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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

Funeral

Unknown Jewish Man Receives Full Jewish Burial

When an unknown Jew passed away without any family, Chabad gave him a full Jewish burial.

By Yoni Brown

December 12, 2021

Centers

Community Building in Cabo S. Lucas

The brand new Cabo Jewish Center is a stunning culmination of long years of community building.

By Yoni Brown

December 12, 2021

Weekly Torah Thought

Grappling With Tragedy

So much suffering begs the question, for what? Why do the Jewish people suffer so?

By Staff Writer

December 10, 2021

Podcast

Ep. 14: Soudakoff Changing Lives Through Sign Language (Part 2)

The 14th episode in its series of podcasts about the personal struggles and achievements of Chabad representatives

By Staff Writer

December 6, 2021

Weekly Torah Thought

Never Be Satisfied With Yesterday’s Leftovers

We're always seeking ways to get ahead in life. But when it comes to our spiritual development, we often get stuck in place.

By Staff Writer

December 2, 2021

Chanukah

NYC Mayor-Elect in Ghana Joins Chabad for Menorah Lighting

New York City Mayor-elect Eric Adams joined the Jewish community of Accra, Ghana, for a menorah lighting celebration on Wednesday. Hosted by former Brooklynite and…

By Yoni Brown

December 2, 2021

Chanukah

Why We Drove Down Route 20

By Rabbi Yisroel Freeman, Sudbury, Massachusetts “Let’s take a drive down Route 20,” I told my children, as we drove home from last night’s Chanukah…

By Staff Writer

December 1, 2021

Chanukah

Is This Chanukah Story Too Violent For Children?

“Chanah and Her Seven Sons” is a classic Chanukah tale. It is a story of faith, courage, and resilience. But is also a story of…

By Dr. Chana Silberstein

December 1, 2021

Israel

‘Disturbed’ Lead Vocalist Meets Chabad at the Kotel

Camera crews jostled with security personnel, reporters, and fans as heavy metal star David Draiman made his way across the plaza towards the Kotel (Western…

By Ashira Weiss

November 30, 2021

Chanukah

Traditional Meets Unconventional: The World’s First Ever Chile Menorah Inaugurated in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Jewish tradition fuses with authentic New Mexican flavor in the “chile capital of the world”

By Liba Rimler

November 28, 2021

Features

Reb Yoel: Reflections On A Chasidic Prodigy

He shaped the contours of Chabad scholarship over the course of seventy years

By Baila Olidort

November 27, 2021

Chanukah

Helicopters, Firetrucks, and Menorahs – Oh My!

For Chabad Rebbetzin Sarah Barash, dropping chocolate coins from a helicopter creates powerful educational moments

By Yoni Brown

November 27, 2021

Chanukah

Do Menorahs Belong in the Public Square?

The public menorah has become a ubiquitous symbol at shopping malls, parks and public spaces the world over. But arguments over holiday displays and the…

By Staff Writer

November 27, 2021