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Largest-Ever Pegisha Shabbaton Brings University Students to Crown Heights
Over 1,200 students, almost 200 Chabad emissaries, came for this year’s Pegisha
Celebrating Gains in Jewish Life at Largest Ever Chabad Conference
Record-breaking attendance at this year’s International Conference of Chabad-Lubavitch Emissaries, set to take place this weekend in Brooklyn, New York, highlights a year of continued activism for Jewish life and Jewish continuity
“My soul thirsts for You”: Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks (1948-2020)
The outpouring of tributes to this “gentle giant,” as one of his students aptly put it, offer glimpses of his captivating presence and the magnitude of his influence.
Coming Back From Cancellation
The notorious practice of “cancellation” suggests that our society has forgotten how to forgive, and how to make amends. What is the Jewish perspective? Here we look at how Judah, David, Menashe, each who failed in their own way, found a way back from cancellation
Kenosha, Wisconsin, Gets New Jewish Home in Stunning Turnaround
After three years of meticulous planning fell apart, Rabbi Tzali and Rivkie Wilschanski found a new home for their 118-year-old Jewish community in just three days
A Rabbi, a State Senator, and Seven Hundred Winter Coats for Ukrainian Orphans
Rabbi JJ Hecht and Senator Ray Lesniak gifted toys and designer winter coats to over seven hundred orphaned Ukrainian children, and got a glimpse of Chabad of Warsaw’s refugee relief work
Confronting Cancel Culture on Campus
As political discourse on campus approaches the point of no return, Jewish students and Chabad reps are mining their own argumentative tradition for guidance, inspiration, and a path back toward dialogue.
Ep. 31: Merging Torah And Science: Lessons From The Life Of Dr. Binyomin Abrams
The 31st episode in its series about the personal struggles and achievements of Chabad representatives
After Joyous Sukkot, Long Road Ahead for Fort Myers Jewish Community
The Chabad of Fort Myers community took time out from urgent repairs and water-damaged homes to celebrate a “phenomenal” community Sukkot complete with dancing.
Jewish Community and Culture Comes to Life in Martha’s Vineyard
Ahead of the summer of 2022, the Alperowitzes booked a one-way ticket to the island on the ferry and launched Chabad of Martha’s Vineyard out of their new building in Vineyard Haven.
Holidays after the Hurricane: Chabad of Cape Coral Observes Yom Kippur
Despite flooded streets, power outages, and evacuations, Cape Coral’s Jewish community came together for Yom Kippur services at Rabbi Yossi Labkowski’s Chabad center
Four Communal Leaders Share Personal Regrets and Resolutions
The High Holidays are a time dedicated to repentance and reflection. We’ve asked four Chabad leaders to share with us some of the regrets they feel as communal leaders, and what resolutions within the scope of their leadership responsibilities they’d like to make in the coming year.
Chabad Centers Gear Up for Relief Efforts in Hurricane-Battered West Florida
With thousands still trapped by Hurricane Ian’s storm surge, local Florida Chabad centers are offering a helping hand, delivering meals, and coordinating rescue and cleanup efforts
Chabad of Puerto Rico Preps for New Year While Delivering Post-Hurricane Aid
In the wake of the severe damage to Puerto Rico’s infrastructure this week, caused by Hurricane Fiona, Rabbi Mendel Zarchi has worked with U.S. companies to arrange aid, while preparing his community for Rosh Hashanah.
Prayers for a New Year
What a year it’s been. Rising prices, more crime, economic uncertainty, political instability, and social discord call to mind the words of the Machzor from the Yom Kippur service: “Calamities have piled upon us.”
To Grow or to Give?
On Rosh Hashanah, we reflect on Elkanah and Chana’s different approaches to the value of self-development, and how it relates to the value of helping others
The TSA Speaks: An Elul Encounter
The Jewish month of Elul is the time when God is most accessible. It is the season when “the King is in the field”—meaning God’s […]
Historic Moment for Jewish Life and Leadership
(Cambridge, MA) — In a first for Jewish student life on campus, Harvard Chabad announces the establishment of the Harvard Chabad Endowment for Jewish Leadership, […]
Ep. 30: World’s First Chabad on Campus Still Going Strong
The 30th episode in its series about the personal struggles and achievements of Chabad representatives
In Transition
When the people saw that Moses was so long in coming down from the mountain, the people gathered against Aaron and said to him, “Come, […]
The Cryptography of Blessings
When Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai’s son came for blessings, why did the Sages respond with hurtful words?
Russia’s Rabbis Issue Joint Resolution at Emergency Conference in Moscow
Over seventy-five rabbis who lead Russia’s Jewish communities issued a joint resolution reaffirming their commitment to remain at their posts, and calling for peace
No Muzzles in the Field of Life
How does G-d fulfill the mitzvah to “not muzzle an ox when it treads the grain”?
Young Professional Keeps Her First Shabbat On “CYP Encounter” in Panama City
Shely Finberg surprised her own rebbetzin by keeping Shabbat for the first time while on a Chabad-run jungle getaway
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Holocaust survivor Helga Melmed is giving her time, energy, and priceless life experience to educate and care for Jewish children at Chabad of Venice, Florida’s Camp Gan Israel.
Mitzvahs at the World Cup
Mitzvahs at the ADL Never Is Now Summit in New York City
As 90,000 fans descend on Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara for this year’s Super Bowl, Chabad is welcoming hundreds of Jewish visitors with kosher food, prayer services, and mitzvah opportunities throughout the weekend.
New Chabad Center in Buckeye — The Gateway to Arizona’s West
Chabad Young Professionals Rabbis Gather For Convention in Raleigh
Texas Chabad Brings Aid To Flood Victims
Chabad Brings Kosher Food To Wimbeldon
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