Project Melukat, dedicated in memory of Rabbi Akiva Wagner obm, launches an amazing initiative encouraging Bochurim and Anash to delve into the Rebbe’s Maamarim Melukat. Join to complete a sefer of Melukat! Full Story
Toronto Zal Hosts Powerful Outreach Dinner
Toronto Zal recently held its annual Mivtzoim dinner at the Yeshiva, furthering its unique and deep connection with the wider Jewish community of Toronto. Full Story, Photos, Video
Toronto Marks Shloshim of Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Akiva Wagner
Hundreds gathered to mark the Shloshim since the passing of Rabbi Akiva Wagner OBM, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Lubavitch Toronto. A tribute video by students was shown. Full Story, Photos, Video
Live: Event to Mark Shloshim of Rabbi Akiva Wagner
Live at 7:45 PM ET: An event to mark the Shloshim - 30 days since the passing of Toronto Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Akiva Wagner OBM will take place in Toronto with inspiring speakers and a video tribute by students. Live
New Sefer Published on Shloshim of Rabbi Akiva Wagner
On the occasion of the shloshim of Rabbi Akiva Wagner obm, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Lubavitch Toronto, a new sefer which he was involved with working on in recent months has been published. Full Story, Download
Rabbi Akiva Wagner’s Family Thanks Public for Support
Message from the family of Toronto Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Akiva Wagner OBM: "We are filled with tremendous hakoras hatov for the beautiful achdus and overwhelming generosity displayed by our community." Full Story
A Memorable Visit in The Darkest Place
Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin writes about Toronto Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Akiva Wagner obm: "I was thrown into a place called jail in Dubuque, a place where people become forgotten and abandoned...Other people sent a card sealed with a tear, however, that is not enough for Reb Akiva." Full Story
Rabbi Wagner’s ‘Rebuke’ for Bochurim Who Returned Late
What did Toronto Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Akiva Wagner do when bochurim spent more time at a Mivtzoim event than he had allowed them to? His actions left a profound impact on them and all who hear the story. Full Story
Rabbi Wagner’s Conversation From a Hospital Bed
Toronto Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Akiva Wagner was a beacon of selflessness and kindness, even while afflicted with his own challenges. One particular story stands out, of when a parent found themselves in an incredibly challenging situation... Full Story
My Brother Rabbi Akiva Wagner Lived to Uplift
Rabbi Dov Wagner, Shliach at USC, writes about his brother Rabbi Akiva Wagner obm: "My brother was by nature a very private person. Yet, you wouldn't know it from the last few years. He shared openly details of his diagnosis, of his treatments, his challenges and ultimate emunah." Full Story
Support the Family of Rabbi Akiva Wagner
Following a devastating illness, Reb Akiva Wagner obm returned his soul to its Creator. Now, we must help his wife and children carry on and begin to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives. Full Story
Levaya of Rabbi Akiva Wagner
The levaya of Rabbi Akiva Wagner, Rosh Yeshivas Lubavitch Toronto in Canada, took place on Monday, passing by 770 Eastern Parkway to the Old Montefiore Cemetery. Photos, Video
Hundreds Join in Support and Well-Wishing for Rabbi Wagner’s Birthday
Celebrating the 55th Birthday of Rabbi Akiva Wagner, the campaign for his Yeshiva goes live hoping to bring him a gift deserving of his lifelong toil. Full Story
Yeshivas Lubavitch Toronto Launches ‘Tangible Growth’ Campaign
Yeshivas Lubavitch Toronto (YLT) under the leadership of Rabbi Akiva Wagner has cultivated an unceasing wellspring of growth. As one of the foremost Lubavitch Yeshivos, YLT has sown the seeds of growth that have ripened into lighthouses of empowerment around the world. Full Story, Video
Join the Global Birthday Present for Rabbi Akiva Wagner
Bochurim of Yeshivas Lubavitch Toronto have launched a Mivtza Tefillin initiative in honor of the 55th birthday of beloved Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Akiva Wagner and in the merit of a refuah shelaima. Full Story
Please Say Tehillim for Rabbi Akiva Wagner
Please say Tehillim for Rabbi Akiva Wagner, Michoel Akiva Gershon ben Rochel Basya, beloved Rosh Yeshiva of Toronto Yeshiva, who is need of our Tefillos. Full Story
Toronto Yeshiva Undergoes Extensive Renovations
Yeshivas Lubavitch Toronto has at last completed its year-long remodel of the Yeshiva interior. See the change. Full Story
Weekly Hakhel Gatherings At Chovevei Torah Zal
Weekly inspirational Hakhel gatherings are held at Tomchei Temimim - Chovevei Torah Zal, featuring World renowned Rabbonim, Mashpiim and Shluchim. The guests shared personal encounters with the rebbe, Divrei Torah and inspiration, giving the Bochurim a true Hakhel experience. Full Story, Photos
Toronto Yeshiva Joyously Celebrates Rosh Yeshiva’s Return
The Toronto Yeshiva was buzzing with excitement as news spread of the surprise return of the beloved Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Akiva Wagner after months of health challenges. Full Story, Photos, Video
Toronto Zal Reunites with Rosh Yeshivah at Shabbaton
The Bochurim at Yeshivas Lubavitch Toronto reunited with their Rosh Yeshivah Rabbi Akiva Wagner at a Shabbaton in Buffalo, NY. Full Story
Chovevei Torah Zal Celebrates 19 Kislev with Rabbi Wagner
Tomchei Temimim Zal at Chovevei Torah started their Yud Tes Kislev celebrations with an uplifting Farbrengen with Rabbi Akiva Wagner - Rosh Yeshiva of the Toronto Yeshiva. Full Story
Rabbi Wagner Gives Shiur to Alumni Students
Toronto Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Akiva Wagner gave a Shiur to his alumni students in Crown Heights on Thursday. Full Story, Photos
Global Seder Sichos in the Merit of Toronto Rosh Yeshiva
Bochurim in over 40 Yeshivos worldwide will join tonight for a special seder of learning in merit of a refuah shelaima for Rabbi Akiva Wagner, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Lubavitch Toronto. Full Story
Live: Grand Rally in Toronto to Honor Upshernish
Live at 2:45 PM ET: A grand rally will be held Sunday afternoon in Toronto, at 770 Chabad Gate in honor of the upshernish of Avremele Lieberman a"h and in the zechus of a refuah shelaima for beloved Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Akiva Wagner. Live
Worldwide Tehillim for Rabbi Akiva Wagner
Chabad worldwide is uniting to storm the heavens in the merit of a refuah shelaima for Rabbi Akiva Wagner, Akiva Gershon ben Rochel Basya. Full Story