From the COLlive inbox: A Chabad Shlucha was schlepping her granddaughter’s suitcase on Albany Avenue in Crown Heights, when a woman stopped her with a question. Full Story
Halikut Siyum Culminates in Banquet and Celebration
After months of dedicated learning and an electrifying live finals round, the Halikut Siyum, a flagship initiative of the Vaad Talmidei Hatmimim, transitioned into an evening of celebration befitting the magnitude of the accomplishment. Full Story, Photos, Video
Mechanchos Gather To Draw Rebbe’s Guidance for Students
Marking 50 years since the Rebbe launched the 12 Pesukim, during the annual Kinus Hashluchos the Merkos Chinuch Office hosted a focused day of Chinuch for mechanchos titled “Unstuck.” Full Story
L’Chaim: Holtzberg – Jacobson
Photos: Naftali Marasow
The L'Chaim of Dovid Holtzberg of New Haven, CT and Mimi Jacobson of Crown Heights took place at the Jewish Children's Museum in Crown Heights. Photos
From Reb Levi Yitzchok: Piercing the Ear of a Cohen Slave
Insights from Toras Harav Levi Yitzchok Schneerson, the Rebbe's father, presented by Shliach Rabbi Dovid Dubov of New Jersey, for Mishpotim: Piercing the ear of a Cohen slave. Full Story, Video
Rambam In-Depth: The 2 People You Must Call Out
A class by Rabbi Heschel Greenberg on the Rambam’s Mishneh Torah: One-Line Halacha: You must rebuke someone who sins or goes on an improper path to bring them back to good. Full Story
Lubavitcher Yeshiva Salutes Dedicated Bus Drivers During Severe Weather
Tomchei Temimim would like to publicly express heartfelt hakaras hatov to the incredible bus drivers who worked tirelessly to bring the children to and from Yeshiva safely despite the severe weather. Full Story
Help Place a Matzeiva for a Meis
B”H. I was able to pay for the matzeivah of Devora Goldman, and I want to sincerely thank everyone who took part in this meaningful mitzvah. Devora was buried on Full Story
Cheder Chabad of Monsey Hosts Mashbak of the Rebbe
Cheder Chabad of Monsey marked Chof Beis Shvat with programs for the boys and girls schools with Rabbi Shamshi Junik of Crown Heights who spoke about the unique connection his family shared with Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka and the special Zchus he had to work in the Rebbetzin’s house. Full Story
MyShliach Regional Shabbatons Coming to Young Shluchim
Hundreds of Yaldei Hashluchim will soon gather at regional Kinusim designed for children growing up on shlichus in remote communities. Full Story
Rabbanim Inspire Rambam Learners at Jerusalem Siyum
Photos: Dov Ber Hechtman
A distinguished and inspiring gathering was held marking the completion of the Mishneh Torah of the Rambam, in accordance with the holy enactment of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, at the Torat Emet Chabad Yeshiva in Jerusalem. Full Story, Photos
Mamdani Makes Case for Taxes, Trump Says No Deal on Iran
Daily news roundup for Monday, February 9: Mamdani makes case for taxes, state cash in Albany as NYC deficit drops to $7B, Trump says ‘nothing definitive’ came out of meeting with Netanyahu on Iran. Video
L’Chaim: Goldberg – Vail
Photos: Levik Crombie/COLlive
The L'Chaim of Heshy Goldberg and Zisi Vail, both of Crown Heights, took place at Lubavitch Yeshiva Hall in Crown Heights. Photos
Replay: Chinuch Training Series – Bechol
The Merkos Chinuch Office hosted the next session of its Foundations of Chinuch Training Series for Mechanchim - Bechol. Watch a Replay. Video
Thousands at Uplifting Siyum HaRambam in Moscow
In an extraordinary display of kavod haTorah, thousands of Anash, shluchim, and members of the broader Jewish community gathered in Moscow to celebrate the 45th Siyum HaRambam. Full Story, Photos
Would You Rather A Rolex or a Caribbean Getaway?
🌴⌚ MEGA RAFFLE ALERT! ⌚🌴 Two incredible prizes. Only 550 entries. Two lucky winners. 🏝️ Trip for 2 to St. Lucia – ALL expenses paid! ⌚ Rolex Datejust 41! Support Full Story
Freed Hostages Share Survival Story at Wellesley Weston Chabad
More than 300 community members gathered at Wellesley Weston, MA Chabad for a powerful and emotional evening with former hostages Sasha Troufanov and Sapir Cohen, who shared their firsthand experiences of captivity in Gaza. Full Story
After the Kinus Ends, Geulah Learning Keeps the Momentum Going
Across offices, classrooms, and Chabad Houses, small groups pause for short, consistent learning about Moshiach and Geulah that fits into real life. Full Story
R’ Yaakov Bergman, 79, OBM
R' Yaakov Bergman, a Lubavitcher caterer who was a member of the Chevra Kaddish of Jerusalem and invested in the Rebbe's Mivtzoim, passed away. Full Story
Merkos Shluchim Strengthen Bondi After Chanukah Attack
After 28 intense and uplifting days in Sydney, the Merkos Shluchim dispatched to Bondi have returned home, leaving behind a strengthened and inspired community. Full Story
Yeshivas Achei Temimim Purchases a New Dormitory Building
Yeshivas Achei Temimim, under the leadership and direction of Rabbi Levi Tzukernik, has purchased a brand new dormitory building on Sterling Place and Troy Avenue in Brooklyn, New York to house both Crown Heights and out-of-town bochurim. Full Story
“I Rediscovered My Hungarian Grandma’s Judaism”
Budapest native Tzivia Myers grew up fascinated by her grandmother's Jewish customs. Today, she and her husband serve as Shluchim of the Rebbe. Video
When Belonging Takes Time
When she first arrived at Bnos Chomesh, she carried more than a backpack into the building. She carried quiet worry. Uncertainty. Full Story
Cheder Chabad Florida Girls High School Entering Its 4th Year
Cheder Chabad Florida Girls High School is entering its 4th year with a new campus, a warm dorm, and a place where yiddishkeit feels real. Full Story
N’Shei Chabad Gathers for Chof Beis Shvat Farbrengen
Photos: Chana Levine/COLlive
Nshei Chabad women and girls gathered for a farbrengen marking the yortzeit hillula of our beloved Rebbetzin at Bais Rivka in Crown Heights. Full Story, Photos