Chabad-Lubavitch

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.

Chabad-Lubavitch Brings Hanukkah Message to Prime Minister

A delegation of Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries shared the spirit of Hanukkah this week in a meeting with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.

Hanukkah: U.S. Ambassador and Chabad Hassidim Light up Tel Aviv

Dan Shapiro, the U.S. ambassador to Israel, participates in a Hanukkah candle lighting with Chabad Hassidim in Tel Aviv.

Chabad Student Center to Spin Dreidels for Guinness Record

Students at the Binghamton University's Chabad Student Center are planning to spin their dreidels to a Guinness World Record next week.

Chabad Celebrates 'Rosh Hashanah of Hassidism'

Chabad-Lubavitch hassidim around the world begin to celebrate Yud Tet Kislev, the “Rosh Hashanah of Hassidism.”

Thin Clue that Guma Aguiar Still Is Alive

Jewish millionaire and philanthropist Guma Aguiar may be alive, his wife’s attorney says. He disappeared on his boat in a storm in June.

Rebbetzin Devorah Krinsky, Wife to Rabbi Y. Krinsky, Passes Away

Rebbetzin Devorah Krinsky, wife to Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky, longtime aide to the Lubavitcher Rebbe, passed away Friday night.

Children of Slain Chabad Woman in Better Condition

The husband and children of Mirah Scharf are in better condition Friday after suffering wounds in the rocket attack that took her life.

Mirah Scharf, Killed by Missile, Laid to Rest

The 26-year-old victim of a rocket in Kiryat Malachi was a Chabad emissary from India, killed on anniversary of Mumbai massacre.

Video: Netanyahu Greets Chabad Shluchim

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu praises Chabad shluchim for bringing Jews around the world closer to Judaism.

Photos: Chabad Dance Blows Away Superstorm Sandy

Neither rain, nor sleet, nor snow – nor Frankenstorm Sandy – can keep Chabad emissaries from dancing at the conclusion of its conference.

5,000 Chabad Emissaries Converge on 770 Despite Sandy

Thousands of Chabad "shluchim" came to the Rebbe's home in Brooklyn for the annual get-together. Photos & video.

Int'l Chabad Emissaries Conference Held Despite Sandy

Two weeks post-Hurricane Sandy, where in New York City can one host a banquet for nearly five thousand rabbis? Somehow Chabad-Lubavitch did.

NYC Chabad-Lubavitch Heads Out to Help with Hurricane Relief

Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries are on another "mission from G-d" -- this time, organizing volunteers for hurricane relief in New York City.

Swedish Court Rules Home Schooling OK for Chabad Children

A Swedish court has ruled that Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries have the right to educate their children at home.

Jews Plan Noisy Protest, NY Police Mum on Violence

Crown Heights, New York residents are not letting the documented police violence pass quietly and will stage a protest on Friday.

Video: Meet the Chabadnik Magician from Hevron

Rabbi Victor Attia, who heads the Chabad House in Kiryat Arba-Hevron, uses tricks to entertain people and teach about Judaism.

Renowned Cantor Moshe Teleshevsky, OBM

Renowned Hassidic Cantor Moshe Teleshevsky has passed away, on the second day of the Sukkot holiday in the diaspora, in New York.

Azerbaijan: 3 Jailed for Plotting Murder at Jewish School

Three convicted of planning to murder Jewish teachers in Iran-linked plot.

E-Mail 'Nagger' Helps You Keep Rosh Hashannah Vows

A group of rabbis have devised a new e-mail alert service aimed at reminding people to keep their Rosh Hashannah resolutions.

Chabad Purchases Building on New York's Fifth Avenue

Chabad of Midtown Manhattan has closed on its purchase of a building on 509 Fifth Ave. for just under $40 million.

Chabad Students in Berlin Subjected to Anti-Semitic Taunts

On Monday morning, children in grades 7-9 who attend the Chabad school in Berlin were subjected to anti-Semitic taunts.

'A Miracle Here' – No Deaths in Crown Heights Blaze

An “open miracle” occurred in Crown Heights overnight Monday morning when everyone escaped with their lives from a blazing building.

Chabad Outreach Inspires New Israeli Series

Chabad’s famous work in south Asia inspires a new television show on Channel 2.

Memphis Teens 'Do a Mitzvah' During Maccabi Games

Chabad's “I did a Mitzvah” stand became an integral part of the Maccabi games at the JCC in Memphis.

Former Israel Chief Rabbi Leads March to Mark Rostov Massacre

Former Israel Chief Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau joined Rostov's Chabad-Lubavitch emissary in marking the 70th anniversary of a tragic massacre.

Sabbath in the Sky in Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv bathers will see the Sabbath in the sky as Chabad activists’ special glider takes to the air.

Jewish Philanthropist Sami Rohr Passes Away at 86

Prominent Jewish philanthropist Sami Rohr passed away Sunday in South Florida at the age of 86.

New Mikvah Opens at Dead Sea Hotel Strip

A ritual pool that can create Jewish purity at the highest level has just been opened in the lowest place on the planet – the Dead Sea.

Lieberman Meets Chabad Emissaries in the Ukraine

Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman, on an official visit in the Ukraine, meets local Chabad emissaries, asks about their work.

Extreme Right Hungarian Leader Challenges Chabad Rabbi to Debate

Leader of extreme right Hungarian political party challenged head of the Hungarian Jewish Congregation, to a public debate on anti-Semitism.

Chabad Conference Deals with Modern Age

Directors of Chabad institutions from around Israel discuss running a Chabad institute in the era of phone applications and Facebook.

Chabad Man Named One of Ten Jewish Chicagoans of the Year

Rabbi Yaakov Yarmove, also known as “King of Kosher” in Chicago, named one of ten Jewish Chicagoans of the year.

Posh Mall Tells Chabad Man: Stay Out

A hassidic Jew who invited shoppers to put on tefillin was told he may not enter Ramat Aviv mall.

Young Moscow Jew Laid to Rest, Murdered Trying to Stop Brawl

A young Moscow Jew was murdered this past weekend when he tried to stop a brawl between two Gentile gangs.

Miracle in Tzfat: Boys Find Stolen Torah Scrolls

Three grade school boys accidentally found six stolen Torah scrolls in an abandoned building where they wanted to establish a clubhouse.

First Synagogue Inaugurated in Basel in Over 80 Years

The Feldinger Chabad Jewish Centre is first synagogue in the city since 1929.

Jews Brave Terror Threat to Remember Exodus in Sinai

Hundreds of Jews ignore terror warnings, enter Sinai in order to celebrate exodus on Mount Sinai.

Chabad Group Gives Soldiers 50,000 Matzahs

A Chabad-Lubavitch organization has donated 50,000 matzahs so that every soldier can fulfill Passover mitzvas in the best way.

Lubavitcher Rebbe's Birthday: 'US Education and Sharing Day'

US President Barack Obama renewed an annual proclamation marking the birthday of the Lubavitcher Rebbe as US Education and Sharing Day.

Chabad Completes 30th Mishneh Torah Cycle

The Chabad hassidic dynasty completed its 30th cycle of learning Maimonides' magnum opus, the Mishneh Torah.

Plea for 'Increased Light' from Rabbi Jonathan Sandler's Widow

The young widow of Toulouse murder victim Rabbi Jonathan Sandler pleads for Jewish parents to increase light in the world through Torah.

Kharkov Boys Choir Surprises Crowd on Purim

A special surprise awaited the Jews of Kharkov on Purim: The Kharkov Boys Choir in a debut performance.