Reb Shmiel Russ, 88, OB”M

“The truth is that when we asked him if he was Jewish, it was a joke,” said Rabbi Yosef Yitzchok Kratz, caretaker of 770, “Why would we ask a priest, dressed in long flowing white robes, with a huge cross dangling across his chest, if he was Jewish?” But the priest actually answered “yes” • Full Story, Photos

The Telsner (Melbourne) and Wilhelm (Boro Park) families celebrated the L’Chaim of their children Levi and Chayale last night in Lubavitch Yeshiva • Photos

Photographer Dov Ber Hechtman recently entered the display hall on 770’s third floor to photograph some of the most precious items in Lubavitch, amongst them the Frierdiker Rebbe‘s shtreimel and kisvei yad from all of the Rebbeim. The room is open to all, yet not everybody has a chance to go and view the priceless items contained inside. We present this gallery to those who have not had a chance to see these jewels for themselves • Full Story

In anticipation of the upcoming Kinus Hashluchim, which is 30 years since the Rebbe delivered the landmark sicha of Kinus Hashluchim 5752,  a unique Zoom will be taking place today at 3:00 PM NY Time. Thirty shluchim will be participating in a fast-paced, speaking collage where each shliach will be presenting for three minutes, each answering the same question: “How does the Sicha from Kinus Hashluchim 5752 impact your shlichus?” • Full Story, Details