Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: Some details about the life of Rebbetzin Chana Schneerson, the mother of the Rebbe, and what she wrote about women learning Torah. Video
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Rebbetzin Chana’s Last Letters
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NYC, Tri-State Brace for Heat Wave Beginning Sunday
The NYC Emergency Management Department and Health Department are urging New Yorkers to prepare for dangerous heat beginning Sunday, June 22, 2025. Forecasts show heat index values could reach 107°F, creating life-threatening conditions. Full Story -
U.S. Strikes 3 Iranian Nuclear Facilities
The United States launched strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities, President Trump said Saturday evening.
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A Red Line for Jewish New Yorkers
This is not politics as usual. This is a five-alarm fire.
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Picture of the Day
Avi Winner of Merkos 302 met former Gaza hostage Omer Shem Tov on Friday in the Upper East Side of Manhattan and put on Tefillin with him. It inspired a few onlookers to do the same. Photo -
Erev Shabbos in Crown Heights
Sights and scenes from preparations on Friday for Shabbos Parshas Shelach in the Crown Heights neighborhood. Photos -
Colel Chabad Daycare in Be’er Sheva Struck by Rocket
An Iranian missile strike hit the Colel Chabad Daycare Center in Be’er Sheva this morning, causing significant damage to the building and sending shockwaves throughout the community. Full Story, Photos, Video -
Faith in the Bayou, Part I
Illuminations #180, a weekly publication by COLlive.com and DollarDaily.org: Rabbi Menachem and Chaya Mushka Ceitlin share stories and moments of Shlichus from Chabad Center of Metairie, LA. Full Story -
Shabbos Mevorchim Tehillim to Honor Bochur’s 6th Yartzeit
A project in memory of the bochur Shmuel Karnowsky OBM, who passed away at the young age of 15, has grown and seen great success; this week an extra gift will be given to mark the 6th yartzeit. Full Story -
“The Bas Mitzvah We Never Had”
This past Wednesday night, pride in being a Jewish woman came to life in a particularly moving way at Machon L’Yahadus. A student who had never celebrated her Bas Mitzvah decided it was time to do something about it – not just for herself, but for her peers as well.
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