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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

Campus

Miniature “Pegisha” Draws Four Hundred To Brooklyn

A scaled-back version of an annual Shabbat retreat to Brooklyn leaves a deep impression on four hundred college students

By Yoni Brown

November 24, 2021

Podcast

Ep. 13: Soudakoff Changing Lives Through Sign Language

The 13th episode in its series of podcasts about the personal struggles and achievements of Chabad representatives

By Staff Writer

November 23, 2021

Holiday & Shabbos

Make It Holy: The Uses And Abuses Of Shabbos

Since the advent of the 40-hour week, we haven’t had to work on Shabbos. What, then, is the Day of Rest for?

By Boruch Werdiger

November 21, 2021

Talmud

A Time To Rest

How many can you answer correctly?

By Staff Writer

November 16, 2021

Holiday & Shabbos

Rifka Chilungu: It’s Mine Now

These are the personal Shabbos stories of an eclectic group of influential personalities

By Rifka Chilungu

November 15, 2021

Podcast

Ep. 12: How Chabad Shluchim Helped Me Accomplish A Lifelong Goal

The 12th episode in its series of podcasts about the personal struggles and achievements of Chabad representatives

By Staff Writer

November 10, 2021

Holiday & Shabbos

My Day Of Arrival: Peter Himmelman

These are the personal Shabbos stories of an eclectic group of influential personalities

By Peter Himmelman

November 9, 2021

Centers

A Leap Of Growth, With More Room To Grow

Chabad of Naperville Celebrates Grand Opening and New Youth Directors

By Noa Blokh

November 6, 2021

Holiday & Shabbos

Shabbos In Tokyo: Liane Grunberg Wakabayashi

These are the personal Shabbos stories of an eclectic group of influential personalities

By Liane Grunberg Wakabayashi

November 4, 2021

Centers

Grand Jewish Educational Center Underway in Buenos Aires

A brisk two blocks’ walk from the Headquarters of Chabad of Argentina, a massive construction project is underway.

By Yoni Brown

November 3, 2021

Kinus

International Conference Of Shluchim 2021 Gala Banquet

The 38th International Conference Of Chabad-Lubavitch Emissaries concluded with a gala banquet attended by Chabad rabbis and their partners and supporters. The evening celebrated Chabad’s…

By Staff Writer

November 1, 2021