A Menahel of a Chabad School responds to the open letter by a parent about the high cost of registering children in the Chidon learning competition and subsequent comments: "The writer makes some very valid and strong points. Let's try, however, to focus on our circle of influence and help make things better." Full Story
Mrs. Kayla Polter, 80, OBM
Mrs. Kayla Polter, a resident of Oak Park, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, 16 Shevat, 5783. Levaya on Wednesday at Old Montefiore Cemetery in New York. Full Story
Italian-born Designer Combines Tznius and Fashion
Chanchy Schmukler's desire to fuse the worlds of beautiful fashion and Tznius has led to the creation of the Damigella clothing brand and gown rental company. Full Story
Bochur Chases His Dream by Releasing First Single
22-year-old Lubavitch bochur Shlomo Gleyzer has released a new unique rock/reggae single on the importance of never giving up on your dreams. Full Story
MTA Plans to Add 2 New Bus Routes in Crown Heights
The MTA's new plan calls for new bus routes along Empire Boulevard, which residents are concerned will bring more traffic, congestion, and other problems. A zoom meeting will be held tonight at 6:30 PM to hear the community's input, residents are encouraged to join. Full Story
Picture of the Day
Mashpia Rabbi Shloma Zarchi and lecturer Rabbi Simon Jacobson chat with Shliach to Mexico City Rabbi Yosef Yitzchok Mayzlesh at the wedding of Zalmy Wolosow of Sharon, Massachusetts to Ester Michaan of S. Paulo Brazil, on Monday in Mexico. Photos
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Mendel Gurary (ben R’ Tzvi Hirsch) – Montreal, Canada to Zissel Tenenbaum – Morristown, NJ
L’chaim: Tonight (Tues.) at Rubashkin’s 1349 President St.
Shidduch House Welcomes Rabbi Dr. Yossi Ives
The Shidduch House in Crown Heights will host an Open House for single women and mothers with dating expert Rabbi Dr. Yossi Ives as well as an event titled "Is Dating really that complicated? Five Key Reasons Why Our Singles Struggle." Full Story
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Sometime in the next few weeks, Chaya Shani’s father will be giving his beloved daughter a part of his liver, but until the surgery date, he’s running from one office to the next in a desperate attempt to reduce the costs. Full Story
Congressmembers Affirm Support for Israel and Against Antisemitism
An impressive showing from the New York delegation in the US Congress attended the JCRC of New York annual breakfast, and each affirmed their unwavering and unconditional support for Israel and their determined commitment to preventing antisemitism. Full Story, Photos
Chana Shalinsky, 98, OBM
Mrs. Chana Shalinsky, a member of Chabad in Overland Park, Kansas, who embraced the mitzvos at an advanced age, passed away on Tu Bishvat. She's the mother of Devorah Leah Shalinsky of Crown Heights. Full Story
Schools Intervene to Subsidize Chidon Costs For Families
Following an open letter by a parent about the high cost of registering children in the Chidon learning competition, schools in Crown Heights and Montreal are fundraising to subsidize part of the expense. Full Story
Lubavitchers in Paris Mark Yud Shvat
Photos by Mordehai Lubecki
Marking Yud Shvat, the day the Rebbe accepted leadership of Chabad-Lubatvich, chassidim gathered at Bais Chabad Flanders in the 19th District of Paris to learn a maamar and farbgeng with Rabbi Moshe Wishedsky. Photos
What Else Can Be Done? A Lot!
Op-Ed by Shlucha Yehudis Bluming: "I feel compelled to submit a response to a previous Op-Ed about Shidduchim, addressing some frustration in the Shidduchim space." Full Story
Hatzalah Israel Team Departs to Assist After Turkey Earthquake
Israeli Based Emergency Response Team Departs For Turkey With 25 Medical and Rescue Personnel, 10 Tons of Medical Equipment, and Humanitarian Aid. Full Story
Morristown Yeshivas, Community Join Hakhel Learning Event
Photos: Shmulie Grossbaum
Morristown Yeshiva held their monthly Kinus Hakhel in connection with Chamishah Asar B'Shvat, gathering Tomchei and Tiferes Yeshivas, Shluchim and members of the local community from the greater Morristown area, to learn a Sicha and strengthen their connection to the Rebbe. Full Story, Photos
Shiur: When Life is Overwhelming
Watch: Rabbi Shloimy Greenwald, founder of the Kollel L'Horaah Maasis in Crown Heights and Rov of Beis Gimpel Chaim Shul, gives a Shiur in Torah Ohr: When your life is overwhelming, what can one do? Video
Resource Site, Curriculum Prepare for 35th Chof Beis Shvat
In under a week, we will be marking 35 years from the Rebbetzin’s Yahrtzeit-Hilula. In the period following the Rebbetzin’s Histalkus, it became clear from the Rebbe’s words to us Full Story
Tonight: Shidduch Coach to Farbreng for Single Women
Mrs. Toby Lieder, Shadchan and Shidduch Coach from Sydney, Australia will lead a farbrengen for single women at the Shidduch House in Crown Heights on Tuesday. Full Story
L’Chaim: Hoch – Garelik
Photos: Sadya Liberow/COLlive
The L'Chaim of Yanky Hoch of Montreal, Canada and Rivky Garelik of Crown Heights took place at Lubavitch Yeshiva Hall in Crown Heights. Photos
5 Don’t Miss Shluchos Kinus Events
The Shluchim Office is welcoming all the Shluchos coming to the Kinus Hashluchos. Below are 5 worthwhile events and services offered by the Shluchim Office to make the most of your Kinus weekend. Full Story
Women Gather to Mark Yud Shvat in Crown Heights
Photos: Chana Levine/COLlive
Hundreds of women and girls attended Nshei Ubnos Chabad's Grand Hakhel Farbrengen celebrating Yud Shvat on Tuesday evening. Full Story, Photos, Video
Oholei Torah Cheder Gathers for Grand Hakhel Event
Photos: Yossi Jerufi/COLlive
Over 1,000 students in Oholei Torah Cheder gathered for a grand Hakhel Event on 15 Shvat, featuring Niggunim, Divrei Torah, Tehillim and entertainment. Full Story, Photos, Video
Bais Rivkah Gears Up for Production
This year, once again, the students of Bais Rivkah High School together with 6th Grade will be performing and showcasing their incredible talent in song, dance, and drama on Chof Beis Shevat weekend. Full Story