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Today is Bet (2) Iyar, the birthday of Rabbi Shmuel of Lubavitch, also known as the Rebbe Maharash. Rabbi Shmuel was born in the Russian…

By Staff Writer

April 19, 2026

Today in Jewish History: 11 Nissan, Birthday of The Rebbe

Tonight and tomorrow marks the 124th birthday of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneersohn of blessed memory. On this day, Yud-Alef (11) Nissan, we…

By Staff Writer

March 28, 2026

Books

The Haggadah Collection At The Library Of Agudas Chassidei Chabad

The prestigious Haggadah collection of Chabad’s Central Library began in December 1924, when the sixth Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn, acquired the collection of…

By Staff Writer

March 25, 2026

Today in Jewish History: Birthday of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Schneerson

Today marks a notable date in Jewish history: the birthday of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Schneerson, of blessed memory. Known simply as the Rebbetzin, she was…

By Tzemach Feller

March 13, 2026

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History

Today in Jewish History: 9 Adar

Eighty-five years ago today, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn—the sixth Chabad Rebbe—arrived in New York, following his miraculous rescue from Nazi-occupied Warsaw. Here’s how Lubavitch News…

By Staff Writer

February 26, 2026

History

Today In Jewish History: The Passing Of The Rebbes Wife

Tonight marks a notable date in Chabad history: 22 (Chof-Beis) Shevat, the 37th anniversary of the passing of Rebbetzin Chaya Moussia Schneerson, wife of the…

By Staff Writer

February 8, 2026

History

Today in Jewish History: 10 (Yud) Shevat

Yud Shvat is the anniversary of the passing of Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn, sixth Rebbe of Lubavitch, of blessed memory, (5710/1950). On the same day,…

By Staff Writer

January 27, 2026

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History

Today in Jewish History: 24 Tevet, Passing of Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, founder of Chabad Lubavitch

The end of 1812 found Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, also known as the Alter Rebbe, journeying through small towns and villages, distancing himself and…

By Staff Writer

January 12, 2026

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History

Today In Jewish History: 20 Teves

Today in Jewish History: 20 Teves, Passing Of Maimonides The “Rambam,” acronym for Rabbi Moshe ben (son of) Maimon, passed away today, the 20th of…

By Staff Writer

January 8, 2026

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History

Today in Jewish History: Asarah (10) B’Tevet

On the 10th of Tevet in the Hebrew year 3336 (425 BCE), the army of Babylonian emperor Nebuchadnezzar surrounded Jerusalem’s stone walls and laid siege…

By Staff Writer

December 30, 2025

History

Today in Chabad History: 5 Tevet

On the 5th of Tevet (Hei Teves) in 1987, the extensive library of the sixth Rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneerson, was declared as belonging to…

By Staff Writer

December 24, 2025

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History

19 Kislev: Rosh Hashana of Chassidut

Yud-Tes Kislev, also known as the "Chag HaGeulah—The Holiday of Redemption," or the "Rosh Hashana of Chassidut," begins tonight and continues until sundown tomorrow. On…

By Staff Writer

December 8, 2025

History

14 Kislev, 1928: Marriage of the Rebbe and Rebbetzin

It was on today’s Hebrew date in November of 1928 that the marriage of the Rebbe and Rebbetzin, Menachem Mendel and Chaya Mushka Schneerson, took…

By Staff Writer

December 3, 2025

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History

Today in Chabad History: 9 (Tes) Kislev

The 9th of Kislev marks both the birthday and passing of the Mitteler Rebbe (the second Chabad Rebbe), Rabbi Dov Ber of Lubavitch (1773-1827).

By Staff Writer

November 30, 2025

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History

Birthday of the fifth Chabad Rebbe, Rabbi Sholom DovBer Schneersohn in 1860 (5621)

20 Cheshvan: Birthday of the fifth Chabad Rebbe, Rabbi Sholom DovBer Schneerson in 1860 (5621).

By Staff Writer

November 10, 2025

History

Remembering Rebbetzin Chana: Jewish Feminine Role Model

A feminine role model of Jewish activism and proponent of Jewish scholarship, is being remembered today, on her yahrzeit.

By Dovid Zaklikowski

September 27, 2025

History

Chabad Marks Birthday of Movement’s Founder

On 18 Elul, we celebrate the birthday of Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, founder of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement.

By Staff Writer

September 10, 2025

History

Remembering the Rebbe’s Father

Today marks the passing of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson

By Staff Writer

August 13, 2025

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Judaism

Tisha B’Av: Remembering for a Better Future

This evening, Jews around the world will remove their shoes, begin a 25-hour fast, and sit low on the floor in the manner of mourners.

By Staff Writer

August 2, 2025

History

Today in Jewish History: 12-13 Tammuz

The twelfth of Tammuz (this year: July 6) is the birthday of the sixth Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn, of blessed memory. It is…

By Staff Writer

July 7, 2025

History

Today in Jewish History: The 84th Anniversary of the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s Arrival in America

Today marks 84 years since the safe arrival of the Rebbe and his wife, on the shores of America after escaping from Europe.

By Staff Writer

June 23, 2025

History

Today in Jewish History: The Victory in Chabad Library Trial

On the 5th of Tevet (Hei Teves) in 1987, the extensive library of the sixth Rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneerson, was declared as belonging to…

By Staff Writer

January 5, 2025

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History

Anniversary of Rebbe’s Liberation from Soviet Prison

Today, on the Jewish calendar, marks the 97th anniversary of the miraculous liberation of the late Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Joseph Isaac Schneersohn, from Soviet prison.

By Staff Writer

July 17, 2024

Holocaust

At Auschwitz, Jewish Students Recommit to Proud Jewish Life on Campus

Amid Spike in Campus Antisemitism, Chabad’s LivingLinks Trip Inspires Students

By Staff Writer

January 4, 2024