600 people flocked to the RCA to witness Israel's former chief Rabbi Israel Lau, preside over the Semicha Ordination ceremony for 125 students at Yeshiva Tomchei Temimim of Morristown, NJ. Full Story, Photos

In preparation for Gimmel Tammuz, we present you each day with a unique short quote from the Rebbe. Prepared by Rabbi Pesach Schmerling, shliach in Far Rockaway, NY.
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Toras Emes – The oldest Chabad institution in Eretz Yisroel, under the leadership of the Rebbe, was founded by the Rebbe HaRashab in 5672 in Chevron. The institution was privileged to receive hundreds of letters and blessings from the Rebbeim, including explicit letters about…
Here’s My Story: Artist Yossi Rosenstein was looking to utilize the power of art for good and holiness.
Rabbi Dovid Dubov of Chabad of Princeton estimates he spends 70 percent of his time on the road. He visits nursing homes and prisons, and learns with graduates of Chabad’s Hebrew school, which goes from first through eighth grade.
“JETS changed my life”: 11 bochurim graduated from the Los Angeles Yeshiva with Smicha, but also certificates in Culinary Arts, Construction and Microsoft Excel. Full Story, Photos

14 Bochurim learning in Moscow’s Yeshivas Tomchei Tmimim received smicha this week after being tested by Russia's Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar and Rabbi Yitzchak Yehuda Yeruslavsky of Israel. Full Story, Photos

Join Mrs. Miryam Swerdlov as she serves up a dose of caffeine, inspiration and wit. Today, she discusses how we each receive exactly what they need.
2 people were injured after shots were fired on Lincoln Place near Schenectady Avenue in Crown Heights Thursday evening. Full Story

Over 120 Bochurim joined for the fourth week of a special 6-week program to visit the Ohel once a week as a preparation for Gimmel Tammuz. Full Story

More than 1,300 enthusiastic friends and supporters of Chabad of the Conejo attended its 40th Anniversary Gala-Concert on Wednesday.
New York public school students who participated in Released Time this year received a beautiful gift that will remain with them forever.
In preparation for Gimmel Tammuz, we bring you some special memories of the Rebbe related by Reb Yoel Kahn, mashpia of the yeshiva at 770 and the Rebbe’s choizer.
Reb Zalmon Jaffe describes the events of 16 Sivan 5735/1975, when the Rebbe distributed a signed Tanya to the English guests.
In preparation for Gimmel Tammuz, we present you each day with a unique short quote from the Rebbe. Prepared by Rabbi Pesach Schmerling, shliach in Far Rockaway, NY.
A Chesed Shel Emes volunteer was the first person to render aid when a car overturned on the 17 Monday. The volunteer was able to removed the trapped occupants in a massive Kiddush Hashem.
Tuesday night. The 15th of Sivan. The clock has struck midnight. The evening of yechidus with the Frierdiker Rebbe has just concluded at his home at #22 Machvayah Street.
Yeshiva Gedolah of Melbourne, Australia, celebrated its first Siyum Hashas by 16-year-old bochur Menachem Mendel Leder at a special event. Full Story

Musicologist of Chassidic music, Velvel Pasternak A”H, who passed away last week, was hired to produce the Nichoach Records. Here is a comical account he wrote of the recording experience.
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With great sadness we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Rivkah Shaina Notik, OB”M, a matriarch of a large Chabad family. She passed away Thursday morning, Yud Sivan. She was 93-years-old. Mrs. Notik was born in Russia, and lived for many years in Brunoy.
A massive fire in the Midwood section of Brooklyn torched at least three buildings early Thursday morning, injuring at least 12 people, including a baby.
In honor of the 10th yahrtzeit of Rabbi Sholom Ber Gourarie, his son, Rabbi Michoel Gourarie shares a collection of stories about his father.