Chabad-Lubavitch

'Chassidic New Year' Begins Wednesday Night

Chabad-Lubavitch Chassidim worldwide will launch a flurry of activities Wednesday night to celebrate Yud Tes Kislev, the Chassidic New Year.

Fire Next to ‘Chabad 770' Apparently Accidental

A fire next to Chabad’s “770” headquarters in Crown Heights early Tuesday apparently was accidental, but graffiti was discovered.

Bearded Rabbi Shaves US Army

A bearded rabbi has won his legal suit against the US army, which conditioned his being a chaplain on his face being hairless.

What's Behind a "L'Chaim Toast?"

Some reflections from the point of view of a reporter covering the Chabad Shluchim conference.

Crown Heights: Chabad Camp for Junior Shluchim

As Chabad's emissaries met for their conference in New York, their children simultaneously enjoyed a special camp.

Three Years Later: Chabad's Renewed Outreach in Mumbai

Three years ago this week 10 Pakistani terrorists massacred six Jews at the Nariman Chabad House in Mumbai and 158 other people as well.

Video: Giant Chabad Dance

The annual conference of Chabad emissaries concluded with a giant dance in the traditional Jewish style of hand-on-shoulder togetherness.

‘Family Picture’ of 3,000 Chabad Rabbis

The late Rebbe of Lubavitch said a picture should be taken every year of Chabad emissaries. Then, there were 200. Now, there are 3,000.

UK Chief Rabbi Sacks: Chabad Rabbis 'Touched by Greatness'

UK Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks tells some 4,500 Chabad rabbis they have been "touched by greatness" under the late Lubavitcher Rebbe.

Video: Thousands Ask for HaShem’s Help at Rebbe’s Grave

Thousands of Chabad emissaries prayed at the grave of the Rebbe of Lubavitch on Friday, asking for HaShem’s help.

Chabad Shluchim Conference Opens in NYC

The annual gathering of Chabad emissaries is taking place in New York City. The organizer explains what it's all about.

Velvl Greene, Head of BGU Jewish Medical Ethics, Dead at 83

Renowned BGU life scientist Professor Velvl Greene maintained a dialogue on religion with the late Lubavitcher Rebbe. He died Monday.

Minister Erdan: Only Judaism Has Kept Our People Alive

Minister Gilad Erdan dismisses claims that hareidim are a threat to Israel. "The real threat is the loss of connection to Judaism."

Chabad Gives Children 'The Joy of Torah'

Chabad Youth is running its annual Chumash Celebrations - a program for second graders who are beginning to study the Torah at school.

Head Chabad Rebetzin of France Passes Away

The Chabad-Lubavitch community of France has lost an icon with the passing of the wife of its head emissary, Rebetzin Bassie Azimov.

Russian Jews Rebuild 1896 Synagogue Destroyed in Kristallnacht

Jews in the renamed Russian city of Kaliningrad are rebuilding the Konigsberg Synagogue, destroyed in the 1938 Kristallnacht pogroms.

Shalit Freed on Same Day Written on Rebbe’s ‘Miracle Dollar’

The late Lubavitch Rebbe wrote Tishrei 20 on a dollar that ended up in the hands of the Shalit family. Gilad was freed on the same date.

Israel's 'House Divided' Unites on Yom Kippur

Jews in Israel may be divided on many things, but they all come together on Yom Kippur. Arutz Sheva looks at what's happening this year.

New Chabad Center Opens in Central Jerusalem

Chabad of Rechavia has just opened a new center in one of the hottest locations in Jerusalem, making sure it will always be easy to find.

The Chassidic Holiday of 'Chai Elul' (18 Elul)

This weekend Chabad-Lubavitch Chassidim around the world celebrated the holiday of “Chai Elul” – the 18th day in the Hebrew month of Elul.

Chabad Youth Check Mezuzah, Find Cross

Chabad youth check Israel’s mezuzahs, find only 40 percent kosher. One scroll was covered in Christian imagery.

'Missile Threat Not About to End,' Warns Vilna'i

Gaza rocket attacks on southern Israel aren't going to end this year, warned Home Front Command director Matan Vilnai'i.

'Many Miracles' Despite Tragedy in Be'er Sheva Missile Attack

A lethal missile attack in Be'er Sheva Saturday evening brought with it the recognition of many open miracles despite a tragic death.

Chabad-Lubavitch Emissary Reaches 4,500 Circumcisions

Chabad-Lubavitch emissary Rabbi Yaacov Gaissinovitch last week presided over the 4,500th circumcision he has carried out in the Ukraine.

Chabad Kidnap Victim Arrives in Israel

A Chabad rabbi kidnapped by a gang in Ecuador and then freed has arrived in Israel with his family. “We said Psalms for his safe return.”

Crown Heights Riots: Reflections 20 Years Later

Twenty years ago, Jews in Crown Heights -- like their brethren in Israel and Europe -- experienced the terror of being hunted.

Chabad Rep in Ecuador Released After Cops Catch Kidnappers

The Chabad representative in Ecuador, Rabbi Tomer Rotem, was released after four days in captivity.

Deal: Chabad Men to Join Israeli Army

Leaders of the Chabad chassidic movement are to sign a deal that will see young members integrated into the IDF.

Chabad is Zionist, Rabbi Says

A spokesman for the Chabad-Lubavitch Chassidic movement says the sect is Zionist in its support for Israel.

Site of Lithuanian 'Holy Ark' Found

The site of the Holy Ark of the Great Synagogue of the “Jerusalem of Lithuania” has been found in excavations.

Police Inscribe Letter in Masada Torah at Dawn

Senior police officials quietly went at dawn to the ancient fortress of Masada to attend a graduation and inscribe a letter in a new Torah scroll.

Former Security Chief: 'The Rebbe Knew All About ISA Operations'

Yaakov Peri, former Israeli Security Agency chief, describes his amazement at a meeting with the Lubavitcher Rebbe.

First Jewish Online Camp Launched by Chabad

At CGI Online, a new online Jewish camp for children of Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries, campers are told to bring their supplies to the computer.

3 Tamuz: 17th Anniversary of Lubavitcher Rebbe's Passing

Monday evening begins the 17th anniversary of the passing of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson.

James Bond Returns to Mumbai Three Years after Terror Attack

The US warns of a Mumbai-style Al-Qaeda attack in London at the same time it was announced that James Bond will return to Mumbai after 27 years.

Debate: Right vs. Left - SOS-Israel vs. Peace Now

Video: Shai Gefen of Chabad and Our Land of Israel met Peace Now’s Yariv Oppenheimer for a heated debate on Israel’s existential woes

Chabad’s ‘Mitzvah Tanks’ Bring Holiday Spirit

Chabad’s mobile mitzvah tanks brought the spirit of Lag BaOmer to citizens throughout Israel, and are now helping prepare students for Shavuot.

Lag Baomer: Children of all Walks of Life March Together in TA

Chabad organizes parade in Tel Aviv in the spirit of “love your fellow man as you love yourself.”.

Obama Marks Education & Sharing Day

President Barak Obama Marked Education & Sharing Day in Honor of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Scheerson, the last Lubavitcher Rebbe.

Santa Monica Bomber Nabbed

Police in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, have arrested a man suspected of planting a bomb outside the Chabad House in Santa Monica last week.

Manhunt for Santa Monica Chabad House Bomber

Santa Monica police are hunting for a transient suspected in last week's bombing of a downtown Chabad-Lubavitch Jewish center. No one was injured.

Chabad of Santa Monica: No Attack Here

Chabad of Santa Monica reports the explosion next door to their site was caused by construction combustibles in a nearby dumpster; no attack.

Chabad in Tokyo: Hands Out Sweet Potatoes to Residents

Chabad is working tirelessly in the disaster-stricken areas of Japan, handing out free hot food and raising funds for victims.

Knesset C'tee Hears How Chabad Fights Assimilation

Unique Knesset committee session concentrates on Chabad outreach activity around the world; Natan Sharansky says 500 Jews assimilate each day.

Chabad Celebrates 20 Years in Congo

The top leadership of Congo and the World Chabad-Lubavitch movement gathered Tuesday night in Kinshasa to celebrate two decades of friendship.

Policeman Rescues Torahs from Quake-Hit Synagogue

A New Zealand policeman forbade a Chabad rabbi from rescuing an earthquake-destroyed synagogue’s Torah scrolls - and instead, did it himself.

Masada Rabbi Proclaims Chilean Miners 'Walking Miracle'

A group of Chilean miners who were trapped in the bowels of the earth found spiritual inspiration Sunday atop the Judean desert summit of Masada.

Jewish Teens Skip Super Bowl for Spiritual Spree in NY

Some 250 Jewish teens from across North American used their energy this weekend to focus on matters of the soul rather than on Super Bowl Sunday.

3,000 Chabad Women Affirm Mission: 'You Can Count on Us!"

Anyone questioning whether the Chabad-Lubavitch movement treasures women had those doubts removed Sunday night at the Int'l Emissaries' Banquet.

Chabad Gathering Shatters Stereotypes of Chassidic Women

Some 2,000 Chassidic women are meeting this weekend in New York to shatter stereotypes about their roles as Jewish women.

Historic First Meeting for Rabbis and German State Parliament

A delegation of 21 Chabad rabbis made history this week in a special meeting with a German state parliament and its president, Eckhard Uhlenberg.

Brisbane Torah Scrolls Rescued from Raging Flood Waters

Brisbane's Torah scrolls rescued by congregation, but 14 people died and dozens more are missing in tragic Brisbane floods.

Jewish 8th Grader in Beijing Sells Cakes for Friends' Dream Trip

A young Chabad emissary in Beijing is selling cakes to fund her friends' dream trip to a conference in New York.

Chabad in Israel: New Branding, Same Mission

Annual conference of Chabad's emissaries in Israel focuses this year on branding.

Chabad Rabbis Beef Up Jewish Presence in Debrecen

A Chabad rabbinic delegation meets with Hungarian President Pal Schmitt to talk about fighting anti-Semitism in the former Communist country.

Kiev Synagogue in Honor of Fallen IDF Naval Commando

A businessman has built the first-ever synagogue in southern Kiev in honor of a friend who fell as an IDF naval commando.

Top Newsweek Rabbi Against Israeli Withdrawal

Newsweek's "Most Influential Rabbi in the U.S." is visiting Israel – and reiterates the futility of contemplating an Israeli withdrawal.

Light of Torah Brightens 8th Chanukah Candle on Masada

The Judean Desert fortress of Masada glowed with all eight Chanukah candles Wednesday night -- and the sight of a newly completed Torah for Masada.

Chanukah 2010: A Global Chabad Festival of 10,000 Lights

The Chabad-Lubavitch Chassidic movement is involved in hosting or sponsoring more than 10,000 Chanukah events around the world this holiday season.

Multiple Death Threats Target Chabad Rabbi in Arad

The family of a Chabad rabbi in Arad was targeted Saturday night by a third death threat in less than a month. No arrests have yet been made.