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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

Jewish Women Leaders Focus on Community Building, Jewish Education

The idea that she is a "representative" of the Rebbe lessened her sense of feeling overwhelmed by the enormity of the challenge, and made it…

By Rena Greenberg

January 27, 2014

Live Stream For International Conference of Shluchos

Live video stream from International Conference of Chabad Shluchos. Event begins 5:30 pm EST.

By Lubavitch.com

January 26, 2014

Mrs. Chasiah Kudan, 47

Mrs. Chasiah Kudan, Chabad emissary to Hollywood, Fl. passed January 22, after a lengthy illness. Her passing comes just a day after the marriage of…

By Mordechai Lightstone

January 22, 2014

Prime Ministers Harper, Netanyahu Meet With Chabad Delegation

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper dedicated time Tuesday evening to meet with the Canadian Chabad delegation of rabbis who…

By Staff Writer

January 21, 2014

Mrs. Keny Deren, Pioneering Jewish Educator, 83

Mrs. Keny Deren, a pioneering chabad representative, educator and matriarch of a prominent Chabad family passed away today, 21 January, 2014, after a lengthy illness.…

By Mordechai Lightstone

January 21, 2014

Defying Dyslexia, Engineer Celebrates Bar Mitzvah at 65

Richard Singer's hankering to know more about the Torah and the stories behind the stories would take a back seat as he negotiated his reading…

By Faygie Levy

January 20, 2014

Chabad Representatives Accompany Canadian Prime Minister On First State Visit To Israel

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper kicked off his first official state tour of the Middle East with a visit to Israel, where he arrived Sunday…

By Staff Writer

January 19, 2014

Chabad At Harvard Gets Serious About Jewish Humor, Identity With Dr. Ruth Wisse

Once an expression of a shared identity informed by knowledge of Torah, Talmud and cultural particularities, today, American Jews are no longer able to relate…

By Baila Olidort

January 17, 2014

Israel’s National Service Program To Enroll Chabad Shluchim

If the proposal passes law, Chabad will join Magen David Adom, Zaka, the Israel Police, and others who fulfill their national service obligations through these…

By Staff Writer

January 6, 2014