Chabad Around the World

201 articles.

The Daring Escape From the Berditchev OrphanageMenachem Ziegelboim · Chabad History · #1187Six young tmimim — all legally minors, are caught by the NKVD at an underground 24 Teves Farbrengen in Berditchev.
The Lion Who Tore Open the Iron CurtainAvrohom Rainitz · Chabad History · #1182Rabbi Yehuda Leib Mochkin who passed away this past Shabbos Chazon, the ninth of Av, was born ninety-five years ago on the fourteenth of Shvat 5684, to his father, the Chassidic mashpia, R’ Peretz, and his mother, Mrs.
Elul of Terror for Moscow ChassidimBerger · Chabad History · #1182Elul 5695/1935. The KGB bursts into the homes of seven Chassidim in the dark of night and arrests them.
“The Key to the City”Beis Moshiach (staff) · Shlichus · #11801 Many mayors and government officials over the years presented to the Rebbe a symbolic &ld...
The Real Air Traffic Control at Bocas Del ToroBeis Moshiach (staff) · Life on Shlichus · #1180An amazing Hashgacha Pratis story from a unique Chabad House.
The Clear Waters of the Caribbean Are Now ClearerBeis Moshiach (staff) · Life on Shlichus · #1179When Rabbis Yariv Klein and Motti Cohen started their shlichus in the Panamanian island of Bocas del Toro right off the Caribbean shore, they never imagined that in less than 7…
“Will You Let A Reform Rabbi Officiate At the Gala Wedding?”Menachem Ziegelboim · Life on Shlichus · #1178That was the question a group of wealthy Jewish donors asked 25-year-old shliach, Rabbi Mottel Kanelsky at a parlor meeting to benefit Bris Avrohom’s Gala
Kidnapped In MoscowBeis Moshiach (staff) · Hiskashrus · #1172Rabbi Teitz of Elizabeth, New Jersey, made twenty-two trips to Russia in the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s.
It’s Never Too Late to Go on Shlichus!Beis Moshiach (staff) · Life on Shlichus · #1167We often hear of a young shliach who, together with his wife Mushky and baby Mendy go somewhere very far away, both in the physical and spiritual sense.
Bringing Tzfas to the World and the World to TzfasNosson Avrohom · SPREADING THE WELLSPRINGS · #1155In the heart of picturesque Tzfas is the “Kabbala Center of Tzfas.” Rabbi Eyal Riess had it strategically placed between the iconic art galleries of the city, where it has been operating for the last thirteen years.
“THIS IS THE GREATEST TRAGEDY (r”l) THERE COULD POSSIBLY BE”Nosson Avrohom · Shlichus · #1151This is what the Rebbe wrote to a young man from Tel Aviv.
Appreciation for the Shliach of the RebbeTzfasman · Shlichus · #1146I was inspired by the Chanuka holiday to meet with a shliach and eight of the “candles” that he lit.
An Eshel Grows in MorroNosson Avrohom · Shlichus · #1145Reaching Morro de S. Paulo, a small island in Brazil, requires following a long and circuitous route, and it’s the only way to get there.
Warm RegardsBeis Moshiach (staff) · Life on Shlichus · #1144Unlike the army of shluchim who regularly get feedback from the people in their community and have nachas from the results of their outreach work, the shluchim who operate in…
The Long Winding Road to ShlichusBeis Moshiach (staff) · Life on Shlichus · #1143From doing business in Miami malls bathed in sunlight, to a Chassidic wedding on the beach, being arrested by immigration authorities and forced to return to Eretz Yisroel with a…
The Secret to Success: Turning Supporters into ShluchimNosson Avrohom · Shlichus · #1142It has been seventeen years since Rabbi Shalom Dovber Amram and his wife Bruria began their outreach activities in the picturesque French town of S.-Brice-sous-Forêt.
Guests for Shabbos, Every ShabbosBeis Moshiach (staff) · Life on Shlichus · #1141Two hostesses for Shabbos meals discuss best practices of hosting: Mrs. Shlomit, labor coach and doula from Modiin Ilit and Mrs. Chani Cohen, shlucha in Charish .
A Chabad Empire in Faraway TucumánNosson Avrohom · Life on Shlichus · #1141It’s been forty years since Rabbi Yisroel Daniel Levy and his wife Miriam began their operations in the Jewish community of Tucumán, Argentina and the surrounding area at the direct instructions of the Rebbe MH”M.
The Entire Torah on One TourBeis Moshiach (staff) · Feature · #1139Mrs.
Chassid on WheelsBeis Moshiach (staff) · Shlichus · #1137If you happened to be walking on Dizengoff Street at the corner of Arlozorov on Sukkos, you might ...
It’s Never Too Late to Go on Shlichus!Beis Moshiach (staff) · Life on Shlichus · #1136It’s not every day that you hear about a couple with grandchildren who goes on shlichus to some faraway place.
What Keeps Her Going in Her ShlichusBeis Moshiach (staff) · Life on Shlichus · #1136In her great modesty, despite being the wife of a dynamic shliach, she always chose to remain behind the scenes. For the first time, Mrs.
“May We Experience Now the Fulfillment of Humanity’s Great Future”Nosson Avrohom · Shlichus · #1135With measured steps and head held high, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Turen made his way to the podium of honor, as hundreds of pairs of eyes focused on him.
A Journey to Chabad of CorsicaNosson Avrohom · Life on Shlichus · #1132Ever hear of the city of Ajaccio?
Dealing with Amalek on ShlichusParshas Ki SeitzeiBeis Moshiach (staff) · Life on Shlichus · #1132I went to get some inspiration for my personal battle with Amalek and spoke with shluchos Mrs. Chani Beckerman of Beer Yaakov, Mrs.
MIRACLES IN THE CITY OF MedellínNosson Avrohom · Life on Shlichus · #1131Two shluchim and their families working in the city of Medellín, Colombia. A small community, much assimilation, and numerous tourists from all over the world.
Gathering Jewish Souls in KazakhstanNosson Avrohom · Life on Shlichus · #1130In the summer, it gets very hot there. During the winter season, temperatures can drop as low as forty degrees below zero.
Nicaragua Chabad House ClosedBeis Moshiach · Life on Shlichus · #1127Due to the intense hostilities that broke out in Nicaragua in recent months, the country has become dangerous, hovering on the brink of civil war.
Setting Boundaries on ShlichusBeis Moshiach (staff) · Life on Shlichus · #1126When it comes to Ahavas Yisroel, what are proper limits? How can family life be preserved while reaching out to every Jew?
Secret Mission ManMenachem Ziegelboim · Chabad History · #1124There probably wasn’t a shliach of the Rebbe who went to Moscow in the 70’s and 80’s who did not visit the home of Alexander (Sasha) and Genia Lokatzky.
The Holy Dollar: From Australia to MexicoNosson Avrohom · Life on Shlichus · #1122The unbelievable story of a dollar that the Rebbe MH”M gave decades ago to a chassid from Australia and recently made its way, quite miraculously, to the vacation city of Cozumel,…
Eight Chabad House StoriesBeis Moshiach (staff) · Life on Shlichus · #1121One of the solutions to bypass the “animal soul” that Chassidim use is the Chassidishe farbrengen. Jews sit together, say l’chaim, and tell Chassidishe stories and life events.
Under the Radar: Young ShluchosBeis Moshiach (staff) · Life on Shlichus · #1119Fraidy Orgad (Romania), Mushka Lerner (Eretz Yisroel), Yocheved Raskin (Uganda): three young shluchos describe their early days on shlichus, which were not particularly inviting…
The Chassid, the Lecturer, and the KingArabinowitz · SPREADING THE WELLSPRINGS · #1119In the morning, the Chassid with the white beard prepares young students for their degrees as one of the outstanding lecturers on history and geography in an exclusive college in Paris.
Shluchim, Activities, and Miracles in BelizeNosson Avrohom · Life on Shlichus · #1117While you may have never heard of the Central American country of Belize, Rabbi Menachem Belhamou, his wife Hadar, and their two children have been working there for two years on…
Where Would We Be Today If Not for Rav Wolpo?Menachem Ziegelboim · Life on Shlichus · #1115As activists and educators kick into high gear their drive to register more and more children for a Chabad chinuch al taharas ha’kodesh for the upcoming school year, Beis Moshiach…
Shlichus in a Philippine ParadiseNosson Avrohom · Life on Shlichus · #1113They arrived in the city of El Nido without almost any prior knowledge of the location and they were unpleasantly surprised.
Chassidic Jewish Pride in the Cradle of NazismMenachem Ziegelboim · Life on Shlichus · #1112R’ Binyamin Braun lives in Munich, Germany, speaks four languages, was a business success to the tune of many millions, and left it all to learn in yeshiva at age forty.
“Time of Our Freedom” Behind BarsBeis Moshiach (staff) · Shlichus · #1112Prepared for publication by P. Zarchi F orty years ago, there were not many shluchim of the Reb...
Preparing for Pesach on ShlichusPesachBeis Moshiach (staff) · Life on Shlichus · #1112You work hard to prepare for Pesach. Have you ever thought about what it ’ s like to prepare to host hundreds of people, without a microphone, and all that food?
From Ivy League Law School to Shlichus at Hebrew UBeis Moshiach (staff) · Life on Shlichus · #1111Even after twenty-seven years on shlichus at Hebrew University in Yerushalayim, R’ Yossi and Dvora Ebert do not rest for a moment, recently adding their son and daughter-in-law,…
The Yeshiva That Feels Like HomeY. Lapidot · Current Events · #1104The largest Chabad yeshiva in the world, located in Tzfas, is currently involved in a struggle for its very survival.
A Shliach Must Remember His Power SourceShmuelevitz · Life on Shlichus · #1103Although bittul is something that is required of every Chassid, it is more so for those shluchim who are accomplishing great things, who were entrusted with the tremendous powers…
French Outreach in the Heart of ManhattanNosson Avrohom · Shlichus · #1101He works in New York with French-speakers. He was born in Morocco, moved to France, and then found himself in the heart of the business district of Manhattan.
The Shlucha Who Transformed the CoastBeis Moshiach (staff) · Life on Shlichus · #1099The life story of Mrs. Rivka Korf a”h, one of the pioneer shluchos who went to a spiritually desolate place, Florida, and helped transform it into a shlichus powerhouse.
Welcome to the World of Shlichus-ShluchosBeis Moshiach (staff) · Life on Shlichus · #1098Behind every successful shliach stands a shlucha who spurs him on, encourages him, and takes an active part in their joint Geula enterprise.
Blunt TalkBeis Moshiach (staff) · Shlichus · #1095The grand finale of this year’s Kinus HaShluchim banquet was a stirring speech delivered by Rabbi Reuven Wolf, Shliach in Los Angeles, California.
Shlichus: The Order of the DayBeis Moshiach (staff) · Shlichus · #1093The soldiers know that the Chabadnikim are a different kind of religious Jews: While they don’t separate themselves from the not-yet-frum, they are more pious than the other chareidim.
Welcome to the Virtual ClassroomBeis Moshiach (staff) · Life on Shlichus · #1092They have a bell, a board, books and notebooks, but it all happens over the internet with a webcam and computer screen.
Bringing Professionalism to Shlichus WorkMenachem Ziegelboim · Life on Shlichus · #1092These young men have burst upon the shlichus scene and have demonstrated expertise in management, marketing, public relations, external and internal networking, becoming…
Transforming a Hostile Environment on ShlichusBeis Moshiach (staff) · Life on Shlichus · #1090How would you react if you visited a home to distribute matzos, and the person demurs politely saying, “Thanks, but I eat bread on Pesach.”?
The Rebbe’s Net Spreads to the End of the EarthNosson Avrohom · Shlichus · #1089A combined twenty-four-hour flight from their families, at one of the most remote locations on the globe, they live a life of shlichus with genuine self-sacrifice.
Filling His Father’s Large Shoes on ShlichusBeis Moshiach (staff) · Shlichus · #1088Three and a half years have passed since Rabbi Sholom Ber Shmuelevitz took over his father’s position. From day one, it wasn’t easy.
The Couple Who Built an Empire from ScratchS.Z. Levin · Life on Shlichus · #1085Rabbi Sholom Mendel Kalmanson, who arrived in France as a refugee, was a model of a true Chassid.
Tears Flowing in the Sanzer MikvehBrook · Miracle Story · #1085Despite the thousands of miles separating Brooklyn from Eretz HaKodesh, the Rebbe, Melech HaMoshiach, felt the struggle in the heart of a young Jew returning to his roots, crying…
The Female Chassidishe Bus DriverMenachem Ziegelboim · Life on Shlichus · #1083PART I The Shneor School in Aubervilliers, a suburb of Paris, is known among tens of thousands ...
Chevron Is OursMenachem Ziegelboim · Shlichus · #1081Following UNESCO’s outrageous decision regarding the M’aras HaMachpeila, I went to meet the new shliach at the M’ara, R’ Yoni Ettia, along with his father, veteran shliach, R’ Victor.
Awesome Awakening in BarbadosMenachem Ziegelboim · Shlichus · #1081Synagogue in Barbados PART I Rabbi Shmuel Pesach Bogomilsky is not only a big talmid chacham an...
It Is Never Too Late for a Second ChanceBeis Moshiach (staff) · Shlichus · #1078Meet R ’ Yonasan Shpitzer, the man who has dedicated his life to giving young people a second chance, and in many cases a third or fourth.
Fire in TzfasRena · Current Events · #1078“ From a distance, I could see the flames spreading out of control .” Two...
When Chassidic Admurim Encounter the Rebbe’s ShluchimMenachem Ziegelboim · Life on Shlichus · #1077Every year, dozens of Admurim visit cities and countries far from their headquarters. They need logistical and spiritual assistance, which they get from the Rebbe ’ s shluchim.
From Counter-Terrorism to the Chabad YeshivaNosson Avrohom · Shlichus · #1074He was a boy from Haifa who almost got mixed up with the lowest elements of Israeli society.
The Long Shabbos Walk Heard Around the WorldMenachem Ziegelboim · Stories · #1074PART I In a restaurant near the Marina Roscha shul sat dozens of bachurim from Tomchei T&rs...
Jewish Souls at WingateNosson Avrohom · Life on Shlichus · #1070The Wingate Institute, located at the Poleg Interchange between Netanya and Hertzliya, is the largest professional learning institution in Eretz Yisroel for physical education.
From Competitive Sports to Challenging ShlichusBeis Moshiach (staff) · Shlichus Stories · #1068Aviva ’ s life trajectory fluctuated between a national championship and a physical breakdown, between light and darkness.
Shabbos with Chabad in AmsterdamBeis Moshiach (staff) · Life on Shlichus · #1066Every Shabbos, in countless areas of the world, the Rebbe ’ s shluchim host the members of their communities as well as tourists.
Unlikely Chabad House for Israeli BackpackersBeis Moshiach (staff) · Life on Shlichus · #1065Rabbi Ariel Antebi and his wife, Rivka, devotedly run a Chabad House in Santana, a district of S Paulo, Brazil.
The Huge Demand for Torah Scrolls in RussiaMenachem Ziegelboim · Chabad History · #1062Rabbi Hollander and the Rebbe PART I In contrast to the cold weather that night in Moscow, in th...
Practicing Judaism Openly in the Soviet “Paradise”Berger · Chabad History · #1059Both were child heroes who observed Yiddishkait under Soviet rule. They had to deal with hostile classmates, they learned Torah secretly, and had to hide in times of danger.
The Tragedy Didn’t Break US – On the Contrary!Beis Moshiach (staff) · Life on Shlichus · #1057A few weeks ago, a very special and most unusual event took place in the remote Indian village of Hampi.
Shlichus in a Nature WonderlandBeis Moshiach (staff) · Life on Shlichus · #1054A large picturesque town with one story wooden houses and red tiled roofs, surrounded by seventy clear lakes and dozens of islands.
Our Man in DubaiAvrohom Rainitz · Shlichus · #1052We can’t show you a picture of the shliach we interviewed and nor can we tell you his name. But even Saudi princes know about his work with Jews in the United Arab Emirates.
True Friends for LifeMenachem Ziegelboim · Obituary · #1046PART I We just marked the first yahrtzait of the Chassid, R’ Aharon Eliezer Ceitlin a...
A Trailblazing ShliachNosson Avrohom · Life on Shlichus · #1045Ever since R’ Chaim Rivkin and his family came to serve on the Rebbe’s shlichus in Rishon L’Tzion, the activities in the ‘Abramovitch’ neighborhood and the city’s center have received a tremendous boost.
Moshiach: The Cherry on Top in ShlichusNosson Avrohom · Life on Shlichus · #1041Rabbi Dovid Chaviv came to Sarcelles, France six years ago, and today “with songs of joy,” he is reaping the many successes of his activities with the city’s Jewish community.
Elder Statesman of the Tishrei RegularsBeis Moshiach (staff) · Shlichus · #1040R’ Yitzchok Yadgar, who is looked to as a spiritual guide and is revered by thousands of his talmidim and mekuravim in Eretz Yisroel, visits 770 every Tishrei, usually accompanied by mekuravim.
The Crowd Can Never Get Enough of Being with the RebbeNosson Avrohom · Shlichus · #1040R’ Amram Shatal, shliach in Tel Mond, spent many a Tishrei with the Rebbe.
5726: Rosh Ha’shana of Russian JewryBeis Moshiach (staff) · Chabad History · #1040Rosh HaShana 5726/1965 by the Rebbe was devoted to the Chabad Chassidim who were held captive behind the Iron Curtain under the oppressive communist regime.
A New Generation of T’mimimNosson Avrohom · Chinuch · #1038He has been at the helm of the Chabad yeshiva in Tzfas since it was founded forty years ago. Five sons also lead yeshivos or learning programs.
Undercover Mission in Soviet RussiaBeis Moshiach (staff) · Chabad History · #1035On Rosh HaShana, the Rebbe called for the Chassidim who left Russia that year to come up to the bima and be near him during the blowing of the shofar.
Geula in BarbadosBeis Moshiach (staff) · Life on Shlichus · #1032Mrs. Ilana Benyaminson uses her talent for writing to spread the Rebbe’s message of Geula to various audiences.
Powerhouse of FaithBeis Moshiach (staff) · Shlichus · #1032Chana Kadvil of Rechovot has a particularly hard nisayon to deal with. She has been confined to a wheelchair for years.
One Chassid Can Transform an Entire CityBeis Moshiach (staff) · Shlichus · #1031What motivates a young man who just started his career in the military to leave it all and devote himself to the Rebbe ’ s mivtzaim?
‘Chai Club’: The Young Revolution in ViennaNosson Avrohom · Shlichus · #1030After his year on k ’ vutza, Rabbi Shneur Zalman Raskin planned to travel to Florida to learn in the local smicha program.
A Tireless Shliach Who Avoided the LimelightNosson Avrohom · Life on Shlichus · #1029Rabbi Yona Biniashvili, shliach in the Beit HaKerem neighborhood of Yerushalayim, died suddenly of a heart attack on 11 Sivan.
Hiskashrus of Love Behind the Iron CurtainBerger · Chabad History · #1028Twenty-two years have passed since we last saw the Rebbe. Many ask how we can be truly mekushar under these circumstances.
The Rebbe Is with US Every Step of the WayAvrohom Rainitz · Life on Shlichus · #1028About the shlichus of Rabbi Dovid (Dudu) Lider, director of the Chabad House for Israeli tourists in Melbourne.
From a Chabad House to a Chabad CommunityMenachem Ziegelboim · Life on Shlichus · #1027They started as Chabad Houses with local programs and as they became successful and grew, they became a Chabad community with a shul, minyanim, shiurim, Chabad schools, etc.
The Chassidic RevolutionBeis Moshiach (staff) · Life on Shlichus · #1026“ They saw that we davened for hours, loved to farbreng and did mivtzaim.
Year Round Sunshine and G-dliness on Isla MujeresNosson Avrohom · Life on Shlichus · #1025For many years, Jewish tourists who went to the tiny island called Isla Mujeres in northern Mexico were surprised to find out that this popular tourist spot did not have a Chabad presence.
Collector of Souls on the Island of CebuNosson Avrohom · Life on Shlichus · #1020A family with three young children arrived shortly before Pesach three years ago on a distant island to open a Chabad House and encountered quite a few challenges.
Miraculous Shlichus in the CaribbeanNosson Avrohom · Life on Shlichus · #1019The Chabad House that operates in Bocas del Toro Archipelago in northwest Panama is not only a place whose outreach activities have been crowned with tremendous success and…
In Search of a Spiritual MentorAvrohom Rainitz · Life on Shlichus · #1018Beis Moshiach spoke with the shliach to Rutgers University in New Jersey, R ’ Yosef Tzvi Carlebach, who runs a Chabad empire with a multi-million dollar annual budget, wanting to hear the secret of how to fundraise.
350 Cigarettes for MatzaMenachem Ziegelboim · Pesach · #1018In Rabbi Yisroel Meir Lau ’ s Yachel Yisroel Hagada shel Pesach , the former Chief Rabbi...
The “Non-Partisan Committee…” An Unknown Organization?Beis Moshiach (staff) · Chabad History · #1017Did you ever hear of the “ Non-Partisan Committee for the Spiritual Survival of Eastern European Jewry ”?
T’fillin in the Middle of the JungleNosson Avrohom · Life on Shlichus · #1015Admit it; you have never heard of a family, parents and four children (today six), who go off on shlichus to a forsaken hole in the wall in southern Mexico on the border of Guatemala.
Even Miracles Come in ThreesNosson Avrohom · Profile · #1014R ’ Yosef Yisroel HaKohen Ehrentreu is a well-known figure in the Chabad community of Tzfas.
Adding Secular Studies in MoroccoBeis Moshiach (staff) · Chabad History · #1013The lack of secular studies in the Chabad schools in Morocco was a thorny issue between the JDC and Chabad since the beginning * On Chabad: “They work honestly, cleanly, devotedly…
Seasonal ShluchimBeis Moshiach (staff) · Life on Shlichus · #1013There are shluchim who are always on the move. They switch off between their seasonal shlichus and community life in Eretz Yisroel.
1952: The Chabad Empire in MoroccoBeis Moshiach (staff) · Chabad History · #1010The JDC sent a representative to spend a month in Morocco, visiting every village and city where Chabad had schools * The Shluchim have “devotion and self-sacrifice unmatched by…
Hiskashrus as an Educational ToolNosson Avrohom · Hiskashrus · #1009One of the special things about the Ohr Menachem school for girls in Tzfas is how they are taught to connect to the Rebbe through writing to him via the Igros Kodesh.
The Fight for the SoulsBeis Moshiach (staff) · Chabad History · #1008Chabad “is not worthy of JDC support * Chabad is promoting “medieval fanaticism” in Morocco * Bochurim are learning Gemara loudly, like in Slobodka, and not quietly like in…
Shlichus Under Constant FireBeis Moshiach (staff) · Shlichus · #1006Under a barrage of stones and Molotov cocktails, outbreaks of violence, stabbings and attacks on a daily basis, the shluchim of the Rebbe operate with mesirus nefesh in one of the most dangerous parts of the world.
expansion from Two to Fifty in One YearBeis Moshiach (staff) · Chabad History · #1006Once the JDC agreed to support the Chabad activities in Morocco, the question was how fast should Chabad expand * The JDC wanted Chabad to focus on opening a Central Yeshiva and…
Signed on the Rebbe’s LetterheadBeis Moshiach (staff) · Chabad History · #1005After the JDC refuses to support the Chabad activities in Morocco, an independent fundraising effort is launched * Rabbi Binyomin Gorodetsky signs two rare and unique letters on…
Build First, Ask LaterBeis Moshiach (staff) · Chabad History · #1004Last week we presented the discussions of the American Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) whether there is a need for Chabad activities in Morocco – This week we present the “back…
The First Shlichus: Conquering North AfricaBeis Moshiach (staff) · Letters From the Rebbe · #1003A few days after the passing of the Frierdiker Rebbe, the Rebbe’s first Shluchim were sent to Morocco, to fulfill a request of the Frierdiker Rebbe * The Shlichus was sponsored in…
BRINGING OUR BOYS homeBeis Moshiach (staff) · Shlichus · #1002In a wide-ranging campaign which includes numerous volunteers, the Rebbe’s shluchim at Ohr Shneur in Aubervilliers near Paris are working on transferring Jewish children from public school to Jewish schools.
The Rebbe Revealed the “Essence” of FranceBeis Moshiach (staff) · Life on Shlichus · #1002R ’ Yosef Taieb, as a child, barely knew anything about Judaism. Today, he is the rav of two large communities, a shliach, a rosh yeshiva and an Av Beis Din.
The Secret to Great Success on ShlichusAvrohom Rainitz · Shlichus · #999With 1700 volunteers a month, an annual cycle of activities with a budget of close to $20,000,000, and now with the dedication of a building that is 20,000 square feet, the Chabad…
Special Forces Warrior in the Rebbe’s ArmyAvrohom Rainitz · Shlichus · #997R ’ Halperin speaks for the first time: About the secret to the success of his magnificent community, their annual group trip to the Rebbe, the way to be mekarev every Jew and…
A Star Burns Bright in the DesertBeis Moshiach (staff) · Shlichus · #984Tzachi was an outstanding drama student at Tel Aviv University when he first met R’ Fishel Jacobs at the students’ club.
A Child of Shluchim Is Himself a ShliachBeis Moshiach (staff) · Life on Shlichus · #983Thousands of Lubavitcher children live in the world of shlichus and are themselves, young shluchim.
Light in South Tel AvivNosson Avrohom · Shlichus · #982Rabbi Shmuel Machputz, his wife Noa, and their children are the shluchim in south Tel Aviv’s Neve Ofer neighborhood.
Shlichus in the Wilds of KenyaBeis Moshiach (staff) · Shlichus · #976They grew up in warm Chabad communities and chose to leave the capitol of Chabad in Eretz Yisroel for the jungle and dangerous wilds of Kenya, and no, they did not go there to…
Man on a MissionRabbi Boruch Merkur · Shlichus · #973When I told R ’ Michoel Nudelman that I ’ m calling from Beis Moshiach about the outreach activities that he does, he asked me , what activity?
My ShlichusBeis Moshiach (staff) · Shlichus · #971Shlichus Profiles: Rabbi Oren Raz Location: S.
Happy Birthday Surprise VisitBeis Moshiach (staff) · Shlichus · #970Knock knock. You open the door even though you aren ’ t expecting anyone. You find a lovely couple at your door, bearing a cake . “ Did you forget ?
A Single Soldier Can’t Do It AloneBeis Moshiach (staff) · Shlichus · #964A conversation with R ’ Yitzchok Gruzman about what motivates him to bring out shliach after shliach to his area. * How he picks the new shluchim. * How they handle conflicts.
Kabbalas Shabbos on ThursdayBeis Moshiach (staff) · Shlichus · #963When Refael was first hired at his job, one of the owners called him in for a conversation that did not fall under the heading of standard job orientation.
ANASH-SHLICHUS: Refael BecherBeis Moshiach (staff) · Shlichus · #962“The market is flooded with books for kids but I noted a dismaying absence of children’s books that convey messages about the Geula.”
Reviving Jewish Life in EthiopiaNosson Avrohom · Shlichus · #962A young couple that never thought of going on shlichus in Africa, found themselves running a seder in Addis Ababa, the capitol of Ethiopia.
ANASH-SHLICHUS: Dor BittonRabbi Boruch Merkur · Shlichus · #961“What motivates me is the Rebbe saying that each of us is a shliach. That everyone is a shliach means that it makes no difference where you live and what you do for a living.
Conquering the Hills of YerushalayimNosson Avrohom · Shlichus · #960Just four years ago, R ’ Roi Uliel and his family moved to the Abu Tor ( Givat Chananya) neighborhood of Yerushalayim in order to work with the Jewish families there.
ANASH-SHLICHUS: Elad GoldmanBeis Moshiach (staff) · Shlichus · #959“You can do mivtzaim everywhere,” he says, “even with chareidim and knitted kippot types. I have a rule, for example, that we don’t begin until we say the 12 P’sukim and Yechi.
ANASH-SHLICHUS: Asher MeshulamBeis Moshiach (staff) · Shlichus · #958“Whoever notices us as we work gets exposed to some Jewish message, especially our regular customers.
ANASH-SHLICHUS: Eli LevyBeis Moshiach (staff) · Shlichus · #957“The truth is I started this mainly for myself. After living in Tzfas for a few years I suddenly got it.
ANASH SHLICHUS: Avrohom BlecherBeis Moshiach (staff) · Shlichus · #956“I consider myself the shliach of the building.
ANASH-SHLICHUS: Chemdat Avner (Chemdi) GantzBeis Moshiach (staff) · Shlichus · #955“I was born and raised in Rechovot. I learned in Chabad yeshivos in Kfar Chabad (Rishon L’Tziyon), in Tzfas and in 770.
Chabad House in the House of MoshiachBeis Moshiach (staff) · Shlichus · #954A new Chabad House . Where? In Chabad World Headquarters, 770.
Challa the Soft Ambassador That Works Hard!Beis Moshiach (staff) · Shlichus · #953This true story about ShiraLee will surely convince you to follow in the path of our matriarch Sarah. * Challa – not what you thought !
ANASH-SHLICHUS: Aryeh Leib SchneersohnBeis Moshiach (staff) · Shlichus · #953“ We are the Rebbe ’ s Reservists. There are the bachurim, the shluchim and the rabbanim who comprise the army regulars. We married men, Anash, are the reservist soldiers.
Coming Home on ShlichusNosson Avrohom · Shlichus · #949R ’ Adir Salama was born and raised in the Revivim neighborhood of Rishon L ’ Tziyon and he returned there as a shliach two years after he married.
From India to BoliviaMenachem Ziegelboim · Shlichus · #945Two brothers, at two ends of the world, both shluchim of the Rebbe and both marking a special celebration .
Spiritual Armor for Every Jewish SoldierNosson Avrohom · Shlichus · #943Many Israeli soldiers in the recent war were inspired to put on t ’ fillin every day. The problem is that many of them cannot buy their own t ’ fillin.
Chabad at IntelNosson Avrohom · Shlichus · #940R’ Dovid Geudj, R’ Alon Nevo and lately, also R’ Eli Devoras have brought spiritual meaning to their work at the corporate giant Intel, and have turned their Chabad activities at…
Shlichus – A Way of LifeBeis Moshiach (staff) · Shlichus · #939The four of them are representative of the Chabad community in Eretz Yisroel.
The Secret of SuccessNosson Avrohom · Shlichus · #938Shliach R ’ Tzvi Yosef (Herschel) Rabisky ’ s shlichus targets thousands of Russian Jews in Toronto.
Reaching out to Israelis in the Land Down UnderNosson Avrohom · Shlichus · #937R’ Alon Hazi learned in Rosh HaAyin but when he was drafted he left the path of Torah. He served in Lebanon and experienced miracles.
The Sounds of Torah Reverberating in the Hills of the ShomronNosson Avrohom · Shlichus · #936Mitzpeh Yitzhar was founded on a hilltop in the Shomron mountains by R ’ Itzik Sandroi and his wife, Chabad Chassidim.
Ambassadors for MoshiachBeis Moshiach (staff) · Shlichus · #935When you ask R’ Yitzchok Weintraub what motivates him, he laughs and says he doesn’t know because he never thought about it. He says, “I always ask myself the opposite question.
Chabad House in the JungleNosson Avrohom · Shlichus · #932It’s hard to believe but in the heart of the jungle in Bolivia, a young couple, Yehoshua (“Shuki”) and Chana Gur, have opened a Chabad house which is visited by thousands of Israelis every month.
From the Cold of Siberia to Spreading the Warmth of ChassidusNosson Avrohom · Shlichus · #930R’ Ariel and his wife Rochel Elias made a long journey until they came to their shlichus among Russian speaking Jews in Givat Shmuel.
Sanctifying the “Holy Island”Beis Moshiach (staff) · Shlichus · #929Chagai and Mili Vertman and their children are shluchim in Sri Lanka, an island in the Far East.
Making Russian Immigrants Feel at HomeNosson Avrohom · Shlichus · #927As a child he was angry that he was born to the Jewish people. Today, he is a shliach of the Rebbe to Russian speaking Jews living on Staten Island, New York.
Warming Up Russian Jewish Souls in Frigid OttawaNosson Avrohom · Shlichus · #926The fascinating life story of a boy who grew up in Russia, ended up in yeshiva, and became exposed to Chabad Chassidus.
Home Away from HomeNosson Avrohom · Shlichus · #924Buenos Aires is a large city that attracts numerous tourists including Israelis and many Jews. A Chabad house was opened just for them by Menachem Sharabi and his wife Rochel.
Chabad Seders Around the GlobeMmarad · Shlichus · #923Do you feel tense these days before Pesach? Think of the shluchim who are preparing for dozens, hundreds, even thousands of guests.
Chief Rabbi of the Land of the Rising SunBeis Moshiach (staff) · Shlichus · #922In a historic ceremony, the shliach, R’ Binyamin Edery, was recently appointed as Chief Rabbi of Japan.
From Hodu Till KushBeis Moshiach (staff) · Shlichus · #922Twin sisters, shluchos from the day they were born, have ended up with one in Hodu-India and one in Kush-Ethiopia, and not just for Purim!
Key Players in Playa’s Jewish RevivalBeis Moshiach (staff) · Shlichus · #918Mrs. Leah Brod, shlucha in Playa del Carmen, talks about life on shlichus.
More Power to the ShluchimShmuelevitz · Shlichus · #918I n the HaYom Yom entry for 20 Cheshvan, the Rebbe says that each of the shluchim are given special abilities from the one who sent them, and what is expected of them is that they…
Creating a Moshiach Storm in the PhilippinesNosson Avrohom · Shlichus · #917The shluchim to the Philippines, Yossi and Tiferet Levy, had no idea where it was located on the globe.
Nicaragua Wants Moshiach!Nosson Avrohom · Shlichus · #916The first Chabad House in Nicaragua in Central America opened three years ago.
Building Chabad in Eilat from the Ground UpMenachem Ziegelboim · Shlichus · #913It’s hard to compare Eilat of forty years ago to Eilat of today.
Spring Summer Soul Season in Manali IndiaNosson Avrohom · Shlichus · #909Numerous Jews and Israelis visit Manali, a captivating tourist site in India. * The shluchim R’ Yaakov Shatz and R’ Shneur Pugatch and their wives are there to help them.
Shluchei Adoneinu to Bring Moshiach TzidkeinuBeis Moshiach (staff) · Shlichus · #908The stories of five veteran shluchim from five countries, France, Argentina, Italy, the US, and Scotland, who describe starting out on shlichus.
Shlichus in the SnowBeis Moshiach (staff) · Shlichus · #908The kind of storm that hit Yerushalayim, the Galil, the Golan, Yehuda and Shomron was something that even elderly people in Tzfas could not recall.
House Arrest in the Chabad House of Poona, IndiaMenachem Ziegelboim · Feature · #906Daniel Efrati, a philosopher and lecturer, categorized himself as a Tel Avivian bohemian. He found himself living through a distressful saga when he was jailed in Poona, India.
Russian Jewish Revival in the Center of German EnlightenmentNosson Avrohom · Shlichus · #906It was a long journey that Rabbi David Shvedik had to take until he reached a life of Torah and mitzvos. A meeting with a shliach is what set him off him in a new direction.
Remembering Mira – Her Light Continues to ShineBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tribute · #902Rosh Chodesh Kislev reminds us of the shluchos to India, Rivka Holtzberg and Mira Scharf, may Hashem avenge their blood, who were murdered on this day.
The Extraordinary Growth of Chabad in Beit ShemeshMordechaisegal · Shlichus · #901Beit Shemesh is often in the headlines.
Marketing Judaism in the Biggest Market in the WorldBeis Moshiach · Shlichus · #897Yossi and Chani Goldstein arrived in Yiwu, China six years ago, in Elul 5767.
Rabbi Aharon Ha’kohen Stawsky A”H: Engineer and Driver of the Geula TrainGordon · Shlichus · #895Who was this dynamic rabbi, the ‘engineer’ of the annual Simchas Torah ‘geula train’ and beloved Chabad shliach?
A Slichos Tour in Old TzfasMmarad · Feature · #894Menachem Mendel Arad joined Ascent ’ s Slichos Tour together with a group of commanders and officers from the IDF.
Tishrei on Shlichus - From a Father’s PerspectiveTishreiCrombie · Shlichus · #894R ’ Zev Crombie, who went with his wife to Sri Lanka in order to help their son and daughter-in - law who are on shlichus in this Moslem country, wrote a diary of his impressions .
Geula Tour of Yerushalayim of OldMmarad · Shlichus · #892Doron , and his wife Ayelet, Oren run what they call “ Yerushalayim shel Maala – A Center for Tourists with Spirit and Neshama , ” through which they teach Judaism and Chassidus to thousands of tourists a year.
Bringing Authentic Judaism to Russia’s Jewish StateNosson Avrohom · Shlichus · #891How a native of Birobidzhan became the shliach in this unusual Jewish State .
Wounded Shliach: I Want to Return to My ShlichusNosson Avrohom · Shlichus · #891When the shliach in Dagestan, R’ Ovadia Isakov, returned home after sh’chita late at night, an assailant lay in wait and shot him.
Angels of ShlichusNosson Avrohom · Shlichus · #890For three years now, those who walk the Israel National Trail (Shvil Yisrael) that extends from one end of the country to the other know the Grizi family as “Trail Angels.” They…
Jewish Revival in a Former Top Secret Soviet CityNosson Avrohom · Shlichus · #888We visited distant Chelyabinsk, which is located southeast of the Ural Mountains, and met the shliach, Rabbi Meir Kirsch.
Shlichus in the Land of OpportunityBeis Moshiach (staff) · Shlichus · #880It’s not only in exotic locales that there are heroines on shlichus who need to make five hour trips, each way, in order to get bread.
Chabad Mikva – 25 Years in the MakingSavyon · Shlichus · #875He was moved to receive this token of their appreciation along with a bottle of water from the mikva the Rebbe had immersed in, in addition to a challa cover which incorporated a piece of the towel that the Rebbe used.
An Unprecedented Medical MiracleBeis Moshiach (staff) · Shlichus · #869That was a Hallel like none other that I’ve ever experienced.
The Busiest Chabad House in the WorldMmarad · Shlichus · #869There is hardly any tourist, Jewish or not, who does not visit the Kosel.
Shluchos Talk About MiraBeis Moshiach (staff) · Shlichus · #866Mushka Sudri of Delhi and Shaindy Berstein of Cochin write about their fellow shlucha, the unforgettable Mira Scharf, may Hashem avenge her blood.
Victory of the Jewish PeopleBeis Moshiach (staff) · Shlichus · #866Musician Yishai Lapidot was in Ulm, Germany. He was invited by a shliach to visit there to celebrate a Chanukas HaBayis.
Packaging Chassidus and Moshiach for the Tourist TradeMenachem Mendel Arad · Shlichus · #864The Center for Kabbala, which is run by R’ Eyal Reiss, is not your typical Chabad house. It spreads the wellsprings of Chassidus, albeit in an atypical package. * Part 2 of 2
A Bar Mitzva and Wedding in One WeekMenachem Mendel Arad · Shlichus · #863The Center for Kabbala, which is run by R’ Eyal Reiss, is not your typical Chabad house. It spreads the wellsprings of Chassidus, albeit in an atypical package.
From Middle America to Shlichus in Central IsraelBeis Moshiach · Shlichus · #860The story of an American girl from a Conservative home and her journey to Chabad and shlichus.
Hometown HeroNosson Avrohom · Shlichus · #857The life story of Rabbi Yosef Cohen, a rav in Ramla, begins with his childhood as an immigrant from Djerba, growing up in Ramla.
The Man Who Began the Moshiach Campaign Over Sixty Years AgoMenachem Ziegelboim · Shlichus · #855In advance of the Kinus HaShluchim, we spoke to Rabbi Zalman Abelsky, a Chassid who went on a dangerous shlichus during the days of the Rebbe Rayatz.
Bringing Moshiach to the Land of the Orient PearlRochel Green · Shlichus · #851A glimpse into the life of a shlucha who arrived at her shlichus on the very day that the shluchim in Bombay were murdered.
Resurrecting Jewish CherkassyMenachem Savyon · Life on Shlichus · #845Young people who only recently got involved in Jewish life immerse in a mikva with freezing water * A phone conversation in which the shliach’s offer is turned down ends with a…
Shlichus in the Land of Idol WorshipNosson Avrohom · Shlichus · #836How do you prepare a city full of idols for Moshiach?
Shabbat to ShareMenachem Savyon · Life on Shlichus · #836The curiosity of the Beis Moshiach reporter was aroused when he saw someone who did not look religious loading up his car with boxes from the Chabad center.
The Six Stolen Sifrei Torah Were ReturnedNosson Avrohom · Feature · #835Last week, the ancient Tzemach Tzedek Synagogue in Tzfas held a joyous celebration after its six precious Torah scrolls, stolen the previous Shabbos, were miraculously discovered in an abandoned house.
From Personal Redemption to Redeeming the WorldNosson Avrohom · Shlichus · #833R’ Sholom and Penina Rotenbord have been on shlichus in the Beit Eliezer neighborhood in Chadera, working with Russian immigrants.
Transforming the World Through Text MessagingMenachem Mendel Arad · Shlichus · #831Technology in the service of Torah is an old story.
Taming the Wild WestRabbi Yaakov Shmuelevitz · Shlichus · #831I am also still surprised sometimes when I have to deal with tragic matters such as helping a couple with shalom bayis and discovering what stupidities people are immersed in, or…
Sun, Surf, Spring Training and Shlichus in ClearwaterMenachem Savyon · Shlichus · #830Clearwater, Florida attracts millions of tourists and sports enthusiasts every year. Sadly, the assimilation rate in Clearwater is 95% and most men are in the “karkafta” category.
The Five Sons of the Seder in DharamkotPesachEliyahu Sebbag · Shlichus · #830Most of the participants at the s’darim at Chabad houses in India fall into the category of the “Fifth Son” whom the Rebbe said must also be brought to the table.
Chassidic Warmth Melts Freezing EuropeTzfasman · Shlichus · #827Europe’s record freezing temperatures have claimed hundreds of lives, snarled traffic and trapped tens of thousands of residents in remote villages across Serbia and Romania.
Seeing Geula in MoscowSavyon · Shlichus · #824In Eretz Yisroel, everyone knows the mashpia Rabbi Michoel Mishulovin of Nachalat Har Chabad in Ki...
Restoring Jewish Life in the Ancient Community of Kochi, IndiaNosson Avrohom · Shlichus · #824Zalman and Shaindy Berenshtein set out on shlichus to Kochi, India.
ANASH-SHLICHUS: R’ Moshe BardugoBeis Moshiach (staff) · Shlichus · #560“I believe that every child can achieve excellence. There is no average or weak child. Every child is outstanding and needs to be helped to reveal his potential.
He Saw Sichos on the SeashoreBeis Moshiach (staff) · Miracle StoryA miracle story of the Rebbe spanning three continents
The Dream Became Reality with a Knock at the Door…Nosson Avrohom · Life on ShlichusDifficulties with their work responsibilities brought Rabbi and Mrs. Nemni to the decision to leave their shlichus after only one year.
Chabad Empire in KazakhstanAvrohom Rainitz · Life on ShlichusAn interview with the Cohen brothers, R’ Yeshaya and R’ Elchanan about the Jewish revolution in the country of exile of Reb Levi Yitzchok Schneerson.
A Duch? Only to the Rebbe!Beis Moshiach (staff) · ShlichusR’ Shneur sat, bent over the table. He had a white paper and a pen and he would think and write a line, think for a while and then write another few words.
The Plan of Action & the Secret PlansBeis Moshiach (staff) · Chabad HistoryPirsum Rishon: A Budget Proposal for Chabad Lubavitch Activities in Europe, signed by the Frierdiker Rebbe * Among the budget items: The Yeshiva & the Girls’ Schools, Evening…