The annual gathering for friends and supporters of the “Central Gemach Fund of the Former Soviet Union,” in Moscow turned into a seudas hoda’ah to Hashem for the miracles happening in Eretz Yisroel. Full Story, Photos, Video
NYPD Commissioner Joins Purim Festivities in Crown Heights
Senior NYPD officials joined a Purim celebration in Crown Heights at the home of community activist Rabbi Chanina Sperlin. Full Story
Dr. Eileen Weiss, 86, OBM
Dr. Eileen Weiss, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose 15 children were a miracle after a blessing from the Rebbe, passed away on Tuesday, 14 Adar, Purim, 5786. Full Story
Picture of the Day
On Purim a group of girls who learn in memory of Matilda Bee HY"D, the youngest victim of the Bondi terror attack, dressed up as bees to spread light and in her memory. More
New Campus Shluchim in Williamstown, MA
Rabbi Mendel and Tzivia Volovik (nee Treitel) are establishing the first Chabad Center at Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts. Full Story
Purim in Kharkiv Celebrated Amidst War
The city of Kharkiv and its Jewish community are well known throughout Ukraine and around the world for their resilience and strength — not only surviving four years of war and life on the frontlines, but continuing to grow and emerge even stronger. Full Story
‘Bird’s Eye View’ Launches with Shaindy Plotzker
Bird’s Eye View, hosted by Faigy Blumstein and Sara Blau, officially launches March 4 with a powerful debut episode featuring singer and songwriter Shaindy Plotzker. Full Story, Audio
Despite War, Shushan Purim Celebrated in Jerusalem
Photos: Dovber Hechtman/COLlive
Residents of the holy city of Jerusalem took to the streets on Wednesday as they celebrated Shushan Purim with costumes and joy even as Israel battles Iran’s terror regime. Photos
Purim Celebrations Across Paris
Photos: Mordehai Lubecki
Jewish communities across Paris celebrated Purim 5786 with a full day of Megillah readings, farbrengens, and festive gatherings organized by Lubavitch of France. Full Story
Chabad on the Frontlines in Tel Aviv Shelters
As missiles rained down and sirens wailed in Israel, the Rebbe’s Shluchim refused to let the joy of Purim be silenced. Hundreds of Megillah readings brought hope to the underground. Full Story
Crown Heights Beis Din Expands Hours and Services
The Crown Heights Beis Din - Badatz has announced updated response hours for the Rabbonim and expanded services aimed at providing clearer access for halachic guidance and Beis Din matters. Full Story
Antique Megillah Presented to Chief Rabbi by 95 Year Old Jew
Moving moment at Marina Roscha in Moscow: 95-year-old Alexander Gorodetsky handed to the Chief Rabbi of Russia, Rabbi Berel Lazar, an antique miniature Megillah. Full Story
Bochurim Gather to Launch Annual Campaign
Hundreds of bochurim studying in the central Yeshivas Tomchei Tmimim at 770 Eastern Parkway gathered last Thursday night for the opening event of the annual Kupat Bochurim – 770 campaign, launching the yearly effort to support students learning in Beis Chayeinu. Full Story
Festive Purim on the Streets of Crown Heights 3
Photos: Shalom Ross/COLlive
Rainy weather couldn't dampen the joyous Purim spirit in Crown Heights on Tuesday as many headed out in costume to deliver Mishloach Manos to family and friends. Photos
Festive Purim on the Streets of Crown Heights: 2
Photos: Shalom Ross/COLlive
Rainy weather couldn't dampen the joyous Purim spirit in Crown Heights on Tuesday as many headed out in costume to deliver Mishloach Manos to family and friends. Photos
Festive Purim on the Streets of Crown Heights
Photos: Shalom Ross/COLlive
Rainy weather couldn't dampen the joyous Purim spirit in Crown Heights on Tuesday as many headed out in costume to deliver Mishloach Manos to family and friends. Photos
Live: 30 Letters in 30 Days
Live at 10:00 PM ET: Rabbi Shais Taub re-launches his annual “Thirty Letters in Thirty Days” live series, beginning Motzei Shabbos at 10 PM ET, as a 30-day preparation for the Rebbe’s birthday featuring nightly classes on letters from Volume 12 of Igros Kodesh. Live
NY Comptroller Hears the Megillah
Crown Heights leaders visited NYC's Jewish Comptroller Mark Levine’s office for Purim to celebrate and read the Megillah. Full Story
Fred Kreizman Appointed NYPD Assistant Commissioner Community Affairs
Fred Kreizman, an Orthodox Jew who ran former Mayor Eric Adams’ community affairs unit, has been appointed NYPD Assistant Commissioner of Community Affairs. Full Story
Purim is Winding Down, Bochurim Need Your Ahavas Chassidim
Make your care and concern for the Bochurim (possibly your future son in law) part of this Purim. Full Story
Megillah Read at the White House
Over 50 senior White House and Administration staff participated in a special Purim celebration at the White House, led by Rabbi Levi Shemtov, Executive Vice President of American Friends of Lubavitch (Chabad). Full Story, Photos, Video
Community Joins Purim Bash in Crown Heights
Photos: Shalom Ross/COLlive
The Crown Heights community joined for a grand Purim Bash featuring music and dancing, with performances by singing sensation Eli Marcus and the Chony Milecki band. Photos, Video
Picture of the Day
Rabbi Velly Karp of Crown Heights was seen giving Mishloach Monos to David Seagal of the NYC Sanitation Dept. on Purim day. Photo
Hundreds Fill 770 for Megillah on Purim Night
Photos: Shalom Ross/COLlive
Colorful costumes were in sight at the main Shul of 770 Eastern Parkway as hundreds gathered Monday night to hear the Megillah. Photos, Video
Today! Purim Day: Give Matanos L’Evyonim at the CSSY Porch
CROWN HEIGHTS — On Purim day, men, women, and children are invited to fulfill the mitzvah of Matanos L’Evyonim at the famous Shimshon & Martha Stock porch. Throughout Purim day Full Story