The New York City Council approved the co-naming of President Street, between Brooklyn and New York Avenues, in Brooklyn's Crown Heights neighborhood as "Lubavitcher Rebbe Way" on Thursday, December 19, 2024. Full Story, Video
Live: Yud Tes Kislev Farbrengen With Rabbi Michoel Seligson
Live at 7:00 PM ET: Join us for a spirited Chasidishe Farbrengen at Yeshiva Torah Ohr of North Miami Beach featuring Rabbi Michoel Seligson, as we will be celebrating the Chag Hageulah of the Alter Rebbe and the Rosh Hashana l'chassidus. Live
Replay: ‘Strength for the Soul’ Tanya Summit
Watch a Replay: Over 1,000 women from the community came together for a three-day Tanya Summit organized by Bais Rivkah Alumnae to celebrate the teachings of Tanya and Yud Tes Kislev. Full Story, Video
Yud Tes Kislev: New Year of Chassidus
Tonight, the 19th of Kislev, marks the day when the Alter Rebbe was released from prison in Czarist Russia in 1798, and is celebrated as the “Rosh Hashanah of Chassidus.” COLlive presents customs and Farbrengens for this special and joyous day. Full Story, Video
The Visionaries Who Were the Catalyst of a Global Movement
Watch: Special video tributes played at the Or Hachasidus gala banquet paid tribute to visionaries whose support was the catalyst for spreading Chasidus in innovative and unique ways. Full Story, Video
Filmmaker Creates Musical Film Inspired by Rebbe’s First Maamar
Watch: In a new production by Lubavitch filmmaker Bentzi Avton, actor Reuven Russell of Agent Emes fame plays a modern-day Chassidic farmer going about his day while reflecting on the Rebbe's first maamar Bosi Lgani and its vision for the world. Full Story, Video
‘Gaza Hostage Deal Could Be Reached by Chanukah’
A source familiar with the negotiations with Hamas terrorists said that talks to formulate a deal to release the Israeli hostages from Gaza are expected to be completed by Chanuakh at month's end, with the implementation spread over an extended period. Full Story, Video
Watch: Inspiring Speech by Philanthropist and Entrepreneur
WATCH: An inspiring speech was given by philanthropist and successful entrepreneur Rabbi Chaim Piekarski at the recent Or HaChasidus Dinner. Full Story, Video
From Reb Levi Yitzchok: Yosef’s Ornate Robe & Age 17
Insights from Toras Harav Levi Yitzchok Schneerson, the Rebbe's father, presented by Shliach Rabbi Dovid Dubov of New Jersey, for Parshas Vayeshev: Yoisef’s Ornate Robe and Age 17. Full Story, Video
Rabbi Dubov Teaches Weekly Sicha and Maamar
Rabbi Nissan Dovid Dubov, Shliach in Wimbledon, UK, teaches a weekly summary of a Sicha of the Rebbe from the years 5750-5752. In addition, there is a summary of a Maamar from the weekly Chassidishe Parsha of Torah Or and Likutei Torah. Full Story, Video
Watch: Singers Prepare for Nafshi Event
With just one day to go, anticipation for the highly anticipated Nafshi concert is at an all-time high. Organizers have released exclusive promo videos showcasing the star-studded lineup as they prepare for tomorrow night’s monumental Yud Tes Kislev celebration at Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, NY. Full Story, Video
The Car Driver Who Became Rich, And What It Means for Us
The story of a car driver who became rich was retold by the Rebbe at a farbrengen, offering a lesson for all chassidim. Here's why it's especially relevant today. Full Story, Video
‘Am Yisroel Chai’ Was the Theme of Mayor Adams’ Chanukah Party
Photos, Video: Itzik Roytman/COLlive
Mayor Eric Adams held his annual pre-Chanukah celebration on Tuesday, where he and newly appointed NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch vowed to fight antisemitism in New York City. Full Story, Photos, Video
Tanya Printed in New York State Executive Mansion With Gov. Hochul
The 8,551st edition of the Tanya was printed in the New York State Executive Mansion in Albany, NY on Tuesday, alongside NY State Governor Kathy Hochul. Full Story, Photos, Video
How a Young Bochur’s Idea Became a Global Organization
Watch: A specially produced tribute film chronicles the 20th anniversary of Or Hachasidus, highlighting its founding and impact across Jewish communities. Full Story, Video
Chabad Coordinates Bipartisan Menorah Lighting in US Capitol
Chabad Rabbi Levi Shemtov once again brought together the Republican and Democratic leadership of the House and Senate for a ceremonial Menorah lighting in the US Capitol in Washington, DC. Full Story, Video
Why Canada’s Opposition Leader Didn’t Light a Menorah at Party
Canada's Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre hosted a Chanukah reception at his official residence in Ottawa, but he did not light a Menorah. Rabbi Mendel Kaplan of Chabad of Flamingo, who attended, explained why it was actually a good thing. Full Story, Video
Rebbe and Rebbetzin’s Wedding Day Celebrated in 770
The auspicious day of Yud Daled Kislev, the Rebbe and Rebbetzin's wedding anniversary, was celebrated with a Farbrengen and joyous dancing at 770 Eastern Parkway on Sunday night. Photos, Video
How Did Yud Tes Kislev Impact the World, and What Is Its Message?
Applied Chassidus with Rabbi Simon Jacobson: How Did Yud Tes Kislev Impact the World, and What Is Its Message Today? What Is the Significance of Yud Daled Kislev and What Are Its Personal Lessons? Why Was the Alter Rebbe Arrested for Teaching Chassidus – What Can Possibly Be Wrong With That? Video
Shloshim Memorial for R’ Baruch Thaler and Start of Sefer Torah
Family and friends gathered last week at the Jewish Children’s Museum for a moving tribute marking the shloshim of Baruch Thaler OBM. The program included the start of a unique Sefer Torah in Baruch's memory. Full Story, Photos, Video
Shabbos Candles Light The Ages Sung by Eli Marcus
Chabad on Campus International releases a new music video created for the recent historic Pegisha Shabbaton, featuring an original song by Eli Marcus and live sand art by Naomi Zeivald. Video
A Day with a Shliach on Newbury Street in Boston
Blogger Jonathan B. Shapiro describes going on Mitzvoim with "one of the old-school Shluchim" - Rabbi Shmuel Posner from Chabad of Boston and Boston University on a recent on the pedestrian-only Newbury Street. Full Story, Video
What To Do About the Feeling of Loneliness
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: What the Rebbe answered a person who was feeling lonely and how to remedy it and why Lubavitchers wear different clothing than other Chassidic groups. Video
Brooklyn DA Hosts Pre-Chanukah Celebration
Photos: Yossi Kurant/COLlive
Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez hosted a pre-Chanukah celebration at Brooklyn Law School, attended by over 200 members of the Jewish community across New York City. Full Story, Photos, Video
Aliya Alum Gives Back With Heartfelt Video
At Aliya, every individual who walks through our doors becomes part of our family. Jake Kamensky, a long-time visitor who has experienced Aliya’s warmth and love, recently gave back in a way that reflects the spirit of our community. Full Story, Video
