The father was a long-time member of the Marina Roscha shul in Moscow. When his son Alexander Margolis heard that the Sokolniki Chabad House is in need of a new Torah he stepped up to donate one. It was welcomed at a joyous ceremony. Full Story
Man with Knife Chases Jewish Teen Girl in Crown Heights
A Jewish teenaged girl was chased by a man armed with a knife in Crown Heights on Sunday morning, police said. Full Story
Is it a Problem if Sukkah Decorations Block the Schach?
Daily Rambam Shiur with Rabbi Moshe Wolberg of Manchester, England: Is it a problem if Sukkah decorations block the Schach? Full Story
Live: Shloshim of Rabbi Hershel Feigelstock
Live at 3:00 PM ET: A slew of speakers will address the virtual Shloshim memorial for Rabbi Hershel Feigelstock OBM, who served as a principal and educator in the Chabad community in Montreal for over 40 years. Live
IDF Troop Sings at Printing of the Tanya
Watch: a group of Lubavitchers serving in the IDF printed a Tanya on their base and then sang the Alter Rebbe’s nigun Daled Bavos. It was coordinated by R’ Itzik Weiner, Meir Ashkenazi and Chaim Zilbershlag. Video
Live: “Real Talk” Hosts Avremi Zippel
Live on Sunday at 2:00 PM ET: Real Talk with Hadassah Chen will air a special live episode, "Hurting, Hoping and Healing: A Conversation on Mental Health," with Rabbi Avremi Zippel. Live
Rare $100 Bill From the Rebbe Is Being Auctioned to Help Build Chabad of Baka in Jerusalem
An exclusive $100 bill of the Rebbe, given to the legendary chassid Rabbi Mordechai Altein z'l, is being auctioned to help build a beautiful Chabad house in the heart of Jerusalem! Full Story, Photos, Video
10th Lights Shine Even Brighter on The Jerusalem Avenue
Chabad of Talbieh's 10 annual Chanuka lightings in Mamilla Avenue, Jerusalem were nearly canceled due to COVID, until a surprising phone call received by Shluchim Rabbi Eli and Chana Canterman led to an event even bigger than they imagined. Full Story, Photos, Video
Rabbi Shalom Povarsky, 85, OBM
Rabbi Shalom Povarsky, a talmid chochom and prominent Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Kol Torah in Jerusalem for decades, passed away on Shabbos, 11 Teves, 5781. Full Story
Live: Morning Chassidus With Rabbi YY Jacobson
Live at 9:30 AM ET: Morning Chassidus with Rabbi YY Jacobson: "Squandering The Treasures," the Rebbe's Maamer Basi Legani 5721. Live
3 Mayors Join the Cleveland Light After Dark Parade
Photos: Shmuel Kessler
The Light After Dark Menorah Parade traveled through 4 cities and for more than 22 miles in a community-wide effort that was described as "mobile Chanukah party on wheels." 3 Mayors participated as well. Full Story, Photos, Video
Rabbi Yechiel Michel Katz, 80, OBM
Rabbi Yechiel Michel Katz, a Rov and talmid chochom from Jerusalem, passed away on Shabbos, 11 Teves, 5781. Full Story
Crown Heights Career Hub Opens Registration
The Crown Heights Career Hub is opening enrollment for remote online courses to master skills that are essential in a competitive job market. They will also help you with job placement. Classes begin in January. Full Story
Live: Reb Avrohom Gerlitzky Gives Alumni Shiur
Live at 8:30 PM ET: This Motzei Shabbos, Oholei Torah Maggid Shiur R' Avrohom Gerlitzky will give a Shiur for alumni in memory of Rosh Yeshiva Reb Yisroel Friedman obm. Live
Kosher Sushi Restaurant Opens in New Haven
Luciana Photos
Choni and Esther Grunblatt opened Fin & Scale, the new kosher sushi restaurant in New Haven, on Tuesday. “Introducing a fresh concept and fresh product creates a whole new excitement for our town,” he said. Full Story
Motzei Shabbos Adventures that They Will Remember Forever
How many times have your children heard your favorite Baal Shem-Tov Story? May we suggest it’s time for a new one? Full Story
Crown Heights Boys Gear Up for “Tanya Trip” to Ukraine
Students of Lubavitcher Yeshiva and Cheder Ohr Menachem in Crown Heights are busy learning Tanya these days to qualify for a grand trip to the Ohel of Alter Rebbe Ohel in Haditch, Ukraine. Watch last year's highlights. Full Story, Video
Shluchos Girls Winter Camp in Full Swing
Following months of isolation, over 150 Young Shluchos are experiencing excitement, in-person interaction with friends, and a celebration of their life on Shlichus in a Covid-safe environment at the Machane Rivka Tzeirei Hashluchos Winter Camp by the Shluchim Office. Full Story
Chanukah Incident Helped Tame a Girl’s Temper
Motzoei Shabbos Story: A few minutes before Shabbos, the granddaughter brushed against the cabinet, sending the menorah and oil tumbling to the floor. Everyone held their breath, waiting so see the grandfather’s reaction. Full Story
This Week: Wonders Unmasked
Watch: Join Rabbi Levi Friedman to study the Sicha delivered by the Rebbe 30 years ago on this Shabbos Parshas Vayigash, Hei Teves 5751/1990, which contains the hint to this year's acronym. Full Story, Video, Download
Erev Shabbos in Crown Heights
Photos: Menush Amit/COLlive
Sights and scenes from preparations on Friday for Shabbos Parshas Vayigash 5781 in the Crown Heights neighborhood. Photos
Don’t Be Afraid. Be Real.
The Late Parsha Show with Eli Weiss: Yehuda reveals a foe to be a bro. And it seems like Hashem easing Yaakov's pain. The pertinent message- have no fear and stand up to what seems to be golus revealing Moshiach now. Video
Smicha Celebration in Buenos Aires, Argentina
The third group of students of the Machon Smicha in Buenos Aires, Argentina, directed by Rabbi Mendel Raijer, received their Smicha at a celebration ceremony. Full Story, Photos
Trip to Nazi Ruins Triggers an Uplifting Jewish Music Clip
Watch: Singer Joey Newcomb of "Thank You Hashem" fame collaborated with music star Benny Friedman in a new upbeat music clip that was inspired by a realization after visiting Nazi death camps in Europe. Full Story, Video
OYYL Families Celebrate Together
A big crowd of families and friends of Oholei Yosef Yitzchok Lubavitch School in Crown Heights gathered to light the 5th Chanukah candle and celebrate Chanukah with their children. Full Story, Photos
