Lubavitcher Rebbe

The etrog blessed by the Lubavitcher Rebbe became a prestigious orchard

Discover the Kfar Chabad orchard growing citron fruits worth thousands of shekels – where the Four Species meet agriculture, faith, and precision.

"And you shall take for yourselves on the first day the fruit of a majestic tree, palm branches, boughs of leafy trees, and willows of the brook" (Leviticus 23:40). The Sages determined that this refers to the etrog.
CHABAD VOLUNTEERS assist World Series fans in putting on tefillin, 2016.

Wherever Jews wander, Chabad welcomes them home - opinion

Fire rages near the grave of Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the founder of the Chabad Hasidic movement, in Hadiach, in Ukraine’s Poltava region on July 24, 2026. .

Major fire destroys main building at Chabad founder's grave in Ukraine

An illustrative image of an asteroid orbiting the Earth.

Asteroid the size of 38 Lubavitcher Rebbes to pass Earth on Chabad head's yahrzeit - NASA


What is the Jewish response to tragedy? - opinion

Before we had a chance to acclimate ourselves to this unbelievable horror show, the world turned from shock and sympathy to an ugly chorus of support for the murderous savages.

 A Star of David necklace (illustrative).

Letters for Life: Transforming suffering and living a fulfilling life

'Letters for Life' presents the Rebbe’s advice in a simple, practical way, and thus has universal appeal.

 THE LUBAVITCHER REBBE always advocated for Israel and its leaders to act independently, and not be swayed by external pressures, the writer explains.

Grapevine, July 14, 2024: Bibi and the Rebbe

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu with Chabad emissaries with whom he shared reminiscences of his meetings with the Lubavitcher Rebbe.

Domains of Israel: Annexing the territories while overcoming the ‘demographic’ issue - opinion

For decades, we’ve thought that annexing Judea, Samaria, and Gaza - as the Rebbe advocated - would mean citizenship for Arabs that ends Israel. The Domains of Israel framework shatters that illusion.

 THE LUBAVITCHER REBBE always advocated for Israel and its leaders to act independently, and not be swayed by external pressures, the writer explains.

Ukraine honors local hero, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, 30 years after his passing

Menachem Mendel Schneerson, known as "the Rebbe," was a prominent Hasidic rabbi and leader of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement.

 Jews across the Ukraine commemorate the 30th anniversary of the passing of Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the Lubavitcher Rebbe.

The end of an era: The Lubavitcher Rebbe’s last blessing three decades ago

'On that Sunday afternoon, as he was handing me a dollar, I would end up posing the very last question for Rabbi Schneerson to answer'.

RABBI MENACHEM MENDEL SCHNEERSON of Lubavitch at a Lag Ba’omer parade in Brooklyn, 1987.

Presidents and the Rebbe: A continuing relationship from beyond the grave - opinion

Since the Rebbe’s passage, these presidential interactions have continued via the annual proclamations.

MENACHEM MENDEL SCHNEERSON, the beloved Lubavitcher Rebbe.

Don’t ignore Israel's youth: They’re the key to changing our future - opinion

We should continue investing in young people, with all our might, all over the world, particularly in the Land of Israel.

 Rabbi Moshe Shilat

On college campuses: Chabad fights darkness with light - opinion

The remarkable shluchim on campuses globally will continue inspiring, guiding, and teaching – because the best way to fight darkness is with the light of Jewish life.

 MEMORIAL CANDLES are lit at a gathering at Washington University in St. Louis, in October, following the Hamas massacre in Israel.

Parashat Vayechi: A life’s conclusion

In this “nighttime” we are going through, may Jacob’s blessing of protection be with us.

 ‘JOURNEY TO Beyond,’ acrylic on canvas, 40 x 100 cm., 2023.