In honor of Chai Elul, Shliach Rabbi Shlomo Litvin, from Chabad of the Bluegrass in Lexington, Kentucky, was invited to serve as guest chaplain in the U.S. House of Representatives and deliver the opening prayer. In his one-minute address, he spoke about the Baal Shem Tov, the Alter Rebbe and the Rebbe Melech HaMoshiach, highlighting the importance of the Seven Mitzvos Bnei Noach and their universal message. He concluded by blessing the House to stand against evil, uphold justice and spread light throughout the world • Watch

For the first time, a U.S. state has officially adopted a definition of anti-Semitism that has ignited debates worldwide over the extent to which criticism of Israel should be considered anti-Semitic • Full Story