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Passover Food Provisions for 10,000 Stranded in Calcutta

About 1,500 guests join the largest Seder in the world; another 800 at the one in Pokhara; and for the “Fifth Child” Chabad of Nepal…

By Staff Writer

March 25, 2014

Bim, The Boy From Nepal

He’s the good looking, buoyant 12 year old Nepalese boy who greets visitors to Katmandu’s Chabad House with a huge smile: “Hi I’m Bim, the…

By Baila Olidort

March 25, 2014

Russian Jews of Brighton Beach, At Home With FREE

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By Baila Olidort

March 25, 2014

European Jewry, Anti-Semitism, Addressed at Rabbinical Conference in Hungary

As Hungary marks 70 years since its Jews were murdered during the Holocaust, its Jews are seeing alarming anti-Semitic rhetoric.

By Rena Greenberg

March 25, 2014

Mrs. Rivkie Barber, 49

With profound grief and sadness, the world-wide Chabad-Lubavitch community mourns the passing of Mrs. Rivkie Barber on Friday, March 21. A Chabad-Lubavitch representative in Melbourne,…

By Staff Writer

March 21, 2014

Chabad Center Opens in Grenada

“Our vision is to create a beautiful Jewish student center, and to build the first synagogue this island has ever had.”

By Staff Writer

March 20, 2014

Israelis Find A Lively Jewish Niche in Moscow

Unheard of until recently, this vibrant demographic came out to party last week, confirming their place in Moscow’s Jewish community. Hundreds celebrated the 10-year milestone…

By Rena Greenberg

March 19, 2014

Chabad Representatives to Simferopol Keep Close Watch

"Most Jews feel that this is their community. They are not leaving, and right now our greatest concern is their security—we are working on installing…

By Mordechai Lightstone

March 17, 2014

Statement from Lubavitch World Headquarters

We recognize our responsibility to ensure that activities in the area move forward, in keeping with Rabbi Moscowitz's lifetime commitment of leadership and outreach.

March 12, 2014

Chabad Mourns Sudden Passing of Mrs. Rashi Minkowicz

The sudden passing Tuesday night of Mrs. Rashi Minkowicz, a young mother of eight, and Chabad representative, has sent a wave of shock and sorrow…

By Staff Writer

March 12, 2014

Jew Meets Jew

Simon Gronowski, 82, never wrapped tefillin. Orphaned, with no parents or siblings before he turned 13, he had no bar mitzvah. Now he was reluctant.…

By Baila Olidort

March 10, 2014

Regional Director of Chabad of Illinois, Daniel Moscowitz, 59

The Chicago-born rabbi led the city’s Chabad community since 1977. Under his leadership as head Chabad representative to the state, Chabad of Illinois established some…

By Staff Writer

March 4, 2014

Who Was Ari Halberstam? 20 Years Since Terror Strikes On the Brooklyn Bridge

Ari Halberstam was the child who sat in his lap and played at his feet—the closest semblance of a grandson that the Rebbe would ever…

By Baila Olidort

March 2, 2014

1,000 Jewish Teenagers To Meet Up At Shabbat Immersion

CTeen promotes its popular TGIS, Thank G-d It’s Shabbat Program, at the end of the weekend, demonstrating that Shabbat is doable and beautiful back home…

By Dvora Lakein

February 27, 2014

Chabad Representatives in Ukraine Stay Put, Appeal for Help

Chabad Shluchim state-wide are struggling to meet the growing demand on their respective programs and services while funding from local business people has dropped by…

By Baila Olidort

February 24, 2014

Hungarian Rabbi Discovers Cache of Torah Scrolls in Russia

Rabbi Shlomo Koves chief rabbi of EMIH Unified Hungarian Jewish Congregation announced earlier this week the discovery of over 100 pre-War Torah scrolls in Nizhny…

By Mordechai Lightstone

February 20, 2014

Heroic IDF officer Salutes Chabad

The emotionally moving event, which was held over the weekend at the Jerusalem International Convention Center (ICC), appeared to be a meeting between two ends…

By Kobi Nachshoni

February 19, 2014

Jewish Identity Grows On Manhattan’s Upper East Side

Sensitive to an existential void that begs a different kind of answer, some Upper East Side Jews eventually find their way to Chabad of the…

By Baila Olidort

February 17, 2014

Ki Tissa: A Different Kind of Census Taking

If you see a person who's head is down, then you must a find a way to uplift the individual and remind them that they…

By Yossi Lipsker

February 13, 2014

The Gravity of Intermarriage

Living in a society that celebrates religious diversity, we no longer need to apologize for the tradition and practices that set us apart as Jews.…

By Baila Olidort

February 13, 2014

A “First Offering” by Jewish Women: Challah

Today, women are finding sustenance for mind, body and soul as they bake fresh loaves in the spirit of this ancient tradition.

By Rena Greenberg

February 10, 2014

Metro Atlanta Chabad Inspires Growth, Jewish Engagement

“This new building is a community game changer. The school now has a facility that matches the quality of its program and the shul now…

By Shaina Olidort

February 5, 2014

Sochi Ready To Welcome Jewish Guests

Thousands of Jews—as many as 20,000—including athletes, locals and visitors to Sochi, will have the opportunity to celebrate Jewish identity as they participate at Shabbat…

By Rena Greenberg

February 4, 2014