A moving tribute to mark the Shloshim of Moshe Yitzchak HaKohen Katz HYD, a young IDF soldier who was killed in battle in Lebanon, was held on Sunday in Orange, CT. Full Story
First Yartzeit of Charlie ‘Buttons’ Nassofer Marked
Photos: Tzvi Levenhartz, Shalom Ross
The first yartzeit of Charlie 'Buttons' Nassofer obm was marked today on Yud Alef Iyar with a Siyum on Rambam in 770 and a visit to his gravesite. Full Story
Chabad Rosh Yeshiva Elected Chief Rabbi of Nof HaGalil
Rabbi Mendy Nachshon was elected chief rabbi of the northern Israeli city of Nof HaGalil, succeeding longtime rabbi Rabbi Yeshayahu Herzel. Full Story
Today’s Shiur in Maseches Sota Daf 27
Watch: Join a daily shiur in Maseches Sota on COLlive with Rabbi Shloimy Greenwald. Video
Cunningham Opposes Planned Shelter in Crown Heights
Assemblymember Brian A. Cunningham has come out in opposition to a newly proposed homeless shelter in Crown Heights, becoming the first elected official to publicly push back against the plan. Full Story
500 Jewish Women Gather in NJ for JWE ‘Powered by Her’ Conference
Photos: Itzik Roytman/COLlive
More than 500 Jewish women gathered in Newark, New Jersey on April 27 for the The Jewish Woman Entrepreneur “Powered by Her” Conference, a full-day event focused on business growth, leadership skills and making connections. Full Story
F.R.E.E. to Distribute Food in Crown Heights
Chabad F.R.E.E. NYC will be distributing a wide variety of fresh produce and pantry food staples in Crown Heights, TODAY, Tuesday, April 28, on President Street, between Schenectady and Utica, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM prompt. Full Story
Lubavitcher Yeshiva Celebrates Decade of Community-Wide Arainfirenish
A special and meaningful milestone took place Sunday at Tomchei Temimim in Crown Heights, with a community-wide Arainfirenish event. Full Story
CGI Poconos Urges – Every Girl Deserves a Second Chance
As that moment approaches, Camp Gan Israel Poconos has launched a 72-hour campaign to ensure that no girl is left behind. Full Story
Givat Hashalvah: Building With Intention on the Hills of Givat Ze’ev
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On the hills of Givat Ze’ev, Givat Hashalvah is being developed around a goal many frum families feel strongly about. Life in Eretz Yisroel should come with dignity, pride, and Full Story
50-Year-Old Lubavitchers Gather for a Shabbos in New York
70 men from the class born in 5736/1976 gathered for a Shabbos Achdus in New York in celebration of turning 50, describe as "one long group hug." Full Story, Photos, Video
Antisemitic Graffiti Discovered at Kingston Avenue Subway Station
An Israeli visitor to Crown Heights was left shocked and disturbed after encountering antisemitic graffiti inside the Kingston Avenue subway station. Full Story
The KSCVK Annual Auction is Back
Who doesn’t know Devorah and the incredible work she does for the Crown Heights Chabad community and shluchim around the world? Mark your calendars, get ready, and help KSCVK continue making sure every chosson and kallah knows they are Knot Alone. Full Story
120 Shluchim and Shluchos Gather for Kinus in Greece
One hundred and twenty Chabad Shluchim and Shluchos, serving as the primary Jewish presence across more than 40 countries in Europe and Africa, gathered for a regional Kinus to strategize, collaborate, and confront a shared reality: in vast swaths of the world, they are often the only address for Jewish life. Full Story
New Shavous Magazine for Shluchim
The Soulwise team has created a fresh magazine based on the teachings of the Rebbe from "Tzena Urena" (1959), and why the Rebbe encouraged Rabbi Moshe Hecht and others to ask themselves for help. Full Story
Today’s Shiur in Maseches Sota Daf 26
Watch: Join a daily shiur in Maseches Sota on COLlive with Rabbi Shloimy Greenwald. Video
Community to Gather for Lag BaOmer Unity Bonfire
The community is invited to a grand unity bonfire on Monday night, Lag B'Omer at George Wingate High School on Kingston Avenue. Full Story
Is Breathwork Avodah Zara? Rabbi Kaganoff Speaks to COLlive
COLlive interview: Rabbi Yehoshua Kaganoff, an expert on "alternative medicine," discusses potential halachic issues and psychological dangers of Breathwork. Full Story
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Mendel Backman – Crown Heights to Elka Miriam Ross – Toronto, Canada
L’Chaim: Thursday night at Anshei Lubavitch, 8 PM
Rabbi Chitrik Challenges Delayed Shidduchim for Bochurim
Rabbi Yosef Chitrik, Dean of the Beis Chana Seminary in Tzfas, questions the trend of delaying shidduchim among Chabad yeshiva bochurim. Full Story
Winners of the Halichos Olam Chidon in Crown Heights
By COLlive staff Photos by: Yossi Fajnland The Halichos Olam Chidon was held on Wednesday night, bringing together 23 contestants from Oholei Torah and United Lubavitcher Yeshiva of Crown Street. Full Story, Photos
Live: ‘Foundations of Chinuch’ Training
Live at 8:30 PM ET: The next sessions in Foundations of Chinuch, a training series by the Chinuch Office exploring the Rebbe’s chinuch language through the lens of the 12 Pesukim, will focus on the pesukim Veahavta and Kol Yisroel. Live
Comedian Pokes Fun at Lubavitchers; Gets Lesson Instead
An exchange at the NFL Draft between a stand-up comedian and a group of Lubavitchers in Pittsburgh is drawing attention after taking an unexpected turn. Full Story, Video