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With the Nine Days starting this Wednesday, here is a quick guide to the laws, customs, and meaningful observances of this period. 👉

The Nine Days—Laws and Customs - Heightened mourning, uplifting visions and rejoicing with mitzvot Art by Sefira Lightstone The first nine days of the month of Av, and also the morning of the tenth,1 are days of acute mourning for the destruction of the first and second Holy Temples. During This Time, We Don’t: Eat meat (including poultry) or drink wine, for during this period the sacrifices an...

A talking donkey, unexpected blessings, and ancient mysteries. Dive into 14 surprising facts about Balaam from this week's double Torah reading! 👉

14 Facts About Balaam, the Evil Prophet After being thoroughly humiliated by a talking donkey, he found himself unable to curse the Jews, showering them with tremendous blessings instead.

Tomorrow, we fast from dawn until nightfall—but do you know the history behind it? The 17th of Tammuz is a powerful day of reflection, resilience, and hope for a brighter future. Click here to learn exactly "why" we fast! 👉

11 Facts About the 17 Tammuz Fast Day The 17th day of Tammuz will one day morph from sadness to joy and gladness.

Today we are celebrating 12-13 Tammuz, the dates marking the miraculous liberation of the Sixth Rebbe in 1927. The celebration actually began yesterday on the 12th of Tammuz, which is also his Hebrew birthday.
After enduring harsh Soviet imprisonment just for his tireless work to sustain Jewish life, he miraculously escaped a death sentence and the gulags. His freedom meant his vital mission to keep Judaism alive could continue to thrive. Explore his incredible story through these 13 historical photos. 👉

13 Powerful Pictures That Illuminate the Arrest and Liberation of the Sixth Lubavitcher Rebbe An international diplomatic crisis heightened the threat to the Rebbe’s life and helped secure his deliverance.

True leadership empowers others. Today, as we honor the Rebbe’s anniversary of passing, explore his timeless vision of unconditional love, unity, and finding goodness everywhere. 👉

3 Tammuz: The Anniversary of the Passing of the Rebbe—Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of Righteous Memory - This year, 3 Tammuz is observed on Thursday, June 18, 2026 Three decades after the Rebbe's passing, his impact and influence remain stronger than ever. His teachings continue to inspire and guide us, and his insights are as novel and relevant as if they were given today. Each of us is a beneficiary of the Rebbe's inspiration somehow, and his visionary leade...

Ever feel like you’re sinking and no one can help? Discover the surprising Jewish wisdom that teaches us how to unlock our hidden resilience. 👉

You Will Not Drown - Parshah for the Anxious Art by Sefira Lightstone There is a song in Yiddish, Fort a Yidele in a Shiffele, that describes a desperate situation and the limited options available: A Jew sails on a little boat,The boat breaks and he is drowning,He cries: "Tatenyu! (Dear Father!) Save me! Save me!""I cannot help you. I cannot....