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250 Jewish Refugees to Celebrate Pesach Seder in Warsaw

The Chabad House in Warsaw has transformed into a haven for thousands of Jewish Ukrainian refugees.

250 Jewish Refugees to Celebrate Pesach Seder in Warsaw

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

Cruz, Schumer among lawmakers at commemoration for Chabad rebbe

Where do Chuck Schumer and Madison Cawthorn both quote Torah? At a Chabad event.

Cruz, Schumer among lawmakers at commemoration for Chabad rebbe

Ukraine Invasion:

War puts Chabad of Russia ‘between a rock and a hard place’

Chabad in Russia faces difficult balancing act, caught between its relationship with Putin and pressure from abroad to align with Ukraine.

War puts Chabad of Russia ‘between a rock and a hard place’

Rabbi Moshe Kravitzky, victim of terror attack, is laid to rest

'Rabbi Moshe and his family did not come here for comfortable conditions, they dedicated their lives to the community,' local rabbi mourns.

Rabbi Moshe Kravitzky, victim of terror attack, is laid to rest

Man killed in Be'er Sheva stabbing attack was Chabad emissary

Rabbi Moshe Kravitzky ran a synagogue and the Colel Chabad soup kitchen in Be'er Sheva's Nahal Beka neighborhood.

Man killed in Be'er Sheva stabbing attack was Chabad emissary

Weekly Tanya lecture/video: The epistle on repentance

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

Weekly Tanya lecture/video: The epistle on repentance

Purim under fire:

Ukraine Chabad houses hold Purim celebrations

In Odessa and Kherson, Ukraine, Chabad-Lubavitch synagogues hold Purim celebrations, defying the ongoing war.

Ukraine Chabad houses hold Purim celebrations

Russian missile strikes Chabad yeshiva in Kharkiv

Chabad emissary in Ukraine: Despite shelling of our institutions, we will rebuild.

Russian missile strikes Chabad yeshiva in Kharkiv

Ukrainian child refugees are now supporters of those left behind

Children from children's home of Chabad Zhitomir, rescued from Ukraine 2 weeks ago, prepare holiday cards & sweets for those left behind.

Ukrainian child refugees are now supporters of those left behind

Kharkiv synagogue's windows blown out after bombing

Over a hundred Jews, mostly elderly, are sheltering in the synagogue's basement. "We're worried about them; they can't leave," says rabbi.

Kharkiv synagogue's windows blown out after bombing

Chabad Rabbi of Mariupol: There are bodies in the streets

Rabbi Cohen managed to escape but others who try to leave are taking their lives into their hands, he says.

Chabad Rabbi of Mariupol: There are bodies in the streets

'We were completely unprepared' - Chabad emissary from Kyiv

The wife of Chabad's emissary to Kyiv recounts the harrowing tale of their escape from the besieged city.

'We were completely unprepared' - Chabad emissary from Kyiv

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

'The school's windows were shattered, people beg to be saved'

'The Russians bombed the area, the school's windows are shattered,' Chabad-Lubavitch emissary to Kharkiv says.

'The school's windows were shattered, people beg to be saved'

Chabad emissary in Ukraine:

We prepared empty dormitories for refugees

'People drove for 20 or 30 hours to reach us,' Chabad-Lubavitch emissary in Ukraine says.

We prepared empty dormitories for refugees

Finance Minister praises Chabad rabbis: 'Truly G-d's army'

Finance Minister Liberman praises work of Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries in Ukraine: 'Amazing work, truly G-d's army.'

Finance Minister praises Chabad rabbis: 'Truly G-d's army'

Ukraine War

Chabad prepared to absorb thousands of refugees

Rabbi Moshe Asman is preparing his community to absorb thousands of people fleeing the war around Kyiv.

Chabad prepared to absorb thousands of refugees

Calif. Chabad destroyed by fire receives support from Azerbaijan

Azerbaijani government provides fund for reconstruction of California synagogue which burned down 2 months ago.

Calif. Chabad destroyed by fire receives support from Azerbaijan

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

The walls of this home would speak in Yiddish

If the walls in this Crown Heights house could talk, they’d speak Yiddish.

The walls of this home would speak in Yiddish

Ori, wife of officer killed by friendly fire: Keep on living

'If Itamar had made that error, what would I want for him? And the answer is that I would want for him the strength to move beyond this.'

Ori, wife of officer killed by friendly fire: Keep on living

Rabbi behind weekly 'Dvar Malchus' booklets passes away

Rabbi Tuvia Peles, senior Chabad-Lubavitch hasid and the man behind the 'Dvar Malchus' booklets, dead at 73.

Rabbi behind weekly 'Dvar Malchus' booklets passes away

Rabbi Zushe Posner, Chabad-Lubavitch educator, dies at 85

Rabbi Zushe Posner, one of twelve men sent by Lubavitcher Rebbe to Kfar Chabad, passes away at 85, following an illness.

Rabbi Zushe Posner, Chabad-Lubavitch educator, dies at 85

Man who set police car on fire outside Florida Chabad arrested

Suspected arsonist in custody after police cruiser parked outside Lauderhill, Florida Chabad synagogue set on fire on Wednesday night.

Man who set police car on fire outside Florida Chabad arrested

At U.S. Senate, Senior Chabad Rabbi Offers Prayer for the Nation

Rabbi Moshe Feller opens a session in the Capitol for the tenth time

At U.S. Senate, Senior Chabad Rabbi Offers Prayer for the Nation

Miami Chabad rabbi’s mailbox blown up with fireworks

Miami Gardens, Florida police are searching for a suspect who blew up a Chabad rabbi’s mailbox, likely with fireworks.

Miami Chabad rabbi’s mailbox blown up with fireworks

New Chabad House in San Jose destroyed by fire

Only three months after its opening, fire engulfs synagogue but its Torah scrolls are saved when a member alerts firefighters.

New Chabad House in San Jose destroyed by fire

With donation of new Torah, second synagogue opens in Aruba

Second synagogue opens in Aruba with donation of newly commissioned Torah.

With donation of new Torah, second synagogue opens in Aruba

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

Chabad joins battle against Western Wall compromise

'No compromise is relevant' when it comes to Western Wall plan, leading Chabad-Lubavitch rabbi writes.

Chabad joins battle against Western Wall compromise

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

Threat against US Chabad: I want to blind, blow heads off rabbis

Texas man arrested after threatening New York Chabad headquarters, girlfriend attacks law enforcement.

Threat against US Chabad: I want to blind, blow heads off rabbis

Chabad scores legal victory over Russian government

US court moves against Russia demanding return of thousands of books and assets to the Chabad Chassidic movement, with no chance for appeal.

Chabad scores legal victory over Russian government

UK Jewish teens light menorah in defiance of their attackers

Group of Chabad teens return to scene where they were abused while celebrating Hanukkah on a bus to light menorah in defiance.

UK Jewish teens light menorah in defiance of their attackers

Eric Adams celebrates Hanukkah with Chabad - in Ghana

NYC Mayor-elect Eric Adams joins his second Hanukkah celebration with Chabad - this time in the African nation of Ghana.

Eric Adams celebrates Hanukkah with Chabad - in Ghana

New National Menorah made of recycled aluminum in Washington, DC

Thousands attend, and tens of millions view the annual event on the Ellipse, with participation by the Second Gentleman.

New National Menorah made of recycled aluminum in Washington, DC

In flooded British Columbia, Jews help their neighbors

Rabbi Shmuly and Freidy Hecht provide material and spiritual sustenance to all Jews in need.

In flooded British Columbia, Jews help their neighbors

'Listen to the lights': Chabad brings Chanukah joy to millions

For many, the eight-day holiday is a springboard for personal growth in Judaism.

'Listen to the lights': Chabad brings Chanukah joy to millions

Who Lit the Last Menorah of 2020?

A chance encounter months before leads to a late-night mitzvah.

Who Lit the Last Menorah of 2020?

The first Chanukah candle has been lit in the land down under

The first Chanukah candle has been lit in the Chabad synagogue in Sydney, opening Chanukah celebrations around the world!

The first Chanukah candle has been lit in the land down under

In the memory of Eliyahu David Kay, z"l - 19th of Kislev

There is a dimension of inwardness, often hidden but waiting to be accessed, in the world.

In the memory of Eliyahu David Kay, z"l - 19th of Kislev

Pop singer Aviv Geffen: In my own way, I'm a Chabadnik

Singer appeared at event held on Monday, Yud-Tet Kislev, speaking about a 'message of unity for mankind.'

Pop singer Aviv Geffen: In my own way, I'm a Chabadnik

Weekly video/lecture: Tanya, the Epistle on Repentance

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

Weekly video/lecture: Tanya, the Epistle on Repentance

Why the rabbi removed his shoes on the NYC subway

Rabbi Gabriel Benayon of Chabad in Panama was filmed on the New York City subway suddenly removing his shoes from his feet.

Why the rabbi removed his shoes on the NYC subway

'I am begging to convert'

Muslim groom who deceived Brooklyn woman speaks out

'Pains me that I lied to Chabad.' Lebanese man admits he posed as Jew, but says he wants to move to Israel and convert to Judaism.

Muslim groom who deceived Brooklyn woman speaks out

Brooklyn bride discovers her groom is Muslim after the wedding

Documents showing man who claimed to be a Lebanese Jew is a Muslim soon after his Brooklyn wedding,

Brooklyn bride discovers her groom is Muslim after the wedding

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

Do you want to buy the Lubavitcher Rebbe's license plate?

The Lubavitcher Rebbe's license plate was up for sale - but now it isn't. Here's what happened.

Do you want to buy the Lubavitcher Rebbe's license plate?

Weekly Tanya lecture\video: Epistle on Repentance

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

Weekly Tanya lecture\video: Epistle on Repentance

Watch: Conference of Chabad-Lubavitch Emissaries 5782

Join the grand event of Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries and their partners and admirers from across the globe.

Watch: Conference of Chabad-Lubavitch Emissaries 5782

As pandemic raged, Chabad bet on more than $137m in real estate

Some 250 new Chabad Lubavitch emissaries were sent out during pandemic to help existing Chabad centers or establish new ones.

As pandemic raged, Chabad bet on more than $137m in real estate

Rabbi told to remove shoes in UK airport multi-faith prayer room

UK rabbi asking for Heathrow Airport to make it "clear that the multi-faith room caters for all religions" after being made uncomfortable.

Rabbi told to remove shoes in UK airport multi-faith prayer room

Facebook rejects ads for class combating anti-Semitism

Multiple ads for the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute's “Outsmarting Antisemitism” were rejected by Facebook over "sensitive social issues."

Facebook rejects ads for class combating anti-Semitism

Creator of iconic Chabad menorah accused of child molestation

Lawsuit claims that creator of Chabad's iconic menorah sexually abused a young girl dozens of times in the 1990s.

Creator of iconic Chabad menorah accused of child molestation

Chabad rabbis: 'Get 3rd dose of COVID-19 vaccine without delay'

Chabad rabbinical court publishes letter demanding hasidim follow updated Health Min. instructions, receive 3rd dose of coronavirus vaccine.

Chabad rabbis: 'Get 3rd dose of COVID-19 vaccine without delay'

Santa Monica College rabbi's car defaced with swastika graffiti

Anti-Semitic hate crime being investigated by law enforcement.

Santa Monica College rabbi's car defaced with swastika graffiti

9-year old Jewish boy attacked on Brooklyn subway during Sukkot

The boy, part of a group helping Jews shake the lulav, was accosted by a man who yelled anti-Semitic statements and grabbed his arm.

 9-year old Jewish boy attacked on Brooklyn subway during Sukkot

Disabled IDF veterans receive holiday gift from Chabad

Dozens of IDF vets injured during their military service visit Kfar Chabad and receive a gift ahead of the Sukkot holiday.

Disabled IDF veterans receive holiday gift from Chabad

Siberian Jews open region’s largest Jewish education center

A century after communists close Siberia's synagogues, a new Jewish center is dedicated in Tomsk, Siberia.

Siberian Jews open region’s largest Jewish education center