Every parent wants their daughter to thrive. The question is what kind of high school environment actually makes that happen. Full Story
Chabad House Opens in Pisac, Peru
Rabbi Menachem Mendel and Chaya Mushka Tzikvashvili have established Chabad of Pisac, a mountain village located 45 minutes from Cusco and a popular stop for Israeli backpackers traveling through South America. Full Story
A Gift for the Rebbe, A Tribute to a Brother
Ahead of Yud Aleph Nissan, Tomchei Tmimim Ocean Parkway launched its annual Mishnayos Baal Peh Drive, dedicated L’ilui Nishmas Mordechai Dovid ben Avraham Keller A”H, as the talmidim unite in strength behind Yosef Keller, his brother, and call on the wider community to add in his merit. Full Story
Yeshiva Gedolah of Miami Hosts Community Siyum HaRambam
An atmosphere of simcha, achdus, and hisorerus filled the tent at Lubavitch Educational Center as hundreds gathered for a grand Siyum HaRambam, hosted by the Yeshiva Gedolah. Full Story
Pittsburgh Girls High School Dorm Reopens Under New Principal
Girls High School of Pittsburgh announced the reopening of its newly renovated dormitory under the leadership of Mrs. Dobie Thaler, marking a significant step forward in student life and programming for the coming school year. Full Story
Bnos Menachem to Perform in Production
This Sunday, Bnos Menachem High School will present an original song, dance and dramatic production, “Grey Lines.” Full Story
Musician Joins Zucker Brothers for Lively Purim Duet
Musician Shlomo Hecht brings together the Zucker brothers for a lively Purim Duet. Full Story
Wedding: Herzog – Brashevitzky
The wedding of Ari Herzog of Encino, CA and Mushkie Brashevitzky of Doral, FL took place at Oholei Torah Hall in Crown Heights. Full Story
Final Call: Achdus Basket Orders Close Wednesday Night
With Purim quickly approaching, Oholei Torah reminds the community that the final day to order Achdus Baskets is tonight, Wednesday, with orders closing Wednesday night. Full Story
Mrs. Shaindel Bogatin, 104, OBM
Mrs. Shaindel Bogatin, a beloved mother and grandmother from Brighton Beach, NY, passed away on Tuesday, 7 Adar, 5786. Full Story
Do You Really Expect Me to Badmouth a Friend?
Illustration photo: Taylor Grote/Unsplash
From the COLlive inbox: “Asking a friend to share negative traits or “red flags” during a reference call about a shidduch puts them in an uncomfortable position.” Full Story
Four Years Since the War Began in Ukraine
This week marks 4 years since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, a moment that altered the course of history. From the first hours of the invasion, local Shluchim became the emergency lifeline for Jewish communities. Full Story, Photos
Chaya Zohara (Georgette) Wald, 75, OBM
Chaya Zohara (Georgette) Wald, a resident of Boro Park, passed away on Tuesday, 7 Adar, 5786. Full Story
New Torah Celebrated at Siyum in 770 Shul
Photos: Mendy Krief/COLlive
Hundreds of gathered for the completion and dedication of a new Sefer Torah in memory of Eliyaou Ben Hai Haouzi at the main Shul at 770 Eastern Parkway. Photos
Blizzard Can’t Stop Adar Dancing in 770
Despite the cold and snow outside, joyous dancing celebrating the month of Adar took place at 770 Eastern Parkway on Monday. Photos, Video
Blizzard Strands CTeens; 2-Day Yeshiva Launched at Levi Yitzchok Library
CTeens from California stranded in New York during the blizzard were hosted at the Levi Yitzchok Library for a day of learning with renowned lecturer Rabbi Manis Friedman. Full Story
CTeens Join Full Program on Monday While Awaiting Flights
Photos: Shalom Ross/COLlive
Nearly 2,000 teens remained in Crown Heights on Monday due to the blizzard enjoyed learning, swimming, and an event with Liraz Zeira and Noam Buskila. Full Story, Photos
Descendants of the Shpoler Zeide Gathered On ‘Miracle Day’
Descendants of the Shpoler Zeide gathered in Crown Heights to mark 233 years since the life-saving miracle that happened to him on Yud Tes Shevat 1793. Full Story
Oholei Torah Brings Yeshiva to the Neighborhood Shuls During Blizzard
While heavy snowfall blanketed New York and many schools closed their doors, Oholei Torah once again demonstrated a tradition that has defined the Yeshiva for seventy years: Torah learning continues. Full Story
Chosson Goes Directly From Airport to His Delayed Chuppah
Family and friends are gathered joyously in Paris on Tuesday to celebrate the wedding of Benny Winterfeld of Montreal and Rivka Levertov of Aubervilliers, France, at a simcha that almost did not happen on time. Full Story, Photos
MEF and Evergrowing Educator to Offer Mid-Year Boost for Teachers
On Tuesday night, Mrs. Mushkie Lipsker of the popular @evergrowingeducator account will be presenting a unique webinar for women educators on the topic of “Creative Teaching.” Full Story
Teens Draw Strength at the Rebbe’s Ohel as the Snow Began to Fall
Photos: Sholem Srugo
Snow flurries began to fall, as buses of Jewish teens arrived at the Rebbe's Ohel in Queens on Sunday, letters in hand and coats pulled tight. For many of the 4,578 teens attending the CTeen International Shabbaton, this was the quietest moment of the weekend. Full Story
L’Chaim: Grimberg – Ives
Photos: Levik Crombie/COLlive
The L'Chaim of Yossi Grimberg of Crown Heights and Miriam Ives of Brussels, Belgium took place at Ulam Chana Hall in Crown Heights. Photos
Purim Learning Booklet Explores Inner Story of Esther
This Purim, Batsheva Learning Center is releasing a source-based learning booklet titled “The Hidden Face of Esther,” designed to help women and students explore the deeper Torah meaning behind concealment in the Purim story. Full Story
Ten Days Growth and Brotherhood at The Farbrengen Retreat
This winter, a remarkable ten-day Farbrengen retreat took place in the Pocono Mountains for 15 boys led by Gavriel Kollin. Full Story