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Israeli-media coverage mentioning Chabad, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Rabbis Lead Segregated Wedding Ceremony for Israeli Singer Omer Adam in Italy
Israeli singer Omer Adam is marrying Sasha Israelovitch today in Portofino, Italy, with a gender-segregated ceremony led by two Chabad rabbis. The Hasidic singer Motty Steinmetz i…
Israeli Singer Omer Adam Marries Sasha Yisraelovitch in Intimate Italian Ceremony
Israeli singer Omer Adam and Sasha Yisraelovitch married in a private civil ceremony in Portofino, Italy, followed by a planned traditional Jewish wedding with notable Israeli gue…
Satmar Rebbe from US Visits Brother-in-Law in Jerusalem During 20th Anniversary Celebration
The Satmar Hasidic community in Jerusalem celebrated its 20th anniversary with a major event attended by leading rabbis from Israel and the US, including the Satmar Rebbe who visi…
Channel 14 and Chabad Inspect Mezuzahs in Businesses Ahead of Jewish High Holidays
Channel 14 and Chabad Israel conducted mezuzah inspections in Tel Aviv businesses ahead of the Jewish High Holidays, sending one mezuzah for expert review after a letter raised co…
Tensions Resurface as Ultra-Orthodox Jewish Community Flocks to French Alps Each Summer
Each summer, thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jewish tourists visit French Alpine resorts like Les Deux Alpes and Alpe d'Huez, renewing longstanding cultural tensions with local reside…
Chabad Center in Brooklyn Warns of Missionary Leaflets Hidden in Prayer Books
Chabad's 770 synagogue in Brooklyn exposed a new missionary tactic of hiding leaflets with Christian messages inside prayer books, prompting urgent warnings to worshippers to disc…
Boxer Ahavat Hashem Gordon Marries Amid New Rabbinical Guidelines on Ketubah Amounts
Israeli boxer Ahavat Hashem Gordon married in Hadera under new Chief Rabbinate rules clarifying ketubah amounts, explained by Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Freiman before the ceremony.
Netanyahu Refuses to Share Stage with Itamar Ben-Gvir at Altalena Ceremony
At the Altalena ship ceremony, Prime Minister Netanyahu refused to appear alongside National Security Minister Ben-Gvir, signaling possible post-election political shifts. Ben-Gvi…
Latin American Chief Rabbi Joseph Germon Challenges Global Antisemitism Narrative with 'Philosemitism' Strategy
Rabbi Joseph Germon, former Chief Rabbi of Guatemala and head of Latin America's ZAKA, advocates replacing Israel's defensive public diplomacy with a strategy of amplifying global…
Chabad Emissary Rabbi Shmuel Bistritsky Marries Daughter in Lavish Ceremony in Savion
Rabbi Shmuel Bistritsky, Chabad emissary in Savion, married his daughter Chavi to Shaia Schnur, son of another Chabad emissary, in a grand ceremony attended by rabbis, public figu…
Chabad Rabbis Seek Court Order to Halt Construction at Ancient Hebron Cemetery
Chabad rabbis petition Jerusalem District Court to immediately stop unauthorized construction at Hebron's ancient Jewish cemetery, citing risks to historic graves and calling for…
Habib Haim Ben Aryeh Releases 'Song of Proverbs' Dedicated to Late Friend Yossi Biton
Israeli singer Habib Haim Ben Aryeh created the upbeat single "Song of Proverbs" inspired by Chabad proverbs during a Sukkot visit. Two years later, after his friend Yossi Biton d…
Turkey and Greece Unite in Criticism Over Israeli Expansion in Cyprus
Turkey and Greece have jointly criticized Israel's expanding presence in Cyprus, describing it as a "quiet settlement" that could harm Israel-Cyprus relations. Turkish and Greek m…
Israeli Yeshiva Student Slightly Injured in Severe Car Crash Near Crown Heights Chabad Center
An Israeli yeshiva student was lightly injured in a severe two-vehicle collision near the Chabad center in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Emergency teams treated and hospitalized two in…
Heavy Flooding Hits 770 Chabad Center in Brooklyn, Students Quickly Save Books and Continue Learning
Heavy rains flooded the 770 Chabad center in Brooklyn, forcing students to quickly move books and tefillin to safety. Despite the flooding, they continued studying Torah in unaffe…
Rabbi Prevents Last-Minute Cremation of Elderly Jewish Man in New York
Rabbi Yosef David Shtrani Chanovich and his wife intervened to stop the cremation of Joel Shani, an 80-year-old Jewish man who died in a New York nursing home, securing his burial…
Volunteer Paramedic Saves Man’s Life During Synagogue Prayer in Kiryat Malakhi
During prayer at a synagogue in Kiryat Malakhi, Roni Nakash suffered cardiac arrest and was saved by volunteer paramedic Alandiv Tam using CPR and a defibrillator. Nakash later th…
Israeli Rail Sees Sharp 20% Rise in Ultra-Orthodox Travel During Summer Break
During the summer break, Israel Railways experienced a 20% increase in trips at ultra-Orthodox community stations, with Beit Shemesh rising 31%. The trend reflects growing ridersh…
Chabad’s 'King in the Field' Parable Rooted in 18th Century Russian History
The Chabad parable "The King in the Field" reflects Russian Czar Paul I’s 1797 tour, symbolizing his accessibility to subjects and inspiring the Alter Rebbe’s Elul teaching.
Israel Expands Personal Gun Licensing to Nine New Central Towns
Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has expanded personal gun license eligibility to nine new central towns, part of a broader reform increasing licensed towns to…
150 Girls at Kfar Chabad School Forced to Study Outdoors Amid Facility Crisis
About 150 girls at the Beit Chaya Mushka school in Kfar Chabad have been forced to study outdoors for three days after the school lost its building. The Ministry of Education and…
Israeli Commentator Criticizes Barakovic’s Question on Ultra-Orthodox Contribution to Nation
Israeli commentator Eyal Barakovic questioned the ultra-Orthodox community's contributions to the state during a live broadcast, prompting journalist Dana Ron to condemn his remar…
Chabad Rabbi Launches AI-Powered Platform to Simplify Jewish Practice
Rabbi Shmuel Bistritzky launched Jewit, an AI-driven digital platform in Savion that simplifies Jewish religious practices and connects users to rabbis worldwide. The multilingual…
Chabad Education Network Expands to Over 700 Preschools and Schools Across Israel
Chabad's education network in Israel opens the school year with historic growth, now operating over 700 preschools and schools serving 50,000 children, supported by 4,000 educator…
Jewish Life Revives in Russia’s Jewish Autonomous Region with Chabad Support
In Russia's Jewish Autonomous Region of Birobidzhan, Jewish life is flourishing thanks to Chabad's efforts, including a new Torah scroll, kosher honey production, and a memorial p…
Missing Chabad Yeshiva Student Last Seen Near Tiberias Sparks Kidnapping Fears
Nachman Keinan, a 25-year-old Chabad yeshiva student from Beit Shemesh, has been missing for over a week after last being tracked in Tiberias near the Sea of Galilee. Police and v…
Singer Nati Leviathan Reflects on His Journey from Chabad Roots to International Pop Music
Nati Leviathan, an Israeli singer from a Chabad background and "The Next Star" alumnus, has found his musical identity blending international pop influences with his cultural root…
American Airlines Delays Flight to Honor Slain Chabad Rabbi's Friend Attending Funeral
American Airlines delayed a Sydney-bound flight by 46 minutes and issued a free ticket to help a friend of slain Chabad Rabbi Eli Schlanger attend his funeral after a terror attac…
New Teffilin Theft Sparks Community Response and Inspires Volunteer’s Spiritual Renewal in New Jersey
A teaching assistant in New Jersey mistakenly took and discarded community tefillin, prompting the purchase of new ones. This led to a volunteer, Billy Spiro, overcoming his fears…
Israeli MK Urges Immediate Action to Protect Chabad House in Sri Lanka Amid Rising Tensions
Israeli MK Avi Maoz warned Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar about attacks on the Chabad House in Sri Lanka and urged immediate action to protect Israeli emissaries amid local protest…
Family and Authorities Intensify Search for Missing 24-Year-Old Nahman Keinan Near Tiberias
Nahman Keinan, a 24-year-old from Beit Shemesh, went missing last Sunday after traveling to Tzfat. His last known location was near Tiberias, where extensive searches are ongoing…
Chabad Emissary Manages Power Outage During Prayer in 37-Degree Heat in Latsi, Cyprus
Rabbi Mendy Lipsker, Chabad emissary in Latsi, Cyprus, restored power during a prayer for 150 people amid a 37-degree heat wave after a sudden outage.
French Jew Describes Harrowing Antisemitic Attack in Barcelona Amid Rising Hate Crimes
Jimmy Zagron, a French Jew, and six friends faced a violent antisemitic mob in Barcelona on July 3, enduring threats and abuse for 40 minutes. Despite clarifying their nationality…
Rabbi Menachem Mendel Axelrod Becomes Chief Rabbi of Moldova, Honored by President
Rabbi Menachem Mendel Axelrod, grandson of a pioneering emissary, was appointed Chief Rabbi of Moldova at age 36, receiving praise from President Maia Sandu. His leadership aims t…
Chabad House in Sri Lanka Faces Local Attacks, Israeli MK Urges Foreign Ministry Action
The Chabad House in Sri Lanka has been attacked by locals amid protests calling for its closure, prompting Israeli MK Avi Maoz to urgently request Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar to…
Chabad Or BeLev Distributes 10,000 Food Baskets to Needy Families Nationwide Ahead of High Holidays
Chabad Or BeLev is distributing 10,000 food baskets to needy families across Israel ahead of the Tishrei holidays, operating a subsidized social supermarket and relying on volunte…
Australia Launches Gun Buyback Program After Sydney Bondi Beach Attack
Following the deadly Bondi Beach shooting in Sydney that killed 15 people, Australia’s New South Wales will start a gun buyback program on November 2, offering up to 1,000 AUD per…
Israeli Man Found Dead in Bangkok Hotel Room During Vacation
A 35-year-old Israeli man was found dead in his Bangkok hotel room during a vacation, with Israeli authorities coordinating his repatriation for burial.
Chabad Centers in Thailand Become Leading Kosher Food Destinations for Jewish Travelers
Galit Or visited Chabad centers in Thailand, where kosher food has become a major attraction for Jewish travelers. Large Shabbat meals serve thousands, and the kosher dishes, incl…
Jerusalem’s Renowned Kotel Photographer and Chabad Founder Rabbi Yaakov Moshe Shlas Dies at 86
Rabbi Yaakov Moshe Shlas, a notable Jerusalem Old City figure, Chabad Hasid, and founder of the Gal Eini association, died at 86. He was renowned for documenting over 160,000 phot…
Israeli Mother and Daughter Mali and Liel Yahilomi Found Safe in Argentina After Week-Long Search
Israeli mother and daughter Mali and Liel Yahilomi, missing for about a week after leaving Vienna, were found safe in Argentina, ending an intensive international search.
Israeli Mother and Daughter Disappear in Vienna, Police Investigate All Leads
Israeli Police Seek Missing Chabad Hasid Last Seen in Tiberias
Israeli police are searching for 24-year-old Keteriel Nachman Keinan, last seen on August 10, 2026, in Tiberias while heading to Safed. He is described as 1.74 meters tall with bl…
Israeli Mother and Daughter Vanish in Vienna Amid Unsolved Mystery and Family Pleas
Mally Yehulomi and her daughter Liel disappeared in Vienna nearly a week ago after being last located near a major train station. The investigation by Israeli police and Austrian…
Chabad Rabbi Emphasizes Identity Over Rules in Jewish Education Approach
Rabbi Asher Farkash presents a Chassidic approach to Jewish education that prioritizes helping children discover their Jewish identity over enforcing rules, based on teachings fro…
Chabad Emissary in Vienna Says Search Continues for Missing Israeli Sisters
Mally and Liel Yehalomi's disappearance in Vienna has prompted a serious investigation led by Austrian authorities and the Israeli embassy. The local Jewish community is actively…
Jewish Community Urges Caution Amid Search for Missing Israeli Sisters in Vienna
The Jewish community in Vienna is deeply shaken by the disappearance of Israeli sisters Mali and Liel Yahalomi. The Israeli consulate leads the search with strong support from loc…
Chief Rabbi of Israel Meets Moldovan Jewish Leader Amid Community Revival
Israel's Chief Rabbi Kalman Bar met with Moldova's Jewish community leader Alex Blitsky in Chișinău, celebrating the community's revival and plans for a Jewish museum. The Moldova…
