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Kyiv's Chief Rabbi leads humanitarian ops. for local community amid waves of Russian strikes

"We are distributing food, water, and essential supplies, strengthening families and giving them hope," Rabbi Markovich said of the volunteer operations amid Russian bombardment.

Smoke rises over Kyiv following a Russian ballistic missile strike on the Ukrainian capital on July 11, 2026 in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Billboard of Chabad's newest campaign in NYC.

Chabad launches 'Born to Be a Yid' billboard campaign across New York City

Antique pocket watch and ruble coins discovered by Chabad summer camp kids in the town of Lyubavichi, Russia, July 12, 2026.

Coming full circle: Luxury watch belonging to Chabad rebbes found by hasidic children in Lyubavichi

Jewish community at the opening ceremony of the Beit Shvidler Jewish Center of Iceland.

Chabad couple turns a small dream into Iceland's historic first Jewish cultural center - interview


New York leaders light menorah after Bondi Bay attack, call for Jewish solidarity and pride

Over a dozen New York police officers and members of Chevra Hatzalah could be seen on the outskirts of the crowd at Carl Schurz Park as Hanukkah songs blared over the speaker.

NEW YORK CITY Jewish leaders speak at a menorah lighting event at Carl Schurz Park in Manhattan on Dec.14, 2025.

'Heartbroken by barbaric terror attack': Jewish orgs. worldwide react to Bondi Beach mass shooting

Jewish organizations worldwide denounced the Bondi Beach mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration, mourning the victims and urging stronger action against rising antisemitic violence.

People hold signs that read, "Antizionism is Bondi Beach, Anti-zionism is Jew Hate" and "Antizionism gets Jews killed" during a vigil outside the Australian Consulate on December 14, 2025 in New York City following the mass shooting at Bondi Beach, Sydney.

Chabad rabbi murdered in Bondi shooting 'implored' Australia's PM to not 'betray the Jewish people'

Chabad rabbi Eli Schlanger, killed in the Bondi Beach shooting, urged Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to stand with Israel in a September open letter on Facebook.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reacts as he speaks to the media during a press conference following a shooting at Bondi Beach, at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, December 14, 2025.

Who was Chabad Rabbi Eli Schlanger, killed in Bondi Beach Hanukkah attack? - explainer

Schlanger was at the Hanukkah event to mark the first night of Hanukkah, with over 2,000 in attendance, when two terrorists shot into the crowd, killing at least 10 and wounding dozens. 

Hatzalah in Sydney volunteers responding a mass shooting at Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia, December 14, 2025.

Knesset’s NSC chairman halts meeting to check on son at Bondi Beach terror attack

Israeli lawmaker Tzvika Fogel’s daughter-in-law and two grandchildren were also at the event. The Otzma Yehudit MK said everyone was okay.

A policeman works at the scene of a shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney on December 14, 2025. Australian police said two people were in custody following reports of multiple gunshots on December 14 at Sydney's famed Bondi Beach, urging the public to take shelter.

At least 15 dead, including Israeli, dozens wounded in Bondi Beach Hanukkah event massacre

Several more were wounded in the mass shooting targeting the Hanukkah celebration in Australia's largest city, including an Israeli, the Foreign Ministry added.

Health workers put a patient into an ambulance after a shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney on December 14, 2025. Australian police said two people were in custody following reports of multiple gunshots on December 14 at Sydney's famed Bondi Beach, urging the public to take shelter.

Budapest becomes unexpected haven for Israelis as post–Oct. 7 migration surges

Graffiti is a common sight in some alleys of Budapest, but in the Jewish Quarter, visitors may also unexpectedly spot memorial stickers for fallen IDF soldiers and October 7 massacre victims.

Rabbi Shmuel Raskin and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Senate Foreign Relations Committee advances Yehuda Kaploun as antisemitism envoy

All 12 committee Republicans supported Kaploun, while only two Democrats, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire and Sen. Jacky Rosen of Nevada, joined them.

Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun testifies during his Senate confirmation hearing for the role of Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, Nov. 19, 2025, in Washington, DC.

Flacks Family Foundation announces $3 million Hanukkah matching campaign for Colel Chabad

Philanthropists Debbie and Michael Flacks double impact of Hanukkah donations to Israel’s oldest charitable organization

Mr Flacks visiting wounded soldiers

Beyond the Headlines: We are all emissaries, shaliach, fulfilling a mission - opinion

A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.

The international conference of Chabad emissaries held recently in New York.