A man is in crisis; his name is Eliya Zalmanov and he is the father of two children living in Cyprus. The government in Cyprus has given Eliya until this coming Tuesday to come up with $108k that they claim he owes them. His business partner who actually owes the money has fled the country and Eliya is now facing a four-year jail sentence in a Cyprus jail. Full Story
Rare Opportunity To Be A Part Of A Real Pidyon Shvuyim
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Ukraine Jews Ask for Your Help as Threat Against Ukraine Rises
Rabbi Avraham Wolf, chairman of the Jewish community in Odessa, tells us about the Jewish community's preparations for a war that could break out at any moment and asks us for help. Full Story
Jewish Father in Need of Urgent Pidyon Shvuyim
A Jewish father of 2 is in danger of being sent to prison for non-payment of taxes owed by his partner who fled the country. Help save him. Full Story
Help Fulfill Channie’s Dream to Attend Camp HASC
Channie is a charming young lady in her 40's with learning disabilities, who until very recently had no family or home to call her own. Help her fulfill her dream to attend Camp HASC in New York for the first time. Full Story
Miracle Baby Born After 18 Years
Watch: Participating in building Mikvaos is a known powerful source of miraculous blessings: Three miracle stories of babies born after many years to their overjoyed parents. Full Story, Video
Win a Sefer Torah, Crown, and Siyum Event!!! Deadline! TONIGHT!!!
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It's your chance to dedicated a Sefer Torah after a loved one. Deadline! TONIGHT!!! Full Story
Rebbetzin Chave Hecht, ‘The Mommy of Us All’
Rebbetzin Chave Hecht together with her late husband, Rabbi JJ Hecht, founded Camp Emunah in 1953 with the Rebbe’s brocha. "She had 12 children, but always joked that Camp Emunah was her 13th,” says grandson Rabbi Hanoch Hecht. Full Story, Video
URGENT! An Emergency fund for HATZALAH Ukraine organization PIKUACH NEFESH!
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Hatzalah Ukraine puts together an evacuation plan for the thousands of Jews, we will be prepared for the worse scenario that comes in case of Russian invasion of Ukraine. Full Story
Friends Hope Russian-Ukrainian Wedding Goes as Planned
A group of Russian speakers in Crown Heights, who have family in both Russia and Ukraine, gathered for a Farbrengen this week hoping for the best and that a planned wedding moves forward. Full Story
Anxious About War, Ukraine Jews Plan ‘Day of Prayer’
Rabbi Stamler and preparing for war (Photo: Shutterstock)
Jewish communities across Ukraine are expected to hold "a day of prayer" on Wednesday as the country prepares for a possible invasion of Russian troops. "War is not good for any side," said Rabbi Meir Stambler, head of the Jewish Federation in Ukraine. Full Story
Fund Will Distribute $250K to Secure Small Shuls in Brooklyn
The UJA-Federation of New York created a $250K fund to upgrade the security of small shuls — also known as shtiebels — in Midwood, Kensington, Williamsburg, Crown Heights, Borough Park, and Flatbush. Full Story
The Kosel is at Risk – You Can Help
The Kotel is the heart of the Jewish people. It unites all Jews as a symbol of our nation’s millennia-old tradition and history. Now that is at risk with the Kotel Compromise, that will divide the Kosel. A petition campaign has been launched worldwide to send a message to the Israeli government of “One Kosel” for One People. Full Story
Photos: Camp Emunah Through the Years
Camp Emunah, the flagship Chabad girls camp established in 1953, has released a series of photos of the camp through the years. Can you spot yourself or your friends? Full Story, Photos
Ukraine Jewish Community’s Preparations for a War
Rabbi Avraham Wolf, chairman of the Jewish community in Odessa, tells us about the Jewish community's preparations for a war that could break out at any moment and asks us for help. Full Story
War Aside, Rabbis From Russia and Ukraine Join Zoom Call
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As Russia and Ukraine send troops to their border, Chabad Rabbis from both Former Soviet Union countries joined a meeting on Zoom to discuss preparations for Purim and Pesach. "We aren't involved in politics." Full Story
Lev Tahor Man Spotted Fundraising in Crown Heights
A “Meshulach” going door to door raising money has possibly been identified as a prominent member of the Lev Tahor cult. A woman has claimed to recognize him in Crown Heights. Full Story, Video
‘Pan’ By Ukraine’s Shluchim Read at Rebbe’s Ohel
Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky, vice-chairman of Merkos L'inyonei Chinuch, visited the Ohel of the Rebbe today, to read a Pan Klali and request brachos for the safety of the Shluchim in Ukraine and the Jewish communities. Full Story
Live: Global Prayer Event at Holy Sites Benefits Needy Brides
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Watch Live at 1:00 PM ET: A global prayer event will take place at the holy gravesites of our Rebbe'im and Mordechai and Esther to benefit Hachnosas Kallah in Israel. The names of every donor will be mentioned at these holy resting places and the event will be broadcast live. Live
Sberbank Hosts Kosher Benefit for Jewish Free-Loan Fund
SberBank, the largest bank in Eastern Europe, hosted an evening in support of the Moscow Gemach founded in memory of Chaya Mushka Lazar OBM, daughter of Russia's Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar. Full Story, Photos, Video
Picture of the Day
New York's Senator and the Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer paid a Shiva condolence visit to the Hecht brothers on Sunday, who are sitting Shiva after the passing of their mother, Rebbetzin Chave Hecht OBM. More
Partner in an Initiative Very Close to the Rebbe’s Heart
Your donation, large or small, makes you a partner in over 150 Mikvaos across Israel. This is a rare opportunity to have an eternal effect on thousands, and bring endless Brachos upon you and your family. www.charidy.com/mikvaot Full Story
Camp Emunah Announces New Camp to Carry Rebbetzin Hecht’s Name
A campaign launched during the Shiva of the legendary Camp Emunah founder and director Rebbetzin Chave Hecht obm will fund a new campground in her memory. Full Story
Please help me protect my pure children from this terrible suffering they do not deserve!
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Dear brothers! My name is Amnon David Kam, until a few years ago, I had a successful business, and I had a respectable livelihood, everything was at home with a Full Story
Chicago Rabbi Delivers Passionate Remarks Following Hate Crime
Rabbi Baruch Herz, Rov of the Chabad community in Chicago, delivered steadfast remarks during a press conference about the hate crime targeting the local Jewish community last weekend; Police arrested Shahid Hussain, 39, who has prior convictions for burglary and drunk driving. Full Story, Video
Torah to Be Written in Memory of Levi Kamensky
A new Torah will be written in memory of the bochur Levi Kamensky obm, who tragically passed away 5 months ago, by his family. Full Story