The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/chabad-lubavitch/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:14:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Chabad Lubavitch | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/chabad-lubavitch/ 32 32 Courting European Jews, Javier Milei praises ‘Judeo-Christian values’ at Chabad event https://www.timesofisrael.com/courting-european-jews-javier-milei-praises-judeo-christian-values-at-chabad-event/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:02:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3840221 Argentine president links Judaism to capitalism at Monday memorial for Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, as country presents itself as destination for those fleeing rising antisemitism

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]]> Long Island town must pay $19m for blocking construction of Chabad synagogue https://www.timesofisrael.com/long-island-town-must-pay-19m-for-blocking-construction-of-chabad-synagogue/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:58:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3797182 After decades of legal sparring, judge tells Old Westbury that its 2001 ordinance 'unconstitutionally discriminates against the free exercise of religion'

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]]> ‘Spiritually isolated’: Jews in the US military fight for their religious rights https://www.timesofisrael.com/spiritually-isolated-jews-in-the-us-military-fight-for-their-religious-rights/ Sat, 07 Mar 2026 14:40:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3757656 With 15,000 Jewish Americans in uniform, religious accommodation remains uneven across the ranks and many have difficulty accessing kosher meals and observing Shabbat or holidays

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]]> After deadly missile impact, Beit Shemesh struggles to maintain Purim cheer https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-deadly-missile-impact-beit-shemesh-struggles-to-maintain-purim-cheer/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:34:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3767422 As city reels from strike, most synagogues stay open for Purim against army's guidelines, but streets largely empty; Sunday's tragedy 'lowered the volume,' says rabbi's wife

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]]> Suspect in New York Chabad headquarters ramming hit with federal charges https://www.timesofisrael.com/suspect-in-new-york-chabad-headquarters-ramming-hit-with-federal-charges/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:44:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3767105 Dan Sohail charged with intentionally damaging religious property, after hate crimes accusations in local US court; NYPD data shows 21 bias incidents targeting Jews last month

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]]> HarperCollins to publish book of conversations with Chabad emissary slain in Bondi attack https://www.timesofisrael.com/harpercollins-to-publish-book-of-conversations-with-chabad-emissary-slain-in-bondi-attack/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 04:46:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3763399 Author of 'Conversations With My Rabbi: Timeless Teachings for a Fractured World' says Rabbi Eli Schlanger's 'legacy, his mission to bring light and love to the world, won't die with him'

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]]> ‘Everyone understands the pain’: Ex-hostages, Bondi Jews gather in NYC’s Times Square https://www.timesofisrael.com/everyone-understands-the-pain-ex-hostages-bondi-jews-gather-in-nycs-times-square/ Sun, 22 Feb 2026 06:15:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3759321 More than 4,500 Jewish teens attend Chabad's CTeen Shabbaton event led by former captives, highlighting Hasidic movement's global reach and shared trauma

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]]> Herzog attends Bondi memorial ceremony with Australia’s Albanese, who doesn’t give speech https://www.timesofisrael.com/herzog-attends-bondi-memorial-ceremony-with-australias-albanese-who-doesnt-give-speech/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:58:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3752201 Israel's president tells event antisemitism has no place in Australia, as seats of attack victims kept empty; protesters chant 'globalize the intifada' at snap rally against police violence

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]]> From far corners of the Jewish world, the women of Chabad gather in freezing Brooklyn https://www.timesofisrael.com/from-far-corners-of-the-jewish-world-the-women-of-chabad-gather-in-freezing-brooklyn/ Sun, 08 Feb 2026 19:20:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3750648 Annual gathering of female emissaries provides a respite for those on the front lines of religious life in far-flung communities, performing outreach and providing vital services

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]]> Daily Briefing Feb. 2 – Devoted NYC protesters hold final hostage rally https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-feb-2-devoted-nyc-protesters-hold-final-hostage-rally/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:40:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3746298&preview=true&preview_id=3746298 NY correspondent Luke Tress discusses end of weekly demonstrations in NYC's Central Park, latest on Chabad HQ ramming and NY City Council efforts to combat antisemitism

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]]> Suspect in Chabad HQ ramming charged with hate crimes; had previously attended event there https://www.timesofisrael.com/suspect-in-chabad-headquarters-ramming-charged-with-hate-crimes/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 22:37:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3744641 Driver named as Dan Sohail, from New Jersey; NYPD says he went to social gathering at site 10 days ago; detective: He was likely 'attempting to connect' with Jewish community

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]]> Driver smashes car into Chabad’s world headquarters in New York City https://www.timesofisrael.com/driver-smashes-car-into-chabads-world-headquarters-in-new-york-city/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 04:18:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3743958 Suspect is arrested at the scene; his motives are unknown and there are no reports of injuries; incident sparks widespread alarm in Jewish community

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]]> Investor gifts $100 million LA office tower to Chabad for massive Jewish center https://www.timesofisrael.com/investor-gifts-100-million-la-office-tower-to-chabad-for-massive-jewish-center/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:42:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3733441 Alon Abady, a real estate mogul known for selling homes to celebs, donates a 16-story building on famous Pico Blvd. to build what Chabad calls an 'epicenter of Jewish life'

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]]> US Senate confirms Chabad rabbi as Trump’s antisemitism envoy https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-senate-confirms-chabad-rabbi-as-trumps-antisemitism-envoy/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:51:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3715999 Senators split along party lines to approve Yehuda Kaploun for post amid surging Jew-hatred in the United States and overseas

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]]> Mamdani visits Chabad rebbe’s grave, increasingly a pilgrimage site for politicians https://www.timesofisrael.com/mamdani-visits-chabad-rabbis-grave-increasingly-a-pilgrimage-site-for-politicians/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 03:38:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3713994 Activist for the Hasidic movement says NYC mayor-elect asked to visit the Ohel 'following the terrorist attack in Sydney'

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