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No matter where we live in this ever-shrinking world, almost everyone has been affected by coronavirus (COVID-19). In addition to inspirational articles along with practical guidance, we are also offering a free quarantine Kaddish service for those who ca...
Is there something we can do about it? The Jewish answer is: Yes, there is always something for us to do!
It’s the first time Ukraine has honored a rabbi in such a way
The Ukrainian Postal Service unveiled a special stamp on July 9 in honor of the Rebbe—Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory—as a tribute to his lasting impact on Ukrainian and international Jewry, as well as Ukrainian society as a whole. The s...
Rep. Mike Lawler assists in the initiative of making and distributing challah to the sick, those celebrating milestones and those keeping Shabbat
The Chabad Jewish Center of Suffern, N.Y., recently celebrated a major milestone—the baking of 12,000 challahs for the community since the Covid pandemic began. For many, the challah-baking has quickly become an “act of love, friendship and care,” Devorah...
Imagine arriving in a country where you don’t speak the language or know your way around, and contracting the latest strain of Covid. Who do you turn to?
Evening of tribute and song honors beloved educator
During his 39 years of life, Rabbi Yehuda (“Yudi”) Dukes touched countless lives. As director of JNet, which connects people for weekly remote Torah-learning sessions, he brought the joy of Torah accomplishment to Jews on every continent. With his near-pe...
Surge in sales again this year for those praying at home
With the sounds of the shofar already being heard each day during the month Elul, some can hear the echoes of the upcoming Rosh Hashanah prayers in anticipation of the holiday, which begins this year before sundown on Monday, Sept. 6. The High Holidays ar...
Chabad in Umhlanga, South Africa provides food and comfort to terrified communities
JOHANNESBURG—Umhlanga is a small, idyllic beach town on the east coast of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province. For its residents, Umhlanga is home, where the everyday hustle and bustle of life takes place. But for a few weeks during the July winter holi...
Philanthropic New Jersey company stepped up to fill an urgent void
In a year of a global pandemic, you might think that an unexpected national glue shortage would not be that big of a deal—after all, the year has seen a range of odd shortages. But for 20,000 Jewish families isolated in their homes for Passover, it could ...
In Peabody, delivering the joy of Judaism during tough times for many
As the coronavirus pandemic was beginning to spread through North America a year ago, Rabbi Nechemia and Raizel Schusterman were starting to plan for their 18th year of service to the Jewish community of Peabody, Mass. Located in the state’s North Shore r...
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