A record turnout is expected for the return of the JCON real estate summit which will focus on real estate and the changes going on in a turbulent market. Participants will hear from experienced on-the-ground experts who are in the know on the latest trends, laws and markets, to learn how to navigate these times. Full Story
‘On Call’ Shluchim Conference to Take Place in Crown Heights
The upcoming “Chicken Soup for the Shliach on Call” conference gives Shluchim tools and inspiration for navigating hospital visitations, illness, and grief. Hosted by Chabad on Call, the conference will run from 9 am, to 2 pm in the Jewish Children’s Museum, this July 1st, 2 Tammuz. Full Story
Rabbi Simon Jacobson’s ‘Tanya Applied’
Rabbi Simon Jacobson presents "Tanya Applied," a weekly journey into the deepest teachings of the Torah and their application to our personal, emotional and psychological lives. Video
Moshiach Contest Winners Announced at Grand Farbrengen
The International Moshiach Contest has come to a close, with over 500 kids tuning in for the closing farbrengen, where they celebrated their accomplishment of completing the Maamor Ve’ata Tetzave. Full Story, Photos, Video
Public School Students Celebrate Their Hour of Jewish Education
Last Monday, hundreds of Released Time families gathered at the Bukharian Jewish Community Center in Queens, NY, to celebrate the impact of just sixty minutes of Jewish education each week. Full Story, Photos
L’Chaim: Amar – Frankel
Photos: Shneur Haviv/COLlive
The L'Chaim of Shmulik Amar of Ashdod, Israel and Menucha Frankel of Brunoy, France took place at Rubashkin's in Crown Heights. Photos
Weekly Sicha Video for Kids, By Kids
Watch: Siblings Nosson, Shaina and Leah Gourarie, Shluchim in Toms River, NJ, have created a weekly video series for kids on the weekly Sicha from Project Likkutei Sichos. Video
Rabbi Shmuel Goldman, 66, OBM
Rabbi Shmuel Goldman, a resident of Crown Heights who was a lawyer and Torah scholar, passed away on Friday, 25 Sivan, 5782. Full Story
Erev Shabbos in Crown Heights
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Sights and scenes from preparations on Friday for Shabbos Shelach in the Crown Heights neighborhood. Photos
Miles and Miles of Shlichus
Illuminations #23 a publication by COLlive.com and DollarDaily.org: Rabbi Yossi and Malki Rodal relate stories and moments from Shlichus at Chabad of Newcastle, Australia. Full Story
Shluchim to Gather for Conference on Torah Study
Hundreds of Shluchim will gather on Sunday, the 4th of Tammuz, for a day-long conference on Mivtza Torah where they will learn, contemplate and share ideas on the Rebbe’s mandate to “conquer the world through Torah study.” Full Story
Picture of the Day
Photos: Mendy Krief/COLlive
Crown Heights residents turned out for a blood drive on Thursday organized by Ahavas Chesed in partnership with Maimonides Medical Center. Photos
Mendel Karasik, 84, OBM
R' Mendel Karasik, son of a Kfar Chabad gabbai who married the niece of Rabbi Yoel Kahn OBM and worked as a carpenter building a learning model of the Beis Hamikdash, passed away. He has a brother in Crown Heights. Full Story
Injured Chernivtsi Shluchim Airlifted to Israel for Treatment
Chabad Shluchim Rabbi Mendy and Peri Glitzenstein and their family who were in a car accident in the Carpathian region of Ukraine were airlifted to Israel for medical treatment. One is in fair-critical condition. Full Story
L’Chaim: Mangel – Rapoport
Photos: Shmully Wolfson/COLlive
The L'Chaim of Laizer Mangel of Cherry Hill, NJ and Dobie Rapoport of Mequon, Wisconsin took place at the Jewish Children's Museum in Crown Heights. Photos
Warm Shabbos Welcomes Ukraine Refugees in Montreal
The David and Eda Schottenstein Chabad Russian Centre in Montreal, led by Rabbi Yisroel and Chana Sirota, greeted newly arrived Jewish refugees from Ukraine at a warm and inspiring Shabbaton. Full Story, Photos
Jewish Online School Students Celebrate Graduation
Eighth grade students of the Nigri Jewish Online School of the Shluchim Office recently celebrated their graduation virtually with staff, family and friends joining from around the world. Full Story
Only 3 Envelopes and 2 WhatsApp Messages
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From the COLlive inbox: "This week I concluded my 6th year of teaching and it had been a great year. Both students and the parents were very happy. On the last day of school, I received..." Full Story
Wedding: Wilhelm – Rimler
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The wedding of Motti Wilhelm and Perri Rimler, both of Crown Heights took place at Razag Hall in Crown Heights. Photos
Over 65 Children Get Overnight Camp Grants from CKids
Public school kids worldwide have been awarded generous grants from the new camp scholarship fund established by Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky. Full Story
Weekly Moment With the Rebbe
What exactly is Chassidus? A “supplement” to Torah observance? Or the essence of Jewish belief? The Avner Institute presents the Rebbe’s response to the role of Chassidus as a mere aid to religious study and practice – rather, the catalyst for spiritual force and a mind-altering world view. With special thanks to Rabbi Reuven Leigh, of Chabad of Cambridge, UK. Full Story
LA Diamond Daveners Celebrates 20 Years of Children’s Minyanim
Photos: Hindy Litvin
Over 200 children of Kol Yakov Yehuda - the Rebbe's Diamond Daveners of Los Angeles - took center stage at a gala that celebrated twenty years of children’s minyanim, led by Rabbi Mendel Duchman. Full Story, Photos, Video
Chai Lifeline Broadcast Remembers Surfside Tragedy
Watch: Webcast features chizuk and inspiration from Bal Harbour Shliach Rabbi Sholom Lipskar, Mrs. Chani Juravel, and Rabbi Simcha Scholar. Full Story, Video
Urgent: Special Children Yearn for a Jewish Education
Final hours of the campaign: Urgent need for funds so precious Jewish children with special needs can attend Jewish schools. Full Story, Video
New Library Truck Inaugurated at Crown Heights Street Fair
Photos: Shalom Burkis/COLlive
Hundreds of children enjoyed a free street fair on Thursday in Crown Heights, sponsored in honor of the inauguration of the Baderech Kids’ Summer Library Truck. Full Story, Photos