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Today in Jewish History: 10 (Yud) Shevat

Yud Shvat is the anniversary of the passing of Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn, sixth Rebbe of Lubavitch, of blessed memory, (5710/1950). On the same day,…

1,000 Jews Meet Up for Chabad Young Professionals Encounter

January 27, 2026

This past weekend, Crown Heights became a meeting ground for over 1,000 young Jewish professionals who arrived for Encounter — three days of learning and…

Planting Seeds, Growing Leaders: Chabad’s Global Teen Network Continues to Thrive

January 21, 2026

As social media amplifies everything from personal insecurity to open antisemitism, today’s youth are navigating a world that feels more hostile and confusing than ever.…

January 19, 2026

Today in Jewish History: 24 Tevet, Passing of Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, founder of Chabad Lubavitch

The end of 1812 found Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, also known as the Alter Rebbe, journeying through small towns and villages, distancing himself and…

January 12, 2026

Today In Jewish History: 20 Teves

Today in Jewish History: 20 Teves, Passing Of Maimonides The “Rambam,” acronym for Rabbi Moshe ben (son of) Maimon, passed away today, the 20th of…

Chabad Steps Forward As Tragedy Strikes Swiss Resort Town

January 8, 2026

At around 1:30 a.m. on January 1st, a fire broke out in Le Constellation, a bar and nightclub in the Swiss resort town of Crans-Montana,…

London’s Lubavitch Library Lends Millionth Book

January 7, 2026

On December 15, 2025, in the Stamford Hill neighborhood of London, England, a customer with the last name Warhaftik, from Portland Avenue, checked out the…

By Tzemach Feller

January 6, 2026

Tattoo Rabbi Opens English-Speaking Chabad on Israel’s Coast

A former Buddhist-seeking, tattooed college student from a tiny Pennsylvania town now teaches Chasidic philosophy steps from the Mediterranean, guiding a fast-growing English-speaking community in…

Ep. 61: Facing Cancer Together – A Rabbi And His Community

January 1, 2026

Podcast

Chabad-Lubavitch Headquarters presents Episode 61 of its podcast series about the personal struggles and achievements of Chabad representatives

By Shneur Brook

January 1, 2026

Today in Jewish History: Asarah (10) B’Tevet

On the 10th of Tevet in the Hebrew year 3336 (425 BCE), the army of Babylonian emperor Nebuchadnezzar surrounded Jerusalem’s stone walls and laid siege…

December 30, 2025

Sanctuary Spaces

Make for Me a sanctuary . . . First spoken to the itinerant Israelites, the imperative to build has echoed across Jewish history. The tabernacle…

December 30, 2025

Today in Chabad History: 5 Tevet

On the 5th of Tevet (Hei Teves) in 1987, the extensive library of the sixth Rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneerson, was declared as belonging to…

At Abuja School’s Grand Opening, Donor Pledges a Second for Lagos

December 24, 2025

When Avda Saar moved from Israel to Nigeria in the midst of war two years ago, she worried her daughter would grow up forgetting Shabbat.…

Jerusalem’s Mayanot Yeshiva Opens State-of-the-Art New Building

December 22, 2025

Four hundred guests enjoyed the views of a Jerusaelm sunset on the rooftop garden of the new Mayanot campus last week. They came to celebrate…

Chabad Opens in Whistler: A Spiritual Home in a Ski Capital

December 21, 2025

As one of North America’s biggest and most visited ski destinations, Whistler, British Columbia, has long attracted those looking to take on its famous slopes.…

Do Menorahs Belong in the Public Square?

December 21, 2025

Chanukah

The public menorah has become a ubiquitous symbol at shopping malls, parks and public spaces the world over. But arguments over holiday displays and the…

A Little Boy Who Lit up His Town

December 18, 2025

Chanukah

“Why is there no menorah in Chadwick Lake Park next to the tree?” five-year-old Brandon asked. His Dad was impressed by the kid's thoughtfulness, but…

By Ashira Weiss

December 18, 2025

How Las Vegas’ Dancing Dreidels Became a Chanukah Phenomenon

They march onto NFL fields, get booked by news stations, mobbed by fans, and chased by lines of selfie-seekers — and no, they’re not influencers.…

STATEMENT BY CHABAD-LUBAVITCH WORLD HEADQUARTERS

December 15, 2025

Statement

We are devastated and heartbroken by the barbaric terror attack against a public Chanukah celebration in Sydney, Australia, on the first night of Chanukah. We…

By Chabad Lubavitch HQ

December 14, 2025

Chanukah

How To Chanukah

The Menorah On each of the eight nights of Chanukah, this year beginning December 14 through December 22, we light the menorah. Here, in a…

By Boruch Werdiger

December 14, 2025

In the Snow or the Sun, Chabad’s Chanukah Celebrations Share Light and Joy

As frigid temperatures and snowstorms pummel much of the United States, Jewish communities will share the warmth of Chanukah at Chabad’s public menorah lightings. In…

By Tzemach Feller

December 12, 2025

Whiskey, Wisdom, and World Cuisine: South Beach Chabad Reinvents the Torah Class

Once a month in Miami’s South Beach, a long table fills with Jews of all backgrounds in animated conversation. Between sips of single-malt and bites…

From a Prison Cell to a Concert Hall: The Chasidic “Rosh Hashanah” Today

December 10, 2025

Tens of thousands of Jews across the world marked Yud-Tes Kislev this week with concerts, farbrengens, and study events. Among these was a 3,200-seat gathering…