Texting Teens Compete in Jewish Knowledge
For better or for worse, teenagers spend much of their time on their phones—nine hours a day on average—making it an effective way to reach them. At seven o’clock, every Monday and Thursday evening, the cell phones of over 3,000 Jewish teens around the United States and Canada buzz as they receive a text message with a Jewish question and a multiple-choice answer. JText, as the program is called, engages teens using the medium most comfortable to them, offering an opportunity to learn more about Judaism with a tap on their phones.
Mussi Sharfstein | Monday, May 20
Police Investigating Third Suspicious Fire Set At A Massachusetts Chabad Center
Massachusetts law enforcement is investigating three arson incidents that occurred at two Chabad centers.
Mussi Sharfstein | Friday, May 17
Chabad of Galloway Bridges the Generations
In October of 2016, Rabbi Meir and Shaina (Matusof) Rapoport arrived to Galloway township to serve Jewish students at Stockton University. They purchased a property on the main street in town, a central location for students. “Chabad House–Jewish Student Center” read they hung a sign on their new door on Jimmie Leeds Road.
Shterna Karp | Thursday, May 16
Hundreds Expected to Shabbat in the Heights
This weekend, hundreds of adults and children from seventy five cities around the world will spend Shabbat in Crown Heights exploring the Chabad heartland.
Ashira Weiss | Wednesday, May 15
Your Place Is Here: An Emissary Reflects With Candor
On the day of the mikvah inauguration, Reizy Zaklas took a break from all the hoopla to reflect as we sat in her kitchen. I began by asking her if she would be willing to share some of her personal experiences leading up to this happy moment. She did, at first with the caveat that she did not want these stories published. But after some persuading, she agreed. The following is an excerpt of our conversation.
Baila Olidort | Monday, May 13

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