25 students celebrated their graduation from Chaya Aydel Seminary in Florida at a lively and emotional event. Full Story, Photos
New Engagement
Mendel Rapaport – Mequon, WI to Sheva Rivkin – Crown Heights
L’Chaim: Tonight (Tues.) at Jewish Children’s Museum
16 Year Old Bochur Completes Entire Shas in 2 Years
Yeshiva Gedolah of Melbourne, Australia, celebrated its first Siyum Hashas by 16-year-old bochur Menachem Mendel Leder at a special event. Full Story
Shwekey Debuts “I Am Alive”
Singer Yaakov Shwekey has released a music video with the simple but life-affirming message: Thank G-d, I am alive. Video
L’Chaim: Lerman – Kantor
Photos: Sholem Srugo/COLlive
The L’Chaim of Mendel Lerman of Atlanta, GA and Chana Kantor of Bangkok, Thailand took place at Beis Levi Yitzchak Shul in Crown Heights. Photos
Eli Weisberg, 28, OBM
Tragedy: R' Eli Weisberg, a young husband and father from Kfar Chabad, Israel, tragically passed away on Tuesday. Full Story
White House Not Inviting Israel to Mideast Conference
The White House is scrapping plans to invite Israeli government officials to its economic conference in Bahrain later this month. Full Story
Ranking Israeli Diplomat Couldn’t Fly Back Without Visiting the Ohel
Tzipi Hotovely, the Frum politician heading Israel's Foreign Ministry since 2015, says she couldn’t leave New York Without visiting the Rebbe's Ohel. Full Story, Photos, Video
Did Police Downplay Williamsburg Attack on Chassidic Boy?
Williamsburg residents are wondering why the NYPD chose to downplay an assault of a young Chassidic boy, only presenting it as a robbery. Full Story, Video
Wedding: Levertov – Vogel
The wedding of Chaim Levertov and Miri Vogel, both of Crown Heights, took place at Oholei Torah Hall in Crown Heights. Photos
New Gallery of Photos: Sivan With the Rebbe
A gallery of over 240 photos of the Rebbe all taken during the month of Sivan was uploaded online. Full Story
They Learned For 6 Months. Now They Celebrate
Boys who participate in the Lubavitcher Yeshiva Mishmar nightly learning celebrated with their elder Chavrusas at a banquet. Full Story, Photos
Tambourines Academy to Present Musical
Tuesday: Tambourines academy of Crown Heights will present a song, dance and drama musical performance of the book "Messes of Dresses." Full Story, Photos
Oholei Torah Zal Takes Group Photo
Bochurim of Oholei Torah Zal posed for a group photo in front of 770 Eastern Parkway with Dean Rabbi Elchanan Lesches and Mashpiim. More
Google Through The Rebbe’s Torah
A sophisticated search engine offers 70 volumes of the Rebbe's teachings, sponsored by philanthropist Yitzchak Miralashvili. Full Story
New Engagement
Yaakov Gurkov – Wayne, New Jersey to Chaya Basya Gutnick (bas r’ Meir) – Crown Heights
Rabbi Groner Comforts Andrusier Family
Rebbe's Mazkir Rabbi Leibel Groner was among the many comforting the Andrusier family, mourning the passing of their father and brother, R' Leibel Andrusier OBM. Also present was Rabbi Shmuel Dishon, leading figure in the Karlin Chassidim. Full Story
Hong Kong Protest, Trump’s Health Plan, Arsonist in Court
Now on COLlive.com: Video roundup of international and national news updates from Hong Kong protests, President Trump's new health care plan and Brooklyn arsonist appears in court. Video
New Engagement
Mendel Lerman – Atlanta, GA to Chana Kantor – Bangkok, Thailand
L’Chaim: Tonight (Mon.) at Beis Levi Yitzchak
Shluchim Kids Put On Online Perfomance
The 6th-Grade class of the Nigri International Shluchim Online School hosted their annual song and dance production from their own home computers, enjoyed by fellow classmates around the world. Full Story
Does Legalization Make It Safe?
Does the legalization of marijuana make it safe? Educator Dena Gorkin and Dr. Miriam Gross explain the dangers. Full Story, Video
He Told His Parents His Legs Hurt…
COMMUNICATED
The happiness radiated by Tzvi’s big brown eyes and bright smile are contagious. His story, however, has more pain than that of most his age. Last year, the young boy began complaining of leg pain. His parents took him for routine checkups, and every parent’s worst nightmare came true. Full Story
Torah Celebrated in Frankfurt Streets
Hundreds joined Chabad of Frankfurt, Germany for the completion celebration of a new Torah with a joyous procession in the city's streets. Full Story, Photos
Tonight: Teachers Workshop in Crown Heights
Tonight: Neshamos.org invites and encourages all teachers of ages 0-5 to engage in an enlightening workshop on emotional wellness within the classroom. Full Story
Are Classic Playing Cards Kosher?
Stump the Rabbi: Johannesburg Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Noam Wagner answers the question are classic playing cards Kosher? Video
Wedding: Mishulovin – Simon
The wedding of Aron Leizer Mishulovin of Los Angeles, CA and Chaya Simon of Delmar, NY took place at Oholei Torah Hall in Crown Heights. Photos
Jews Verbally Attacked in Crown Heights: “Hitler Didn’t Kill Enough”
More hate in Crown Heights: 2 Chasidic Jews were verbally attacked Sunday night by a man hurling anti-Semitic expletives, shouting "Hitler did not kill enough of you." Full Story
Torah Dedicated to Beloved Educator Rabbi Tzvi Greenwald
Photos: Meir Dahan
A large crowd participated in dedicated a new Torah on the first yartzeit of Rabbi Tzvi Greenwald, a beloved educator and warm Chabad chossid; Avraham Fried sang. Full Story, Photos
Summer Girls Camps Are Mandating Measles Vaccine
Girls summer overnight Camp Emunah, and Day Camps Bnos Menachem and Bais Rivkah are all mandating the measles vaccine for all campers this summer. Full Story
Before New Hampshire, Mayor De Blasio Hosts Heritage Event
Photos: Sholem Srugo/COLlive
Before campaigning in New Hampshire, Mayor Bill de Blasio hosted officials and Jewish activists and strongly denounced anti-Semitism. Full Story, Photos