Following the success of Mama Kitchen’s Queens location, Shay and Shira Asias are expanding to Crown Heights with a new takeout kitchen at 462 Maple Street. Full Story, Video
Russian Strike Damages Chabad School in Odessa
The Chabad school in Odessa, Ukraine, was rendered unusable after an overnight Russian strike; 124 children of the Jewish orphanage were safely evacuated. Full Story
Today’s Shiur in Maseches Sota Daf 29
Watch: Join a daily shiur in Maseches Sota on COLlive with Rabbi Shloimy Greenwald. Video
Live: Farbrengen Marking Yartzeit of Rebbe’s Brother
Live Tonight at 9:00 PM ET: Vaad Or Vechom Hahiskashrus invites Chassidim from around the world to join a live Farbrengen tonight, Thursday, Yud Gimmel Iyar, marking the Yartzeit of the Rebbe's brother, Reb Yisroel Aryeh Leib. Live
Tzivos Hashem New Materials Bring the 12 Pesukim to Life
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the 12 Pesukim, Tzivos Hashem has released a new set of materials designed to help children and adults connect to the 12 Pesukim in a more personal, practical, and memorable way. Full Story
Meron Lag B’Omer in Danger of Cancellation Amid Dispute
The Lag B’Omer celebrations in Meron has been threatened with cancellation after a sharp dispute between government ministries over transportation and safety arrangements for the massive annual gathering. Full Story
Spanish-Speaking Women Renewed Commitment After Panama Trip
Held April 23–26 at Panama City's Bet El Synagogue, the retreat brought together women from across Latin America for a Shabbos of Torah classes, farbrengens, and deeply personal conversations, shared entirely in their native language. Full Story
Somewhere Between a Ranch, a Retreat, and a Dream Vacation
The all new 1000 Acres Resort on the Hudson River Now you can spend Shavuos 2026—and every other day of the season—in this beautiful and inspiring setting. Full Story
JLI’s Mishnah Booklet Gets a Makeover
The elegant shivah and yahrzeit booklet, long a staple in Chabad houses around the world, is undergoing a major redesign and expansion. Full Story
Free CPR Training Offered to Crown Heights Community
Free CPR and AED training classes will take place in Crown Heights, made available through a local initiative sponsored by the ODA. Full Story
Picture of the Day
The original bimah used for Torah reading in the small zal of 770 was being repaired today by Yossi Rabkin and Shmuli Eidelman, under the management of Rabbi Chaim Baruch Halberstam. More
Kovetz, Podcast for Rebbe’s Brother’s Yartzeit
Yagdil Torah has released a Kovetz in honor of the Yartzeit of the Rebbe's brother, R’ Yisroel Aryeh Leib obm, now in audio form as well with a Shiur by Rabbi Mendel Yusewitz. Full Story, Download, Audio
CGI Florida Welcomes Head Staff and Veteran Mechanech
Dovi’s CGI Florida is excited to announce our head staff team for this summer! We are proud to welcome a dynamic and experienced group of leaders ready to bring the energy, warmth, chayos and excellence that Dovi's CGI is known for. Full Story
Rambam In-Depth: Shocking Halachic Secret Hidden in One Verse
A class by Rabbi Heschel Greenberg on the Rambam’s Mishneh Torah: A husband must formally warn his wife against secluding herself with a specific man before the sotah process can begin. Video
Children to March in Crown Heights on Lag B’Omer
In celebration of Lag B’Omer, all Crown Heights schools will march together to the Grand Lag B’Omer Rally. This beautiful display of unity will bring thousands of students and community members into the streets. As a result, expect full traffic gridlock and significant street closures across the neighborhood. Full Story
The Fastest Yes – You Can Be a Part of It
Each week, this WhatsApp group turns urgent needs into Erev Shabbos gifts. Full Story
L’Chaim: Zaklikovsky – Shemtov
Photos: Shmulie Grossbaum
The L'Chaim of Mendel Zaklikovsky of Monroe, New Jersey and Mussie Shemtov of Stamford, Connecticut took place at Albany Manor in Crown Heights. Photos
Lag B’Omer in Meron To Proceed With Strict Crowd Limits
Officials reached a decision overnight to move forward with the Lag B’Omer celebrations in Meron under a tightly controlled framework, after Israel’s Home Front Command agreed to take full responsibility for the event’s safety. Full Story
Young Shluchim From Across Britain Unite for Kinus
Young Shluchim from remote communities across England gathered for the first of MyShliach’s International Regional Kinusim this year. Full Story
CHJCC to Host Community Legislative Brunch
The Crown Heights Jewish Community Council (CHJCC) will host its Legislative Brunch on Sunday, May 3, 2026, in Crown Heights, bringing together elected officials, community leaders, and stakeholders for a morning of connection and engagement. Full Story
7 Women of the JWE Conference Introduce Themselves
Watch: 500 participants joined the JWE Jewish Woman Entrepreneur conference in New Jersey. COLlive spoke to a few of them for their take. Video
L’Chaim: Wilhelm – Korf
Photos: Tzvi Levenhartz/COLlive
The L'Chaim of Avrohom Dovid Wilhelm of Monsey, NY and Chana Korf of St. Petersburg, FL took place at Anshei Lubavitch Hall in Crown Heights. Photos
The Great Kirkland Tequila Debate
Shortly before Purim, a brouhaha erupted over a seemingly innocuous bottle of liquor that has graced many weddings, lechaims, and kiddushim. What was this all about, and what do I do with my bottle? Full Story
Brooklyn Gallery Hosts Opening Night of Chassidus in Color
Photos: Itzik Roytman/COLlive
The 3rd Annual Chassidus in Color Education Edition Galleries hosted their opening event on Sunday at the Maor Art Gallery in Brooklyn, ahead of the contest finale at their Evening of Art event to take place in Crown Heights on Sunday. Full Story, Photos, Video
From Reb Levi Yitzchok: Hashem’s Kindness Increases More & More
Insights from Toras Harav Levi Yitzchok Schneerson, the Rebbe's father, presented by Shliach Rabbi Dovid Dubov of New Jersey, for Emor: Hashem’s Kindness Increases More & More. Full Story, Video
