Top Litvish leader Rabbi Aharon Leib Shteinman hosted known Lubavitch scholar Rabbi Yoel Kahn in a rare meeting. Full Story, Photos, Audio
Yechidus with Gerer Rebbe
COLlive Presents: Shabbos Night Live with Rabbi Shmuel Butman. Weekly Story: An amazing anecdote from a Yechidus the Rebbe gave the Gerer Rebbe. Parshas Vayishlach: How Yaakov took on a new dimension – a sender of Shluchim. Video
The Rebbe and Sen. Moynihan
COLlive Presents: Shabbos Night Live with Rabbi Shmuel Butman. Weekly Story: "Fight for Israel as you fight for Ireland," the Rebbe told U.S. Senator Patrick Moynihan (D-NY). Parshas Vayeitzei: When did Yaakov receive the blessing of Ufaratzta? Video
Songs of Remembrance
Over the past year, a number of singers have performed tribute songs in honor of the victims of the Mumbai terror attack. For the first yahrtzeit, COLlive presents a few of them here, including Avraham Fried, Lipa Schmeltzer, Ohad Moskowitz, Benny Friedman,Troy Sivan and more. Audio, Video
Rubashkin Denied Basic Rights
From the COLlive Inbox: "The ordeal Shalom Mordechai Rubashkin was put through is a black mark on the justice system of the United States... He did not eat at all from Thursday lunch until Motzoei Shabbos." Full Story
Shabbos Night Live: #100
COLlive Presents: Shabbos Night Live with Rabbi Shmuel Butman. With this episode, we will mark 100th class delivered every week on Torah and Chassidus. Join this video-cast, viewed by thousands around the world, in a special edition in honor of the Kinus Hashluchim. Video
Shop Owners, Wake Up Early
From the COLlive Inbox: It is no secret that Shluchim also come to New York for our annual shopping; But our most precious resource over the Kinus is time. Full Story
Dear Shalom Mordechai…
From the COLlive Inbox: Although we didn't make it to Sioux Falls, we were with Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin in spirit. As the trial comes to a close, lets foil the prosecution with adding in Ruchnius (Some in Postville are fasting Monday). Full Story
Moishy Inquired About Parents
Moishy Holtzberg asked where his parents are, and suggested a solution when he was told they are in heaven, his grandfather Shimon Rosenberg said. Full Story, Audio
Mrs. Tishman, You’re President
COLlive Presents: Shabbos Night Live with Rabbi Shmuel Butman. Weekly Story: The Rebbe told Mrs. Peggy Tishman she will be elected President of the Jewish Federation. Parshas Chaye Sarah: Why is the story of Eliezer, the loyal servant of Abraham, repeated twice? Video
Our Halloween Nightmare
From the COLlive Inbox: "I pay $7000 a year to have the privilege of living on a "residential" block, where residents can sleep at night - not have a market and disco party taking place outside their bedroom window." Full Story
Rebbe Inquired about Mivtzoim
COLlive Presents: Shabbos Night Live with Rabbi Shmuel Butman. Weekly Story: When the Rebbe was asked to bless a sick child, he inquired about Mivtzoim. Parshas Vayeira: How it connects to every person on a practical personal level. Video
Caring for The Rebbetzin OBM
COLlive Presents: Shabbos Night Live with Rabbi Shmuel Butman. Weekly Story: The doctor of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Schneerson tells of the appreciation he got from the Rebbe for his service. Parshas Lech L'Cha: The drastic transition from Tishrei to Cheshvan, a month without a single Yom Tov. Video
Who are we Really Afraid of?
Anonymous OP-ED: I once called a school and was asked to wait, but was not put on hold and I heard all the office gossip. When I suggested that the hold button be fixed in order to preserve confidentiality, I was told: "It's okay, it's only you." Full Story
The Hug That Saved a Life
From the COLlive Inbox: My son and a friend came back from Mivtzoim in downtown Los Angeles Friday with a simple, yet profound story. Full Story
Rebbe Surprises the Litvak
COLlive Presents: Shabbos Night Live with Rabbi Shmuel Butman. Weekly Story: The Rebbe handed the Litvish Jew two bottles of Mashke - for the Bris and Pidyon Haben. Parshas Noach: Diminishing the criticism of Noach and the generational mention in the Zohar. Video
Nanny Was Feeding Non Kosher
From the COLlive Inbox: A young Hispanic babysitter at Lefferts Park in Crown Heights was seen sharing her non-Kosher takeout food with the Jewish child in a mini stroller. Full Story
Caution: Don’t Eat Esrog
From the COLlive Inbox: Before consuming esrogs or esrog jam, you may want to weigh the Segulos against the dangerous effects of the insecticide. Full Story
‘Chabad.org Used for Spam’
Chabad.org is being used by internet spammers to sell various types of pills, Adam Wosotowsky and Elan Winkler write in McAfee's October 2009 Spam Report. Full Story
“Stones Fill My Room”
COLlive Presents: Shabbos Night Live with Rabbi Shmuel Butman. Weekly Story: The Rebbe remarks that his room in 770 is "full of stones." For Simchas Torah: What does the Torah want to do and the idea behind rejoicing Video
Yom Kippur 5770 at 770
From the COLlive Inbox: "There I stood, glued to my place on the bench, surrounded on all sides by people who were all there for the same reason I was… It was beautiful, inspiring, empowering," writes 'a lubavitcher girl peeking through the window.' Full Story
CSSY Needs Your Help
From the COLlive Inbox: "Many families who for years had steady incomes have lost their jobs. Their needs go beyond food vouchers and help with paying electric bills," write Rabbi Hershel Fox, Abraham Moskovits and Benzion Stock. Full Story
An Esrog During War Time
COLlive Presents: Shabbos Night Live with Rabbi Shmuel Butman. Weekly Story: The dangerous journey the Rebbe took during World War II to get an Esrog. For Sukkos: The connection between the Shofar and the Sukkah. Video
Do Not Postpone the Bar Mitzva
COLlive Presents: Shabbos Night Live with Rabbi Shmuel Butman. Weekly Story: The Rebbe instructed not to postpone the Bar Mitzvah, which was only understood later. Yom Kippur: What is the significance of Yom Kippur being "Achas Bashana," and what happens when a Jew seeks G-d. Video
A High Holidays Story
From the COLlive Inbox: This heartfelt e-mail was sent to Rabbi Moshe Bryski of Chabad of the Conejo a few days ago. Its author has given permission for it to be publicized. Full Story
