Students of Machon Lemaan Yilmedu were tested this week by the posek, Rabbi Gavriel Zinner and Montreal Rov and Dayan Rabbi Dovid Banon. Full Story
Kinus Held at 770 in the Merit of the Jews of Eretz Yisroel
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Some 300 Chassidim gathered to Daven, Learn, and take Hachlotos to increase in Mitzvos honoring the soldiers and "storming the heavens" to have the hostages released. Full Story, Photos
Is AI a Development of the Geulah?
With his thought-provoking analysis, Rabbi Sholom Zirkind explores the intriguing correlation between AI and Moshiach, ultimately shedding light on the limitations and untapped potential of this remarkable technology. Full Story, Audio
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
Live: Evening of Halacha Talks Marks First Yartzeit
Live at 5:15 PM: An evening of practical Halacha talks will take place in Crown Heights and online hosted by Machon Lemaan Yilmedu in memory of Rabbi Zushe Wilhelm obm. Live
New Moshiach-Themed Podcast Series Launched
A new podcast series called ‘Classic Take,’ journeys through fundamental Moshiach teachings based on classic and contemporary Torah sources. Hosted by Rabbi Sholom Zirkind, listeners will gain a broader knowledge, deeper understanding, and appreciation for this cornerstone of Yiddishkeit. Full Story
135 Lemaan Yilmedu Students Celebrate Semicha in Crown Heights
135 new Rabbis celebrated a “Chag Ha’Semicha” ceremony Sunday night in Oholei Torah in Crown Heights, along with the completion of the second cohort of Machon Limud Halacha Lemaan Yilmedu. Full Story, Photos, Video
Lemaan Yilmedu Students Tested by Rabbi Zinner
More than 40 students at Machon Limud Halacha "Lemaan Yilmedu" took the last test of the year with posek Rabbi Gavriel Zinner, author of Nitai Gavriel, at his Beis Medrash in Boro Park. Full Story
40 Students Tested in Semicha Studies in Crown Heights
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More than 40 talmidim from the Crown Heights area who are studying for semicha in the Lemaan Yilmedu program were tested in their semicha studies. Full Story, Photos
Boys Compete in Halacha Chidon
On Wednesday evening, 24 Iyar, parents and bochurim from throughout New York gathered in the Oholei Torah Mechina Zal at 417 Troy Avenue to partake in the Shone Halachos Annual Competition and Prize Distribution Ceremony, a project of the Igud Menahalei Yeshivos, run by the principals of the Yeshivos with Rabbi Hershel Lustig at their head. Full Story
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
250 Students Begin Year of Study at Semicha Program
The learning revolution of Machon Limud Halacha Lemaan Yilmedu continues with the start of the second year and 250 students who have begun learning in three tracks. Full Story
Hilchos Shabbos Course to Be Led by Rabbi Sholom Zirkind
A new Hilchos Shabbos track at the Machon Limud Halacha in Crown Heights will be led by Mashpia Rabbi Sholom Zirkind. Full Story
Students Compete in Halacha Chidon
36 boys from Crown Heights schools competed in a Chidon on the study of the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch attended by their proud parents and teachers who were amazed at their knowledge. Full Story, Photos
Chayenu Adds New Content to This Year’s Study Booklets
Chayenu being learned at the top of Kotor Serpentine Road in Montenegro
Chayenu announced new content in its weekly Torah study booklet: Reb Levik's Torah by Rabbi Dovid Dubov, Geula insights by Rabbi Sholom Zirkind, a synopses of the Parsha by Rabbi Moshe Wisnefsky, Parsha insights by Rabbi Boruch Davidson and the essence of chassidus by Rabbi Shais Taub. Full Story
Forget About Yourself
Rabbi Sholom Zirkind, a Mashpia in Crown Heights, shares an inspirational message with COLlive.com for Sukkos. Video
Why Does A Tzaddik Need To Do Teshuvah?
Rabbi Sholom Zirkind, a Mashpia in Crown Heights, shares an inspirational message with COLlive.com for Shabbos Shuva. Video
Upgrade Your Phone
Rabbi Sholom Zirkind, a Mashpia in Crown Heights, shares an inspirational message with COLlive.com for Shabbos Rosh Hashana. Video
Standing Strong And United Before Rosh Hashana
Rabbi Sholom Zirkind, a Mashpia in Crown Heights, shares an inspirational message with COLlive.com for Shabbos Parshas Netzavim Vayelech. Video
You Need To Be All In
Rabbi Sholom Zirkind, a Mashpia in Crown Heights, shares an inspirational message with COLlive.com for Shabbos Parshas Ki Savo. Video
Is Defunding The Police a Sign Of Moshiach
Rabbi Sholom Zirkind, a Mashpia in Crown Heights, shares an inspirational message with COLlive.com for Shabbos Parshas Shoftim. Video
New Feature on COLlive.com: The Shul Where Everyone Feels at Home
Our Shuls - a new feature on COLlive.com profiling the shuls of Crown Heights: This week - Beis Gimpel on New York Avenue whose members stood together during the pandemic with a Tehillim group and financial aid. Full Story, Photos
Watch: The Comfort of Shabbos Nachamu
Rabbi Sholom Zirkind, a Mashpia in Crown Heights, shares an inspirational message with COLlive.com for Shabbos Nachamu. Video
Watch: How To Balance Individuality And Yiddishkeit?
Rabbi Sholom Zirkind, a Mashpia in Crown Heights, shares an inspirational message with COLlive.com for Shabbos Parshas Matos Masei. Video
Watch: How do I know My Calling In Life?
Rabbi Sholom Zirkind, a Mashpia in Crown Heights, shares an inspirational message with COLlive.com for Shabbos Parshas Pinchas. Video
