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News | Israel & The Jewish Community
Chabad LA Campus for Jewish Life to be Among Largest in the World
$100 million gifted campus among largest contributions to a Jewish organization in history
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Why Is Chanukah 8 (Not 7) Days Long? - 13 answers to an age-old puzzle - Chabad
The 8 days are because it either took 8 days to become pure or to travel to Tekoa to get new oil. But why is the first day celebrated? Here are 13 reasons.
News | Antisemitism Watch
The Souls Stolen in the Bondi Chanukah Massacre
The terrorist attack brutally extinguished the lives of 15 beloved members of their families and community
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
Things To Do This Week in Los Angeles (12-15-2025 to 12-19-2025)
Need a distraction this week? Got a few fun to-dos leading the list of possibilities. This December 15-19 in Los
Politics | American Politics
Senate panel advances Trump nominee, a Chabad rabbi, on Jew-hatred
If confirmed by the full Senate, the Chabad rabbi would become the second Chassid to be approved by the Senate for a senior administration position.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
What Is the Jewish Belief About Moshiach (Messiah)?
Moshiach is the Hebrew word for “messiah.” The word messiah in English means a savior or a “hoped-for deliverer.” The word moshiach in Hebrew actually means “anointed.” In Biblical Hebrew, the title moshiach was bestowed on somebody who had attained a position of nobility and greatness. For example, the high priest is referred to as the kohen ha-moshiach.
In Talmudic literature the title Moshiach, or Melech HaMoshiach (the King Messiah), is reserved for the Jewish leader who will redeem Israel in the End of Days.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Yom Kippur 2025 FAQ - Chabad
Yom Kippur, “the day of atonement,” is a Jewish fast, held on the day Moses achieved complete forgiveness for the People of Israel after the Sin of the Golden Calf.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Yom Kippur Without Guilt - On Memory, Remorse and Returning - Chabad
How about someone who abandoned a religious lifestyle because she was abused by the authority figures of that system?
Miscellaneous | Judaism
The Yom Kippur Drunk - Chabad
The scandalized crowd was about to eject the man from the synagogue, when the Rebbe turned from the wall and said: "Let him be. For us, Yom Kippur is just beginning, but for him, it's already Simchat Torah."
Miscellaneous | Judaism
How Is Rosh Hashanah Celebrated?
The basic Rosh Hashanah observances, with links leading to more information.
Miscellaneous | Diaspora
10 Facts About the Jews of Romania
A beautiful corner of Eastern Europe, it has been home to Jews for centuries.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Can I Use AI to Write a Devar Torah?
AI has perfected the art of producing something that looks polished but is actually pretty empty once you start considering it.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
17 Facts You Should Know About King David - Chabad
One of the most beloved and well-known figures in all of Jewish history, he wore many hats.
Miscellaneous | Jewish Life
Guyana’s ‘Only Jew’ Happily Dethroned, as Chabad’s Roving Rabbis Build Community
The first thing that hit them was the quiet. Georgetown, where Rabbis Mendel Zaklikovsky and Schneur Deren landed, is the capital of Guyana, one of the least densely populated countries on earth.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
A Chasidic Antidote to Fear
Being mindful of G‑d’s presence does more than ease loneliness.
Miscellaneous | Jewish Life
Jewish Kids in Utah Attend Summer Camp as Tribute to Bibas Brothers
Initiative raised $24,000 in financial aid to ensure Jewish children have transformative Jewish camp experiences
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Does G-d Really Care If I Don't Keep Kosher?
You don’t have to believe; you just have to listen.
Miscellaneous | Jewish Life
Chabad Rabbi and Family Miraculously Survive Direct Drone Strike in Ukraine
Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Wolff, director of Chabad-Lubavitch of Kherson, along with his wife and daughter, escaped unharmed after their vehicle was struck by a Russian suicide drone in a direct hit on their car.
Miscellaneous | Jewish Life
In Letter, President Trump Recalls Rebbe’s Expanding Legacy - Marking the Rebbe’s 31st anniversary of passing on the eve of the 3rd of Tammuz
Emphasizing the “strength and inspiration” he draws from his legacy, U.S. President Donald Trump honored the Rebbe—Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory—on the eve of the third day of the Jewish month of Tammuz, the 31st anniversary of the Rebbe’s passing.
Miscellaneous | Jewish Life
Israeli Chabad Rabbi: We Are Faithful, Not Fearful! - Chabad
Those providing essential services are doing so as an act of bravery and are delighted to know that they are not forgotten or taken for granted.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Israel and the Jewish People in Scripture - The Promised Land to the Chosen People - Chabad
The unbreakable bond between the Jewish People and the land of Israel is rooted in history, faith, and indigenous heritage, documented in the Hebrew Bible and carved into the hearts and minds of the Jewish People.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
When Jews Rise Like Lions - Chabad
The same Torah that commands us not to murder, underscores the vital importance of protecting the lives of the innocent, and guides us how and when to fight wars.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Everything Jewish You Need to Know This Week
- Chabad
In today’s episode, we’ve got a the ocean blue, a bunch of nothing, and a guy named Pfefferkorn. It’s time for your jewish week.
Miscellaneous | Jewish Life
Shaken Boulder Jews Transforms Tragedy Into Unity and Purpose
Torah, good deeds and community at the forefront of healing
Miscellaneous | Judaism
13 Obscure Mitzvahs You Should Know - Chabad
As we celebrate Shavuot, when God gave us the Torah and all its mitzvahs, let’s explore 13 mitzvahs you may never have heard of!
Miscellaneous | Judaism
8 Ways to Make Shavuot 2025 Amazing - Chabad
Perhaps less known than Passover, the High Holidays and Sukkot, Shavuot is a Biblical Holiday celebrating the giving of the Torah at Sinai.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Why Is Shavuot So Easy? - Chabad
Am I missing something here? Shouldn’t the holiday in which we received the many laws of the Torah have some laws of its own?
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Your Unique Mission From Sinai - Beyond Speech
What is the significance of this
counting? What is the connection between this counting and Shavuot?
Miscellaneous | Judaism
7 Ways Lag Baomer 2025 Is Unique - Chabad
1. It’s On Friday
The Jewish calendar is structured so that Lag BaOmer can occur on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday. Friday is by far the least common, occurring less than 12% of the time
News | Israel & The Jewish Community
Charlie “Buttons” Nassofer, 80, Brought Joy to the Rebbe, and Generations of Children and Adults
With his trademark yarmulka and button-covered overalls, he was a fixture for decades
Miscellaneous | Judaism
What Is Pesach Sheni (the Second Passover)?
The "Second Passover" marks the day when someone who was unable to participate in the Passover offering in the proper time would observe the mitzvah exactly one month later.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Are There 'Secular' Soldiers in the IDF? - Living Torah
When Shmuel Blizinsky served in the Israel Defense Forces in the early 1950s, he was only able to find twelve religious soldiers on his entire base. As it turned out, the Rebbe was able to find three thousand. (1951)
Politics | American Politics
President Donald J. Trump Honors the Rebbe, Proclaims April 9 'Education and Sharing Day, USA'
Rebbe's 'unwavering example ... woven into the very fabric of our Nation and its character
Miscellaneous | Judaism
How to Wish "Happy Passover" - Passover Greeting in Hebrew and Yiddish - Chabad
When you meet fellow Jews before or on Passover, you wish them a "kosher and happy Passover."
Miscellaneous | Judaism
11 Ways Passover 2025 Is Unique
2025 is one of those rare years when Passover begins on Saturday evening, as Shabbat departs.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Why Do We Spill Wine at the Seder?
While this custom is simple enough and pretty universal, its reason is far from elementary.
News | Jewish Community
The importance of Jewish education for girls - Letter No. 333: - Chabad
This letter was addressed to R. A. Horowitz.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
13 Facts You Should Know About the Book of Esther - Chabad
The biblical book that tells the story of Purim, reading it from a handwritten scroll is one of the four mitzvahs of the holiday.
Miscellaneous | Jewish Life
Bringing Purim Cheer to IDF Soldiers 18 Months Into War
24 years after a life-saving Purim miracle, Chabad emissaries continue to heed the Rebbe’s call to lift soldiers’ spirits
Miscellaneous | Judaism
13 Facts You Should Know About the Book of Esther
The biblical book that tells the story of Purim, reading it from a handwritten scroll is one of the four mitzvahs of the holiday.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
The Secret to Crushing Antisemitism
To battle evil, we first must understand its source, and then tread carefully so we are not sucked into the vortex of hate.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Master Another Yiddish Word Each Week!
Yiddish has a special place in our hearts. Even for those who are not as fluent in the language as our grandparents, Yiddish connects us to our people and our identity as Jews in a warm, homey way.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Chanukah Miracles - Chabad
Open your eyes. See the miracles and goodness in every coincidence of your day.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
8 Major Hanukkah Myths - Chabad
Let's bust some urban legends about this wintertime holiday.
News | News
UAE locates body of missing Chabad-Lubavitch emissary Rabbi Zvi Kogan, 28
"The murder of Tzvi Kogan, of blessed memory, is a heinous act of antisemitic terrorism. The State of Israel will utilize all available means to bring the perpetrators to justice," said the Israeli Prime Minister's Office and Foreign Ministry.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
More Than Just Commentary: Rashi with the Rebbe - Chabad
Go to any synagogue in the world and you will find numerous copies of the Five Books of Moses. Beneath the primary text on every page, there lies a subscript penned in an unfamiliar alphabet. This is Rashi - the greatest Torah commentary of all time. What
Miscellaneous | Judaism
11 Facts You Should Know About Kol Nidre
One of the most well-known parts of the Yom Kippur service, its haunting melody signals the beginning of the holiest day of the year.
News | Israel & The Jewish Community
Pray for the Safety of Those in Hurricane Milton’s Path
Our thoughts and prayers are with those in the path of Hurricane Milton.
News | Israel & The Jewish Community
As Hurricane Milton Looms, These Rabbis Are Staying Put
Over the past week, Rabbi Fishel Zaklos has been stocking up on food and drinks, as well as connecting with the many members of his Naples Jewish community in northern Florida. Technically, this is what he does every year in preparation for Yom Kippur at Chabad-Lubavitch of Naples, the Jewish center he runs together with his wife, Ettie. But this year is anything but typical.
News | News
Former President Trump marks Oct. 7 with prayer visit to Ohel in New York
In many ways, it is the continuation of a family tradition: Before both presidential elections, his daughter, Ivanka Trump, and son-in-law, Jared Kushner, paid late-night, media-free visits there.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
What Can You Learn From the Letter Chet?
Before marrying my grandmother, Rebbetzin Chava Hecht, my grandfather, Rabbi Jacob J. Hecht, told her, “I, being a ‘Yanky,’ an old-fashioned American boy, will marry you only under the following condition: I must be the head of the house.” My grandmother responded, “You can be the head, but I will be the neck, and wherever the neck turns, the head has to follow.”
Miscellaneous | Israeli Opinion
Unhiding Jewish Pride on Columbia University’s Lawn
Jewish Culture Festival draws thousands of students and faculty members
Miscellaneous | Jewish Life
Hamas Stole My Son, Not My Soul - Chabad
Eitan Mor saved many lives on 10/7 before he was taken hostage to Gaza, where he still remains captured. Hear his father's incredible message of faith, strength, and determination amid these most challenging of times.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
14 Facts You Should Know About Kabbalah
Kabbalah is Jewish mysticism, an ancient tradition of Divine wisdom.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Jews Don’t Run: The Rebbe and Lessons From Crown Heights
On the 30th anniversary of the riots, how Crown Heights survived to remain a thriving Jewish neighborhood
Miscellaneous | Judaism
17 Facts You Should Know About the Five Books of Moses
Dictated by God and transcribed by Moses, these books convey God’s instructions on how we can fulfill our life’s mission.
History | Archeology
Archeological Echoes of David in Jerusalem - Part 3
In part 1 and part 2 of this series, we followed in the footsteps of young David before he became king and while he was on the run from King Saul. In this article, we will follow David to Jerusalem, future site of the Holy Temples and eternal capital of the Jewish people.
History | Archeology
Archeological Echoes of David’s Flight from Saul - Part 2
Follow David's journey as King Soul pursues him across the Land of Israel.
History | Archeology
The Archaeological Echoes of a Young King David - Part 1
Identify Saul's palace, armor similar to Goliath's, and the places that feature in David's youth.
Miscellaneous | Jewish Wisdom
How Jewish Mothers were the early adopters of health, education and everything else that's good for the world.
If you were an unborn soul making an informed decision about what sort of mother to be born to, in any part of the world, at any point in history, you would certainly choose to be born to a Jewish mother.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
The Sixth Millennium and the Age of Moshiach
?If we map time, will we see where it’s leading us?
Miscellaneous | Judaism
How a Texan, a Naval Officer and a Runaway Girl Met the Rebbe 30 Years After His Passing
A look at the Rebbe’s continued impact on individuals
Miscellaneous | Judaism
30 Life-Changing Stories of the Rebbe
Since the dawn of the Chassidic movement and before, telling and internalizing stories has had a special place in our culture and ethos.
News | Antisemitism Watch
Chabad synagogue in Oakland vandalized twice in two weeks
Oakland police investigating two different incidents in which giant rocks were thrown at the window of the Chabad Center in the city.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
We, the Jewish People, Are a Single Body
We’re human beings. How can the Torah expect you to not hold a grudge against someone who has hurt you?
News | Israel & The Jewish Community
The Jewish Story of the UNC Frat Boys Who Held up the American Flag
Images of a small group of students at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill holding up an American flag amid violent anti-Israel protests last week captured the attention of the nation. The boys were caught on camera struggling to keep the Stars and Stripes from falling onto the ground after the protesters sought to replace it with a Palestinian flag.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Purim and the Betrayal of American Jewry - Chabad
Jews feel that Western liberalism has abandoned them. This has happened before. This is what the Purim story can teach us.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
How Do You Observe Judaism In Outer Space?
When to pray? When is Shabbat? What to do when time and space are not what they are on earth?
News | Jewish Community
Meineket Rivka – The First Published Book by a Jewish Woman
Released posthumously in 1608, this work serves as a Torah-inspired ethical manual for social and spiritual conduct.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
22 Facts About the Land of Israel Every Jew Should Know
1. The Land of Israel Was Given to Abraham and His Children
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Why Add a Light Each Night of Chanukah?
The Talmud gives two reasons: to indicate the night and because we always ascend rather than descend.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Great Jewish Awakening Promises, Amid Darkness, Chanukah Filled With Light
War in Israel, antisemitism at home spur greater engagement than ever
Miscellaneous | Judaism
How to Light the Menorah - Chabad
Breeze through the Chanukah Menorah lighting with a step by step guide on everything from which menorah is kosher to how to arrange and light your own menorah.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Thanksgiving Meets Chanukah - . . . and they find they have a lot in common.
Hi, America, I’m Thanksgiving. And I’m also Chanukah. Hold my hand. Take a deep breath. Exhale. Now say, “Thank G‑d, we’re free.” Doesn’t that feel good?
News | Jewish Community
I Left the Israel March With an Empty Backpack and a Full Heart
There was a sense of an innate connection. We were bound and connected by 3,300 years of history and a Divine mission to bring light to the world.
News | Israel & The Jewish Community
Largest Rabbinic Delegation to Visit Israel Greeted With Gratitude … and Rockets
26 Chabad rabbis from around North America insisted that they ‘have to be here’
News | Israel & The Jewish Community
Israel: "I Am Captain of My Home Front" - Chabad
Following Major Ezzy Morgenstern’s report from the front lines, we contacted his wife, Michal Morgenstern, who is home with the couple’s eight children, director of a not-for-profit, and a force of goodness in a world gone mad.
News | Israel & The Jewish Community
I Am an IDF Fighter and My Faith Will Carry Me Through
God has handed us a mission, and with your support, we will do what we need to.
News | Israel & The Jewish Community
Worshippers in North Tel Aviv Not Deterred by Yom Kippur Protest
Hundreds of residents in upscale neighborhood attend Chabad outdoor services
Miscellaneous | Judaism
13 Facts About Sukkot Every Jew Should Know
Sukkot is a weeklong festival celebrated by dwelling in the sukkah, taking the lulav and etrog and joyous feasting.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Yom Kippur: What Is Kol Nidre?
Kol Nidre is the opening prayer of the holiest day of the year. But is it even a prayer? What is its purpose and meaning?
News | Israel & The Jewish Community
Vandals’ Prank at UC Berkeley Spurs Kosher Awareness Event
Rohr Chabad Center seizes the opportunity to educate community about kosher
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Foundational Rosh Hashanah Text Released Online
Prepare for Rosh Hashanah on a spiritual front!
Miscellaneous | Jewish Wisdom
What Can the Hebrew Word for “Parenting” Teach You?
The Latin word parente, the origin of the English word parent, means to bring forth, to give birth, or to produce, highlighting the physical role parents play in the creation of a child.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
17 Rosh Hashanah Facts Every Jew Should Know
Brush up on basic facts, traditions, and more associated with the Jewish New Year.
News | JEWISH COMMUNITY
India terror suspects said to have plotted attack on Mumbai Chabad House
Two men linked to local Islamist group behind efforts to kill Hindu leaders; Israeli intelligence said involved in probe, security stepped up at Jewish sites
Miscellaneous | Jewish Wisdom
I’m a Chassidic Woman, Here’s My Story
My life is a balancing act. I don’t see the two halves of myself as contradictory.
Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous
What Is Tikkun Olam? - What does Tikkun Olam mean, who came up with it, and how do I do it? - Chabad.org
Tikkun Olam: In Jewish teachings, any activity that improves the world, bringing it closer to the harmonious state for which it was created.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
How I Made it Through the Talmud - Chabad
It took over eight years, but I complelted all 2,711 pages of the Babylonian Talmud.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
What Are Tefillin?
What are we to make of this ancient Jewish ritual and what do they mean to us today?
Miscellaneous | Chabad
The Rebbe’s Lag BaOmer Message of Hope to Soviet Jewry
The 1980 Russian-language address that took the world by surprise and placed the Soviet regime on notice
News | Israel & The Jewish Community
Al Jaffee, 102, Cartoonist Found His Inner Jewish Superhero
The illustrator’s not-so-secret identity was as creator of “The Shpy,” hero to generations of children
News | JEWISH COMMUNITY
Chabad Hasid Ilan Fuchs Elected Mayor in Rockland County, NY
Three other religious Jews, Joel Grunwald, Ra’anan Zidile and Marc Greenberg were elected to the Pomona Board in the same election.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Q&A: How the Jewish Holidays Can Be a Valuable Tool for Growth
With the Season of our Freedom approaching, it’s a good time to remember that we have everything we need packed inside of us. We can leap over our hurdles and reach our goals—all we need to do is take that inner potential that G‑d gives us and expand it into all its possibilities.
Miscellaneous | Jewish Wisdom
It Took Years, and I’m Finally Proud to Be Jewish
I found out I was Jewish when a girl on my street told me I was a “dirty Jew.”
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Why Purim Isn't The Jewish Halloween
Purim tells a story of the victory of life. Halloween contains an awful lot of the opposite.
Miscellaneous | Chabad
The Tehillim App You’ve Been Waiting For!
Kehot Publication Society and Chabad.org have released a new app that makes “saying Tehillim” easier than ever.
News | Israel & The Jewish Community
ARMED | The story behind the launch of the Rebbe’s Tefillin Campaign
A riveting and unprecedented cinematic experience, ‘Armed’ tells the fascinating story of the launch of the international tefillin campaign. Featuring newly ...
News | Israel & The Jewish Community
A Photo Worth a Thousand Years - A Chanukah Message
Rabbi Mendel Kalmenson is the rabbi of Beit Baruch and executive director of Chabad of Belgravia, London, where he lives with his wife, Chana, and children.
News | Israel & The Jewish Community
‘Let There Be Light’: First Night of Chanukah 2022 in Photos - Menorahs great and small brighten the world
“The essential thing is the deed,” wrote theRebbe—Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory—in his public Chanukah letter for 1973. “First and foremost must come the practical act, the first mitzvah of [Chanukah] being the lighting of the candles … .”
Miscellaneous | Judaism
12 Facts About Judah Every Jew Should Know
Judah was the fourth son of Jacob and Leah. Compared to a lion, Judah was the ancestor of the royal House of David. He made mistakes and rectified them, blazing a path for others to follow.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Antisemitism: Why the Jews?
Over the centuries, numerous “reasons” have been advanced to explain the phenomenon of Antisemitism. But perhaps there is no reason!
Miscellaneous | Judaism
6 Lessons From Jacob’s Wrestling With the Angel
We also wrestle with spiritual doubts and conflicts.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
What Does Jacob’s Ladder Symbolize?
Jacob’s simple ladder foreshadows the trajectory of human development.
Miscellaneous | Jewish Wisdom
My Strategy for Avoiding Drowning in Stress
When I leave the ark of my morning prayers, it’s a beautiful world—one that I can work with and add light to.
News | Israel & The Jewish Community
Elder Of Ziyon - The .@NYTimes mirrors its 1991 biased coverage of the Crown Heights pogrom
Blogging about Israel and the Arab world since, oh, forever.
Miscellaneous | Sukkot
I Never Thought I’d Have My Own Sukkah - Sukkot, Hoshana Rabbah & Simchat Torah
That diffident child peering through the fence at her neighbors never dreamed that when she grew up, she would one day have the joy of sitting in her own sukkah year after year.
Miscellaneous | Chabad
No Barriers Before G-d: A Look at Chabad’s Dues-Free Communities
Yom Kippur will see record attendance this year at Chabad synagogues, where every Jew is a member
Miscellaneous | Chabad
Florida Chabad Rabbi and Son Rescue Orlando Family by Boat
The devastation caused by Hurricane Ian has extended far beyond Florida’s Gulf Coast. When Rabbi Yosef Konikov of Chabad-Lubavitch of South Orlando learned that a family of four was trapped on the second floor of their home in Kissimmee, just south of Orlando, and calls to 911 were not being responded to due to more urgent and immediate threats to life, the rabbi and his son Levi, a certified lifeguard, commissioned a boat and set out along flooded neighborhood streets to rescue the family.
News | Israel & The Jewish Community
As Hurricane Ian Crashes Into Florida’s Gulf Coast, Chabad Rushes to Help
Category 4 storm expected to cause catastrophic flooding and damage
Miscellaneous | The High Holidays
Rosh Hashanah 2022 FAQ - High Holidays
Observed on the day G‑d created Adam and Eve, it’s celebrated as the head of the Jewish year. The central observance of Rosh Hashanah is blowing the shofar (ram’s horn).
Miscellaneous | Jewish Wisdom
18 Empowering Contemplations For Rosh Hashanah - Thinking about what it is and what we do with it - High Holidays
18 memes and contemplations for Rosh Hashanah. Illustrated.
News | Israel & The Jewish Community
In the US, some fading Reform and Conservative synagogues go Orthodox to stay afloat
Chabad Hasidic outreach programs reverse decline and bring growth to congregations through a host of programming designed to foster a more traditional community
News | Israel & The Jewish Community
Growth of Chicago’s Jewish Communities a Study in Chabad’s Broad Impact
New center in wake of Highland Park shooting part of a heartening trend in the Midwest Jewish metropolis
News | JEWISH COMMUNITY
In the US, some fading Reform and Conservative synagogues go Orthodox to stay afloat
Chabad Hasidic outreach programs reverse decline and bring growth to congregations through a host of programming designed to foster a more traditional community
News | Israel & The Jewish Community
Tales From Mariupol: A Devoted Rabbi and a Devastated Community
Desperation, death, and hope in a city under siege
News | Israel & The Jewish Community
25 Chabad Rabbinic Interns Dispatched Towards Ukraine Border
As soon as a river of Jewish refugees began streaming out of Ukraine, it became clear that Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries in Europe needed more manpower—and fast.
News | News
In Ukraine, Jews Celebrate Purim With Muted Joy - Holiday goes on in cities under attack
Wearing a wide-brimmed sombrero and colorful poncho, Kherson’s Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Wolff, stood in the city’s beautiful renovated synagogue clutching a megillah.
Miscellaneous | Purim
Thousands of Ukraine Refugees in Europe and Israel Take a Joyous Break For Purim
Late on Tuesday, Miriam Moskovitz, a Chabad-Lubavitch emissary to Kharkov, Ukraine with her husband Rabbi Moshe Moskovitz, received a text from a woman in her community and a photo of fresh-baked hamantaschen.
News | Israel & The Jewish Community
From Kharkov Subway to Hamburg Hotel, a Jewish Family’s Escape from Ukraine
Alona Dedovsky considers herself lucky. For nine days she, her husband, young son, elderly parents and even older great-aunt lived deep underground in Kharkov’s Prospekt Gagarina subway station.
Miscellaneous | Chabad
140 Refugees From Ukraine Children’s Home Arrive Safely in Israel
A group of 140 refugees from a children’s home in Zhitomir, Ukraine, —including 90 young children—arrived at Israel’s Ben-Gurion Airport, where they were greeted by Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and other cabinet ministers, ending a grueling, five-day journey through a deadly war zone.
News | Israel & The Jewish Community
Who Are the Jews of Ukraine?
350,000 Jews are served by 200 Chabad couples in 35 cities and towns
News | News
‘We Need a Miracle’: Jews of Ukraine Pray for Peace as Invasion Continues
Chabad rabbis are providing material aid and spiritual comfort wherever possible
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Sinai: Were the First Tablets a Mistake? - Guest Columnists - Parshah
Why were the first set of tablets given with such fanfare?
Miscellaneous | Chabad
Chabad in Beijing Provides a Kosher Boost at Olympics
A whopping 1,500 meals prepared for visiting athletes, coaches and journalists
Miscellaneous | Judaism
17 Facts About Moses Every Jew Should Know
Moses was born in Egypt during the enslavement of the Jews. His parents, Amram and Yocheved, were from the illustrious tribe of Levi.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
The Moses Connection - The Daily Dose of Jewish Wisdom
“Command” in Hebrew is tzivah, which also means “connect.”
News | Jewish Community
What It’s Like to Be a New Jewish Arrival in Utah
Entrepreneur Mort Fertel shares how he and his family have turned Salt Lake City into home
Miscellaneous | Judaism
13 Facts About Jewish Leap Years - Jewish Calendar
The Hebrew leap year ensures that the Jewish calendar remains true to the solar cycle
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Understanding After Doing - The Daily Dose of Jewish Wisdom
At Sinai, we declared, “We will do and we will understand!”
Angels descended from heaven and placed two crowns upon our heads.
Miscellaneous | Chabad
Bob Saget, 65, Comedian and Co-Host of Chabad Telethon in California
He is remembered as a warm, loving soul who gave back to the community
Miscellaneous | Jewish Wisdom
Women First - The Daily Dose of Wisdom
When it came time to give the Torah to the Jewish people, G‑d told Moses to speak with the women first.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Why Did G-d Smite the Firstborn? - Parshah
Our job is to find the divine sparks hidden within each person, each object and each event, and let that shine.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Do Jews Really Believe In Reincarnation?
Every descent of the soul into this world has a specific Divine purpose. This is the case whether it is the soul’s first descent or a subsequent reincarnation. There are many aspects of gilgul haneshamot—reincarnation of the soul—that are complex and intricate beyond the scope of this response. However, to understand the general purpose for reincarnation, we can look to the three reasons outlined by Rabbi Yeshaya HaLevi Horowitz, as provided by the Kabbalists, in his classic work Shnei Luchot HaBrit (Shaloh).1
Miscellaneous | Chanukah
Were the Maccabees Wrong to Fight? - Chanukah
When we kindle our Chanukah candles each year, the light that glows is the spirit of faith and determination of the Maccabees.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
My Father, My Superman - Health & Wellness
I watched my father, encloaked not in a red cape but in a weathered, white tallit, a joyful Chassidic melody on his lips.
Miscellaneous | Jewish Wisdom
Jewish Wisdom: Mothering Teens Is Harder Than I Thought - Vayishlach
On the one hand,
I saw myself traveling, working long hours, being busy with a busy career; on
the other hand, I always had this desire to be a mommy.
Miscellaneous | Chanukah
How This Rabbi Built 30,000 Public Menorahs
A Chabad emissary in New Jersey has taken menorah construction to new heights
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Judaism: Why Is the Contemporary Prayer Book So Long?
During the days of the First Temple, no formal prayer was needed.
News | Jewish Community
An American Rapper and a Soviet Child: Parallel Journeys of Return
My childhood could not have been more different from that of Nissim Black.
News | Jewish Community
Avraham Fried: 'With a good word and a good message a singer can save a soul' - Israel National News
Watch: 'Real Talk' - with hasidic singer Avraham Fried.
Miscellaneous | Sukkot
10 Tips for an Amazing Sukkot @ Home - Sukkot & Simchat Torah
You can create an over-the-top joyous Sukkot at home, one to
remember fondly long after the pandemic has been relegated to the dusty annals
of history.
Miscellaneous | The High Holidays
14 Tips for an Amazing Yom Kippur at Home - High Holidays
Many of us will be celebrating Yom Kippur alone. Here are our pro tips to making your at-home Yom Kippur meaningful and memorable.
Miscellaneous | Chabad
5781, The Jewish Year in Review: A Year of Overcoming Adversity, Rebuilding and Recovery
The stories that shaped the past 12 months.
News | Israel & The Jewish Community
Why Do We Dip the Apple Into Honey on Rosh Hashanah? - High Holidays
Why not mangoes dipped in maple syrup, for example?
Miscellaneous | Jewish Wisdom
What My Mother, the ‘Mikvah Lady,’ Taught Me About Chassidic Feminism - Celebrating Jewish Womanhood
Celebrating femininity is celebrating the Divine.
Miscellaneous | Jewish Wisdom
Criticized by Family Members for Becoming Religious
They think that the laws are stupid and separate me from them. And sometimes, I think that they’re right! I feel so alone and it makes me question the journey that I am on.
