As a father and a Mechanech, the chinuch of our children is on my mind. From its inception, Maor has produced hundreds of kids videos that are relatable and accessible to even the youngest in our community. The videos instill a chayus and lebbedikeit for chassidus which empowers our children in the ways of chassidus • Full Story

Machon Aharon, a new mesivta for Americans amongst the scenic hills of Ma’aleh Efraiym, Israel, is opening a new Shiur Gimel class for the upcoming year of learning. Under the auspices of Rabbi Heshy Ceitlin, the Yeshiva aims to instill chayus in Yiddishkeit into every bochur, all the while understanding the very real challenges facing our bochurim today • Full Details

Students at Yeshivas Hadar Hatorah in Crown Heights are gearing up for an amazing summer learning program in the Catskills. They’ll be leaving on a high note, as the Yeshiva is preparing for a triple celebration • Full Story, Photos

They’re Stunning. They’re Unique. And they’re now available In stores. Made from premium Argentinian leather, Judaica Leather’s debut collection is filled with an extensive selection of the trendiest, sturdiest, and finest quality Tallis and Tefillin bags to have ever hit the market. Learn more about their products • Full Story, Photos

Two words. Two words that uplift us, empower us, and inspire us to do what we do. Two words that we have heard innumerable times. Two words spoken from the soul of someone we have helped. And from their loved ones • Full Story

Last night a glass shattered at our wedding. A wedding is the most joyous occasion, two becoming one. How, under the Chuppah, is it possible for something so tragic to happen, one breaking into many? • Full Story

Ask not: Will I give to Hatzalah? Ask: How much will I give? Ask: How often will I give? Ask: Whom can I get to give? Ask: Is taking 3 minutes of my time to give to Hatzalah worth it? • Full Story

Mitzrayim means borders. A Jew’s job, as we learned in the Tanya of a few days ago (Chapter 47), is to transcend the borders every single day. Does Crown Heights have borders? No. Crown Heights is the intersection of global humanity. Crown Heights is at the center of the world. Our borders melt away by the dictum of Ufaratzta • Full Story

This is a bedtime story. For adults. (Kids too.) Every night in the humble shtetl of Crown Heights, thousands of families put their beloved children to bed. They say Shema, tuck them in and say good night. These wonderful parents are at peace because they know that as night falls over their beautiful community, Hatzalah members on night shift duty will ensure that the dark hours are never totally dark • Full Story