full Article, Video
The Fall of Iran and the Coming of Moshiach

The Gemara says Persia will fall at the hands of Rome, and connects it with the coming of Moshiach. Is Iran the gemara’s Persia? Is the USA the gemara’s Rome? R’ Yankev Bock presents here some surprising insights from Chassidus, and particularly from Sichos of the Rebbe MH”M, to give an exciting Geuloh perspective on current events • Full Article
Oholei Torah Releases Shlichus List for Upcoming Year

Beis Medrash Oholei Torah in Crown Heights has announced the list of Talmidei HaShluchim who have just completed Shiur Daled and will be heading out on Shlichus for the upcoming Shnas Halimudim 5786. This year marks a historic milestone, with a record-breaking 290 bochurim being sent to Yeshivos and communities around the world—the largest group ever sent by the Yeshiva • The List

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Two Ma’amarim for Gimmel Tammuz: A Time for Reflection, Learning & Geulah

The Day That Changed History: Celebrate Chof Ches Sivan With The Rebbe’s Mamorim

EXCLUSIVE: 3 Crown Heights Subway Stations To Get Elevators, Upgrades

Netanyahu Thanks Hashem at the Kosel: “Am Yisroel Chai!”

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Mivtza Tefillin Amid Fire: Mitzvah Tanks on the Frontlines

The Rebbe Told the Gerrer Askan: “They Say I’m Crazy About Moshiach”

Cheder Ohr Menachem Kinder Daven First Tefilla Near the Nossi

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The Pain Does Not Disappear, But It Can Heal Me

The Rebbe on Independence Day

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From the Desert to Brooklyn: A Timeless Lesson in Divine Protection

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