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Cheder Menachem of Long Island is giving the community a unique way to make an impact — and possibly walk away with a luxury timepiece. Full Story

Both Rabbi Sholom Raichik and Chazzan Yaisef Telsner of Chabad Lubavitch in Upper Montgomery County, Maryland, donated a kidney to a person in need. Full Story

Rabbi Shmuel Gelbstein, a respected member of the Chabad community in Israel, passed away suddenly on Friday night, 15 Av, 5785. He was 57 snd passed away suddenly after suffering Full Story

Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: The Rebbe’s opinion on who is responsible for the tuition costs of day schools and Torah institutions. Video

Live at 11 PM ET: The Lubavitcher Rebbe initiated the custom of participating in a Siyum on each of the “Nine Days.” Watch the final live Siyum on COLlive.com. Live

Singer Simche Friedman released a lively cover single: “Muchrachim Lirkod,” originally composed by singer-songwriter Yehuda Glanz and one of his popular hits. Full Story, Video

Motzoei Shabbos Story: After the davening on Shabbos morning, the Radziner Rebbe called something out toward the door instead of going to the Shabbos meal. Full Story

Sights and scenes from preparations on Friday for Shabbos Parshas Vaeschanan 5785 in the Crown Heights neighborhood. Photos

From the COLlive inbox: A hardworking Lubavitcher writes about looking at his finances and being worried about how he will be able to afford simchas. Full Story

Community members joined Rabbi Yossi and Leah Rubin in marking 18 years of Shlichus at the Clifton Park Chabad Jewish Center in Saratoga County, New York. Full Story, Video