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Hitting the Books: Shluchim Take Their Study to the Web

(lubavitch.com) If he is not affixing a mezuzah to a doorpost, lighting a mega-menorah, or frantically picking up last-minute groceries for a large Shabbat dinner,…

By Dvora Lakein

February 15, 2009

Welcome To A New President

(lubavitch.com) The idea of “e pluribus unum” (out of many – one) that appears on U.S. currency, sums up the American democratic process. A government…

January 20, 2009

At Argentine Consulate, Hundreds Bid For Art and Orphans

(lubavitch.com) Thursday night’s frigid temperatures did not factor in at all at the Argentine Consulate of New York City, where hundreds of guests mingled jovially…

By S. Fridman

January 16, 2009

Korean Prime Minister Thanks Chabad at Buy Korea 2009

(lubavitch.com) Earlier this week, Jewish business people finally had the opportunity to participate fully at “Buy Korea 2009,” Asia’s largest business expo. Korean Prime Minister…

January 16, 2009

As Gaza Ground War Intensifies, Chabad Steps Up Support Activities

(lubavitch.com) As Israeli Defense Forces began the long anticipated ground operation to end rocket fire into the Southern communities, its soldiers are penetrating Gaza's dangerous interior…

By Zalman Nelson

January 4, 2009

Under Rockets and Sirens, A New Baby Is Welcomed in Ashkelon

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By Miriam Davids

December 31, 2008

Father of Slain Terror Victim Kindles Menorah on Liberty Island

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By Miriam Davids

December 23, 2008

US SENATE CONDEMNS TERROR ATTACKS IN MUMBAI Senate Passes Casey-Voinovich Resolution

(lubavitch.com) The U.S. Senate late Wednesday night passed a bipartisan resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and George Voinovich (R-OH) condemning the terrorist…

December 11, 2008

Chabad Tries to Maintain Services in Riot Crippled Greece

(lubavitch.com) After four days of widespread rioting that has brought the country's infrastructure, from transportation to banking and hospital services to a grinding halt, Rabbi Mendel and…

By Dvora Lakein

December 10, 2008

Young Energy Magnate Promises ‘Taking Care of Chabad A Priority’

(lubavitch.com) Shattered by the murders in Mumbai, one energy magnate is picking up the pieces by making a significant contribution to a Florida Chabad center.…

By E.J. Tansky

December 9, 2008

I’m Still Waiting For You, Rivki

(lubavitch.com)–"Write," you told me only two hours and ten minutes before they entered your home. "It's been a long time since you wrote anything about…

By Chani Lifshitz

December 7, 2008

THOUSANDS REMEMBER CHABAD’S GAVRIEL AND RIVKAH HOLTZBERG: Vow to Continue Holy Work

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By Sarah Bronson

December 2, 2008

Jewish Victims Come Home

(lubavitch.com) The IAF plane carrying the remains of the six Jews murdered in Mumbai landed at an army near Ben Gurion airport in Israel at…

December 1, 2008

For Gabi and Rivki, In Blessed Memory

Just minutes ago I heard the terrible news that five Israeli hostages were found dead inside the Chabad House in Mumbai. Although the media hasn’t…

December 1, 2008

Shabbat Candle Lighting Revival in Wake of Chabad Mumbai Tagedy

In his press conference following receiving confirmation of the killings in Mumbai last Friday, Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky, Chairman, of the worldwide Educational and Social Services…

December 1, 2008

Mumbai Jewish Community, Survivors, Grieve For Victims

Shimon Rosenberg, the father of Chabad emissary Rivka Holtzberg who was killed in the attack along with her husband Gavriel, eulogized his daughter and son-in-law…

By Ronen Medzini

December 1, 2008

Condolences: We Mourn Together With Chabad

The White House Washington December 1, 2008 Laura and I send our condolences to the Chabad-Lubavitch family and all those honoring the lives lost…

November 30, 2008

A Last Shabbat With The Holtzbergs in Mumbai

(lubavitch.com) I met the Holtzbergs last week during my first Shabbat in Mumbai. I emailed them a month before coming to India , and then…

November 30, 2008

Jews Stranded in Bangkok

(lubavitch.com) With Bangkok’s airport shut down by anti-government protesters, Chabad of Thailand is prepared to host a greater number of visitors, mostly Israelis stranded in…

By Rivka Chaya Berman

November 30, 2008

Chabad Representatives To Be Buried In Israel

(lubavitch.com) Three days of intense fighting and fear ended in grief Friday when the deaths of Rabbi Gavriel and Rivka Holtzberg were confirmed in Mumbai,…

By Dvora Lakein

November 29, 2008

Confirmed: Chabad Emissary Couple Killed in Mumbai

With profound sadness and deep sorrow, we received the definitive news, just a short while ago, confirming the brutal murder of two of our finest,…

November 28, 2008

Chabad Does Thanksgiving

(lubavitch.com) Though a popular grade-school history lesson, and a much-anticipated festival with all the trimmings, the story behind Thanksgiving remains a bit sketchy. Regardless of…

By Dvora Lakein

November 26, 2008

When Shluchim Come Marching In: Gala Banquet Concludes Chabad-Lubavitch Conference

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By Dvora Lakein

November 24, 2008

International Conference of Chabad Representatives to Lead With Theme of Jewish Unity

(lubavitch.com) Rabbi Shlomo Silverman is the new campus rabbi at Carnegie Mellon University. He and his wife arrived in late July, a mere few weeks…

By Dvora Lakein

November 20, 2008