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Punished for Fighting R' Levik


In part 32 of her diary, Rebbetzin Chana Schneerson tells what happened to a wealthy secular Jew who opposed her saintly husband, Reb Levik OBM.
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The Jewish Spark That Found Its Home


This is the story of a Christian girl growing up in Germany who discovered she had a Jewish grandparent Hear her retell her fascinating journey towards conversion and then Chabad, following in the footsteps of Rus Presented by Beis Moshiach Magazine in honor of the upcoming holiday of Shavuos.
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Lipa Releases New Album


Back from his Los Angeles trip, Lipa Schmeltzer has released an audio clip from his exciting new CD "Leap of Faith."

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Prominent Speaker Relates Powerful Chazon Ish Story Regarding Kids At Risk


At a private event for Shuvu held in Flatbush last night, noted speaker Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Jacobson, spiritual leader of Congregation Beis Shmuel Chabad in Crown Heights and dean of TheYeshiva.net, spoke passionately about the importance of valuing each and every Jew, no matter what their affiliation or their current state of religiosity.

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Historic Sefer Being Reprinted



A group of motivated young men recently reached an agreement with Kehot Publication Society for a special reprinting of the Tzemach Tzedek's 42 volume Oir Hatoira.
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Milk & Meat On Shavuos


Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm of OnlineSmicha explains how one can eat both a dairy and meat meals on Shavuos, as required.

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The Rabbi Who Hated Chassidim


In part 31 of her diary, Rebbetzin Chana Schneerson writes about Yekatrinoslav's former Chief Rabbi who hated chassidim and knew no limits to achieve his agenda.
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Shavuos 2012: Thoughts and Recipes on Cheesecake from Kosher Food Stars


While traditional Shabbos and Yom Tov meals are replete with chicken, roasts, turkey, chopped liver and other fleishic delights, Shavuos is the only major Jewish holiday where it is customary to serve dairy foods.  Numerous reasons exist for this annual dairy-fest and while the milchic offerings may vary by family and by nationality, the one food that seems to be synonymous with Shavuos for Jews of all cultures is cheesecake.

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Following Question To R’ Kaneivsky Avraham Fried Shares Origin Of Song Lyrics


The lyrics of a recently released song by superstar Avraham Fried have become the subject of internet buzz in recent days as word comes that the lyrics in question were actually brought to one of today’s foremost gedolim in order to ascertain their origin.
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Photos: The Talmud Translated To Arabic!


On a stand at the book fair in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia about two months ago was a sign advertising the first translation in history of the Babylonian Talmud into Arabic The huge project, which sparked debate in Saudi Arabia over the propriety of advertising the sale of Jewish religious literature in a Muslim country, was the work of a Jordanian research institute What is the Rebbe's outlook on this?

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How Bad is Taking Interest


Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm of OnlineSmicha on Parashas Behar & Bechukotai: How bad is it for a Jew to be taking interest?

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100th Anniversary of "Ayin Beis"


A highly mystical discourse which took 4 years to be delivered is being made available to all with a first-ever English translation and even a website.

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Why The Mishna?


Why will we merit the ingathering of the exiles in merit of our study of Mishnah? Read Answer
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8th Day to Release New Album


Following their worldwide smash hit "Ya'alili" the 8th Day band will release their new album titled "All You Got."
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The Elections for Rabbinate


In part 30 of her diary, Rebbetzin Chana Schneerson describes her husband R' Levik's candidacy for appointment as Rav of Yekatrinoslav.
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Lipa to Release "Leap of Faith"


Those who will purchase Lipa Schmeltzer's new album "Leap of Faith," might find a personal note to fans.

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Diary Details Unknown Episodes


A team of translators and scholars are moving forward with the release of the memoirs of Rebbetzin Chana Schneerson. In part 29, Rebbetzin Chana describes her husband's worry about a source of livelihood for his family.
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Why Bonfires on Lag Baomer?



Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm of OnlineSmicha on Lag Baomer: What's behind the custom of lighting large bonfires.
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New Puppet DVD Has 2 in 1


Small Wonder Puppet Theater and Herman Bros. released a new DVD for children featuring "Feathers in the Wind" and "In the Blink of an Eye" (with Uncle Pinchy's birthday).

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"Open Your Eyes" for Children


A new story-and-color book was created to teach children the concept of "Open Your Eyes," which the Rebbe stressed, in a fun and interesting way.
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Why to Pay Your Bills On Time


Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm of OnlineSmicha.com on Parshas Achari Mos and Kedoshim: Why you should pay your workers on time.

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Finding a Place to Stay


In part 28 of her diary, Rebbetzin Chana Schneerson describes having to stay in a different location each night because people were afraid to be seen near her.
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Having a Tough Day?


A new a cappella album, made special for the Sefirah season, features a song with an inspiring message "Hashem ♥ You."

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Misconceptions About the Bris

 

Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm of OnlineSmicha.com clarifies some misconceptions about the Bris Milah in connection with Parshas Tazria-Metzora.
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A Chossid Despite Rejection


In the 27th installment of her Diary, Rebbetzin Chana Schneerson tells about Mitya Gurary, a teenage follower of her husband who became a Chossid at great self-sacrifice.

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