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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?

November 16, 2021

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

November 10, 2021

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

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

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

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.

International Conference Of Shluchim 2021 Gala Banquet

November 3, 2021

Kinus

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…

November 1, 2021

Kinus

LIVE: Watch The Kinus

Tune in to watch the grand event of the annual conference of Shluchim

Desert Wedding Seals a Year of Torah Learning for Young Eastern European Jews

October 31, 2021

Judaism

Culminating a year of Torah study, six hundred young eastern European Jews enjoy a spectacular trip to Dubai.

International Conference Of Chabad Emissaries Begins

October 31, 2021

After having been held virtually last year, the conference is cautiously returning to normal.

Ep. 11: Solomon Is The First Rabbi Appointed To Western Australia’s Highest Court

October 27, 2021

Podcast

The 11th episode in its series of podcasts about the personal struggles and achievements of Chabad representatives

October 27, 2021

My Grandmother’s Candlesticks: Diane Abrams

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

By Diane Abrams

October 25, 2021

Campus

A Place At The Table

Four students share why they choose to claim their place at the table

By Dvora Lakein

October 21, 2021

Coming To Shabbos: Batsheva Eadan Hay

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

By Batsheva Eadan Hay

October 19, 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

A Defense Of Torah Judaism

October 18, 2021

New Centers

Chabad House In A Car

Rabbi Saadya Kaufmann, director of Chabad of Texas Towns, runs his Chabad house from the driver’s seat of his car.

By Noa Blokh

October 14, 2021

Books

As a Chabad representative at a major university, I observe that students’ big questions today center on whether the religion delivers on its ethical promise…

By Dr. Chana Silberstein

October 13, 2021

Africa

A Family Affair In Africa

Off The Beaten Path: Chabad Houses You Didn’t Know Existed, Part 4

By Dvora Lakein

October 12, 2021

Podcast

Ep. 10: Finding Beautiful Melodies In Torah-Observant Life

The 10th episode in its series of podcasts about the personal struggles and achievements of Chabad representatives

October 11, 2021

Tomsk Educational Center Heralds Jewish Renewal

The new center boasts 25,000 square feet of modern facilities, making it the largest Jewish educational center east of the Ural Mountains.

October 9, 2021

Restoration of Historic Russian Synagogue Begins

A landmark moment in the effort to return the crown jewel of Samara’s Jewish past to its former glory