Filmed in 5730, the newly surfaced video is believed to be the first published footage of the Rebbe’s Lag BaOmer farbrengen, despite existing recordings from the parade earlier that day. Video
Live: Crown Heights Lag BaOmer Unity Bonfire
Live at 8:00 PM ET: Watch live as the annual Crown Heights Lag BaOmer Unity Bonfire is lit accompanied by joyous dancing. Live
Treasures from the Rebbe’s Library
Many are familiar with the story of the unique commemorative coin the Rebbe distributed at the Lag B’Omer Parade in 5750 (1990). Full Story
Professor Herman Branover, 94, OBM
Professor Herman Branover, a world-renowned pioneering scientist, devoted Chossid, and tireless advocate for Jewish life behind the Iron Curtain, passed away on Monday, 17 Iyar, 5786. Levaya passing by 770 at 6:30 PM today. Full Story
Ohel Buses to Run for 30 Hours for Lag B’omer
Round trip buses to the Rebbe's Ohel will operate continuously for 30 hours from Monday afternoon through Tuesday evening, offering everyone a chance to visit the Ohel on this powerful day of Lag B'omer. Full Story, Photos
Live: Lag B’Omer Maamar with Rabbi Shais Taub
In a special Lag B’Omer shiur, Rabbi Shais Taub teaches the Rebbe’s maamar L’Havin Inyan Rashbi live from the SoulWords House. Live
Mayor Mamdani Visits Jewish Children’s Museum
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani visited the Jewish Children’s Museum in Crown Heights for a closed-door tour led by Devorah Halberstam, on Monday. Full Story
Group Photo: Brunoy Yeshiva Graduating Class
Yeshivas Tomchei Temim in Brunoy, France, gathered on their beautiful grounds for the annual photo of their graduating Shiur Gimmel class. Photo
Live: Lag BaOmer Celebration in Meron
The usual Lag Baomer celebration, attended by tens of thousands at Kever Rashbi has been cancelled this year, however smaller bonfire Meduras will be lit during the evening. Live
HatzlaThon 7 Surges Forward with Powerful Early Momentum
HatzlaThon 7 is officially underway and the response has been nothing short of remarkable. Full Story
German Chancellor Visits Jewish Community in Berlin
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Bundestag President Julia Klöckner visited the Chabad Jewish Campus in Berlin with a senior government delegation in solidarity with the Jewish community. Full Story, Video
Lag B’omer Will Be Utilized to Spread Chassidus
Mobile seforim sales will offer 33% off Chassidus seforim, while thousands of booklets of the Rebbe’s Torah will be distributed to mark the day known as the “Matan Torah of Pnimius HaTorah.” Full Story
Halachic Questions to Rabbi Kasimov Led to a Second Volume
Rabbi Tuvia Kasimov published a second volume of Divrei Tuvia, presenting his responses to the many inquiries he receives as rov of Empire Shtibel and as a trusted address for questions from around the world. Full Story
The True Selfless Hatzalah Volunteers You Never Hear About
For every man rushing to answer a call, there are people behind him, waiting for him to return. Full Story
What Does It Mean to Give Without Being Seen?
This Shavuos, the Batsheva Learning Center is inviting women to step into that hidden layer with a new learning booklet: “Rus: The Silent Giver.” Full Story
Today’s Shiur in Maseches Sota Daf 32
Watch: Join a daily shiur in Maseches Sota on COLlive with Rabbi Shloimy Greenwald. Video
Why We’re Backing Assemblyman Brian Cunningham
Article by Rabbi Yaacov Behrman: Crown Heights United endorsed Assemblyman Brian Cunningham, despite the fact that a Jewish man had announced his intention to run against him. Here’s why. Full Story
CHJCC Legislative Brunch Honors Community Leaders and Elected Officials
Photos: Tzvi Levenhartz/COLlive
A full crowd gathered Sunday at Anshei Lubavitch Hall in Crown Heights as the Crown Heights Jewish Community Council hosted its annual legislative brunch, honoring elected officials and local activists who work to strengthen the community. Full Story, Photos, Video
Why Are “Rashbi” Arrows Pointing Through Crown Heights?
Eye-catching placards and social media graphics are just part of a new awareness ahead of Lag B’omer, drawing attention to the Rebbe’s teachings about the significance of visiting the Ohel on Lag B’omer. Full Story, Photos
Live: Chassidus in Color Winners Event
Live at 6:00 PM ET: Chassidus in Color will announce the contest winners at an Evening of Art event at the JCM in Crown Heights. Live
How Does Lag B’Omer Apply to My Daily Life?
Applied Chassidus with Rabbi Simon Jacobson: How Does Lag B’Omer Apply to My Daily Life? How Can This Day Create Miracles Today? Full Story
SING Entertainment Announces 8th Day Summer Tour
SING Entertainment has announced a summer concert tour with 8th Day, bringing their signature uplifting tunes to festivals and concerts around the United States. Full Story
Removing Mezuzos When Moving Out
New episode of “Lemaan Yishmeu,” the weekly halacha podcast with Rabbi Yosef Yeshaya Braun, Mara D’asra, and member of the Crown Heights Beis Din, brought to you by AskTheRav.com in partnership with the Lemaan Yilmedu Halacha Institute. Full Story
Picture of the Day
Philanthropist Lev Leviev was seen praying at the Rebbe’s Ohel in Queens on Sunday, accompanied by his daughter Chagit and son-in-law Gavriel Sofiev and son Yehoshua Leviev. Photos
Shliach Shares Message From King Charles During Bermuda Visit
Shliach Rabbi Chaim Birnhack met King Charles III in Bermuda and shared details of their conversation on antisemitism and the royal family’s Holocaust legacy. Full Story
