Lubavitcher Rebbe

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

Initial assessments indicated that the fire may have been caused by an electrical short circuit, although investigators are still examining all possible causes.

JULY 25, 2026|ByJOSH ARONSON

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. .

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

Asteroid 2003 LN6, the size of 38 Menachem Mendel Schneersons, is set to pass the Earth on June 18, the anniversary of the death of the Chabad movement leader.

JUNE 17, 2026|ByAARON REICH

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

The real secret to Chabad’s success, 32 years after the Rebbe’s passing - opinion

After October 7, Jewish communities across the world held challah bakes dedicated to the hostages. Women gathered in synagogue halls and community centers, with flour on their hands, saying prayers.

JUNE 17, 2026|ByAREYAH KALTMANN

Rare medieval Sefardi Torah scroll from the late 13th or early 14th century on display at ANU, Museum of the Jewish People in Tel Aviv.

The guard outside the synagogue - opinion

Our guard stands in the cold, gives up holidays with his family, and carries a responsibility he never chose. When tragedy comes, men like him are often the first line of defense.

JUNE 14, 2026|ByMENDY CHITRIK

Grapevine, July 14, 2024: Bibi and the Rebbe

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

JULY 14, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN

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.

JULY 14, 2024ByHADASSAH CHEN

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.

JULY 12, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

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'.

JULY 9, 2024ByYOSEF ISRAEL ABRAMOWITZ

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.

JULY 9, 2024ByTEVI TROY

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.

JULY 7, 2024ByRABBI 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.

MAY 27, 2024ByAVI WEINSTEIN

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.

DECEMBER 29, 2023ByMEIRA RAANAN, ESTHER CAMERON

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

Argentina's President-Elect Javier Milei visits the Lubavitch Rebbe's Ohel in Queens

Argentina's President-Elect Javier Milei, who is not Jewish, expressed his deep respect and gratitude for the teachings of the Rebbe and the Jewish community.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023ByZVIKA KLEIN

Argentina President-elect Javier Milei visited the Argentina's President-Elect, Javier Milei, made a significant visit to the Ohel, the resting place of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, in Queens, New York. This visit marks his first international trip since his election victory, November 27th, 2023.

To overcome the darkness of war, embrace joy, faith, Torah values - opinion

Despite the unimaginable pain and loss we are experiencing, truth will prevail; and joy, rooted in deep faith, has the power to overcome what seems to be an impossible challenge.

OCTOBER 14, 2023ByHADASSAH CHEN