European Jewry, Anti-Semitism, Addressed at Rabbinical Conference in Hungary
As Hungary marks 70 years since its Jews were murdered during the Holocaust, its Jews are seeing alarming anti-Semitic rhetoric.
Passover Food Provisions for 10,000 Stranded in Calcutta
About 1,500 guests join the largest Seder in the world; another 800 at the one in Pokhara; and for the “Fifth Child” Chabad of Nepal hosts another one in remote Manang, at 11,614 feet above sea level.
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Bim, The Boy From Nepal
He’s the good looking, buoyant 12 year old Nepalese boy who greets visitors to Katmandu’s Chabad House with a huge smile: “Hi I’m Bim, the boy from Beit Chabad," he offers happily. He's also quick to provide unsolicited bits of useful information, like candle-lighting time on Friday, or that Shabbos is not out until three stars are spotted in the sky.
Mrs. Rivkie Barber, 49
With profound grief and sadness, the world-wide Chabad-Lubavitch community mourns the passing of Mrs. Rivkie Barber on Friday, March 21. A Chabad-Lubavitch representative in Melbourne, Australia, Barber passed away after a brief illness. She was 49.
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Chabad Center Opens in Grenada
“Our vision is to create a beautiful Jewish student center, and to build the first synagogue this island has ever had.”
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Israelis Find A Lively Jewish Niche in Moscow
Unheard of until recently, this vibrant demographic came out to party last week, confirming their place in Moscow’s Jewish community. Hundreds celebrated the 10-year milestone of their expat community that has grown in leaps instead of increments.
Chabad Representatives to Simferopol Keep Close Watch
"Most Jews feel that this is their community. They are not leaving, and right now our greatest concern is their security—we are working on installing guards and surveillance equipment for the synagogue.”
Statement from Lubavitch World Headquarters
We recognize our responsibility to ensure that activities in the area move forward, in keeping with Rabbi Moscowitz's lifetime commitment of leadership and outreach.
Chabad Mourns Sudden Passing of Mrs. Rashi Minkowicz
The sudden passing Tuesday night of Mrs. Rashi Minkowicz, a young mother of eight, and Chabad representative, has sent a wave of shock and sorrow throughout the Jewish community.
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Jew Meets Jew
Simon Gronowski, 82, never wrapped tefillin. Orphaned, with no parents or siblings before he turned 13, he had no bar mitzvah. Now he was reluctant. “I’m not a good Jew.” "You're the best, said the rabbi.
Regional Director of Chabad of Illinois, Daniel Moscowitz, 59
The Chicago-born rabbi led the city’s Chabad community since 1977. Under his leadership as head Chabad representative to the state, Chabad of Illinois established some 37 new institutions around the state.
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Who Was Ari Halberstam? 20 Years Since Terror Strikes On the Brooklyn Bridge
Ari Halberstam was the child who sat in his lap and played at his feet—the closest semblance of a grandson that the Rebbe would ever have.
1,000 Jewish Teenagers To Meet Up At Shabbat Immersion
CTeen promotes its popular TGIS, Thank G-d It’s Shabbat Program, at the end of the weekend, demonstrating that Shabbat is doable and beautiful back home in their own communities as well.
By Dvora Lakein
Chabad Representatives in Ukraine Stay Put, Appeal for Help
Chabad Shluchim state-wide are struggling to meet the growing demand on their respective programs and services while funding from local business people has dropped by more than half.
Hungarian Rabbi Discovers Cache of Torah Scrolls in Russia
Rabbi Shlomo Koves chief rabbi of EMIH Unified Hungarian Jewish Congregation announced earlier this week the discovery of over 100 pre-War Torah scrolls in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia.
Heroic IDF officer Salutes Chabad
The emotionally moving event, which was held over the weekend at the Jerusalem International Convention Center (ICC), appeared to be a meeting between two ends of the Israeli society, but was filled with unity and faith.
Jewish Identity Grows On Manhattan’s Upper East Side
Sensitive to an existential void that begs a different kind of answer, some Upper East Side Jews eventually find their way to Chabad of the UES on East 77th Street and First Avenue.
Ki Tissa: A Different Kind of Census Taking
If you see a person who's head is down, then you must a find a way to uplift the individual and remind them that they too count and were put here by G-d for a purpose that only they can achieve.
The Gravity of Intermarriage
Living in a society that celebrates religious diversity, we no longer need to apologize for the tradition and practices that set us apart as Jews. If we feel we must blend in so well that other will want to marry us, we have neither freedom nor yiddishkeit.
A “First Offering” by Jewish Women: Challah
Today, women are finding sustenance for mind, body and soul as they bake fresh loaves in the spirit of this ancient tradition.
Metro Atlanta Chabad Inspires Growth, Jewish Engagement
“This new building is a community game changer. The school now has a facility that matches the quality of its program and the shul now has space to accommodate the growing number of young families.”
Sochi Ready To Welcome Jewish Guests
Thousands of Jews—as many as 20,000—including athletes, locals and visitors to Sochi, will have the opportunity to celebrate Jewish identity as they participate at Shabbat dinners and services hosted by Sochi’s Chabad center.
Jewish Women Leaders Focus on Community Building, Jewish Education
The idea that she is a "representative" of the Rebbe lessened her sense of feeling overwhelmed by the enormity of the challenge, and made it possible for her embrace it, and fulfill it with joy.
Live Stream For International Conference of Shluchos
Live video stream from International Conference of Chabad Shluchos. Event begins 5:30 pm EST.
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Mitzvahs at the ADL Never Is Now Summit in New York City
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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.
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New Chabad Center in Buckeye — The Gateway to Arizona’s West
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Chabad Young Professionals Rabbis Gather For Convention in Raleigh
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Texas Chabad Brings Aid To Flood Victims
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Chabad Brings Kosher Food To Wimbeldon
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Hundreds of young Dallas Jewish professionals joined Shabbat 500, an annual project of the Intown Chabad.
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Holocaust Survivor Margot Friedlander was laid to rest after her passing at 103.


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