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More than a week after 25-year-old Chabad bochur Kasriel Nachman Keinan disappeared while traveling north from Beit Shemesh, authorities and volunteers have intensified the search around Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee region, aided by security footage and divers; the family says his last contact was a message before his phone died, and police are asking anyone with information to come forward.
A five-year-old boy from a Chabad family in Lod was found unconscious in a car and died after emergency responders conducted prolonged resuscitation and rushed him to Assaf Harofeh Hospital; authorities cited signs of severe heatstroke and urged parents and drivers to never leave children unattended in vehicles.
The Rebbe insisted that translating his Torah teachings should make the message come alive in the reader’s language, not be a literal word-for-word replica. In 1962, he told his editor to translate rather than provide a strict word-for-word rendering, guiding the open letters, Igrot Melech, and the Bitaon Chabad project through meticulous revisions to preserve meaning, tone, and audience. This philosophy shaped later work on Rashi’s Principles, which eventually expanded to 620 interpretive rules in 2018, underscoring fidelity of content over exact wording.
Rabbi Shneur Zalman Feldman, a Chabad Rosh Yeshiva in Rishon Letzion and Netanya, died at age 42 after an illness. He previously led the Tomchei Tmimim Mesivta in Rishon Letzion until its closure and later taught at the Chabad Yeshiva in Netanya. He is survived by his wife, four children, and his parents and siblings. The levaya is planned for Sunday night in Kfar Chabad, followed by burial in the Tzfas cemetery.
Rabbi Shneur Zalman Feldman of Kfar Chabad, a rov and mechanech who served as Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim in Rishon LeZion, died after a long illness at age 42. He led halacha courses, helped launch Kfar Chabad’s branch of Machon Halacha Chabad, and later was a mashiv in Netanya’s Tomchei Temimim. He is survived by his wife Miriam and eight young children, as well as his parents. The levaya departed from his parents’ home in Kfar Chabad, with kevura in Tzfas. Baruch dayan ha’emet.
An El Al flight from Israel to New Jersey diverted to Rome after the pregnant passenger went into premature labor. In Rome, the baby girl was born five weeks early with help from the local Jewish community and Chabad in Rome; both mother and child are reported to be well, and family members are traveling to Rome to support the return trip to the United States with local assistance.
The Chabad House in Kathmandu was evicted by its landlord due to fears of antisemitism and being associated with Israelis, prompting the Jewish community to seek a new location amid challenges and past attacks, highlighting issues of safety and acceptance for Jews in Nepal.
Typhoon Fengshen caused historic flooding in Hoi An, Vietnam, damaging the Chabad House and home of Rabbi Menachem Mendel and Rocheli Fridman, impacting the local Jewish community and tourists, with efforts underway for relief and recovery.
A campaign by Chabad's Emergency and Security Center urges Tishrei guests from Israel to obtain health and travel insurance before traveling to New York, emphasizing the importance of practical precautions alongside spiritual preparations to ensure safety and avoid financial strain in case of medical emergencies.
Rabbi Yossi Hodakov revisited the site of his miraculous fall from a window in 1977 during a visit to Camp Gan Israel, sharing his experience and inspiring campers with his story of survival and faith, marking 48 years since the incident.
Rabbi Peretz Sirota, a dedicated member of the Chabad community in Nachlas Har Chabad, Israel, passed away at age 59 after battling illness. He served as a gabbai and maintenance manager, and was part of a distinguished family. He is survived by his wife and children, with his funeral held in Kiryat Malachi.
The Jewish community mourns the loss of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, a beloved figure in the UAE known for his vibrant personality and dedication to Jewish life. Known affectionately as "Rabbi Steve," Kogan was a trendsetter who embraced Chabad teachings and was instrumental in fostering Jewish community connections in the region. His selfless acts, such as delivering wine for Rosh Hashanah in Uman and running a kosher grocery store, exemplified his commitment to others. Tragically, Kogan was killed while heroically defending against a terrorist attack, leaving behind a legacy of optimism, laughter, and community service.
Iran is reportedly not involved in the murder of Chabad Rabbi Zvi Kogan in the United Arab Emirates, according to recent investigations. The incident had initially raised suspicions of Iranian involvement, but further inquiries suggest otherwise.
An Israeli-Moldovan citizen, Zvi Kogan, was found dead in the UAE in what Israeli authorities are calling an "antisemitic terrorist act." Kogan, a representative of the Chabad movement, had been missing since Thursday. Israeli officials have condemned the act and vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice. The UAE is investigating the incident, and Israel had previously advised its citizens to avoid unnecessary travel to the UAE.
The disappearance of Zvi Kogan, an Israeli-Moldovan dual national and Chabad envoy, in the UAE has prompted an investigation by Israel's Mossad, which suspects a terrorist incident. The UAE's interior ministry is also conducting a search operation. This incident occurs amid ongoing Israel-Hamas tensions, with Israel advising its citizens to travel to the UAE only for essential reasons due to potential terrorist threats.