Oholei Torah is proud to announce the launch of its new and improved Achdus Basket website, just in time for Purim. Full Story
Brush Hour Art Contest Brings Mivtza Neshek To A New Frontier
Introducing the Shabbat Art Contest, open to Jewish girls from middle school through college. Full Story
L’Chaim: Lezak – Gerber
Photos: Levik Crombie/COLlive
The L'Chaim of Kasriel Lezak of Los Angeles, CA and Sara Gerber of Philadelphia, PA took place at Lubavitch Yeshiva Hall in Crown Heights. Photos
URGENT – Please Help Save Tom (10)
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Tom is only 10 years old and battling a severe epilepsy-related neurological condition. Each seizure risks irreversible damage and could take away his ability to function and develop. Full Story
Be Smart!
In The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey describes four quadrants that organize our activities by urgency and importance. Full Story
CHJCC Vaad Hakohol Plans to Expand Beis Din, Election for Third Rav
The Vaad Hakohol of Crown Heights released a letter to the community outlining a structured plan to strengthen and expand the operations of the Crown Heights Beis Din in the coming year, including elections for a third Rov. Full Story
Crown Heights Bikur Cholim Thanks 1300 Donors to Campaign
On the heels of Chof beis Shevat, Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Bikur Cholim of Crown Heights successfully concluded its annual Charidy campaign, made possible by an outpouring of community generosity and partnership. Full Story
N’shei of Manchester Gather for Chof Beis Shevat
Over 150 women from across the Manchester, UK community gathered for a meaningful and uplifting Chof Beis Shevat evening, organised by N’shei Chabad, commemorating the yahrtzeit of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka. Full Story
JRCC Toronto to Host Concert Celebrating 45 Years, Honoring Rabbi Zaltzman
The Jewish Russian Community Centre (JRCC) in Toronto will host a landmark concert on March 19, 2026, bringing together world-class Jewish music honoring Rabbi Yosef Zaltzman on his 70th birthday. Full Story, Photos
Frierdiker Rebbe’s Comment About Children with Special Needs
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: What the Frierdiker Rebbe told the Rebbe about the how parents treat a child with special needs. Video
Spalter Family Celebrates New Torah in Morristown
Photos: Chaim Markel/COLlive
The Morristown community gathered to celebrate the welcoming of a new Sefer Torah, dedicated by Rabbi and Mrs. Shalom Spalter in honor of their parents. Full Story, Photos
Ezer Mizion STARGAZERS AUCTION Power up your life!!!!
Win $100,000!! + Win a Brand-New Car!! Full Story
Bais Rivkah New Podcast Episode: “Presence, Not Perfection”
In Episode 34 of the Optimizing Mothers Podcast, host Mrs. Sara Blau sits down with Mrs. Doba Webb for a meaningful conversation on chinuch. Full Story
How Is This Possible? Frum Women Facing Shabbos Alone?
It’s heartbreaking. Rabbi Aryeh Royde saw it with his own eyes — frum women sitting alone on Shabbos. Candles lit. Silence. How is this possible? Even Chabad women from Crown Heights travel to Monsey. How can we look away? It is a cry that demands an answer. Full Story
When We Show Up, Futures Are Born
This Monday night, women from across our community will gather for the annual Women’s Bonei Olam Chabad Show Up Event. A night dedicated to standing together for our community, for hope, and for futures not yet born. Full Story
AMAZING MEGA RAFFLE on ROSH CHODESH ADAR
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Last chance to enter! Win a Trip for Two to Eretz Yisrael, Airfare Included, 7-Day Hotel Stay. Diamond Jewelry – Bracelet, Necklace & More. Full Story
An Appointment from Above
Motzoei Shabbos Story: When two Merkos Shluchim got stuck on a California highway on a way to a meeting, they couldn’t guess what would happen next. Full Story
Melbourne Women Mark Chof Beis Shvat with Day of Learning
A beautiful day of Shiurim, workshops, and a luncheon was organized for women marking Chof Beis Shvat in Melbourne, Australia. Full Story
Mayor Mamdani Restarts Kingston Avenue Protected Bike Lanes
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is green-lighting the construction of bike lanes that are expected to affect parts of Crown Heights and surrounding neighborhoods. Full Story
Erev Shabbos in Crown Heights
Photos: Shmuel Lerner/COLlive
Sights and scenes from preparations on Friday for Shabbos Mishpatim 5786 in the Crown Heights neighborhood. Photos
Camp Chomeish Reunites, Bringing the Rebbe’s Words to Life
Ever wondered how one summer’s inspiration can truly last throughout the year? For Camp Chomeish 5785 campers, a recent reunion made that feel very real. Full Story
CIA to Recruit Spies, Senate Hearing Over ICE
Daily news roundup for Friday, February 13: CIA seeks to recruit spies out of China’s military turmoil, Second US aircraft carrier is being sent to the Middle East. Video
New ‘Trump Account’ Offers $1,000 Seed Funding for Eligible Babies
A new federal savings initiative is offering families a significant head start on their child’s financial future, with a $1,000 government contribution for eligible newborns and the potential for substantial tax-deferred growth over time. Full Story
Tailgates, Tefillin, and Touchdowns
Illuminations #214 a weekly publication by COLlive.com and DollarDaily.org: Rabbi Ephraim and Shprintza Balter share stories and moments of Shlichus from Chabad of the Meadowlands, NJ. Full Story
Parshah Almanac for Mishpatim
Should we have more enemies? Find out in this week’s Parshah Almanac Full Story