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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.

Buddhist Monks Protest Against Chabad Center in Sri Lanka Amid Violence and Legal Disputes

A Chabad center in southern Sri Lanka faces protests and violence from Buddhist monks and locals over alleged illegal operations, prompting calls for investigation and increased s…

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…

Israeli Police Transfer Investigation of Missing Mother and Daughter to Lahav 433, Send Team to Vienna

Israeli police have handed over the case of missing mother and daughter Mally and Liel Yahalomi to Lahav 433 and sent a team to Vienna. The women disappeared near a train station…

Rabbi Jacobson Teaches How Elul Transforms Fear Into Deep Spiritual Connection

Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Jacobson explains that the Jewish month of Elul is not about fear but about reconnecting authentically with God, turning a stressful time into a chance for de…

Ilon Heitner Releases New Song 'Kol Atzmotai' Inspired by Shabbat Prayers

Ilon Heitner has released "Kol Atzmotai," a new song based on Shabbat prayer words, originally composed six years ago and completed recently on his birthday.

US Man Receives Watermelon-Eating Contest Prize 29 Years After Winning

Binyamin Reiss, who won a watermelon-eating contest in Massachusetts in 1997 but never received his prize, was finally awarded the promised Tanya book 29 years later during a visi…

Jewish Community in Russia’s Birobidzhan Revives Tradition with Kosher Honey and Memorial Project

The Jewish community in Russia’s Birobidzhan has revitalized its cultural and religious life through Chabad leadership, kosher honey production, and a new memorial site honoring f…

Israeli Families Face Mixed Reception After Relocating to Greece Amid Rising Tensions

Since late 2022, many Israeli families have moved to Greece seeking stability amid Israel's turmoil, integrating into local communities but facing rising local resentment over hou…

Thousands Celebrate Completion and Dedication of Ninth Children's Torah Scroll at Western Wall

The ninth children's Torah scroll, initiated by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, was completed with participation from over 300,000 children worldwide and dedicated in a large ceremony at J…

Rabbi Schneur Rochberger Urges Shift From Defensive to Mission-Driven Education in Haredi Communities

Rabbi Schneur Rochberger, inspired by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, calls for a shift in Haredi education from defensive survival to a mission-driven approach that empowers children with…

Israeli Lawyer Born Without Legs Runs for Knesset to Champion Disability Rights

Shabtai Katsch Becomes Likud's First Ultra-Orthodox MK Replacing Dan Illouz

Shabtai Katsch, a Chabad Hasid and Likud's ultra-Orthodox leader, will enter the Knesset replacing Dan Illouz, who resigned to join Israel Beiteinu. Katsch is the first ultra-Orth…

Border Police Present Tefillin to Youth at New Beitar Illit Torah Center Named for Slain Rabbi

A new Torah center and synagogue named after slain Rabbi Tzvi Cohen opened in Beitar Illit, celebrating his legacy through youth education and community activities. The event incl…

Trump Appoints Orthodox Jew Will Scharf as White House Legal Advisor

President Trump promoted Will Scharf, an Orthodox Jew and former federal prosecutor, to White House Legal Advisor. Scharf, known for his religious observance and legal expertise…

Four Children Die in Separate Tragedies Across Israel and Mexico in One Day

Four children and teenagers died in separate tragic incidents on the same day during Bein Hazmanim, including drownings in Mexico and Israel, heatstroke in Lod, and a fatal fall i…

Chabad Singer Witnesses Rescue Attempts for Child Left in Hot Car in Lod

Rabbi Avi Menachem from Lod's Chabad community witnessed rescue attempts for a five-year-old boy left in a hot car who later died. The boy was found unconscious two hours after be…

Chabad Young Emissaries Celebrate Unique Summer Camp Strengthening Their Mission

The Chabad Youth Organization held a special summer camp for over 350 children of Chabad emissaries, focusing on spiritual growth and practical outreach skills. The camp featured…

Haredi MK Shabtai Katchash Joins Likud, Advocates Torah and IDF Service Integration

Shabtai Katchash, a Haredi Likud member, replaces Dan Illouz in the Knesset, promoting integration of Torah study with IDF service and criticizing Netanyahu's trial and military l…

Israeli Tourists Brutally Attacked in Thailand in Antisemitic Assault

An Israeli mother and daughter were brutally attacked in an antisemitic assault while hiking in Thailand, resulting in serious injuries and the arrest of the suspect.

Florida Man Influenced by NYC Mayor Zoran Mamdani Attacks Sarasota Chabad House

A Florida man attacked a Sarasota Chabad house by throwing a brick through its window, influenced by a video from NYC Mayor Zoran Mamdani criticizing Israeli Prime Minister Netany…

Israeli and American Tourists Clash Over Antisemitic Insults at Manila Airport

An Israeli and an American tourist clashed at Manila airport after the American directed antisemitic insults at the Israeli. Both were detained and face charges of disturbing publ…

Professor Rafi Carasso Warns of Sophisticated Anti-Zionist Propaganda Threatening Israel and Jewish Communities Abroad

Professor Rafi Carasso warns of a sophisticated anti-Zionist propaganda network fueling global antisemitism and weakening Israel's international standing. He calls for urgent Isra…

Israeli Citizens Step Up to Manage Communities Amid Public Service Gaps

Faced with insufficient public services, Israeli citizens are increasingly taking community management into their own hands, from founding kindergartens to organizing neighborhood…

Hundreds of Chabad Hasidim Fly Direct Charter to Kazakhstan for Rabbi Levi Yitzchak's Yahrzeit

Hundreds of Chabad Hasidim from Israel flew on a direct charter flight to Almaty, Kazakhstan, to mark the 82nd yahrzeit of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson. The event featured Torah…

Northern Israeli Restaurateur Keeps Business Open During War to Feed Soldiers and Locals

Sergio Helman, an Argentine immigrant and restaurateur in northern Israel, kept his hummus restaurant open during the recent war to feed soldiers and locals, calling it his "reser…

New Youth Center and Synagogue Open in Beitar Illit in Memory of Rabbi Zvi Kogan

A new synagogue and youth center named after Rabbi Zvi Kogan was opened in Beitar Illit a year after his murder in the UAE. The center serves local youth and the community, featur…

Over 350 Young Chabad Emissaries Gather in Israel for Unique Summer Camp and Community Projects

Over 350 children of Chabad emissaries worldwide gathered in Israel for a special summer camp featuring educational programs and community entrepreneurship projects, culminating i…

Chabad Rabbi Explains When to Be Firm or Affectionate in Child Education

Rabbi Asher Farkash explains how parents and educators can balance firmness and affection in child education, emphasizing faith-based strength over fear and linking this approach…

Chabad Singer Shlomo Chaim Shaar Releases Personal Single 'My Heart Is Yours' for Elul

Chabad singer Shlomo Chaim Shaar has released 'My Heart Is Yours,' a heartfelt single born from a difficult spiritual journey, emphasizing repentance and connection with God durin…

IDF Celebrates Completion of Ninth Children's Torah Scroll at Western Wall Ceremony

The ninth children's Torah scroll, initiated by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, was completed and celebrated at a large ceremony at the Western Wall, uniting over 300,000 children worldwid…

Chabad Follower Skates Through Tel Aviv Offering Tefillin and Hugs to Bridge Divides

Shmuel Darshan, a 23-year-old former addict and yeshiva student, now rollerblades through Tel Aviv offering tefillin and hugs to promote unity and love within the Jewish community…

US Justice Department Officially Recognizes 1994 Brooklyn Bridge Shooting as Federal Hate Crime

The US Department of Justice has officially recognized the 1994 Brooklyn Bridge shooting of yeshiva student Ari Halberstam as a federal hate crime, following a 30-year campaign by…

Chabad Opens First Permanent Center in Latvian Resort City Jurmala

Jurmala, Latvia, opened its first permanent Chabad House on August 4, 2026, in the city's main pedestrian street, with hundreds attending including the mayor and Jewish leaders. T…

Avishai Shoa Releases Energetic New Single 'VeHarikoti' Blending Chabad Tradition with Modern Beats

Avishai Shoa has released 'VeHarikoti,' a new single that blends a classic Chabad chorus with a rabbinic phrase, set to an energetic modern beat. Produced entirely by Sharon Avilh…

Religious and Secular Israeli Youth Unite in Joyful IDF Engineering Corps Recruitment

Students from Sderot Yeshiva and their Chabad peers jointly celebrated their enlistment into the IDF Engineering Corps by singing together at the recruitment office in a show of u…

Chabad Rabbi in London Describes Community Resilience and Jewish Pride Amid Rising Antisemitism

Rabbi Shneor Glitzenstein describes how the Israeli Chabad House in London supports a diverse Jewish community amid rising antisemitism, fostering pride and resilience. Despite se…

Memorial Plaque Honors Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson at Kyiv Detention Center on Anniversary of His Death

A memorial plaque was unveiled at the Kyiv detention center where Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson was imprisoned by the Soviets 86 years ago, marking his yahrzeit and honoring his…

Rabbi Reuven Elbaz Captivates Thousands at Western Wall Torah Dedication Ceremony

Rabbi Reuven Elbaz delivered a powerful speech at a large Torah dedication ceremony held at the Western Wall on August 7, organized by Chabad for the benefit of Israeli children…