Mrs. Rochel Yehudis Charytan, longtime Chabad-Lubavitch emissary to Winnipeg, Canada, passed away on the first day of Passover after a lengthy illness. She was 65 years old. She was born Rochel Yehudis Gottlieb in Montreal in 1954, named for her two grandmothers who both perished in Auschwitz. Her parents, Shraga and Sarah Gottlieb, Holocaust survivors […]

“Chabad-Lubavitch World Headquarters is gratified by the decision handed down last week by the Civil Court of the City of New York, confirming exclusive rights to control and manage the synagogue space at 770 Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn, New York, to its rightful owners. In her decision, the judge, the Honorable Harriet L. Thompson, ruled […]

Holmdel, NJ:  It was a great way to get out of the house, join in a meaningful Jewish Holiday and show appreciation for our hospital workers at Bayshore Medical Center, and our first responders. The entire community was invited to join in the LAG BA’OMER CAR PARADE, A SALUTE TO FIRST RESPONDERS AND HEALTHCARE WORKERS!  The event […]

Two hundred and seventy-seven people move out of New York City every day. According to the 2018 census data on population flow, the Big Apple leads all U.S. metro areas as the biggest net loser. In the largest and most populous city (8.6 million) in the United States, it is difficult for anyone to find […]

For who who have been eager to attend a Jewish communal gathering or movie during these months of quarantine, Chabad of Chesterfield has come up with a solution. The Jewish organization will host a drive-in movie event featuring the film “Young Abraham” on Sunday, May 24 in the parking lot of Chesterfield Mall. Other groups […]

Rabbi Mendy Minkowitz of Elon Chabad said this was an act of vandalism Updated at 7:20 p.m. on May 14 to include surveillance video of the incident that was released by the Town of Elon Police Department on Thursday evening.  The menorah posted outside of Elon University’s Chabad off-campus house was torn down late Tuesday […]

Last-ditch effort in Caribbean saves life of Israeli seafarer stranded by coronavirus It was eerily reminiscent of the route that Jews-turned-pirates fleeing Spain and Portugal in the 17th century would take. Making their way across the North Atlantic, these legendary swashbuckling Jewish pirates once roamed the Caribbean from Curaçao to Jamaica. In ships bearing names […]

CHESTER – The Jewish community spread cheer and gratitude – along with a live concert – in a festive “Honk for Heroes” car parade to honor health care workers, first responders and seniors. Dozens of cars participated in this unity and community event organized by Chabad of Orange County, led by Rabbi Pesach and Chana […]