The L'Chaim of Simcha Zajac of S. Paulo, Brazil and Chana Backman of Glendale, CA took place at the Jewish Children's Museum in Crown Heights. Photos
New Engagement
Baby Girl to Rabbi Tzvi and Chanie (nee Deren) Backman – Shluchim to Tufts University
Beis Chana High School Thrives in Phoenix
In just three years, Beis Chana High School in Phoenix, AZ, led by principal and veteran educator Mrs. Risha Majesky, has flourished into a beautiful moisad. From a single class of only 17 girls, the school has now expanded to accommodate nearly 50 girls. Full Story
Winter Camp Focuses On Important Role Of Young Shluchos
For the 11th year, the MyShliach Tzeirei Hashluchos West Coast Winter Camp gave over one hundred young shluchos from around the world the opportunity to meet for the first time and spend a meaningful and action-packed week together. It was a week full of excitement and inspiration for these young shluchos to bring home. Full Story
Winter Camp Celebrates Unique Impact of Young Shluchim
For the 11th Year, the MyShliach Tzeirei Hashluchim West Coast Winter Camp took place amongst the beautiful mountains of Glendale, California. Young shluchim from all across the country, and as far as Australia, came together to spend an unforgettable week connecting to their fellow shluchim. Full Story, Photos
Winter Camp Kicks Off For Young Shluchim From Around the World
This week, one hundred young Shluchim from across the US and around the world converged on Glendale, California, for the 11th annual MyShliach Tzeirei Hashluchim West Coast Winter Camp. Full Story
Memorable Yud Tes Kislev at Cheder at the Ohel
Cheder at the Ohel had a truly memorable Yud Tes and Chof Kislev event, with guest speakers and a Seudah. Full Story
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The "Happy Minyan" of Rabbi Sholom Backman (which starts every morning in 770 at 7:28am) celebrated with a cake this morning in honor of the anniversary of the Bris of the Tzemach Tzedek, Zayin Tishrei. "The 7th day in the 7th month, and 77 is the Gematria of 'Mazel'," he said. More
TCSA Wraps Its 7th Year of Unforgettable Adventure
TCSA (Travel Camp South Africa) has successfully concluded its 7th year, marking another exhilarating chapter in its journey to provide girls with an enriching and adventurous summer experience. Guided by the vision of Rabbi Pini and Rochie Pink, the camp has once again brought together high school girls from the US to explore the breathtaking landscapes of South Africa while nurturing their spiritual growth. Full Story
Shluchim Adopt JLI’s Mid-Service Yom Kippur Machzor
The new Mid-Service Machzor from JLI promises to accommodate and inspire the diverse crowds that flock to Chabad Houses for the middle of Yom Kippur services. Full Story
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Festive morning: R' Shalom Backman's 7:28 AM "Happy Minyan" at the main shul of 770 Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights featured a cake in honor of the Frierdiker Rebbe's day of liberation, 12-13 Tammuz on Sunday. Full Story
L’Chaim: Backman – Block
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The L'Chaim of Mendel Backman of Glendale, CA and Brocha Block of S. Antonio, Texas took place at the Jewish Children’s Museum in Crown Heights. Photos
CTeen Announces Staff For Its Largest Summer
With more teens than ever joining its many summer programs, CTeen Summer is announcing the staff set to lead these life-changing trips. Full Story
Released Time Bochurim Walk 3 Hours on Shavuos
Heeding the Rebbe’s call that every Jew, especially children, should hear the Aseres Hadibros on Shavuos, dedicated Released Time Bochurim helped organize dozens of parties across New York. Full Story
Boys Display Knowledge at Halacha Chidon
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The grand finale Chidon of this year's Shoneh Halachos program took place at Oholei Torah on Monday evening, with 32 students competing after studying Kitzur Shulchan Aruch throughout the year. Full Story, Photos
Reunion of the Oholei Torah Class of 5753
The graduating class of Oholei Torah 5753 (1993) gathered at the Rebbe’s Ohel in Queens this past Shabbos and spent the time reconnecting, having graduated 30 years ago. Three personal stories were told. Photos
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Rabbi Shalom Backman presented a birthday cake for Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka this morning in 770, after the "Happy Minyan" at 7:28am. More
West Coast Camp for Young Shluchim Ends on High Note
One hundred twenty grateful campers took leave of each other and headed home as the Tzeirei Hashluchim West Coast winter camp came to a close. It was an eight-day whirlwind of friendship, chayus, chassidishkeit and a healthy dose of fun. Full Story
Young Shluchos West Coast Winter Camp Ends With Grand Banquet
As the flames of the Menorah flickered for the last time this year, 100 young Shluchos gathered to celebrate the eight days of fun and inspiration they had at the Tzerei HaShluchim Winter Camp in partnership with MyShliach. Full Story
What Vice President Al Gore Did With a Photo of the Rebbe
COLlive Exclusive: The campaign promise of President Bill Clinton, what Vice President Al Gore did with a photo of the Rebbe, the insider's trip from Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev's office and how a 100-year-old Tanya was released against all odds. Full Story, Video
The Unique Package from Toronto to Turks and Caicos
Aryeh Nussbaum from Toronto was preparing for a visit to the beautiful Turks and Caicos Islands with his family for a Chanukkah, so he googled Chabad to see if he could bring anything to the local Shluchim... Full Story
Young Shluchim Kinus Concludes With Mega Grand Banquet
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The Kinus Tzeirei Hashluchim of the Shluchim Office concluded on Sunday evening with a grand Hakhel banquet, a celebration culminating three packed days of inspiration, fun and Chassidishkeit. Full Story, Photos, Video
Morristown Community Celebrates Chof Cheshvan with Hakhel Gathering
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In connection with 20 Cheshvan, and the Siyum HaRambam on Sefer Avodah, the Morristown community held a Hakhel gathering on Sunday night. Full Story, Photos, Video
