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Rambam In-Depth: When Eating vs Drinking Changes Everything

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Ever wondered why even the greatest Torah scholars sometimes disagree on fundamental halachic measurements? Rabbi Heschel Greenberg uncovers a fascinating contradiction that has puzzled rabbinical authorities for centuries: when consuming prohibited liquids like blood, is the liable measurement a k’zayit (olive-size) or a revi’it (quarter-log)? • Watch

Shock in Jerusalem: Former Chief Rabbi’s Shul Set on Fire

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Early Sunday morning, the “Or Chaviv” Shul in Jerusalem’s Sanhedria neighborhood, led by former Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, was deliberately set on fire. Security footage showed a suspect entering around 3 a.m.; soon after, the fire began. Seforim were burned and the rabbi’s chair was damaged. Graffiti and a painted Tzelem were found nearby • Full Story, Photos

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Terror Leader Responsible for Bibas Family Murder Eliminated in IDF Operation

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In a joint operation by the IDF and Shin Bet on Shabbos in Gaza City, senior terrorist Assad Abu Sharia — head of the Kataeb al-Mujahideen terror organization — was eliminated. Abu Sharia was one of the key perpetrators of the October 7th Simchas Torah massacre in Kibbutz Nir Oz and was directly involved in the abduction and murder of Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas, may their blood be avenged • Full Story

Chabad of Odessa Mourns Fallen Alumnus Tzvi Hirsch Zvirgzdeh, HY”D

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The Jewish community of Odessa is mourning the tragic loss of Tzvi Hirsch (Grigory) Zvirgzdeh, Hy”d, a soldier in the 34th Battalion of the Ukrainian Army, who fell in the line of duty • Read More

Rabbi in Normandy Attacked by Afghan Migrant with Chair

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Just one week after suffering a violent assault, Rabbi Eli Lemel was once again the target of an attack in the seaside town of Deauville, Normandy. This time, the assailant — an Afghan migrant — struck the rabbi with a chair while he was sitting on the terrace of a local café • Read More

The Divine Census and Quantum Collapse: Lessons in Identity and Potential

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In Bamidbar, we find ourselves immersed in the Torah’s counting of the Jewish people and all twelve tribes. The Shalo Hakodosh points out that this book is named after the census of the Israelites—a counting commanded by G-d, which, he writes, “is a significant act that can never be nullified.” But this act of counting is not simple. The Lubavitcher Rebbe asks: If something already has value, why does counting it add anything? • Full Article

Behaaloscha: Real Unity Seeing Positivity in Everyone

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Enjoy another beautiful Mamar of the Rebbe in Honor of Shabbos Parshas Behaaloscha, by Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz, about real unity is seeing positivity in everyone – ‎וזה מעשה המנורה מקשה זהב • Watch

No 3 Trains At Kingston Ave? MTA Plans Major Change to Subway Services in Crown Heights

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Updated with statement from the MTA: The MTA announced it will unclog the infamous “Nostrand Junction,” just east of Franklin Ave in Crown Heights, which merges the 2, 3, 4, and 5 lines in Crown Heights. The plan means that the 3 train may no longer run along Eastern Parkway and stop at the Kingston Avenue station, and would be replaced by a new “8” subway line • Full Story

Final Shiur of Taharas Hamishpaha Series Ends on a High: Founding a Yiddishe Home!

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The sixth and final week of the Taharas Habayis review series was dedicated to guidance for Yungerlait on how to “Build a Yiddishe Home” and maintain it. The director of Machon Taharas Habayis, Rabbi Mendel Yusewitz delivered a comprehensive shiur that drew a packed crowd of yungeleit to Empire Shteeble • Full Story, Photos

New Chabad House Opens on Highway 6 Southbound

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A new Chabad House has officially opened at the Alonit service station on the southbound side of Israel’s Highway 6, marking a major milestone after more than a decade of dedicated activity on the northbound side • Read More, Photos

Our Light, Not Our Darkness, Scares Us Most

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Fear Not Your Power: An Individual Is a Community. In the listing of the Karbanos brought by the Nissim, in dedication of the Mishkan, the seventh leader is from the tribe of Ephraim. Yet here we face a fascinating question. The nasi Ephraim must have brought his offering on Shabbos, when you are not allowed to bring an individual offering. Why can Ephraim bring a Shabbos Sacrifice? • By Rabbi YY Jacobson • Full Article

Sunday: Siyum Sefer Torah in Memory of Reb Yoel Kahn in Boro Park

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The Boro Park community invites everyone — family, friends, talmidim, Chassidim, and all — to take part in a Siyum Sefer Torah this Sunday, dedicated l’ilui nishmas Harav Yoel Kahn a”h, the Rebbe’s chozer and a foundational teacher of Chassidus in our generation • Full Story, Details

Phase One of Future Chinuch Town Inaugurated in Moscow Suburb

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Sixty-six kilometers from the city of Moscow lies the city of Istra, one of 39 sub-districts of the Moscow region, the capital of Russia, a region with a population of nearly nine million. With the rebirth of Yiddishkeit in Russia, the immediate need for suitable accommodations for Jewish camps was felt, to provide a concentrated Jewish education to thousands of Jews who still do not receive it throughout the year, and in the summer months, this becomes possible • Full Story, Photos

Op-Ed: A New Approach To “Mivtza Tzedakah”

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Rabbi Gershon Avtzon writes: This week’s column is not a paid advertisement or fundraiser for any specific institution or program. This is to speak about a unique approach to fulfilling the Mitzvah of Tzedakah and the Mivtza (from the 10 Mivztoim!) of Tzedakah. I will be writing from the perspective of an administrator of an educational institution and will share my personal experiences in this area • Full Article

HY”D: Bodies of Hostages Gadi Haggai and Judi Weinstein Recovered and Brought to Jewish Burial

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After more than 600 days, the bodies of Gadi Haggai and Judi Weinstein Haggai HY”D — who were murdered by the Hamas terror organization — were returned to Israel overnight (Thursday) in a military operation • Full Story

Mrs. Chana Scharf, 67, OBM

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We are deeply saddened to report on the passing of Mrs. Chana Scharf, whose children were known for being cared for by The Rebbe after the passing of her husband in 5750. She passed away on Thursday, 9 Sivan, 5785 • Read More

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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
From Overwhelmed to Togetherness: Nurturing Your Marriage Connection

Question: My wife and I got married with shared values—building a Torah home together. But after our third child, things changed. I became overwhelmed with work, and she felt alone with the kids. She started snapping, and I withdrew. We’re fulfilling our obligations, but the warmth is gone. The longer we’re married, the more distant we feel, as if the connection between us is quietly fading. In fact, she once said, “I feel invisible.” How does a couple lose their connection, and how do we rebuild the connection we’ve lost? • Aharon Schmidt replies, from the Living Jewish’s Farbrengen column • Read More

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