Chabad

Rabbi Isser Lobatzky, Chabad's emissary to the deaf in France, faced challenges growing up as a child. Yet, from amid these struggles, he made a pivotal decision: "To act for the deaf." Today, he unites Jewish deaf communities across France, asserting, "We can be a part of the community, give us a chance."

Despite a recent 7.7 earthquake, Chabad in Bangkok is preparing for a record attendance of over 12,000 Israeli tourists for Passover Seder next week. How are such massive preparations made, and what concerns linger? We delve into it with Chabad emissary Rabbi Nehemia Wilhelm.

Alon Levy was stabbed by the terrorist and survived. Chabad members who visited him gave him tefillin: "The most special thing I've received in my life"

The Chabad dance at the end of a gathering or during Simchat Torah is known as the "Star Dance": Two chassidim place a hand on each other's shoulders, while the rest position their hands on the "bridge" formed—on either side. The "star" spins to the beat and the rhythm of foot stomps.

In a major event initiated by Rabbi Shmuel Bistritzky, several couples were married last night in Tel Aviv in front of hundreds of guests. One groom: "We planned to marry in January, but it was postponed because I was in reserve duty."

As we mark 40 years since the passing of Baba Sali, a new book unveils his deep connection with the Lubavitcher Rebbe, highlighting their correspondences, shared miracles, and joint efforts for the Jewish people.

When Chabad emissary Rabbi Moshe Shaykevitz visited a cemetery in Tashkent, he was stunned to find his full name inscribed on a tombstone. What followed was even more surprising.

Shneur Lipsker, a Chabad follower known for his inspiring social media videos, shares a valuable lesson from his father about the mitzvah of charity and why his father gave tzedakah to someone he knew was wealthy.

Rabbi Shneor Ashkenazi started delivering a small lesson at a synagogue in Rishon LeZion 13 years ago, which quickly became the largest Torah lesson in the world. In an interview with 'Hidabroot', he discusses his encounter with widespread attention and the estranged couple he helped save their marriage.

"How would such a situation occur, between the Chabadnik and me?" wrote the artist. "I'm not here to preach, but to remind us, especially in these challenging times, that we are brothers. Our strength lies in our unity."

At 90 years old, Rebbetzin Leah Avlaski has served as an emissary in Moldova for the last 33 years. In an emotional interview, she recounts her childhood years during the war and her personal miracle of salvation. She confidently declares: "Being on a mission in Moldova with grandchildren and great-grandchildren is the greatest victory."

A young man from Haifa encounters a Chabad House in South America, leading to his spiritual strengthening. Shortly thereafter, during a trek in the southernmost city in the world, where he travels alone, he slips down a dead-end slope. In an interview with Hidabroot, he recounts the long hours of uncertainty, the fear for his life, and the commitment that pulled him out from the depths.

For the 120th birthday of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, 120,000 Jews worldwide unite to commit to a good deed. Here's how it works.

"Do something Jewish for me, put on tefillin in my honor," the deceased father told his son in a dream. The son replied, "But it's been so many years, I can't remember how." What happened next will move you.

"Kissing tefillin is like receiving a million dollars. Why not let the Chabadnik come in and just kiss the tefillin?" A touching story with a particularly happy ending.

Even facing death, he asked her to carry on the Jewish mission

Israel Kozlovsky and his family have been on a mission in Mumbai for the past nine years, but now they feel the challenge is greater than ever due to the rampant spread of COVID-19. "Those who don't know India can't grasp the magnitude of the tragedy; there are hundreds of thousands of victims here."

Mushky and Shneor Tzik, Chabad Hassidim, moved the internet with their story of their son Israel, born with multiple anomalies: "I took a deep breath and knew we would make his life amazing."

R' Levi and Nechami Levitin are Chabad emissaries in Dubai. They have been there barely two months but have already experienced significant challenges, touching events, and been asked questions unique to Emirati residents.

In a fascinating and cross-continental interview, Naama Oishi, a Chabad emissary in Kaluga, Russia, shares insights about life as emissaries in a frozen country, the Jewish challenges they face, and virtual studies and friends - not just during COVID.