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Chabad House in Kathmandu forced to vacate after 20 years: ‘they didn't want a Jewish presence’

Chani and Hezki Lifshitz were told to vacate the site immediately, apparently due to antisemitism, after the landlord demanded the removal of Hebrew signs, sharply raised the rent and ordered an abrupt eviction

Itamar Eichner | 01.04.26

ניצל בנס. לייבל לזרוב קורא "שמע ישראל" במיטה בבית החולים

Seriously injured in Bondi Beach attack, Leibel Lazarov takes first steps

An injured police officer refused to give the 20-year-old Chabad emissary his gun during the attack; He told the officer: 'I know how to use a weapon. I’m from Texas. Let me shoot the terrorist and save people, otherwise we’ll both die'

Itamar Eichner | 12.31.25

Mission, inspiration and autism: Chabad emisseries in Kathmandu opens up in new film

A new film shares the story of Cheli Lifshitz, daughter of Chabad emissaries in Kathmandu, who is on the autism spectrum; it captures her life in Nepal and her family’s deep commitment to purpose, acceptance and unconditional love, without shame or pretense

Itamar Eichner | 12.23.25

הביתנים שישמשו את בית חב"ד החדש בבונדיי ביץ', סידני

New Chabad house opens at Sydney terror attack site in memory of the victims

Opened at the end of the mourning period, the Chabad House was established at the exact site of the Bondi Beach massacre and named ‘Ohel Eli and Yaakov’ in memory of slain Chabad emissaries Rabbi Eli Schlanger and Rabbi Yaakov Levitin

Shilo Freid | 12.23.25

Zohran Mamdani visits Lubavitcher Rebbe’s grave after Bondi Beach terror attack

New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, known for pro-Palestinian statements, visited the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s grave in Queens, wearing a kippah and praying in memory of victims of the Bondi Beach Hanukkah terror attack

Itamar Eichner | 12.16.25

Chabad-Lubavitch Hasid attacked on NYC subway in antisemitic incident | watch

In a video posted on social media, an African American passenger is seen shouting antisemitic insults at a Chabad Hasid before grabbing him by the neck; 'I realized this could end in death'

Itamar Eichner, Shilo Freid | 12.16.25

People gather to watch the lighting of the world's largest menorah on 5th Avenue by Central Park for the second night of Hanukkah

US Jewish groups call for more security at public events after Bondi Beach attack

Major US Jewish organizations urged tighter security at public events, including preregistration and controlled access, as rabbis said they would continue public Hanukkah celebrations to demonstrate resilience and Jewish pride despite the heightened risk

AP | 12.16.25

Uncle of rabbi killed in Bondi Beach attack: 'He died in my son‑in‑law's arms'

Rabbi Yaakov Lider, a Chabad emissary in Sydney and the uncle of Rabbi Eli Schlanger, says that his family remains in shock but will not let fear dictate their lives

Alexandra Lukash | 12.15.25

Ya man, we love Chabad: Inside powerful emissaries gathering

A Jamaican Jew, a tattooed US Marine and hundreds of thousands of notes from around the world were among the stories that emerged at the 2025 Chabad-Lubavitch Emissaries Conference in New York

Rabbi Moni Ender | 11.21.25

Thousands of Chabad emissaries gather for their annual group photo in New York under heavy security

Amid a sharp rise in antisemitism, New York police blocked streets and boosted security as thousands of Chabad emissaries from around the world crowded outside the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s headquarters for the traditional photo

Itamar Eichner | 11.16.25

Chabad emissaries shelter during Jamaica hurricane as Torah scrolls are evacuated from synagogue

Hurricane Melissa, the strongest storm in Jamaica’s history, caused severe damage to the island’s Chabad House; Rabbi Yaakov Raskin and his family took shelter in a small room as the community prayed remotely for their safety

Itamar Eichner | 10.29.25

'We continue despite everything': Kyiv’s chief rabbi leads flock through fourth Rosh Hashanah at war

Rabbi Yonatan Benyamin Markovitch, the chief Chabad rabbi of Kyiv, said tens of thousands of Jews remain in the capital, including many displaced from frontline regions such as Donetsk, Luhansk and Mariupol

Alexandra Lukash | 09.21.25

New Chabad center opens in Moscow's tallest skyscraper amid war

On 27th floor of Moscow City tower, new Chabad center aims to expand Jewish life in busy business hub with many Jewish residents; tower site will host events while ground-floor synagogue continues services and weekly Shabbat meals

Itamar Eichner | 09.18.25

Ukrainian Jewish communities mark difficult year; Rosh Hashanah preparations amid war

Despite war and hardship, Jewish communities in Ukraine prepare for High Holidays with 51,500 holiday packages sent across 169 cities

Itamar Eichner | 09.17.25

Violent protests in Nepal strand hundreds of Israeli tourists: 'We hear shooting outside'

Nationwide demonstrations forced Prime Minister Kadga Prasad Oli to resign; police opened fire on protestors in Kathmandu, killing 21 and injuring over 100; Three ministers, including the interior minister, also resigned

Itamar Eichner | 09.09.25

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