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Publisher websiteAs thousands of Shluchim prepare to gather in Crown Heights for the International Kinus Hashluchim, Chabad Young Professionals (CYP) is marking another milestone in its rapid global expansion, with 18 new communities joining its international network in recent months. Full Story
Join Live at 4:30 PM ET: The mega Siyum Sefer Torah broadcast live from Buenos Aires, Argentina, celebrating the conclusion of writing the 12th unity Torah Scroll, featuring live music and dancing. Live
Yaacov Behrman shows Governor Kathy Hochul the JFA’s new children's book on voting and a young shlucha’s bus ride to Bais Rivkah, at an event in Williamsburg today. More
Anna Mochalova , 32, arrested for allegedly stabbing a Chabad bochur in Manhattan, was previously arrested in Crown Heights after an incident at Yeshivas Chovevei Torah involving a smashed cellphone. Full Story
Chabad.AI launched last week. In its first week, more than 15,000 people tried it and asked over 100,000 questions. Full Story
After a long night of dancing in the streets of Crown Heights, a bus full of men, and bochurim headed out to Rikers Island. Their goal was simple: to bring the mitzvos and atmosphere of Sukkos to the Jewish men in custody who might otherwise go without them. Full Story
2,000 Pegisha participants poured onto President Street outside the Rebbe’s house for an outdoor musical Havdalah led by Yoni Z. Full Story, Photos, Video
The new Beis Medrash for bachurim and balabatim being built directly behind 770 is nearing completion, Baruch Hashem. Over the past few weeks, construction has progressed at an extraordinary pace, as preparations intensify for its opening, before the upcoming Kinus Hashluchim.
The wedding of Zevi Herman of Pittsburgh, PA and Sarah Piekarski of Aventura, FL took place at Oholei Torah Hall in Crown Heights. Photos
A woman suspected of stabbing a Crown Heights Chabad bochur in Manhattan's Diamond District has been arrested following a joint effort by the NYPD and Shomrim organizations. Full Story
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro : How the Rebbe cherished the Kinus Hashluchim and why every moment of it should be taken seriously. Video
The L'Chaim of Yisroel Arkush of Lauderhill, FL and Matti Zaklikovsky of Monroe, NJ took place at Albany Manor in Crown Heights. Photos
Devorie Drimmer Piekarski joins the Clappy and Frank Show to share how her father built Drimmer’s Appliances with the Rebbe’s guidance, her journey taking over the family business, and the values that continue to drive its success. Video
Inspired by the Rebbe ’s call to establish Beis Chochmas Noshim, Chabad of the West Coast in Cape Town, South Africa, launched The Beis with a gala celebration featuring guest speaker Mazi Halperin . Full Story, Photos, Video
Motzoei Shabbos Story: A bochur at the Yeshiva of 770 Eastern Parkway wrote the Rebbe a note about his accomplishments and received a short, pointed reply. Full Story
A Chabad mother, who sent her son to learn in Crown Heights, responds to the mysterious booklet that portrayed the neighborhood in a negative light. Full Story
Sights and scenes from preparations on Friday for Shabbos Lech Lecha 5787 in the Crown Heights neighborhood - Kan Tziva Hashem es Haberacha. Photos
The growing worldwide influence of the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s teachings was evident during a meaningful visit to the Rebbe’s Ohel in Queens by prominent Nassau County government leaders. Full Story
Rabbi Motti Rubin reflects on the life of his father, longtime Albany Shliach Rabbi Yisroel Rubin , who passed away on Simchas Torah, and how the Rebbe 's mission revealed strengths he never knew he possessed. Full Story
With just seven days to go until Bais Rivkah celebrates 85 years of the Rebbe’s school, preparations are well underway, and the excitement is building throughout the Bais Rivkah family. Full Story
Pegisha is underway: Almost 2,000 participants from more than 160 universities across six countries are in Crown Heights this weekend for Pegisha, hosted by Chabad on Campus International. Photos
Passengers aboard an EL AL flight from Tel Aviv to Newark were unexpectedly diverted to Paris on Friday after a crew member became unwell, leaving some travelers spending Shabbos in the French capital. Full Story
Hundreds of Jewish founders, investors, and tech professionals gathered at Trump Tower in New York City to wrap Tefillin and network hosted by Chabad activist Yossi Farro . Full Story, Photos, Video
A week of connection, excitement, and renewed belonging has shown just how much N’shei Chabad means to the women of Crown Heights. Full Story
