Chabadinfo’s Most Read Stories of 5783
As we head into the year of 5784, we present our readers with a flashback of the most read news stories and articles that took place on Chabadinfo in the year of 5783-Shnas Hakhel • Full Article
Thousands of Shluchim, One Rebbe: The Gala Banquet
Over a Thousand Shluchim packed into Razag Ballroom for the Gala Banquet of the International Kinus Hashluchim last night, Motzei Shabbos Chayei Sarah. Chabadinfo’s Dov Ber Hechtman gives us the inside view • Photos
Over 76 Niggunim Later: We Have a Niggun!
In honor of Yud Aleph Nissan – the Rebbe MH”M’s 121st Birthday, the special committee tasked with choosing the new niggun for this year’s Kapitel has finally made their decision, picking the melody written by Hatomim Yanki Martin • Full Story, Listen
Shterna Sara Federman, 4 Months, OBM
Late on Tuesday, the Shluchim to the Virgin Islands Rabbi Asher and Henya Federman and some of their younger children were near the ocean, when their 4-month old baby slipped into the water — followed immediately by her mother, who tried desperately to save her baby but got stuck underwater • Full Story
Why Say “The Rebbe Melech HaMoshiach”?
For several decades now, many Chabad institutions, such as the Vaad L’Hafotzas Sichos as well Beis Moshiach Magazine, refer to the Rebbe with the title “Melech HaMoshiach.” • We asked the Beis Moshiach Vaad HaRuchni to explain the importance in referring to the Rebbe with this title and what impact does this have on the readers? • Full Article
The Great Hakhel Lag B’Omer Parade of 5783 – Gallery One
Earlier today, ‘The Great Lag B’omer Parade’ 5783 – Hakhel took place, with thousands of Jewish children from all across New York covering two blocks of Eastern Parkway, in front of 770 • Chabadinfo’s Shimi Hershkop presents Gallery number one • Photos
770 Case: Appeals Court Rules Gabboim To Remain in Charge
The seemingly never-ending saga of the legal battle continues over the management of 770. The clerk of the New York State Court of Appeals announced today that the judges rejected the request to evacuate the Mispa’alim (worshipers) and Gabboim from 770, until a verdict is reached • Full Story
Rabbi Yehuda Shomer, 32, OBM
We are deeply saddened to report on the untimely passing of Rabbi Yehuda Shomer, a young father and member of the Pittsburgh Chabad community. He passed away Wednesday night, Rosh Chodesh Nissan, 5783 • Full Story
20,000 Thousand Join Mega Hakhel Event at 770
Despite the rain, over 20,000 thousand men, women and children gathered B’Hakhel, in front of 770-Beis Chayeinu for a Mega Hakhel Event with live musical performances and inspiration • Photos
Rabbi Shmuel Rodal, OBM
We are saddened to report on the passing of Rabbi Shmuel HaKohen Rodal OBM, longtime Shliach and educator and rabbi of the Beth Shlomo Synagogue in Milan, Italy. He was zoche to pick Esrogim for the Rebbe.
Florida Governor Hosts Shluchim at High Profile Chanukah Reception
An Exclusive High Profile Chanukah Party was hosted by Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida at the Governor’s Mansion in Tallahassee, Florida attended by a select group of Shluchim • Full Story, Photos, Video
Op-Ed: Gimmel Tammuz Is Problematic
Op-Ed by Rabbi Zushe Posner A”H • A few years ago, on Gimmel Tammuz, I was sitting at home, and a yungerman who was in touch with me (apparently, he had a bit of l’chaim already) came in and said to me, “Zushe, come to the farbrengen!” I told him, “I’ll get upset, I don’t want to come.” He replied, “That’s good! Come for a few minutes, get upset, and then go back home…” • Full Article
We are deeply saddened to report on the untimely passing of Rabbi Akiva Wagner, OBM, the beloved Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Lubavitch Toronto. He passed away on Monday, the 17th of Iyar, 5783 following an extended illness • Full Story
WATCH: Chabad Lights Up Manchester, Literally
A Spectacular Chanukah drone light show at Heaton Park lit up the skyline of Manchester, literally, the L’chaim Chabad Lubavitch of Manchester organized a 150 drone Menorah show, lighting up the sky above N. Manchester. It was also featured in the BBC • Full Story, Watch
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