The Jewish community and Chabad House of Batumi, Georgia, led by Rabbi Ze’ev Mendelzon, was excited to host Mr. Miki Zohar, the Israeli Minister of Culture and Sports, who was delighted to meet the children of the local community as they attend FJC’s ‘Gan Israel’ summer camp • Full Story

Rebbe Drive is thrilled to released to the public brand new collection of photos of the Rebbe interacting with different Yidden from around the world • Photos

Dr. Shimon Waronker is a distinguished educator and leader. From pursuing a life of glory and vanity to dedicating himself to a cause much greater than himself, hear his story of triumph, bravery, and transformation • Video

The ADL has recently announced a significant reward of $50,000 for any valuable information leading to the arrest and conviction of individuals involved in the tragic murder of Ari Halberstam and the attempted murder of 14 teenagers on the Brooklyn Bridge. Ari Halberstam, a Lubavitcher Bochur, was senselessly gunned down 29 years ago in a terrorist attack classified as such in 2005 • Full Story 

Heavy rain sparked extreme flooding in New York’s Hudson Valley that killed at least one person, swamped roadways and forced road closures on Sunday night • Full Story, Photos, Videos

Wood Ranch, located in the hills of  Simi Valley, California, is a bedroom community, home to an estimated 400 Jewish households. Until now, the local Chabad House was located at a considerable driving distance; it has become clear that Wood Ranch deserves its own Chabad House • Full Story

“Where are you,”  she asked in a panic  M. had sent her two children with their Arab father to go to the bathroom, and was now on the phone with him demanding to know what had happened to them. “We’re on our way to Jenin,” the father laughed. • Full Story

Since Yud Tes Kislev, 120 Bochurim from Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim of Brunoy participates in an in-depth Tanya Chidon • Full Story, Photos

Due to the increasing demand for Judaism in Jurmala, the popular tourist location on the shores of the Gulf of Riga and just west of the capital, a new young and vibrant Rabbi has relocated to the city and will be acting alongside the current synagogue’s rabbi. He will focus on serving the ever-growing local Jewish community, businessmen, and masses of tourists • full story

Cleared for publication: An IDF soldier was killed on Tuesday during operational activity in Jenin. The soldier was taken to hospital in critical condition for medical treatment, but was pronounced dead at the hospital • Full Story