Live at 7:00 PM ET: The global Chabad community will celebrate the Siyum HaRambam Haolami on Eastern Parkway, marking the completion of the annual study cycle of the Rambam's Mishneh Torah in its 40th year. Live
New Torah to Commence at Chabad Pomona Shul
From the ashes: Following the devastating fire which took place in Pomona, NY where 3 Sifrei Torah were consumed in a fire, the writing of a new Torah will commence. Full Story
The Levaya of Baal Tzedakah Zalman Alenick
The levaya of Zalman Alenick, born and raised in Crown Heights and a resident of Orange County, New York, passed by 770 Eastern Parkway on Wednesday. He was a beloved husband and father who supported Jewish and Chabad causes. Full Story, Photos
The Levaya of Young Mother Elki Lefkowitz in Crown Heights
The levaya of Elki Lefkowitz (nee Caplan), a young wife and mother from Crown Heights who battled an illness, was held in Crown Heights on Wednesday, just four days before her 32nd birthday. Full Story, Photos
1,000 Put on Tefillin in Tefillin Stands Campaign
All around the globe, Chassidim are joining together to give the Rebbe Nachas on Yud Aleph Nissan with the world wide Tefillin Campaign, with over 1000 Yidden being assisted with putting on Teffilin in less than 2 weeks. You can still join before Yud Alef Nissan. Full Story
Preparations Underway for Tomorrow’s Mitzvah Tank Parade
Rabbi Shmuly Turk and the talmidim of Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Heights are busily packing hundreds of pounds of Matzah for tomorrow's parade. Full Story
The Yechidus on the Second Floor of the Rebbe’s House
"I want to share with you a deeply personal experience that highlights the immense value the Rebbe placed on the Siyum HaRambam." Full Story
Fire Burns All 3 Sefer Torahs of Chabad Pomona Shul
Following a huge fire in the Chassidim 110 – Chabad Shul in Pomona, NY, on Wednesday morning, congregants were devastated to discover that all three of the Shul's Sifrei Torah have been destroyed. Full Story, Photos, Video
We Don’t Have a Money Problem. It’s Something Else
Op-Ed by Yosef Mendel Heintz: "As Pesach is coming up, I keep on seeing 2 things which make me realize that we have a priority problem." Full Story
Street Closures for Siyum Harambam and Mitzvah Tank Parade
Street closures are in effect due to the Mega Siyum HaRambam, which will take place tonight, and the grand Mitzvah Tank parade, which will head out on Thursday morning. Full Story, Photos
Shneur Zalman Alenick, 61, OBM
Zalman Alenick, a beloved husband and father who supported many Jewish and Chabad causes, passed away on Wednesday, 9 Nissan, 5784. Full Story
New Engagement
Mendel New (ben R’ Shalom) – Crown Heights to Sara Silverman – Marietta, GA
L’Chaim: Tonight (Weds.) at Lubavitch Yeshiva, 8 pm
Crown Heights Shul Reps Detail Qualifications for CHJCC Board
Ahead of the first election for new Crown Heights Vaad Hakohol Directors in 14 years, Shul representatives have met to determine qualifications for those who wish to run. Full Story
Elki Lefkowitz, 31, OBM
Elki Lefkowitz, a young wife and mother from Crown Heights who battled an illness, passed away on Wednesday, 9 Nissan, 5784. Full Story
New Engagement
Yaakov Dovid Gordon (ben R’ Yossi) – Melbourne, Australia to Rivka Pink (bas R’ Yehuda) – Solihull, England
Bochurim Receive Front Lines Training to Bring Pesach to the World
With Pesach around the corner, 800 Yeshiva Students heading on Merkos Shlichus participated in a Yom Iyun to gain guidance from veteran Shluchim. Full Story
L’Chaim: Gerber – Cohen
The L'Chaim of Shloima Gerber of Philadelphia, PA and Sara Cohen of Crown Heights took place at Eshel Hall in Crown Heights. Photos
Chabad Shul in Pomona Goes Up in Flames
The Chabad Shul in Pomona, NY, located at 34 Northridge Road, burned completely in a devastating early morning fire on Wednesday. Full Story
Reminder: Say the Daily ‘Nasi’
Every day through Nissan 13, we recite the verses describing the offerings made by the nesi'im ('princes') of the 12 tribes of Israel. It follows with a short prayer. Nasi
What’s Israel’s Possible Response to Iran’s Big Attack?
Watch: As Israel contemplates its response to Iran's vicious air attack, the U.S. Congress moves to review the delayed Israel aid bill, underscoring the urgency in addressing escalating tensions. Video
Miami Boys Choir Launches Double Album and Dual Concerts
Yerachmiel Begun and his Miami Boys Choir released the first part of their new double album, One Voice. Begun spoke to COLlive.com about the annual Pesach shows - and a mistake he learned. Full Story, Video
Wedding: Tiefenbrun – Chaddad
The wedding of Sholom Ber Tiefenbrun of London, England and Chana Chaddad of Crown Heights took place at Oholei Torah Hall in Crown Heights. Photos
IDF Reservist in Gaza Returns to Home in Crown Heights
Rabbi Henoch Junik, a Lubavitch IDF reservist who has been fighting in the Gaza war since the October 7th attacks, returned home today after 6 long months, and was greeted by his family. Full Story, Photos, Video
Picture of the Day
Mazkir Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky visits the shiva house of Mrs. Fruma Junik OBM in Crown Heights, whose husband R’ Berel Junik also merited to serve the Rebbe. Photos
Why the Rebbe Wanted Silk Kapotas for Shabbos and Yomtov
Why did the Rebbe ask married Chassidim to wear silk kapotas on Shabbos and Yom Tov? Renowned teacher Rabbi Yossi Paltiel explains, and Mendy Sacho presents a collection of answers. Full Story, Video