Op-Ed: Shabbos afternoon in Chabad communities worldwide, a familiar scene unfolds. A group gathers in shul for chazaras dach—the traditional review of a maamar (Chassidic discourse). The intent is beautiful: reinforcing the deep teachings of Chassidus and ensuring they are absorbed into our minds and hearts. Yet, if we’re honest, the way this is often done leaves much to be desired • Full Article

Op-ed by Levi Polichenco • For the last 30 years, shluchim have continued to spread Yiddishkeit with tireless mesiras nefesh. The impact has been incredible, and the world has been transformed. Now, an exciting new opportunity stands before us—a chance to fulfill the Rebbe’s ultimate vision for our generation • Full Article

As a Bochur learning in 770, there’s an issue that has always bothered me, and I was recently reminded of it. A fellow Bochur mentioned to his friend that it was time for him to get a smartphone with WhatsApp to prepare for camp. This struck a nerve because it highlights a larger problem: the assumption that having a smartphone is a necessity for Madrichim • Full Article

Op-Ed by Rabbi Gershon Avtzon “If we want practical results, things must be defined. How many times do you come to a certain town and one friend tells you to “come anytime” and another invites you to certain designated meals at their home. Ask yourself: Which home do you end up entering more often? It is obviously the one that gave a more limited and defined invitation. The same is true with the implementation of Mivtza Ahavas Yisroel” • Full Article

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

Op-Ed by Rabbi Gershon Avtzon: “It was always clear to me that – while we have the responsibility to strengthen the existing shuls in Crown Heights –  nobody would ever willingly and voluntarily open a new shul in Crown Heights. Why would any group of Chassidim choose on their own not to daven in 770?!” • Full Article