And the Only US State Without a Chabad Is…
Only 49 US States have a Chabad House. Is this holding back the Moshiach?
Argentina’s President Adopts Jewish Godson
Argentina’s president Christina Fernandez has accepted an official Jewish godson for the first time in the country’s history to help counter legend of death...
Lubavitch Teacher Killed, Rockets Land Near Synagogue In The Ukraine
“This is yet another extraordinarily difficult day that we have endured, and sadly, we have recently known many especially difficult and terrible days."
The Tefillin Day Campaign
Chabad will be running a special election day campaign.
Funeral for Rabbi Yekutiel Menachem Rapp, obm
The funeral for Rabbi Yekutiel Menachem Rapp is to pass by 770 Eastern Parkway Tuesday at 3:45 pm ET.
‘Mitzvah Tanks’ to visit 70 Russian Cities
The purpose of the expedition is to bring Jewish traditions to Jews who are far from the culture.
Second Jew Attacked in Crown Heights
The police is treating the attack as a hate crime.
Friday is French ‘Everyone With a Kippa’ Day in Solidarity With Embattled Jews
t's time in France for non-Jews to stand in solidarity with Jews, after brutal anti-Semitic attacks.
European Jewish Congress President Tells Putin Jewish Exodus from Europe Is Coming
"Statistically, the position of Jews in Europe is the worst since the end of WWII," Kantor said.
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.
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.
Only in Texas: Bar Mitzvah on Death Row
Providing spiritual sustenance to inmates, regardless of their crimes.
Attacked by Haredi, Officer Impounds his Hat, Forces him to Sit and Learn
"I'm not ashamed of what I do, should I apologize for representing Judaism in the IDF?"
Bennett Relying on Orthodox to Lead Israel’s Jewish Identity Project for Diaspora Youth
The fact that the first two of these organizations is completely Orthodox, while the third varies from one campus to another has irked many, in Israel and abroad.
Australian Jewish College Director Suing over Claims She Pressured Abuse Victims Not to Complain
Back on February 11, 2015, the Australian ABC network reported on Nechama Bendet's testimony to the Royal Commission that day, admitting it was a mistake that Yeshivah College had never apologized directly to Manny Waks, a student who had been sexually abused by a guard.
How 1970s Hassidic Hackers Created Worldwide Broadcast Network
This is the story of how a handful of young Hassidim set out to build a global communications network in the era before Periscope, Skype, VoIP, or even satellite or Cable TV.
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.
NY Councilman Asks Obama to Commute Rubashkin’s Sentence, Too
NYC Council member Chaim Deutsch sent a letter to President Obama asking for last-minute clemency for Sholom Rubashkin before he leaves office.
New Jewish Cemetery to Open in Kazan in 2017
The debate over establishing a new Jewish cemetery in the city of Kazan, capital of the Republic of the semi-autonomous republic of Tatarstan in southwest Russia, is all but resolved.
Chabad Emissary Dies From His Wounds
Rabbi Menachem Mendel Deitsch was attacked in the Ukraine in October 2016.
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 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.'
Imagine Political Leadership Without the Party Politics
Kronfeld believes her "progressive conservativism" will have widespread appeal for New Yorkers.
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.
They Were Supposed to Have Their Wedding in Houston this Sunday
“It was really hashgacha pratis [divine providence] because we had all this food, a lot more supplies than we usually have on hand, so we were able to make dinner” for many more people."
Chabad to Provide Kosher Food, Services, to Jews Attending Pyeongchang Winter Olympics
Daily Torah seminars exploring the Jewish message behind sports and the meaning of competition will take place at one of the two Pyeongchang Chabad centers and at the Jewish room in the Olympic Village.
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.
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.
Pakistan Releases Cleric Behind 2008 Mumbai Terror Attacks
Saeed is quoted as saying, "There cannot be any peace while India remains intact. Cut them, cut them so much that they kneel before you and ask for mercy."