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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A Glimpse Into Chabad of South Orlando
Photographer Meir Dahan visited the Chabad Center in Orlando, Florida led by Shluchim Rabbi Yosef and Chani Konikov. The city famous for its many tourist sites will finally have a beautiful new Mikvah of its own; currently, visitors must drive 40 minutes to the nearest one. Photos, Video
Live: Farbrengen with Rabbi Yitzi Hurwitz
Join Live at 1:30 PM ET: In honor of Chanukah, two of Rabbi Yitzi Hurwitz's friends, Rabbi Yosef Konikov and Rabbi Moshe Bleich, will farbreng with Rabbi Yitzi on the topic of "Breaking Through A Dark Place In Your Life." Full Story
270 Lemaan Yilmedu Students Celebrate Semicha in Crown Heights
Photos: Yossi Jerufi and Dovber Hechtman
500 people participated in Lemaan Yilmedu's impressive “Chag Ha’Semicha” in Oholei Torah hall in Crown Heights with certificates given out to about 270 students who successfully completed the curriculum for Semicha. Full Story, Photos, Video
Florida Shluchim Rescue Family From Flooded Home
Watch: Rabbi Yosef Konikov and Levi Konikov headed out in flood waters to rescue a family trapped in their home in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Full Story, Photos, Video
Orlando Rabbi Testifies Before Congressional Committee
Rabbi Yosef Konikov of Chabad of South Orlando in Florida testified before a U.S. congressional committee that oversees the security grants to religious institutions amid concerns about rising antisemitism. Full Story, Video
Jewish Pride Shines at Amway Stadium in Orlando
Jewish pride shone brightly at Amway Stadium in Orlando, as thousands of fans celebrated the spirit of Chanukah with a grand Menorah lighting by Chabad Centers throughout Orlando. Full Story, Photos, Video
Florida Governor Hosts a Pandemic Chanukah Celebration
Chabad of Tallahassee and the Panhandle, led by Rabbi Schneur and Chanie Oirechman, conducted their annual Chanukah celebration with the governor of Florida, Mr. Ron DeSantis, highlighted by lighting a six-foot menorah. Full Story, Photos
Orlando Rabbi Prepares for Throngs
30,000 Jews will be spending Pesach in Orlando and Chabad Rabbi Yosef Konikov is fully prepared; Benny Friedman will perform. Full Story
