Chabad-Lubavitch

NYPD Officer Has Bar Mitzvah 14 Years Later

Mark Schwartz of Queens realizes bar mitzvah was something missing in his life, now feels 'proud to be a Jew.'

Returning to Music 30 Years After Return to Judaism

French singer Gilbert Sitbon left a stellar career in its prime to study Torah; he now finds his way back to the studio.

Foreign Ministry: Chabad ‘Civilian Service’ is Illegal

Ministry rejects Shaked Committee’s plan to count Chabad emissaries toward ‘hareidi service’ goal.

Weekly Tanya Lecture: Chap 4, Part 1

Praise for Chabad Schools' Emphasis on Compassion

Deputy Minister: Chabad a model of how to teach giving, compassion, purpose.

Weekly Tanya Class, Chapter 3 Lecture # 4.

Weekly Tanya Lecture, Chap 3 Part 3, cont'd.

Weekly Tanya Lecture: Chap. 3, Part 3

MK Stern Says Chabad Emissaries Should Count as National Service

As part of debate over hareidi enlistment, MK suggests Israel recognize Chabad youth who volunteer abroad as doing national service.

Response to URJ Convention Speech

Weekly Tanya Lesson: Chap. 1, Part 3

Jewish Center in Brazil Caters to Community Poor

Chabad opens new center for Ten Yad social services program, to serve over 8,000 poor in one of Brazil's largest cities.

Rehovot School Accuses Chabad of 'Religious Coercion'

Parents protest against Chabad approaching their children to discuss Judaism after school, claiming 'religious coercion'.

Chabad Rabbi Brings Hanukkah Message of Unity to J'lem Station

Iconic restored Ottomon-era station may be open on Shabbat - but rather than protest, a local synagogue is spreading some Hanukkah joy.

Weekly Tanya Lesson: Chap. 1, Lesson 2

Wounded Soldier Honored at Lighting Ceremony for Jewish Unity

Chabad Terror Victim's Project honors wounded IDF soldier who volunteers at hospitals; part of Hanukkah campaign for Jewish unity.

Russia: Publicizing the Miracle of Hanukkah in Moscow

Rabbi Lazer, Chief Rabbi of Russia, lit first Hanukkah candle Wednesday outside of Red Square, across from the Kremlin.

Tanya Lecture: Chapter 1, Part 1

Chabad NY Shabbaton Attracts Over 1000 Students

The Annual Chabad on Campus International Shabbat brought many students to NY to raise Jewish education and leadership.

Thousands of Emissaries Fill Chabad NY Event

Nearly 4,000 rabbis from around the world gather at Chabad-Lubavitch headquarters in NY for international conference.

Sydney Chabad Rabbi: Attack Shocked Everyone

Both Jewish community and larger Australian community were shocked by anti-Semitic attack, says Rabbi Eli Feldman.

New Feature: Weeky Tanya Lesson

Chabad Emissaries Succeed in Preventing Jewish Woman's Cremation

Body of Jewish Australian woman killed in tragic accident in Nepal set to receive a traditional Jewish burial.

Race Against the Clock to Prevent Jewish Woman's Cremation

Emissaries of the Chabad movement in Nepal mount an urgent campaign after Jewish tourist dies in tragic accident.

Colel Chabad Kindness: Packing Food for the Needy

Colel Chabad officially opened its new "Pantry Packers" facility in Jerusalem on Friday.

'Jewish Kids Got Talent 4' Trailer

Competition designed to allow children to have their moment in the spotlight, and be an inspiration for others.

"The Jewish People Cannot be Defeated"

Chabad rabbi whose wife was murdered by Gaza terrorists pledges his revenge - through acts of kindness.

Chabad Representatives: Concessions 'Accelerate Bloodshed'

At their 34th annual conference, Chabad's official emissaries to Israel voice their opposition to Israeli concessions to the PA.

Rabbi Lau Visits Wounded Chabad Rabbi

New Chief Rabbi visits Chabad emissary who was shot in Russia.

Diverse Chabad in Jerusalem Celebrates 5 Years

You never know who you'll bump into at the diverse Chabad of Baka, located in south Jerusalem.

Russia’s Chief Rabbi Walked 8 Hrs, Not to Desecrate Sabbath

Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar walked 8 hours home from the airport Friday night rather than desecrate Sabbath after an official event in Russia.

Netanyahu Filmed Scribing Torah at Masada's Ancient Synagogue

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu was filmed this week writing a letter in a Torah scroll atop the ancient Dead Sea fortress of Masada.

Chabad Women Visit Birthplace of Lubavitcher Rebbe's Father

Delegation of 70 women visit the Menorah Center in Ukraine: "We came to have pride in who we are, in what we are and in where we come from."

Hundreds of Chabad Student Rabbis Prepare to Hit the Road

Hundreds of Chabad student rabbis are hitting the road for the summer months, on a mission to bring the faith to their fellow Jews.

Chabad Rabbi Moshe Greenberg, Gulag Survivor, Passes On

Rabbi Moshe Greenberg, director of Chabad-Lubavitch of Bnei Brak and a survivor of the Soviet gulag, has passed away.

Chabad Kippah at the Center of Military Hearing

Soldier disciplined for refusing to switch Chabad yalmulka with another.

Chabad Movement Remembers the Rebbe

The Chabad movement celebrates the life of its last leader. ‘This is a special day.’

Gimel Tammuz: Yahrzeit for the Rebbe

Photos from the tomb of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, where the anniversary of his passing is being marked.

Chabad, Orthodox Union Team Up to Help Tornado Victims

The Chabad Center of Oklahoma has received $15,000 in disaster-relief funds from the Orthodox Union after disastrous tornado.

Jewish Groups Deliver Food to Oklahoma Victims

Masbia, Agri Star, Young Israel, Chabad cooperate in distributing 20,000 pounds of food to the communities.

Chabad Issues Oklahoma Relief Appeal to Jews Worldwide

Chabad of Oklahoma City has issued appeal to worldwide Jewish community to contribute “as generously as possible” to relief organizations.

Defective Shabbat Timer Causes Major Synagogue Blaze

A defective Shabbat timer was apparently the cause of a major fire at a Chabad synagogue in a neighborhood of Jerusalem

Chabad 5 Towns Rabbi: Torah is Everywhere

Rabbi Zalman Wolowik, in holiday message, explains why the Israelites accepted Torah unquestioningly.

Boston: Donning Tefilin at Moment of Explosion

A Chabad Rabbi speaks about experiencing the Boston marathon attack, which he witnessed as he was involved in Jewish voluntary activity.

Chabad Rabbi: Fighting Hatred and Terror is 'Highest Level'

Chabad Rabbi in America says fighting anti-Semitism and terrorism is the 'highest level' of Jewish observance.

Geller: Norway Weeks Away from being Judenrein

Muslims in Europe are continuing Hitler's work, and it is coming to America, too, Geller tells Arutz Sheva on eve of her talk at Great Neck.

Who Tried to Silence Pamela Geller?

The Jewish community in New York is protesting an attempt to silence Jewish activist Pamela Geller, who warns against the dangers of Islam.

Photos: 111 Orphans Celebrate Special Bar Mitzvah

111 boys who have reached the age of Bar celebrated in a unique event organized by Colel Chabad in Israel.

Putin Won't Return Disputed Chabad Archive to U.S.

Russian President refuses to return a disputed Jewish archive to the U.S., saying doing so would "open a Pandora's box".

Yeshiva Brings Purim Story to Downtown Tel Aviv

Yeshiva students plan round-the-clock readings of the Book of Esther for Tel Aviv revelers.

Nepalese Boy Brings Light to Chabad House in Kathmandu

The smile of a once-naked street urchin from the streets of Kathmandu now lights up the Kathmandu Chabad House where he lives in Nepal.

Super Bowl Sunday Kosher Food Ready? Check. Chabad Ready

As U.S. citizens prepare for the ancient American rituals involved in “Super Bowl Sunday,” a Chabad rabbi says the kosher food is ready.

Jewish Man Beaten By NYPD Files Civil Rights Suit

Ehud Halevy, the 21-year-old Jewish man from Brooklyn whose beating by NYPD was caught on videotape, has filed a civil rights lawsuit.

Russia Slams US Fine Over Disputed Chabad-Lubavitch Archive

Russia criticized a ruling by a US judge to fine Moscow $50,000 a day for failing to return a historic Jewish library to Chabad-Lubavitch

Rain, Snow Do Not Stop Chabad

Major storm no obstacle for Chabad’s Jewish outreach gathering.

MK: Let Chabad, Bnei Akiva Shlichim Vote

MK David Azulai (Shas) has requested that Israelis who are abroad on non-governmental “shlichut” missions be allowed to vote.

Australian Benefactor Comes to Rescue of Chabad Yeshiva

A longtime supporter of Chabad-Lubavitch was able to avert financial crisis that threatened its Australian headquarters.

Ambassador Oren, Jewish Leaders, Mourn Sen. Inouye

Israel owes Sen. Inouye ”an immense debt,” says Ambassador Oren. Agudath Israel, Chabad and others mourn his passing.