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Every life is precious, no matter what one’s circumstances!

There can be no justification for expropriating the Fixsler's right to decide what is best for their daughter. Open letter to Boris Johnson.

Every life is precious, no matter what one’s circumstances!

Watch: Blowing shofar around the world

Chabad Lubavitch presents 'daily shofar' project, showcasing shofar-blowing in various locations around the world.

Watch: Blowing shofar around the world

Hasidic rabbi creates jacket for carrying guns in synagogues

'It’s not a joke. You just never thought about it,' says Rabbi Raziel Cohen, creator of the 'Tactical Kapota.'

Hasidic rabbi creates jacket for carrying guns in synagogues

Search underway off Long Island beach for stolen Torah scrolls

Crews scramble to search coastline with worry that suspect may have thrown the two Torah scrolls into the Atlantic Ocean.

Search underway off Long Island beach for stolen Torah scrolls

Tropical Depression Henri floods Chabad headquarters

Hurricane Henri downgrades to tropical depression, flooding '770' Chabad Lubavitch headquarters and leaving at least 135,000 without power.

Tropical Depression Henri floods Chabad headquarters

Chabad Lubavitch yeshiva deans: Don't send students to New York

Deans of seven Chabad Lubavitch yeshivas in Israel call on parents not to send their sons to Crown Heights for upcoming holiday season.

Chabad Lubavitch yeshiva deans: Don't send students to New York

Top Chabad rabbi: Don't enter synagogue unvaccinated

Rabbi Yitzchak Yehuda Yaroslavsky, leading Chabad rabbi, says unvaccinated forbidden to enter synagogues, public places.

Top Chabad rabbi: Don't enter synagogue unvaccinated

Chabad rabbi: Violating coronavirus rules is against Jewish law

Rabbi Yitzchak Yehuda Yaroslavsky urges community to follow coronavirus guidelines, says anyone not tested for coronavirus must not mingle.

Chabad rabbi: Violating coronavirus rules is against Jewish law

Kazakhstan synagogue fined after Chabad rabbis pose for photo

Chabad rabbis took their first group photo since the pandemic — and were fined by Kazakhstan for not distancing.

Kazakhstan synagogue fined after Chabad rabbis pose for photo

Chabad emissaries receive $2,000 while airborne

Chabad passengers on a flight to New York donated a massive sum for Chabad chapters - while still in the air.

Chabad emissaries receive $2,000 while airborne

'I want this to be something that we all can be proud of'

A gold mikveh, a Judaica museum and a ballroom: Taiwan to get its Jewish community center.

'I want this to be something that we all can be proud of'

Poway synagogue shooter pleads guilty, receives life sentence

Shooter who killed one and injured three during Passover in 2019 still faces federal charges, under which the death penalty may be sought.

Poway synagogue shooter pleads guilty, receives life sentence

Rabbi Yoel Kahn, senior Chabad rabbi, passes away at 91

Rabbi Yoel Kahn was a close confidant to the late Lubavitcher Rebbe.

Rabbi Yoel Kahn, senior Chabad rabbi, passes away at 91

Chabad are our frontline workers

The double crisis of a pandemic and a wave of antisemitism has highlighted the essential work of Chabad do on behalf of our people.Op-ed.

Chabad are our frontline workers

Judge rules Chabad shooting suit against gun maker can proceed

One person died and three others were injured when a 19-year old opened fire at the Chabad of Poway synagogue in 2019.

Judge rules Chabad shooting suit against gun maker can proceed

Weekly Tanya video\lecture: The Epistle on Repentance

The Tanya compacts four millennia of Jewish wisdom to answer the great personal and existential questions of life.

Weekly Tanya video\lecture: The Epistle on Repentance

Rabbi Pinchas Korf, longtime educator, passes away at 86

Chabad-Lubavitch community mourns the passing of famed 'mashpia' Rabbi Pinchas Korf, whose health deteriorated following COVID-19 infection.

Rabbi Pinchas Korf, longtime educator, passes away at 86

During a tragedy, kindness is a 'warm blanket on a cold body'

Special Interview with Rabbi Sholom Lipskar, Rabbi of 'The Shul' synagogue of Bal Harbour and a Chabad emmisary to the area.

During a tragedy, kindness is a 'warm blanket on a cold body'

Yeshiva teacher accused of sexually blackmailing students

Teacher at Chabad yeshiva accused of soliciting nude photos and sexual videos from teenage boys then blackmailing them.

Yeshiva teacher accused of sexually blackmailing students

The behavior mirror

An event in the Torah has a deeper layer that holds a moral lesson for all time, found in the teachings of hassidic philosophy.

The behavior mirror

Senior Chabad rabbi pleads with Yamina MKs not to join Lapid

Rabbi Yaroslavsky writes: "Weeping for generations" if this government is sworn in.

Senior Chabad rabbi pleads with Yamina MKs not to join Lapid

Swastika carved into glass door of Utah synagogue

Rabbi of Chabad Lubavitch of Utah says the vandalism is connected to the current unrest in Israel and Gaza.

Swastika carved into glass door of Utah synagogue

Weekly Tanya video\lecture: The Gate to Faith

The Tanya compacts four millennia of Jewish wisdom to answer the great personal and existential questions of life.

Weekly Tanya video\lecture: The Gate to Faith

Survey: Over 25% of Chabad voters regret supporting Smotrich

Survey on Chabad website shows over a quarter of those who voted for Religious Zionism regret their choice.

Survey: Over 25% of Chabad voters regret supporting Smotrich

Mystery illness sickens children at Australian Chabad daycare

The cause is still unknown for a mass allergic reaction that only occurred in children inside one room of the daycare during afternoon tea.

Mystery illness sickens children at Australian Chabad daycare

Rabbi saves Torah from fire: 'I was fulfilling a higher purpose'

After wildfire engulfs Cape Town University, campus rabbi jumps into action to save Torah and pairs of tefillin left behind.

Rabbi saves Torah from fire: 'I was fulfilling a higher purpose'

'Kill Jews,' 'gas Jews' found on Canadian Chabad center

Police investigating after anti-Semitic graffiti found on Chabad center in Victoria, the capital of British Columbia.

'Kill Jews,' 'gas Jews' found on Canadian Chabad center

UAE issues Ramadan guidelines for Israeli tourists

The friendly reminder was issued to the UAE Hebrew Twitter page in cooperation with the local Chabad branch.

UAE issues Ramadan guidelines for Israeli tourists

'Kill Jews' graffiti on Chabad Centre in western Canada

Police in city of Victoria, British Columbia, looking for suspects after local Chabad Centre vandalized with anti-Semitic graffiti.

'Kill Jews' graffiti on Chabad Centre in western Canada

Weekly Tanya video\lecture: The Gate to Faith

The Tanya compacts four millennia of Jewish wisdom to answer the great personal and existential questions of life.

Weekly Tanya video\lecture: The Gate to Faith

Israeli tech protecting Chabad houses from COVID

Special air filtration systems using technology developed in Israel installed in Chabad houses to shield them from coronavirus

Israeli tech protecting Chabad houses from COVID

New Chabad Haggadah tops Amazon as #1 selling Passover Haggadah

Born in COVID, Chabad.org's new haggadah provides an inspiring, uplifting, experience for first-time seder leaders and veterans alike.

New Chabad Haggadah tops Amazon as #1 selling Passover Haggadah

Chabad against Yair Lapid?

High Council of Chabad Rabbis recounts Yair Lapid's threats to the movement but warns followers against taking political stance.

Chabad against Yair Lapid?

Weekly Tanya video\lecture: The Gate to Faith

The Tanya compacts four millennia of Jewish wisdom to answer the great personal and existential questions of life.

Weekly Tanya video\lecture: The Gate to Faith

Chabad rabbi: 'Don't vote for Religious Zionism party'

Senior Chabad rabbi urges followers to vote for United Torah Judaism, claims Religious Zionism party fails to meet Rebbe's requirements.

Chabad rabbi: 'Don't vote for Religious Zionism party'

New Chabad yeshiva in Israel - for English speakers

Ramat Beit Shemesh holds meeting on founding of new Chabad yeshiva in Israel, serving English speakers from around the world.

New Chabad yeshiva in Israel - for English speakers

Moldova rabbi's matzah miracle

Rabbi in Moldova helps save a life and scores matzah for his community,

Moldova rabbi's matzah miracle

Holding Yair Lapid up to Chabad for comparison

Right now, Chabad is reaching across Texas, where temperatures are below freezing and people are without electricity. Where is Lapid? Op-ed.

Holding Yair Lapid up to Chabad for comparison

Yair Lapid: 'I won't persecute Chabad'

MK Lapid responds to report that he threatened Chabad, says he won't persecute anyone - especially not 'good friends' from Chabad.

Yair Lapid: 'I won't persecute Chabad'

Bennett: 'I'm eternally grateful to Chabad'

MK Naftali Bennett slams MK Yair Lapid's 'embarrassing' threat to Chabad leader: 'Would he dare say such a thing to Meretz voters?'

Bennett: 'I'm eternally grateful to Chabad'

Yair Lapid's threat to Chabad-Lubavitch

Ahead of elections, Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid calls up Chabad-Lubavitch leader to issue serious threat to movement.

Yair Lapid's threat to Chabad-Lubavitch

Chabad rabbi: 'Those who spread fake news cause bloodshed'

Rabbi Yaroslavsky, one of the leading Chabad rabbis in Israel, says those not vaccinated against coronavirus may not attend synagogue.

Chabad rabbi: 'Those who spread fake news cause bloodshed'

Chabad: Why we cut ties with emissary over his COVID stance

Regional Chabad director responds to dismissal of Westborough, Massachusetts emissary of nearly two decades.

Chabad: Why we cut ties with emissary over his COVID stance

Disavowed Chabad of Westborough rabbi answers charges

Rabbi Michoel Green: 'It is a grave departure from Judaic values to engage in such unspeakable behavior.'

Disavowed Chabad of Westborough rabbi answers charges

Anti-vaxxer rabbi fired by Chabad over social media posts

Continued emphasis on anti-vax rhetoric is in 'direct conflict with the sacred task' for which emissary was appointed, director says.

Anti-vaxxer rabbi fired by Chabad over social media posts

Watch: 33rd Yahrzeit of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka

Chabad Talbiya - Mamilla Women’s Circle invites Jewish women to tune in to an evening of song and spirit, in honor of the late Rebbetzin

Watch: 33rd Yahrzeit of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka

Weekly Tanya video\lecture: The Gate to Faith

The Tanya compacts four millennia of Jewish wisdom to answer the great personal and existential questions of life.

Weekly Tanya video\lecture: The Gate to Faith

Watch: Chabad Jews help snow-stuck NYPD vehicle

Chabad yeshiva students stop to help police vehicle which got stuck in the snow near 770.

Watch: Chabad Jews help snow-stuck NYPD vehicle

Hasidic father of 6 dies after 10-month battle with COVID

39-year-old Rabbi Yehuda Dukes, director of Chabad's JNet global learning program, dies after lengthy battle with COVID.

Hasidic father of 6 dies after 10-month battle with COVID

Top Chabad rabbi urges followers to avoid gatherings

Rabbi Yaroslavsky urges: Hold 'farbrengens' at home with your family - not with others.

Top Chabad rabbi urges followers to avoid gatherings

Weekly Tanya video\lecture: The Gate to Faith

The Tanya compacts four millennia of Jewish wisdom to answer the great personal and existential questions of life.

Weekly Tanya video\lecture: The Gate to Faith

Weekly Tanya video\lecture: The Gate to Faith

The Tanya compacts four millennia of Jewish wisdom to answer the great personal and existential questions of life.

Weekly Tanya video\lecture: The Gate to Faith

Idan Amedi - Music, Fauda & Hasidut

We met famous Israeli singer Idan Amedi at the rehersals for the Chabad musical event and spoke about his influences and unique style

Idan Amedi - Music, Fauda & Hasidut

German ministers send Hanukkah greetings in Hebrew

Senior German government ministers participate in special clip initiated by the Chief Rabbi of Berlin and Chabad emissary.

German ministers send Hanukkah greetings in Hebrew

Warsaw mayor lights Hanukkah candles

Mayor of Poland's capital that once housed largest Nazi ghetto in Europe lit Hanukkah candles during Chabad-organized ceremony.

Warsaw mayor lights Hanukkah candles

Weekly Tanya video\lecture: The Gate to Faith

This week began with the 'Rosh Hashannah of Hassidism,' the 19th of Kislev, when the author of Tanya was freed from prison in 1798.

Weekly Tanya video\lecture: The Gate to Faith

Live Tonight: Geulah 2020

For the first time ever, women are going global with the annual Yud-Tes Kislev celebration.

Live Tonight: Geulah 2020

Watch: Chabad of Talbiya-Mamilla 19th Kislev event

8th annual event was broadcast live from the Ohel Nechama Synagogue in Jersalem featuring three generations of the musical Hershtik family

Watch: Chabad of Talbiya-Mamilla 19th Kislev event

Amid pandemic, Chabad’s Hanukkah campaign to reach 8 million

From Vienna to Birobidzhan, menorah’s glow to shine worldwide in private homes and public squares

Amid pandemic, Chabad’s Hanukkah campaign to reach 8 million

Chabad warns emissaries around the world

Chabad Lubavitch Security Commission tells followers to be extra vigilant for fear of retaliation for killing of Iranian nuclear scientist.

Chabad warns emissaries around the world