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Podcast

Ep. 18: Trailblazing Shliach To Russia, Latvia, Sweden and Boston

The 18th episode in its series of podcasts about the personal struggles and achievements of Chabad representatives

By Staff Writer

February 9, 2022

History

Today In Jewish History: The Passing Of The Rebbes Wife

Today marks a notable date in Chabad history: 22 (Chof-Beis) Shevat, the 32nd anniversary of the passing of Rebbetzin Chaya Moussia Schneerson, wife of the…

By Staff Writer

January 23, 2022

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 11, 2022

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

December 28, 2021

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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

December 23, 2021

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 13, 2021

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

December 8, 2021

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

November 22, 2021

History

Remembering Chabad’s Beginnings, 223 Years Ago

It is the date on which, in 1798, Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, the founder of Chabad Chasidism, was released from Czarist imprisonment.

By Baila Olidort

November 22, 2021

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

November 17, 2021

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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 13, 2021

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History

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

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

By Staff Writer

October 26, 2021

Judaism

Last-Minute Drive-Through Show Inspires Argentinian Community

14,700 Jewish Argentines of all stripes rushed to see the one-of-a-kind drive-through performance over ten days

By Yoni Brown

October 18, 2021

History

A Man of the People in the City of Mystics

Teacher, preacher, proto-Chasidic outreacher? How Rabbi Moshe Alshich’s new approach to Torah teaching in sixteenth-century Safed prefigured the Chasidic movement two centuries later and half…

By Boruch Werdiger

October 5, 2021

Books

The Tzfat Kabbalists Collection

The rare manuscripts department at Chabad’s Central Library and Archive Center contains many original manuscripts penned by the great Kabbalists. Rabbi Moshe Cordevero (1482-1570), renowned…

By Staff Writer

August 26, 2021

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

August 25, 2021

History

Remembering the Rebbe’s Father

Today in Jewish History, the passing of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Levi Yitzchak Schneerson (1878-1944), father of the Lubavitcher Rebbe.

By Staff Writer

July 28, 2021

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 Baila Olidort

July 17, 2021

History

Remembering The Struggle for Russian Jewry

Ninety-four years ago today, Rabbi Joseph I. Schneersohn, sixth Lubavitcher Rebbe, was freed from Soviet-imposed exile.

By Staff Writer

June 21, 2021

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History

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

Today marks 80 years since the safe arrival of the Rebbe and his wife, on the shores of America after escaping from Europe.

By Staff Writer

June 8, 2021

History

Today in Jewish History: Kfar Chabad Established

The village of Kfar Chabad was established 72 years ago today.

By Staff Writer

May 3, 2021

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History

Today In Chabad History: Bais Iyar

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

By Staff Writer

April 14, 2021

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 17, 2021

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 20, 2020

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