With great sadness we inform you of the tragic passing of Rabbi Yonah Avtzon, OB”M, director of Sichos in English and a world renowned Shadchan. He passed away Wednesday morning, 3 Shevat. Rabbi Avtzon was 61-years-old. Levaya Info Updated • Full Story

After the new set of Sichos Kodesh from the years 5742-5752 was printed a few months ago and quickly sold out, a second printing is taking place in the next few months. The Sichos are printed here in their original format, as originally printed, in Yiddish • Full Story

One year ago the Back2basics Sichos series published their first Sefer. Focusing on enabling the reader to learn from the original text, this unique Sefer has become very popular in both Chabad homes and schools alike. Throughout the year, over 60 schools and Yeshivos have incorporated the Sichos into their curriculum • Full Story, Photos

A new set of Sichos Kodesh from the years 5742-5752 has just been sent to print. The Sichos are printed here in their original format, as originally printed, in Yiddish (unlike the set of Hisva’aduyos which is translated to Loshon Hakodesh) • Full Story

As previously reported on ChabadInfo, a major Mivtzah Hachana for Yud Aleph Nissan is being arranged by ATO – 770. The Mivtza unites thousands of Bochurim from dozens of Yeshivos across 5 continents in giving a gift to the Rebbe in honor of the Rebbe’s birthday. The Mivtza entails rigorously studying some of the most fundamental Sichos of the Rebbe on the topic of Geula and Moshiach • Photos

“All was regular until my 12 year old son casually commented on a “weird” mistake in one of the songs…” • A concerned parent relates an episode that caused her shock and embarrassment • “Why is it that our schools and organizations are hiding such vital information from our children?!” • Full Article

A newly published book in German, written by Vienna Shliach Rabbi Binyomin Sufaib, contains over 100 insights excerpted from the Rebbe’s Talks with life lessons – two on each of the weekly Torah portions and seasonal holidays. For details: bsufiev@gmail.com

Following the remarkable success of the revolutionary Sichos book, Back to Basics has announced the release of Sefer Shemos to the public. The Back to Basics learning system, which gives the reader the necessary skills to work through a Yiddish Sicha independently, has quickly become a staple in over 50 high-schools and yeshivas worldwide • Full Story, Free Download

Chabad Chassidim worldwide have scored a huge victory Wednesday in a New York federal court. In the landmark decision, Judge Block ruled that the Rebbe’s Torah belongs to all Chassidim, and cannot be restricted by the copyright claims of various groups and institutions • Full Story

Rabbi Levi Garelik has started something called ‘Sichos Academy’, where he explains in detail the Rebbe’s Sichos. There is a lot here for you to gain through the new site • Watch