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Living with MoshiachWhile discussing the laws of the Red Heifer, Maimonides goes on to detail by whom each of them were... Read More
Chabad.org Unveils ‘Chabad.org Labs’New “soul-centered” platform harnesses AI for Torah study and Jewish practice Read More
Thousands of Chabad Rabbis Pray at the Rebbe’s Ohel, High Point of 43rd Intl. Conference of EmissariesPHOTO GALLERY: From Jerusalem to Atlanta, emissaries come “back to the source” for the year ahead Read More
Shabbat Candles in Two Minutes A quick and cute introduction to lighting Shabbat candles. Read More
LIVE: Conference of Chabad-Lubavitch EmissariesJoin 6,500 Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries and lay leaders, live from 1 p.m. ET on Sunday. Read More
How to Celebrate Shabbat at HomeEven if you are alone, sing loudly, read some ideas from the weekly Torah portion, and just enjoy th... Read More

Weekly Magazine

11 Facts About the Mzab Jews of the Sahara

In the northwestern corner of the Sahara, a Jewish community lived and thrived amid the sand and heat.

By Yehuda Altein

Why Do We Hang a Shir Lamalot Card for a Newborn?

Giving birth, and the days immediately afterward, are a sensitive time for the mother and the newborn, hanging a Shir Lamaalot card serves as a safeguard.

By Yehuda Shurpin

What Are Shabbat Candles?

We usher in the peace and sanctity of Shabbat by lighting candles every Friday evening.

Is It OK to Be in a Relationship With AI?

"It took me a while to admit it to myself, but I think the most meaningful relationship I have is with a chatbot."

By Mordechai Lightstone

Take the Egypt and Judaism Quiz

By Menachem Posner