This past weekend witnessed a remarkable gathering as 60 alumni of one Oholei Torah class came together to celebrate their 50th birthdays. Hosted at the beautiful Chabad Pocono Kosher Retreat Center in Clarks Summit, PA, the event was more than a reunion; it was a heartfelt celebration of lifelong friendships and shared experiences. Full Story, Photos
A Golden Reunion: Oholei Torah Alumni Mark Their 50th Birthdays
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Yeshivas Kayitz South Africa Announces Staff
Back for its 15th year, Yeshivas Kayitz South Africa (YKSA) is excited to announce their staff - Back for their second time! Full Story
Panel Discusses Practical Guidance for Tefillah
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For five consecutive hours, over a thousand Chassidim and bochurim listened in silence to Divrei hisorerus and practical guidance given by the elder Chabad Mashpiim, during a special Kinus called ‘Hashem heard my prayer’, on the subject of prayer. Full Story, Photos
Toronto Marks Shloshim of Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Akiva Wagner
Hundreds gathered to mark the Shloshim since the passing of Rabbi Akiva Wagner OBM, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Lubavitch Toronto. A tribute video by students was shown. Full Story, Photos, Video
Levaya of Rabbi Akiva Wagner
The levaya of Rabbi Akiva Wagner, Rosh Yeshivas Lubavitch Toronto in Canada, took place on Monday, passing by 770 Eastern Parkway to the Old Montefiore Cemetery. Photos, Video
Yeshivas Kayitz South Africa Announces Staff
Yeshivas Kayitz of Johannesburg South Africa is gearing up for another amazing summer - better than ever before and have announced their staff for the upcoming summer. Full Story
Watch: Speakers Discuss Rebbe’s Rule for Drinking Mashke
Watch: Mashpiim from various Yeshivos speak to a full crowd of Bochurim about the Rebbe's approach to drinking Mashke and the Rebbe's gezaira - edict about not drinking 'more than four.' Full Story, Photos, Video
Who Came Up With Celebrating ‘Chodorom’?
Stump the Rabbi: Who came up with "Chodorom", and how is it celebrated? Rabbi Noam Wagner explains. Video
What to do When Bitachon in Hashem Doesn’t Work
Stump the Rabbi: How can it be that in some instances Bitachon in Hashem doesn't seem to work? Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Noam Wagner explains. Video
YKSA Enjoying Summer of Excitement in South Africa
Bochurim at Yeshivas Kayitz of South Africa, under the leadership of Rabbi Noam Wagner, are enjoying a summer of learning, fun and exciting trips. Full Story
Was the Frierdiker Rebbe “Moshiach ben Yosef”?
Stump the Rabbi: Is the Frierdiker Rebbe “Moshiach ben Yosef”? Did the Rebbe ever say that? Rabbi Noam Wagner answers. Video
Bais Shmuel Farbrengs for Yud Alef Nissan
Bais Shmuel Chabad held a grand Farbrengen with Russia's Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar and Rabbi Yaakov Moshe Wolberg, renowned Mashpia and scholar, in honor of Yud Alef Nissan in Crown Heights. Full Story
Was There Ever a Time Without a Physical Rebbe
Stump the Rabbi: Was there ever a generation in history led by a Nasi who was not physically seen in this world? Rabbi Noam Wagner answers. Video
The 2022 Chabad Summer Camp Directory
Full Updated Listing: COLlive.com presents a full directory of Chabad summer camps around the world which will be operating over the summer season of 2022 (5782) for Lubavitch boys and girls. Check out this list containing each camps' amenities, location and contact information. Full Story
The Rebbe Foresaw the Future: A Yeshiva in South Africa
Op-Ed by Rabbi Noam Wagner-Rosh Yeshiva of Johannesburg Yeshiva: Who could imagine that the Yeshiva Gedola Lubavitch that the Rebbe established in Johannesburg, South Africa is now bursting at its seams, to the extent that it is now in dire need of additional space? Full Story
Why Should Married Women Cover Their Hair With a Sheitel?
Stump the Rabbi: Why should married women cover their hair, and why a Sheitel over a Tichel? Rabbi Noam Wagner answers. Video
Shluchim Study Landmark Sicha in Preparation for Kinus
Shluchim around the world received a special booklet by mail and some even organized learning groups with colleagues ahead of the International Kinus Hashluchim which will be taking place in New York this week. A website with shiurim was launched to complement it. Full Story, Video
Was Eliyahu Hanavi’s Mother Pregnant For 12 Months
Stump the Rabbi: Is it true that Eliyahu Hanavi's mother was pregnant with him for 12 months? Rabbi Noam Wagner answers. Video
What is V’Yaakov Holach Ledarcho
Stump the Rabbi: What is the meaning of “v’Yaakov holach ledarcho” and why do Lubavitchers wish it after Simchas Torah and Shabbos Breishis? Rabbi Noam Wagner answers. Video
Why Go to the Mikvah 3 Times Erev Yom Kippur?
Stump the Rabbi: Why do we go to the Mikvah three times on Erev Yom Kippur? Rabbi Noam Wagner answers. Video
Do We Really Mix Up the Satan by Not Blowing Shofar?
Stump the Rabbi: Do we really mix up the Satan by not blowing the Shofar on Erev Rosh Hashana? Rabbi Noam Wagner answers. Video
Why Should I Daven in 770 During Tishrei?
Stump the Rabbi: Is there a point Davening in 770 during Tishrei, when I can concentrate better in my regular Shul? Rabbi Noam Wagner answers. Video
Yeshivas Kayitz South Africa Announces Head Staff
With restrictions lifted on travel and touring in South Africa, Yeshivas Kayitz of Johannesburg, South Africa, for bochurim who completed shiur beis and gimmel Mesivta, have announced they will be opening for the upcoming summer. Full Story
Yeshivas Kayitz South Africa to Open This Summer
With restrictions lifted on travel and touring in South Africa, Yeshivas Kayitz of Johannesburg, South Africa, for bochurim who completed shiur beis and gimmel Mesivta, have announced they will be opening for the upcoming summer. Full Story
When Moshiach Comes, Will Levi’im and Bechorim Become Kohanim?
Stump the Rabbi: When Moshiach Comes, Will Levi’im and Bechorim Become Kohanim? Rabbi Noam Wagner answers. Video