Live Wednesday at 7 PM ET: The Lubavitcher Rebbe initiated the custom of participating in a Siyum on each of the "Nine Days." Watch a live Siyum on COLlive.com. Live
Man Pretending to be Sofer Busted Selling Printed Mezuzahs
As part of a proactive operation by the Crime Fighting Unit at the Ashkelon police station, police arrested a resident of Samaria on suspicion of forging Mezuzahs and other holy texts. Full Story
No Child Should Be Left Without a Yeshiva
If you knew Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Wilschansky a”h, you knew this: He wasn’t just a Rosh Yeshiva. He was a Mechanech in the deepest, truest sense. Full Story
Tonight: A Glimpse Into the Bais Hamikdosh
Tonight at the Jewish Children's Museum in Crown Heights: A glimpse of the first Bais Hamikdosh with Mrs. Malka Touger. Full Story
Rent a Bro: The Backbone of Crown Heights
At Rent a Bro, we’re more than just an extra pair of hands. We’re part of the community. From quick tasks to life-changing help, we show up when and where it matters most. Full Story
Your Journey Through Gemara Starts Here
If you’ve ever felt that studying Gemara is beyond your reach, you’re not alone — and it’s time to change that. Full Story
Ishay Ribo’s Historic Upstate Concert Nears Sell-Out
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts has announced that Pavilion seating is now nearly sold out for Ishay Ribo’s upcoming concert — set for Thursday, August 7 (Yud Gimmel Av), just before Shabbos Nachamu. Full Story
Seven-year-old Riki Has a Wish: To Win Cancer and Live
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Riki knows she has only one chance, a new treatment given in only one children's hospital in the USA. She also knows her parents can't afford it, having spent all their assets on her medical expenses. Full Story
Mossad Chief Discreetly Visits the Rebbe’s Ohel in New York
David "Dadi" Barnea, Director of the Mossad, Israel's national intelligence agency, was seen leaving the Rebbe’s Ohel in New York after davening there on Wednesday morning. Full Story, Video
Challah Bake International 2025: Women to Unite in Dough and Prayer
This year marks the 11th annual Global Shidduch Challah Bake, an initiative that unites women from around the world in a unique expression of achdus dedicated to fulfilling the dreams of our children to find their intended life partners and build “battei ne’emonim b’Yisroel (faithful homes amongst the People of Israel). Full Story
Migdal Haemek Yeshiva Director is Back on His Feet
Rabbi Levi Wilmowsky, Director of the Chabad institutions in Migdal Haemek, was seen walking again after recovering from a stroke. Watch how he kept his spirits up in the hospital. Full Story, Video
Semicha Celebration at Chassidic Tech Institute in Tzfas
45 students and shluchim of the Chassidic Technological Institute in Tzefat reached a major milestone in their lives: receiving their semichah rabbinical ordination. Full Story
UCLA to Give Chabad Funds of Antisemitism Settlement
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UCLA will pay $6.45 million to settle a federal lawsuit over the anti Israel protests by three Jewish students and a professor, with much of the sum going to eight Jewish groups, including Chabad of UCLA. Full Story
Shliach’s Vision Turns Into High-Tech Security Solution Nationwide
When Rabbi Yossi Eliav arrived on Shlichus at Chabad of Clinton Hill & Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, he wasn’t planning to start a security company. Here's why he did. Full Story, Video
Rabbi Osdoba Leads Siyum Masechta at 770
Chassidim and bochurim gathered Monday night for a Siyum on Maseches Makkos held at the Rebbe’s directive during the 9 days, led by the Mara D’asra and member of the Crown Heights Bais Din, Rabbi Avraham Osdoba, at 770's main shul. Photos, Video
Live: Children to Unite Globally in the Merit of Young Shlucha
Join live at 6:45 PM ET: Join children from around the world for a rally of Torah, Tefillah and Tzedaka in merit of a Refuah Sheleima U'krova for a young shlucha Shaina bas Chana. Full Story
2 Arrested on Friday for Burglary and Package Theft
Two thieves were arrested Friday afternoon in Crown Heights after being wanted for burglary and package theft. Full Story
Curried Cod Baked in Parchment
Meatless recipe for the Nine Days: Cooking in parchment is a healthy and easy way to prepare fish that is perfectly portioned for everyone, such as this curried cod. Full Story
Live: Siyum for the Nine Days
Live Tuesday at 7 PM ET: The Lubavitcher Rebbe initiated the custom of participating in a Siyum on each of the "Nine Days." Watch a live Siyum on COLlive.com. Live
Britain to Follow France in Recognizing a Palestinian State
Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced late Tuesday afternoon (July 29) that the UK will recognize a “State of Palestine” in September at the United Nations General Assembly. Full Story
F.R.E.E. Food Distribution in Crown Heights Today
Chabad F.R.E.E. NYC will be distributing fresh produce and food staples in Crown Heights, today, Tuesday, July 29, on President Street, between Schenectady and Utica, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM prompt. Full Story
Measles Case Confirmed in 770 Dormitory in Crown Heights
An Israeli bochur at the Central Yeshiva of 770 Eastern Parkway has been diagnosed on Tuesday with the highly contagious measles. ODA Health Center is urging vaccinations to prevent an outbreak. Full Story
Austria’s Kinus Hashluchim Held at Chabad Seminary Campus
220 Shluchim, Shluchos and their children participated in Austria’s Kinus Hashluchim at the magnificent castle campus of the Chabad Girls’ Seminary at the foot of the Alps. Full Story, Photos
Jewish Executive is Victim of Midtown Manhattan Shooting
Wesley LePatner, a senior managing director at Blackstone and a respected figure in New York’s Modern Orthodox Jewish community, was tragically killed in the mass shooting in Midtown Manhattan on Monday. Full Story
Ben Faulding, 41, OBM
Ben Faulding, a longtime resident of Crown Heights, passed away suddenly over the weekend. Full Story