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Beis Medrash

5 hours ago

The Rebbe on Independence Day

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In connection with July 4th, the birthday of the United States – Independence Day, we are presenting a letter from the Rebbe MH”M to President George Bush. In the letter the Rebbe specifically relates to July 4th • Full Letter

Beis Medrash

5 hours ago

Download: Weekly Kovetz Divrei Moshiach, Chukas

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In honor of Shabbos Parshas Chukas, the Machon Lehafotzas Toraso Shel Moshiach has released a pamphlet containing the Farbrengen from Shabbos Parsha Chukas, 10 Tamuz, 5745. It includes a Yuman by Rabbi Meir Harlig from Tishrei 5745, and another by one of the Temimim from Tishrei 5751 • Download now

News

5 hours ago

Israel Intercepted 86% of Iran’s Ballistic Missiles, Preventing $15 Billion in Damage

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Israel’s Defense Ministry has disclosed new details about its recent confrontation with Iran, highlighting both the scale of intelligence efforts and the unprecedented success of its air defense systems • Read More

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6 hours ago

German Foreign Minister Visits Chabad’s “Mishpacha” Orphanage in Odesa

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In a moving and high-profile state visit, Germany’s Foreign Minister Mr. Johann Wadephul, together with German Ambassador to Ukraine Mr. Martin Jäger and Germany’s Honorary Consul in Odessa Mr. Alexander Kipke, visited the FJC Chabad institutions in Odesa, led by Chief Rabbi of Southern Ukraine, Rabbi Avraham Wolff • Full Story, Photos

Beis Medrash

6 hours ago

From the Desert to Brooklyn: A Timeless Lesson in Divine Protection

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This week’s Torah portion tells of the passing of Aaron and Miriam, whose merit brought miraculous clouds and water to the Jewish people in the desert—blessings later restored through Moshe. But what does that mean for us today, when we have neither clouds of glory nor water from a rock? • By Rabbi Tuvia Bolton • Full Article

Beis Medrash

8 hours ago

From Overwhelmed to Togetherness: Nurturing Your Marriage Connection

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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

Exclusive

10 hours ago

The Rebbe’s Opinion On: Prisoner Exchanges With Terrorist Organizations

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Inset: The Israeli daily “Davar” reports: “Avraham Amram has returned, 76 prisoners and dangerous terrorists were given in exchange”

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

Opinion

11 hours ago

The Fall of Iran and the Coming of Moshiach

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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

Magazine

11 hours ago

Lubavitcher Efforts to Save The Gerrer Dynasty

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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

Crown Heights

12 hours ago

Hundreds Join Yom Iyun on Rashi Sichos in Crown Heights

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Photos: Mendy Schiff

On Thursday, hundreds gathered for a special symposium, dedicated to the revolutionary approach that the Rebbe pioneered in explaining Rashi’s pirush on the Torah. The event marked sixty years since the Rebbe began elucidating a section from Rashi on the weekly parsha at every Shabbos farbrengen, in 5725 • Full Story, Photos, Video

Israel At War

12 hours ago

What’s Inside the Proposed Hostage and Ceasefire Deal?

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New 60-day ceasefire proposal includes phased release of hostages, IDF withdrawal from Gaza, and international guarantees, aiming for a permanent agreement • Read More

News

1 day ago

Moscow: Joyous Hachnasas Sefer Torah Celebration at the Solomon Hills Community

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A moving inauguration ceremony was held at the Chabad House of the Solomon Hills community in Moscow’s Pokrovsky Hills neighborhood, marking the dedication of two Torah scrolls. The event, attended by a large gathering of local residents and guests from across the city, was filled with joy, unity, and spiritual elevation • Full Story, Photos

Crown Heights

1 day ago

Yeshiva Bein Hazmanim Concluded Successful Summer Program

The Yeshivas Bein Hazmanim summer program, held from 30 Sivan to 5 Tammuz at Lemaan Yilmedu in Crown Heights, was a tremendous success, bringing together over 60 Tmimim from mesivtas and zal for four days of learning. This program created a vibrant yeshiva atmosphere during the summer break, inspiring bochurim to grow in Torah and chassidishkeit • Read More, Photos, Watch

Photos

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Unified Currents: The Spiritual Science of Torah, Tzedakah, and Mitzvah

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Across the worlds of spirituality and science, certain patterns emerge that reveal a more profound unity beneath their apparent differences. This unity in principle affirms the statement that God looked into the Torah and created this universe. Everything in this universe receives its input from and through God’s wisdom and intellect, as expressed in our Holy Torah • By Rabbi Shlomo Ezagui • Full Article

News

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Students Impress Rabbanim as Machon Lemaan Yilmedu Wraps Up the Year and Launches Enrollment

The school year at Machon Lemaan Yilmedu is coming to an end. Last week, exams were taken by students in the Semicha, Hilchos Shabbos, Shechita, and Safrus programs • Read More, Photos

News

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Kashrus Alert!

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Kashrus Alert: AriZona – Whipped Pineapple Orange Fruit Juice Cocktail. This product has been mistakenly labeled with an OU hechsher. Important: It is NOT KOSHER and not certified by the OU • Photo

News

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Yad L’Achim: Missionaries Targeting Jews Who Lost Their Homes in Missile Attacks

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Yad L’Achim was shocked to discover that missionaries have been taking advantage of the recent 12-day war with Iran to preach the “gospel” to Jews who’d lost their homes in missile attacks • Full Story, Video

Beis Medrash

2 days ago

Chukas: Fire, Water, and a Russian Song

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What can purify and defile at the same time? And what’s the connection between that, fire, water, and the Russian song the Rebbe asked to sing at a farbrengen? • Moshiach Beparsha is a weekly drasha connecting the Rebbe’s teachings on Moshiach with the weekly Parsha, presented in an engaging way with stories and practical life lessons • Full Article

News

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Oholei Torah Releases Shlichus List for Upcoming Year

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Beis Medrash Oholei Torah in Crown Heights has announced the list of Talmidei HaShluchim who have just completed Shiur Daled and will be heading out on Shlichus for the upcoming Shnas Halimudim 5786. This year marks a historic milestone, with a record-breaking 290 bochurim being sent to Yeshivos and communities around the world—the largest group ever sent by the Yeshiva • The List

News

2 days ago

NYC Rent Board Approves Rent Increases for Stabilized Apartments

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The New York City Rent Guidelines Board has voted to raise rents for over a million rent-stabilized apartments, approving a 3% increase for one-year leases and 4.5% for two-year leases. The decision, reached by a narrow 5–4 vote late Monday, follows months of debate over how to balance tenant affordability and rising costs for landlords • Full Story

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2 days ago

Historic Day in the Knesset: 25 Ministers and MKs Call for Return to Kever Yosef

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In a remarkable gathering that spanned the entire political spectrum, 25 ministers and numerous Knesset members convened on Tuesday in Jerusalem to call for restoring a permanent Jewish presence at Kever Yosef in Shchem • Full Story

Crown Heights

2 days ago

Crown Heights: Extensive Construction Underway at Eastern Parkway and Kingston Corner

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In the vicinity of Beis Chayenu – 770, at the corner of Eastern Parkway and Kingston Avenue and extending down Kingston to President Street, major renovations are now in full swing. The project aims to be completed ahead of the month of Tishrei to ensure the area is ready to properly welcome the thousands of guests expected to arrive from across the globe • Photos

News

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Following Success Against Iran: U.S. Ambassador Huckabee Gives Thanks at the Kosel

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As the United States prepares to celebrate Independence Day, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee paid a special visit Tuesday morning to the Kosel. There, he recited several chapters of Tehillim, offering prayers of gratitude and solidarity in the wake of Operation Rising Lion, and thanking Hashem for the open miracles witnessed during the operation • Read More

Moshiach

2 days ago

Moshiach Chidon Winners Announced

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Photos by Mendy Schiff for Chabadinfo

Twenty-two finalists representing dozens of Chabad Yeshivos showcased their knowledge of the Rebbe’s Torah about Moshiach at the international Moshiach Chidon held on Gimmel Tammuz • Full Story, Photos, Video

Women

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Tonight! Project Chana Power Hour

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Tune in tonight from 8:30 – 9:30 PM EST for Project Chana Power Hour, a one-hour session of practical Halacha knowledge for the busy Jewish woman • Read More, Watch Live