From the COLlive inbox: a group of 8th-grade boys from Cheder Lubavitch Hebrew Day School of Chicago were sent back and forth at the Laguardia airport in New York, amid confusion - and a wonderful conclusion. Full Story
OYYL Yeshiva in Crown Heights Purchases First Building
Oholei Yosef Yitzchok Lubavitch Yeshiva in Crown Heights has purchased their first building at 333 Albany Avenue. Full Story
Court Strikes Down New York State Education Department Regulations
The Albany Supreme Court today issued its decision in the closely-watched challenge to the regulations recently enacted by the State Education Department. Full Story
Wedding: Baumgarten – Hami
Photos: Aharon Gellis/COLlive
The wedding of Mendel Baumgarten of Crown Heights and Shterni Hami of Monsey, NY took place at Razag Hall in Crown Heights Photos
Letter #20 & #21 – Message of a Cover / Bar Mitzvah Is Only the Beginning
Live Tonight at 10 PM ET: ‘30 Letters - 30 Days’ program, launched in connection with the Rebbe’s 120th birthday, presented by Vaad Or Vechom Hahiskashrus and Soul Words: Letter #20 & #21 - Message of a Cover / Bar Mitzvah Is Only the Beginning. Live
Online Fashion Brand Picntell.com Opens Store in Flatbush
Women's fashion and accessory line Picntell.com opened its first physical location in Flatbush, New York. "We wanted a place to touch and smell the jewelry and perfumes," says owner Chany Rabin. Full Story, Photos
Crown Heights Swab Drive Can Save Life of Husband and Father
A swab drive is scheduled for this Sunday in Crown Heights with the hopes of saving the life of Murray Foltyn, a loving husband and father of two children who is battling a rare blood cancer. Full Story
Official Proclamations and Correspondence with the Rebbe
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: In honor of Yud Aleph Nissan - proclamations issued by government officials and correspondence the Rebbe had with them over the years. Video
Teacher Returned to Chinuch Even After Initial Burnout
Meet the Chinuch Shluchim: Ms. Chaya Toby Lieblich began as a preschool teacher and left chinuch for other career options. She eventually returned to teach teenagers and explains why she's happy she did. Full Story
Spreading the Light: The Mitzvah Tank Parade
Watch: The Mitzvah Tank Parade is fast approaching, and the Mitzvah Tank Office has released a special promo video featuring Rabbi Mordy Hirsch, Director of the Mitzvah Tank Office, and Rabbi Yerachmeal Jacobson. Video
‘Day of Hate’ is Over, But Magen Chicago Keeps Guard Up
After planning and preparing for February 25th, Shul Safety Officers continued their training. Full Story
Maryland JewQ Finalists Gear Up For International Finale
As the date for the International JewQ Torah Championship draws near, excitement is building among Maryland JewQ finalists. Full Story
From Reb Levi Yitzchok: Why Sages Are Called the Eyes of the Nation
Insights from Toras Harav Levi Yitzchok Schneerson, the Rebbe's father, presented by Shliach Rabbi Dovid Dubov of New Jersey, for Parshas Vayikra: Why Sages Are Called the Eyes of the Nation. Full Story, Video
Rabbi Dubov Teaches Weekly Sicha and Maamar
Rabbi Nissan Dovid Dubov, Shliach in Wimbledon, UK, teaches a weekly summary of a Sicha of the Rebbe from the years 5750-5752. In addition, there is a summary of a Maamar from the weekly Chassidishe Parsha of Torah Or and Likutei Torah. Full Story, Video
Over 50 Hatzalah Branches Join Hatzalah-thon
Over 50 Hatzalah chapters around the world have joined so far to be part of this year's RaiseThon campaign to raise funds for the life-saving organization. Full Story
Shiur: What Did The Alter Rebbe Innovate?
In the first of a three-part series on Mechiras Chometz, Rabbi Sholom Shuchat, Rosh Kolel L'horaah Ma'asis of Crown Heights, explains in-depth the Alter Rebbe's innovative approach to Mechiras Chometz and why it is different than in previous generations. Photos
Jewish Woman Punched in Attempted Carjacking
A Jewish woman was the victim of a violent attempted carjacking after she was involved in a minor car accident. Full Story
Huntington Beach Girls High School Presents Captivating Production
Students of the Hebrew Academy Chabad Girls High School in Huntington Beach, CA put on a spectacular production that showcased their talents. Full Story
New Engagement
Mendel Swerdlov – Jerusalem, Israel to Chana Kalmanson – New Haven, CT
L’Chaim: Tonight (Thurs.) At Jewish Children’s Museum
A Look at the Logistics Behind the Mitzvah Tank Parade
As the Mitzvah Tank Parade fast approaches, it's easy to get swept up in the excitement and anticipation of this momentous event. But behind the scenes, countless individuals are working tirelessly to ensure the parade's success and bring the joy of Pesach to the streets. Full Story
New Video Released of Violent Mugging in Crown Heights
New video footage has been released showing the brutal assault of two Jewish teens by a group of teenage assailants in Crown Heights. Full Story, Video
L’Chaim: Ceitlin – Lew
Photos: YS.Vision/COLlive
The L'Chaim of Shlomy Ceitlin of Montreal, Canada and Batya Lew of Glendale, AZ took place at Ulam Chana Hall in Crown Heights. Photos
Bochurim, Lawyers, and Judge Test for Smicha
Talmidim of multiple groups learning in the acclaimed Online Smicha program led by Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm have tested in the recent weeks for Smicha by Rabbonim. Bochurim, doctors, lawyers and a judge among those tested. Full Story
Shazak Parsha Junior Flipbook For This Week
Rabbi Moshe Moscowitz of Shazak Parsha presents Shazak Junior, a narrated and animated e-book on the Parsha of the Torah to listen and flip through page by page. Here’s the one for this week’s Parshas Vayakhel-Pekudei. Full Story
Reminder: Say the Daily ‘Nasi’
Every day through Nissan 13, we recite the verses describing the offerings made by the nesi'im ('princes') of the 12 tribes of Israel. It follows with a short prayer. Nasi
