The 18th of Nissan marks the birthday of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson (1878-1944), father of the Rebbe and the fearless Chief Rabbi of Yekatrinoslav (today, Dnipro in Ukraine). Watch 9 interesting facts about his outstanding life. Full Story, Video
Cape Town Shlichus Internship Enters Second Year
Only one year has passed since the launch of the "Heaven on Earth Shlichus Internship Programme" for Sem Beis age Shluchos in Cape Town, and already a lot of interest is being generated for the launch of pilot year two, planned for September 2024. Full Story
Weekly Moment With the Rebbe
The Avner Institute presents the Rebbe’s medical insights to a physician, whose interest in curing disease must also be used to further Jewish outreach; and the importance of studying super-diligently the Tanya, the seminal Chabad-Chassidic work and spiritual “antibiotic” to the modern world. Full Story
First-Ever Kinus Torah in Parsippany, NJ
The first ever Kinus Torah in Parsippany, New Jersey took place on Thursday Chol Hamoed at Congregation Shaya Ahavat Torah. Full Story
Today’s Shiur in Maseches Sota Daf 3
Watch: Join a daily shiur in Maseches Sota on COLlive with Rabbi Shloimy Greenwald. Today: Daf 3. Video
Despite Antisemitic Anarchy, Chabad Seder at Columbia University
Despite violent and antisemitic anarchy at Columbia University in New York, Chabad’a Rabbi Yuda and Naomi Drizin handed out shmurah matzah to Jewish students and held Pesach Seders. Full Story
Behind Shwekey’s Vehi Sheamda That Almost Wasn’t
The powerful composition on "Vehi Sheamda" by Yonatan Razel almost got lost in the mix over 15 years ago, Jewish music star Yaakov Shwekey tells COLlive.com. The story behind this beloved anthem of hope. Full Story, Video
New Law Requires Cash Refund for Delayed Flights
Watch: Airlines are fighting back against new rules that will soon require them to refund passengers for flights that are canceled or delayed, and lost luggage. Video
The Leveya of Yakov Steinhauser in Crown Heights
The levaya of R' Yakov Steinhauser, the longtime baal koreh at Frankel Shul in Crown Heights, was held on Thursday, passing by 770 Eastern Parkway. Photos
Join and Learn the Entire Gemorah Sotah
400 have already signed up! Join the raffle for a chance to win amazing prizes by participating in Rabbi Shloimy Greenwald's Meseches Sota 49-day learning program, such as a grand prize of $5,000, 2 tickets to Israel, Artscroll Gemorah and more. Registration ends tonight! Full Story
Help a Local Family Facing Eviction
A local family is facing eviction, and your help is much needed. Full Story
Tonight: Women’s Concert Featuring Chayala Neuhaus
Tonight: Excitement is building for an incredible evening for women and girls this Chol Hamoed headlined by renowned songwriter and singer Chayala Neuhaus. Full Story
Friday: Grand Pesach Rally at 770
A Grand Pesach rally for kids will take place on Friday, Chol Hamoed at 770 at 2 PM. Flyer
Chassidic Traditions and Russian Customs
Here's My Story: London educator and Shliach Rabbi Shmuel Lew tells of smuggling Matzah to the Jews behind the Iron Curtain. Full Story
Mrs. Faigy Kot, 25, OBM
Mrs. Faigy Kot, a Chabad Shlucha in Beer Sheva, Israel, passed away on Chol Hamoed Pesach after battling an illness. She was 25 and survived by a husband and 3 children. Full Story
New Engagement
Eldad Cohen – Ramle, Israel to Chana Weiss – Mitzpeh Yericho, Israel
L’Chaim: tonight at 8:00 PM at home of Mordechai & Ellie Weiss in Mitzpe Yericho
Children To Learn Hiskashrus Directly From The Rebbe
Schools around the globe to take part in a new Connection Point Hiskashrus Curriculum. Full Story
Today: Chol Hamoed Concert With Mordy and Benny
The highly anticipated Chol Hamoed concert headlined by Benny Friedman and Mordechai Shapiro will take place this afternoon in Newark, NJ. Full Story
Today’s Shiur in Maseches Sota Daf 2
Watch: Join a daily shiur in Maseches Sota on COLlive with Rabbi Shloimy Greenwald. Today: Daf 2. Video
Wedding: Cunin – Barash
The wedding of Mendel Cunin of Beverly Hills, CA and Mushkie Barash of Hollywood, FL took place in Hollywood, FL. Photos
Spring Blooms Virtually: Fun & Friendship for Jewish Kids with Special Needs
Friendship Circle Online Brings the Magic of Spring Camp to Jewish Kids with Special Needs. Full Story
Live: Birkat Kohanim at the Kotel
Live at 1:30 AM ET: The traditional Birkat Kohanim ceremony will take place at the Western Wall with the participation of thousands. Live