Four people are confirmed dead, and 159 people are still unaccounted for, after the devastating building collapse in Surfside, FL; rescue crews continue to work in the search for survivors. Full Story, Video
L’Chaim: Sorkin – Chazan
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The L'Chaim of Mendy Sorkin of Crown Heights and Gitel Chazan of Manchester, UK took place at F.R.E.E. Shul in Crown Heights. Photos
Weekly Moment With the Rebbe
Not only did the Rebbe’s love for his fellow Jews run deep, so did his involvement in the land of Israel. To what extent did the Rebbe support Jewish settlements? And how did he view mass migration – fruitless endeavor or Final Redemption? The Avner Institute presents two newly released documents from the archives of Dr. Nissan Mindel, longtime secretary of the current and previous Rebbes on this topic. Full Story
Florida’s Head Shliach Says It’s Time to Reflect
Head Shliach of Florida Rabbi Avraham Korf issued an “urgent message to the South Florida Jewish community” following the devastating collapse of a residential building in Surfside with many Jews in it. Full Story
Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for New Units on President St.
An affordable housing lottery has opened for newly constructed units in a new development at 1089 President Street in Crown Heights. Full Story
L’Chaim: Grossbaum – Raskin
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The L'Chaim of Mendel Grossbaum of Minnetonka, Minnesota and Shterna Raskin of Burlington, Vermont took place at Lubavitch Yeshiva Hall in Crown Heights. Photos
First Chabad Group Celebrates OU’s Halacha Program
The Chabad pilot of the Orthodox Union’s Semichas Chaver Program (“SCP”) celebrated its first graduation in a moving ceremony attended by families and friends in Pittsburgh. Full Story, Photos
Can We Get a Little More Time?
From the COLlive inbox: “This week, I waved my oldest son goodbye, my eyes filled with tears, as he left for overnight summer camp. After the busses pulled out, I returned home and was struck by a realization…” Full Story
The Donkey That Talked
Watch an illustrative production about this week's Parshas Balak presented by Shazak's captivating audiovisual storytelling: The evil plan of Moab, the talking donkey and the curses that turned into blessings. Video
Free Grab-N-Go Meals for Crown Heights Children
Crown Heights schools have joined together to host a Summer Food Service Program, offering all children 18 and younger free breakfast and lunch Grab-N-Go meals throughout this summer. Full Story
ULY Ocean Parkway Hosts Annual Graduation
United Lubavitch Yeshiva of Ocean Parkway hosted its annual graduation with parents and family in attendance. Full Story, Photos, Video
99 Unaccounted for Following Building Collapse in Surfside
An intense search and rescue effort is underway after part of a 12-story residential building collapsed early Thursday in the South Florida town of Surfside, killing at least one and leaving almost 100 people unaccounted for. Full Story, Video
Activists Thank Crown Heights for High Voter Turnout
United Crown Heights political action committee thanks the community for coming out to vote on Election Day, with "a turnout that was 7 times higher than usual in past local elections." Full Story
Rabbi Gluckowsky Farbrengs on the Rebbe’s Approach to Chinuch
Watch: Rabbi Mendel Gluckowsky, Chief Rabbi of Rechovot in Israel, led a farbrengen in Monsey, inspiring participants on the Rebbe's approach to Chinuch. Full Story, Video
Rabbi Dubov Teaches Weekly Sicha and Maamar
Rabbi Nissan Dovid Dubov, Shliach in Wimbledon, UK, teaches a weekly summary of a Sicha of the Rebbe from the years 5750-5752. In addition, there is a summary of a Maamar from the weekly Chassidishe Parsha of Torah Or and Likutei Torah. Full Story, Video
Watch: Visual Presentation for Learning Weekly Sicha
Watch: Rabbi Chananya Hoffinger, an educator from Crown Heights, presents a Visual Presentation Shiur on the weekly Sicha from Project Likkutei Sichos on the Parsha. Full Story, Video
Chabad Couple Among Missing in Building Collapse
Tehillim is requested for a missing Lubavitch couple in the horrific building collapse in Miami, Florida this morning. Please say Tehillim for Tzvi Daniel ben Yehudis and Itta bas Miriam. Full Story
Parsha Lomdus: Justice by a Zealot
"Parsha Lomdus" in-depth shiur by Rabbi Sholom Kesselman of Los Angeles: Parshas Balak according to the Rogatchover Gaon, Nesivos Hamishpat, the Rebbe, Kli Chemda and Rav Yerucham Perla. Video
L’Chaim: Gottlieb – Roumani
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The L'Chaim of Yosef Yitzchok Gottlieb and Tzivia Roumani both of Crown Heights took place at Eshel Hall in Crown Heights. Photos
The Hunt for Precious Chabad Manuscripts
Rabbi Zev Katz, who serves as a gabbai in 770 and member of Agudas Chasidei Chabad, tells of a mission the Rebbe gave him while in Israel and how it led to some priceless Chabad discoveries. Full Story
Building Collapse in Miami, Numerous People Trapped
At least one person has died and many are missing after a partial building collapsed in Surfside, Florida on Thursday. Full Story, Video
Live: Morning Chassidus with Rabbi Simon Jacobson
Live Now: Start your day with a boost of Chassidus: A new shiur by Rabbi Simon Jacobson will delve into the deepest ideas explained in the clearest and most relevant terms. This week, a Maamor of the Rebbe. Live
Rabbi Paltiel Farbrengs for Yud Beis Tammuz in Crown Heights
Renowned speaker and Mashpia Rabbi Yossi Paltiel was the featured speaker at an inspiring and uplifting Farbrengen for Yud Beis and Yud Gimmel Tammuz in Crown Heights. Watch a full replay. Full Story, Photos, Video
Senior Shliach Passes the Baton at Johannesburg’s Largest Shul
After 34 years at the helm of the iconic Sydenham Shul of Johannesburg, Rabbi Yossy Goldman is passing the baton to a younger Chabad Shliach in South Africa - Rabbi Yehuda Stern on Thursday. Full Story, Video
Buses Depart For Another Summer Season at Camp Emunah
Photos: Menachem Cohen/COLlive
Excited girls boarded buses on Wednesday heading to spend the summer season at the Chabad overnight Camp Emunah and BJJ Teen Camp in Greenfield Park, NY. Photos
