Mikvah at Chabad RGV in South Texas will be dedicated in memory of local IDF Sgt. Sean Carmeli Chabad of the Rio Grande Valley in Texas is set to complete the construction of a 850-square-foot mikvah in the city of McAllen—the first in the city’s close to 100 years of Jewish history. The mikvah, Mei […]

After 15 years of effort, a commemorative stamp is issued When David Novack, a young first lieutenant with the 100th Infantry Battalion, fought for the United States Army in the European theater during World War II, he never could have envisioned that one of his grandsons would be a Chabad-Lubavitch rabbi who would be taking […]

Philanthropic New Jersey company stepped up to fill an urgent void In a year of a global pandemic, you might think that an unexpected national glue shortage would not be that big of a deal—after all, the year has seen a range of odd shortages. But for 20,000 Jewish families isolated in their homes for […]

Andrew Lindhardt built bridges over the chasm of disability By all accounts, Andrew Lindhardt was a people person. Using a small keyboard to “speak” at Friendship Circle events, he would “work the room.” Smiling broadly and chatting with each attendee, he seamlessly built bridges over the chasm of disability. It was no surprise that when […]

Bernard Haller’s gravestone declares that he never missed a day of tefillin or ate non-kosher meat When Bernard (Baruch) Haller enlisted in the United States Marines in 1941, he had two goals: to serve his country and to survive. To accomplish these goals, he knew that he’d need the help of a Higher Power. And […]

Landmark bill passed with bipartisan support will mandate a moment of silence for 3 million public school kids. A landmark bill that will mandate that all K-12 public school classrooms in Florida begin each day with a moment of silence, is currently making its way to the desk of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Proponents of […]

Dear Reader The Chabad world is abuzz with preparations for the great and momentous date of Chof-Ches Sivan, which this year will mark 80 years since the Rebbe and Rebbetzin arrived on the shores of the United States, escaping the horrors of the Holocaust and starting a new chapter of hafatzas hamaayanos, the last stop […]

Less than two weeks remain until the joyous day of Chof Ches Sivan, celebrating 80 years since the Rebbe and Rebbetzin’s safe arrival on the shores of the United States, and heralding a new era of Hafatzas Hamayanos. The Rebbe refers to Chof Ches Sivan as “a day established by many for Farbrengens and Hachlatos to renew our efforts in […]

Chabad.org’s Daily Study app is revamped in time for 3 Tammuz, the anniversary of the Rebbe’s passing Daily Torah study has never been easier—be it in line at the bank, on the subway on your way to work or at your dining-room table after a long day at work. One of the most popular Jewish […]

Windows smashed in nearby synagogue followed by outpouring of Jewish pride Seneca Park is a lovely patch of green shielded from the busy Dempster Street by the tan-bricked Lubavitch Chabad of Skokie, Ill. Seated around satin-topped tables in the park and hearing dozens of teens singing, “I’m a Jew and I’m proud,” it’s hard to […]