In midst of the 6th Kinus Mechanchos Chabad organized by the Menachem Education Foundation (MEF), participants gathered for a group photo in the lobby of the Crowne Plaza in Stamford, Connecticut. Photos
The K-Factor: The Couple Who Created a Franchise
The K-Factor podcast: Rabbi Avi and Chani Rubenfeld are the couple behind Salads2YourDoor that provides a weekly delivery of 5 delicious artisan salads straight to their home or office. Speaking with Rabbi Yehoshua Werde of CHYE, they discuss the creation of their franchise. Full Story, Audio
For the First Time in Years: A New Torah Scroll in Crimea
A ceremony welcoming a new Torah scroll in Crimea, the first time in many years, was also an opportunity for local Jewish organizations to agree to be jointly represented before local and national authorities. Full Story, Photos, Video
Nir Barkat’s Diplomatic Mission Includes Visit to 770
Nir Barket, who aspires to become Israel's prime minister, visited Lubavitch Headquarters - 770 Eastern Parkway as part of his diplomatic visit to the United States. He was told about another way to combat antisemitism. Full Story, Photos, Video
Outcry Over Plan to Privatize Kashrus in Israel
There's an outcry over a plan of the new Israeli government to privatize kosher certification from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel. "To destroy, not to change -- that is the real problem," says Rabbi Dov Halbertal as he debates Yehuda Ziderman of the Tzohar organization which supports the plan. Video
A Pink Wave Flows Through Crown Heights
That swarm of girls in bright pink shirts who visited Crown Heights, exploring the local Kosher shops, observing a Chuppah in front of 770, and purchasing their first siddurim? They were from Camp Gan Israel in the Poconos, the only overnight camp for Jewish girls from public school. Full Story, Photos
Motzoei Shabbos Nachamu Kumzitz in Surfside
Watch: 100 members of The Shul of Bar Harbour in Surfside, Florida gathered on Motzoei Shabbos Nachamu for a musical Kumzitz with inspirational words shared by Shliach Rabbi Sholom Ber Lipskar. Video
Millye Cohen, 97, OBM
Millye Cohen, who raised her family with strong Jewish values in Uniontown, Pennsylvania and then supported her daughters becoming baal teshuvas and building Chabad families in Crown Heights and Pittsburgh, passed away. Full Story
What Reb Levi Yitzchok Said About the Rebbe
Shabbos Night Live with Rabbi Shmuel Butman: Like the Shevet (tribe of) Levi, Harav Levi Yitzchok Schneerson stood for greatness and humility. He was a great Gaon and Mekubal yet had a personal connection with each simple individual in his community. Video
The Final Resolution – Part 2
Op-Ed by Rabbi Shmully Hecht: “My son wanted out. I drove and picked him up on Sunday morning and brought him home. Interim respite but no sign of relief. We made a few more phone calls. Implored and beseeched for mercy with various Mosdos.” Full Story
1,000 People Join Torah Dedication in Florida on First Yartzeit
An estimated crowd of 1,000 people gathered around a beautiful new Sefer Torah dedicated in honor of the first yartzeit of the much-beloved Rabbi Moti Anati OBM, who influenced people far and near with his warmth and passion for spreading the Rebbe's teachings. Full Story, Photos
Reb Yoel Kahn in the Recording Booth
Watch: JEM's Living Torah features historical footage of Rabbi Yoel Kahn OBM in the recording booth presenting a shiur on Perek 9 of Tanya. As he records, listens and re-records the shiurim, the tremendous amount of work and energy that he put into it is evident. Video
‘If Something is Good, Why Wait?’
Illustration Photo: Hasidic Archives
Motzoei Shabbos Story: An engaged Jewish couple was planning their wedding to coincide with the yartzeit of her brother who was killed while serving in the IDF. The Rebbe thought otherwise… Full Story
The Gala Banquet of Kinus Mechanchos Chabad in Connecticut
Influencing thousands of neshamos: 500 educators and teachers participated both in-person and online in the gala banquet of the 6th Annual Chabad Chinuch Convention held in Connecticut with a guest speaker from Israel, a rendition of the song ""Morah, My Dear Teacher" and a surprise birthday. Full Story, Photos, Video
Let’s Bring Moshe In
The Late Parsha Show with Eli Weiss: Someone told the Rebbe what to do and the Rebbe response in a sicha of Parshas Shemini is very related to Parshas Vaeschanan and Moshe begging to go into Eretz Yisroel. Video
Erev Shabbos in Crown Heights
Sights and scenes from preparations on Friday for Shabbos Parshas Vaeschanan 5781 in the Crown Heights neighborhood. Photos
New Heartfelt Song in Honor of Shabbos Nachamu
Watch: Israeli singer and composer Shimale Malka sings a new song titled "Nachamu" about the yearning for Jerusalem and the building of the Beis Hamikdash based on the words of this week's haftorah. The song was arranged by producer Reuven Chayun. Video
Halachos of Subleasing an Apartment
Watch: Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm of OnlineSmicha.com discusses the halachos that you need to know before subleading an apartment that you are renting if the agreement didn't outright forbid it. Video
Learning Torah Isn’t a Race
Watch: Siblings Nosson, Shaina and Leah Gourarie, Shluchim in Toms River, NJ, present a video for kids on the weekly Sicha from Project Likkutei Sichos - why learning Torah isn’t a race to the finish line. Video
Senior Israeli Politician Visits the Rebbe’s Ohel
Nir Barkat, a senior Knesset member of Likud and former Jerusalem mayor, davened at the Ohel of the Rebbe in New York as part of his high profile diplomatic visit to the United States. Photos
Winner of the $10,000 Prize is..
Keren Meir which works to spread Chassidus in memory of Rabbi Meir Roness OBM announced the lucky winner of its Summer Raffle’s grand prize of $10,000. Full Story
Camp Chayolei Had an Action-Packed First Month
Camp Chayolei raps up their first session, a month packed with unprecedented fun, learning and excitement. Watch recap videos of the davening, learning, sports and activities. Video
Headstone Set as Shiva Ends For Reb Yoel Kahn
A headstone was set on the gravesite of Rabbi Yoel Kahn OBM in Queens, NY, paying tribute to his lifelong dedication to teaching Chassidus to the masses; a farbrengen was held in his home to conclude the Shiva. Full Story, Video
Wedding: Zatloff – Engel
The wedding of Akiva Zatloff of Tzfas, Israel to Nechama Engel of Melbourne, Australia was held at the Razag ballroom in Crown Heights with family and friends this week. Photos
