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This Shabbos, the tenth day of the Hebrew month of Shevat, marks the seventy-fifth yahrtzeit of the the sixth Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn,…

By Tzemach Feller

February 7, 2025

Rebbe

10 Shevat: Different Time, Different Place, Same Message

These words are foundational to the activities spawned by the Rebbe over the course of his lifetime, which continue today: Love of G-d, love of…

February 6, 2025

History

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,…

By Staff Writer

February 6, 2025

Kosher

Santa Fe Foodies Welcome Chabad’s Manhattan Avenue Deli

The aromas of fresh pastrami and homemade matzah ball soup wafting through the heart of Santa Fe, a city more known for its chile verde…

By Leibel Kahan

February 5, 2025

New Centers

Putting Children First: Chabad of Los Feliz, CA Dedicates New Center

In the Wake of Wildfires, New Center Brings Food, Shelter to Angelinos

By Tzemach Feller

January 30, 2025

Centers

Finding Beauty in Sacred Space

More than just a matter of window dressing, new Chabad centers reflect an aesthetic that plays an important role in the spiritual life of the…

By Staff Writer

January 26, 2025

History

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…

By Staff Writer

January 23, 2025

Judaism

Community Heals Together as Moldova Mikva Dedicated

Moldova Mikva Dedicated in Memory of Teen

By Tzemach Feller

January 21, 2025

History

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…

By Staff Writer

January 19, 2025

Podcast

Ep. 51: El Rabino of Cabo

Chabad-Lubavitch Headquarters presents Episode 51 of its podcast series about the personal struggles and achievements of Chabad representatives

By Staff Writer

January 13, 2025

New Centers

Florida’s Amelia Island Welcomes its First Rabbi

Douglas Greene, a real estate investor, moved to Amelia Island, Florida about 15 years ago. Like many of the island’s residents, Greene and his wife,…

By Tzemach Feller

January 12, 2025

aid

Chabad Centers Offer Refuge Amid Raging Wildfires

On either side of them, houses burned. While the fires tearing through the Los Angeles area have left several dead, and entire communities in ruins,…

By Tzemach Feller

January 9, 2025

Caribbean

Chabad Brings Jewish Life to Caribbean Vacationers

Crowds of Jewish people—vacationers as well as year-round locals—celebrated Chanukah at events organized by Chabad centers that dot the Caribbean

By Tzemach Feller

January 5, 2025

History

Today in Jewish History: The Victory in Chabad Library Trial

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…

By Staff Writer

January 5, 2025

Remembering Chanukah With My Father

The Chassidic masters used to say, “Listen to the Chanukah candles; every one tells a story.” As we prepare to kindle the special 8th light,…

By Rabbi Yossel Kranz

January 1, 2025

Chanukah

A Little Boy Who Lit up His Town

“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 30, 2024

Chanukah

When Kids Are The Lone Menorah

Jewish students at secular primary schools all over the country face daily challenges to their cultural and religious identities.

By Ashira Weiss

December 29, 2024

Chanukah

How To Chanukah

The Menorah On each of the eight nights of Chanukah, this year beginning December 25 through January 1, we light the menorah. Here, in a…

By Boruch Werdiger

December 25, 2024

New Centers

Trois-Rivières Historic Jewish Community Welcomes Chabad Center

Sometime during the height of the COVID pandemic, Rabbi Aaron Spiro posted an ad on Facebook — something that read along the lines of: “Are…

By Leibel Kahan

December 24, 2024

A Chanukah Message From Rabbi Krinsky

Dear readers, I’m waiting for Chanukah. In fact, I can’t wait to give thanks “for the miracles of those days in our time . . .” It’s…

By Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky

December 24, 2024

Chanukah

Public Menorahs Turn 50

15,000 Public Menorahs Will be Placed by Chabad this Year, 50 Years Since the First Public Menorah at Independence Hall

By Tzemach Feller

December 24, 2024

New Centers

Chabad Opens in Leander, Texas, Amid Tech-Fueled Boom

Rachel Binder’s family had no idea they were Jewish. Her great-grandmother made sure of that. But when someone in the family discovered a menorah and…

By Tzemach Feller

December 23, 2024

Books

Soul, Body, Essence

Engaging the Essence: The Torah Philosophy of the Lubavitcher Rebbe Yosef Bronstein Maggid Press

By Naftali Lowenthal

December 21, 2024

History

19 Kislev: Rosh Hashana of Chassidut

Yud-Tes Kislev, also known as the "Chag HaGeulah—The Holiday of Redemption," or the "Rosh Hashana of Chassidut," begins tonight and continues until sundown tomorrow. On…

By Staff Writer

December 19, 2024