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Did You Know We Eat Matzah the Night After Pesach Sheni?
In this Stump The Rabbi episode selected from the STR archive, Rabbi Shlomo Goldfarb explores the history, the Chassidic message, and the practical customs of Pesach Sheni including a surprising detail about when exactly to eat your matzah. Video
Rabbi Leibel Alevsky, 86, OBM
Rabbi Leibel Alevsky, Shliach and Director of Chabad of Northeast Ohio and builder of Jewish life in Cleveland, passed away on Monday, 3 Iyar, 5786. Full Story
Did the Rebbe Ever Mention Anything About Getting a Driver’s License
Stump the Rabbi: Did the Rebbe Ever mention anything About Getting a Driver’s License? Answer by Rabbi Yosef Katzman. Video
What Is Moshiach Seuda and Why Do We Have It
Watch: South African Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Noam Wagner explains what is the origin and purpose of the Moshiach Seuda on the last day of Pesach. Video
If Adding to Torah Isn’t Allowed, Why Are Chumros Permitted
Stump the Rabbi: What’s the difference between adding to the Torah, which is forbidden, and going beyond the letter of the law? If adding is not allowed, why aren’t chumros considered a problem? Where is the line between a chumra and actually changing the Torah? Video
Should Lubavitchers Publicly Identify as Zionists?
Stump the Rabbi: Can you fully support Eretz Yisroel and the Jewish people without calling yourself a Zionist? Video
Rambam In-Depth: Contradiction That Stumped Scholars for Centuries
A class by Rabbi Heschel Greenberg on the Rambam’s Mishneh Torah: Don't demolish a shul until the new one is built — but if the walls are collapsing, tear it down immediately and rebuild day and night without delay. Video
20 Teves: Yartzeit of the Rambam
In honor of the Yartzeit of the Rambam, Stump the Rabbi answers two questions about the daily learning instituted by the Rebbe. Video
“What’s Your Advice for a Teen Bored in School?”
Stump the Rabbi: “What’s Your Advice for a Teenager Who Feels Bored in School?” Rabbi Mendy Wolf answers. Video
Rambam In-Depth: The Red Heifer Mystery That Stumped Great Rabbis
A class by Rabbi Heschel Greenberg on the Rambam’s Mishneh Torah: The red heifer must be 3-4 years old (not a calf) as the Torah says "פרה ולא עגלה" - a cow, not a calf. Video
Chabad Author Hits Sefer #80 Amid Career in Halacha Learning
Rabbi Yaakov Goldstein, Chabad author, scholar and posek has published his 80th sefer. Full Story
Camp L’man Achai Kicks Off 26th Summer with Jewish Pride
Photos: Mendy Sandler - Sandler Photography
Camp L’man Achai, a vibrant overnight summer camp nestled in the Catskill Mountains, opened its gates last week to boys from over 20 states and 10 countries around the world. Full Story
What Will Happen When Moshiach Comes?
Author Rabbi Dovid Abenson of Lakewood, New Jersey, writes about the Rebbe's view on the war of Gog uMagog, which will bring the peaceful reign of Moshiach and quotes all the sources about what will happen in the world when Moshiach comes. Full Story
Generating Warmth and Understanding for Students and Their Families
Machon L’Yahadus, a women’s yeshiva in Crown Heights where young Jewish women learn, live and love Judaism focuses on family connections, holding an annual Family Shabbaton to ensure strong, healthy dynamic relationships with their families. Full Story
Stump the Shliach: What Would You Do?
Watch: Yosef Shidler of Dollar Daily.org asks Shluchim at the recent Kinus what they would do in various situations such as: having only Rabbeinu Tam Tefillin with you, Tefillin on a person with one arm, Megillah with a Megaphone and more unique circumstances. Video
1200 Join 15th Russian Jewish Shabbaton of Unity and Jewish Pride
Twelve hundred people of all ages, including two hundred children, gathered in a grand show of Jewish unity and pride at the 15th International Russian Jewish Shabbaton. Full Story, Photos, Video
600 Parents Join Kesher Nafshi Weekend of Chizuk
Over 600 parents gathered at the Armon Hotel on a recent Shabbos for the twelfth weekend of chizuk for parents of struggling children with a rousing keynote address by Chabad lecturer and author Rabbi Shais Taub. Full Story, Photos, Video
The World of the Mother of a Hamas Hostage
The lives of Jon and Rachel Goldberg-Polin were turned upside down when their son Hersh was abducted as one of the 242 hostages taken by Hamas into Gaza. A call to do Mitzvos for the safe return of Hersh and all the other hostages. Full Story
The Northernmost Chabad House in the World
Illuminations #90, a publication by COLlive.com and DollarDaily.org: Rabbi Avi and Mushky Feldman share stories and moments of Shlichus at Chabad of Iceland. Full Story
Removing Mezuzah When Moving to Another House
Photo: Cottonbro Studio/Pexels
Stump the Rabbi: Is one permitted to remove their Mezuza when moving to another house? Rabbi Shlomo Goldfarb of Kfar Vradim in northern Israel answers. Video
Long Island Shluchim Gather for Hakhel Kinus
Sunday, 5 Menachem Av, more than 40 Shluchim couples and some 80 children of all ages gathered at the beautiful Chabad of Great Neck campus for a full day Hakhel Kinus. Full Story
Can a Tzadik Ever Reach the Level of a Baal Teshuva?
Stump the Rabbi: Can a Tzadik ever reach the level of a Baal Teshuva? Rabbi Shloma Majeski, Dean of Machon L'Yahadus in Crown Heights, answers. Video
CYP Encounter To Unite Young Jewish Professionals In The Midwest
The Chabad Young Professionals Encounter: Midwest Shabbaton is set to bring together communities across the Midwest for an immersive Shabbat experience. This rejuvenating event will include soulful farbrengens, thought-provoking classes, social gatherings, and networking opportunities. Full Story
What Are the Chabad Food Stringencies on Pesach?
Stump the Rabbi: What Are the Chabad Food Stringencies on Pesach? Rabbi Shlomo Goldfarb of Kfar Vradim in northern Israel answers. Video
