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Tuesday, 18 Iyyar, 5786
  |  May 5, 2026

L’Chaim: Arnold – Goldenberg

Photos: Mendy Lifshitz/COLlive

The L'Chaim of Avrohom Menachem Arnold of Los Angeles, CA and Rivka Goldenberg of Lawrenceville, NJ took place at Ulam Chana Hall in Crown Heights. Photos

A Welcoming New Home for Chabad of Harlem, NY

The vibrant and close-knit Jewish community of Harlem is buzzing with excitement as Chabad of Harlem launches a new fundraising initiative. The goal? To secure a new building that will serve as a welcoming and enriching space for Jews in the neighborhood, providing a true "home away from home." Full Story

Chabad Activist Honored 75 Years After Imprisonment

In a moving ceremony, the memorial plaque for the legendary and unforgettable Chassidic “prisoner” Rabbi Mordechai Dubin was unveiled. He was both a spiritual leader and a political leader, was instrumental in the release of the Frierdiker Rebbe from prison. Full Story

L’Chaim: Uzan – Boudjnah

Photo: Mendy Krief/COLlive

The L'Chaim of Dovber Uzan of Los Angeles, CA and Batya Boudjnah of San Diego, CA took place at Lubavitch Yeshiva Hall in Crown Heights. Photos

Murals Add Colorful Vibe to Remodeled Chabad Idaho

Rabbi Mendel and Esther Lifshitz, the Shluchim in Boise, Idaho were just about finishing to remodel their Chabad house, but it didn’t feel complete before adding Jewish colorful energy. Sheina Yarmush from Sheina’s Art added the perfect colorful touch. Full Story

Shluchim Aid Wildfire Survivors in Kelowna, Canada

In the midst of the raging wildfires that have enveloped Kelowna, British Columbia, with tens of thousands evacuated from their homes and the city grappling with the worst air quality in the world, Rabbi Shmuel Hecht and his wife Fraidy of Chabad of Okanagan have emerged as beacons of hope, mobilizing their community and beyond. Full Story, Photos, Video

Chayolei Campers Return From Fun-Filled Sumer

Photos: Aharon Gellis/COLlive

What a summer: Campers returned with smiles from spending the season at Camp Chayolei Hamelech in Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania to their parents and families greeting them in Crown Heights on Monday. Photos

Group Photo: Official Kevutza 5783 at 770

Photos: Aharon Gellis/COLlive

Bochurim who spent the past year 5783 in Crown Heights learning in the Kevutza program of the 770 Yeshiva posed with the Mashpia Rabbi Shloime Zarchi and Hanhalla of the Yeshiva for the official group photo. Photos

Picture of the Day

Tankist Saadya Liberow, just returned from YKP - Yeshivas Kayitz Program, wastes no time, and grabs the opportunity to do Mivtzoim, and dons Tefillin on a fellow Yid in Crown Heights. Photos

Kosher Restaurant in Paris Suburb Vandalized; Suspect Arrested

The vandalized restaurant near Paris * Photo: Olivier Faure

The words "Thief" and "Jew" were scrawled on the kosher Mr. Shnitz restaurant in Levallois-Perret, a suburb of Paris. It was discovered on Shabbos morning and by 6:15 PM, French police succeeded in arresting the alleged perpetrator. Shliach says it is a rare incident. Full Story

L’Chaim: Smith – Frieden

Photos: Mendy Lifshitz/COLlive

The L'Chaim of Schneur Smith of Los Angeles, CA and Tzofia Rivka Frieden of Worcester, MA/Chicago, IL took place at Rubashkin’s in Crown Heights. Photos

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