A group of 25 Israelis, accompanied by Rabbi Moshe Elberg and Rabbi Berel Myhill, embarked on an 11-day trek through Nepal’s Annapurna mountain range, holding a Moshiach's Seudah, farbrengens and celebrating a Siyum Harambam at the summit. Full Story, Photos, Video
Hatzalah of Crown Heights Raising Funds for Expanding Services
In what has become a yearly tradition, as part of Hatzalathon #7, Crown Heights Hatzalah is hosting another “Hatzalah-thon” starting this week. Full Story
L’Chaim: Sanowicz – Browd
Photos: Levik Crombie/COLlive
The L'Chaim of Tzemach Sanowicz of Crown Heights and Esther Browd of Jacksonville, FL took place at Lubavitch Yeshiva hall in Crown Heights. Photos
Live: Milestone for Sichos Class with Rabbi Shais Taub
Rabbi Shais Taub will complete Likkutei Sichos Chelek Alef this Sunday at his live 1weekly shiur at the SoulWords House. Live
Illustrations Bring Hayom Yom to Life
A new initiative is bringing the timeless teachings of Hayom Yom to life in a fresh and engaging way through thoughtfully designed visual illustrations. Full Story
HatzalaThon 7 Is Live
What started as a simple idea during COVID has grown into something powerful. Today, HatzalaThon 7 launches its seventh campaign, stronger, bigger, and more impactful than ever before. Full Story
The Rebbe’s Own Introduction, Approved by Him
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: The introduction about the Rebbe that Rabbi JJ Hecht was to read at the 5733 (1973) Lag BaOmer Parade, after being reviewed by the Rebbe. Video
It Took Me 40 Years To Ask Forgiveness
Rabbi Mendel Schwartz of Los Angeles, California, reflects on his recent reunion with his classmates and what he decided to do after the Shabbos achdus. Full Story
Chinuch Training Focuses on Building Students’ Self-Worth
The Merkos Chinuch Office recently hosted the fourth class of its Foundations of Chinuch training series, a program exploring the Rebbe's approach to chinuch through the Twelve Pesukim, with this session focusing on Kol Yisroel and Ve'ahavta. Full Story
Brazil Hosts 900 Jewish Young Adults from Russia
900 young Jewish adults from former Soviet Union countries traveled to South America at the invitation of Brazil’s Jewish philanthropists. Full Story, Photos
The Rebbe’s Ongoing Concern for a Young Girl
Julius Edelstein, his daughter and Rabbi JJ Hecht with campers of Camp Emunah
Motzoei Shabbos Story: The Rebbe's communications with New York powerbroker Julius Edelstein always included concern for his daughter Suzy. Full Story
Erev Shabbos in Crown Heights
Photos: Tzvi Levenhartz/COLlive
Sights and scenes from preparations on Friday for Shabbos Emor 5786 in the Crown Heights neighborhood. Photos
New Engagement
Menachem Steigman (ben R’ Effy) – Crown Heights to Shaina Drizin (bas R’ Moshe) – Crown Heights
L’Chaim: Monday night at the Arches, 7 pm
New Engagement
Arik Shemtov – Detroit, Michigan to Chaya Hanoka – Crown Heights
L’Chaim: Sunday night at Ulam Chana, 556 Crown Street, 8:00 PM
NYPD 71st Precinct Officer Connors Promoted to Detective
NYPD Community Affairs Officer Jonathan Connors of the 71st Precinct in Crown Heights has been promoted to the rank of Detective. Full Story
From the Rebbe’s Desk to Your Pocket: Colel Chabad Pushka App
This Pesach Sheni, the yartzeit of Rabbi Meir Baal Haness, Colel Chabad launched a worldwide campaign to grow its Tzedakah Pushka App, fulfilling the Rebbe’s call to keep a pushka of Rabbi Meir Baal Haness, Colel Chabad, in every home. Full Story
14 Year Old Creates ‘Parsha Minute’ Videos
Yossi Weiss, a 14 Year Old Bochur from Miami Lakes, FL, started making a Parsha Minute to inspire other kids to learn about Parsha in a fun and creative way. Full Story
Dancing Through the Tears, Chabad of South Broward Part II
Illuminations #226 a weekly publication by COLlive.com and DollarDaily.org: Rabbi Raphael and Goldie Tennenhaus share stories and moments of Shlichus from Chabad of South Broward, Hallandale, FL. Full Story
Mazel Tov
Baby boy to Shalom and Chaya Burkis (nee Lazaroff) – Crown Heights
Shalom Zachor: 1217 President St (bet New York and Nostrand)
Tefillin and Kosher Food at NFL Draft Draws Crowd in Pittsburgh
Chabad of Western Pennsylvania made a strong showing at last week’s NFL Draft, setting up two stations that served as hubs of Yiddishkeit for Jewish attendees and sports fans. Full Story
New Engagement
Levi Yitzchok Laufer (ben R’ Hillel) – Crown Heights to Rochel Mochkin (bas R’ Dovid Aba) – Rochester, NY
L’Chaim: Sunday night at Lubavitcher Yeshiva (Main Hall), 8:00 PM
Did You Know We Eat Matzah the Night After Pesach Sheni?
In this Stump The Rabbi episode selected from the STR archive, Rabbi Shlomo Goldfarb explores the history, the Chassidic message, and the practical customs of Pesach Sheni including a surprising detail about when exactly to eat your matzah. Video
Queen Camilla Receives Slain Bondi Shliach’s Final Book
When Lisa Sharkey was invited to a literacy event at the New York Public Library featuring Her Majesty Queen Camilla of England, who was visiting during the British royal couple’s state visit to the United States, the publisher knew just what to gift the Queen. Full Story
Tsfat’s Lag BaOmer ‘One Flame Festival’ Comes of Age
Yeshiva Temimei Darech celebrates its 7th year - “and all sevenths are dear“ - of Lag BaOmer festival productions under the “One Flame” moniker, this year featuring yeshiva alumnus rap artist Ari Lesser. Full Story
