Birthright Drops Reform Program, Claims Kids Prefer Orthodox Tours
Birthright brought 48,000 Jewish kids ages 18 to 26 to Israel in 2017, but not through the Reform movement, apparently.
Oldest Torah Scroll Proves Yemenite, Chabad Versions Right
One of the challenges of the comparative analysis of the scroll has been the tendency of later scribes to “correct“ the work of their predecessors.
Chabad Rabbi Stabbed in Boston, Near Jewish Summer Camp
The attacked tried to force the rabbi into a car.
With Stores Flooded, Kosher Food Has Run Out in Houston
Hurricane Harvey flooded two of the few main supermarkets carrying kosher food and caused the other two to shut down as well—one has been turned into a shelter by authorities—and supplies are now beginning to run low.
Two New York State Programs To Cover Home Bills
The state expects to receive significantly more applications than can be funded by the program.
Devastating Fire Destroys Tallahassee Chabad House in Florida
The Chabad Center sustained major damage, including the loss of all the Torah scrolls and hundreds of books. The kitchen and other facilities were also destroyed.
Chabad Files $10 Million Lawsuit Against Baltimore County, Citing Discrimination
The latest legal course of action claims a violation of the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act, which prohibits enacting“a substantial burden on the religious exercise of a person, including a religious assembly or institution” unless there’s “a compelling governmental interest.”
Multiple Arson Attacks Against Boston Area Chabads
Joint Terrorism Task Force investigates multiple suspicious fires targeting Boston Chabads.
Chabad Ice Menorah Smashed in Upper East Side Antisemitic Attack
Shattered Hanukkah menorah stationed at East 93rd Street and 2nd Avenue marks the second holiday attack that occurred at the same center.
Brooklyn Yeshiva Student Punched in Face on Crown Heights Street
The two students were walking past 1505 Carroll Street near Troy Avenue, heading to their Yeshiva dorm, at approximately 1:30 am, when the incident occurred.
Visiting for a Wedding, Israeli Chabad Man Shot and Killed in Baltimore
Efraim Gordan, 31, in town for a wedding, was approaching the home of a family member when he was shot and killed by an assailant.
Trump to Dis Non-Orthodox Rabbis in New Year’s Phone Call
In late August, four coalitions of Jewish clergy issued statements they planned to boycott the president's call, in response to Trump’s weak response to the neo-Nazi and white supremacist riots in Charlottesville, Va.
Son of Chabad Chief Rabbi of Russia Moves to Annexed Crimea
The new rabbi believes there are as many as 15,000 Jews in Crimea, waiting for his outreach program, even though to date he has encountered only about 100.
Colel Chabad, Established 1788, Preparing for Influx of Thousands Fleeing Ukraine
“Since the end of World War II, we haven’t seen such a painful crisis where large numbers of Jewish families are being torn apart and literally running for their lives.”
Russia Permanently Bans Three Senior Chabad Rabbis
Chabad has long sought the return of its historic collection of Jewish and Chassidic books and manuscripts amassed by the Rebbes of Chabad and seized by Russia since WWII.
Chabad Rabbi on Trial for Incitement: Soldiers Are Forbidden to Evacuate Settlements
Rabbi Wolpo said in his testimony that according to Jewish law the evacuation of settlements in the Land of Israel is a worse sin than eating pork on Yom Kippur, since it endangers the lives of millions of Jews.
Russia’s Chief Rabbi: If Le Pen Wins, Run
Russia's chief rabbi also praised President Putin, who is Le Pen's strong supporter.
Chabad Rabbi Tells Disturbing Fact to Harvard President
Rabbi Hirschy Zarchi: Harvard “would not allow us to leave the menorah here overnight, because there’s fear it’ll be vandalized.”
Abu Dhabi (and UAE) Holds its Largest Jewish Wedding Ever
Guests included Emirati royals, prominent rabbis, dignitaries and much of the country’s burgeoning Jewish community.
Chabad Wins Animal Rights Case on Kapparot in Federal Court
'the log shows that Chabad of Irvine only used 95 chickens and lost $24 in connection with the Kapparot Ceremony in 2014.'
Which Is Worse for Jews: Halloween or Christmas?
It is impossible to paint lipstick on either of these pigs, but in the competition between Halloween and Christmas over which of the two holidays is more dangerous Halloween wins out, hands down.
ODA Primary Health Care Network Opens Branch in Crown Heights, Brooklyn
Services are available 7 days a week, 365 days a year, with on-call availability 24 hours a day.
Beware: WhatsApp Scammers Stole Thousands of Dollars in Brooklyn
The scam has already affected members of the Crown Heights Jewish community.
Suspect Arrested in Anti-Semitic Attack in Crown Heights
The suspect was arrested by New York Police and charged with a hate-crime assault, harassment and criminal possession of a weapon.
First Time: Tanya Printed in the Kingdom of Bahrain
Three Chabad Chassidim, Avigdor Factor, Yossi Lipsh, and Moshe Raichman from Ramat Bet Shemesh traveled to Manama, Bahrain to print the Tanya on the Yahrtzeit of the Alter Rebbe's passing, the 24th in the month of Tevet.
Remembering Chabad Music Legend Eli Lipsker, z’l, on His 7th Yarzheit
Eli Lipsker became a pathfinder, paving the way for other observant musicians to follow.
Jerusalem Mayor Revokes Fine Against Chabad Tefillin Stand Operator
The Chasid, who has been running the stall near the Jerusalem Central Bus Station for the past four years, was asked by a municipal inspector to fold up his stand and walk away, and when he refused, he received the fine.
Idaho to Get First Mikvah as Part of $3.5 Million Chabad Construction Project
“During the pandemic, our community has grown tremendously, and we are now able to provide more services,” said Rabbi Mendel Lifshitz.
Chabad-Lubavitch Headquarters Expands Security Operations
“Today with antisemitic incidents on the rise, the need to address security concerns of shluchim has never been greater.”
At ‘Liberal’ Oberlin No Speech Rights for Non-Haters of Israel
If you say anything about Israel that isn't unequivocally hateful at Oberlin, you are branded as a supporter of state-sponsored terrorism.