Top of Chabad News in 5774

The most read articles on COLlive.com of 5774:

Rashi Minkowicz, 37, OBM

A mother of 8 from a large Lubavitcher family suddenly passes away and shocked not only her community, but the many girls she deeply influenced.

“My Parents Brainwashed Me”

The video of Ethan Metzger’s poetry slam went viral and for a good reason.

President Putin: I Support Israel

A link about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s outright support for Israel during the war in Gaza was shared on Reddit.

Torah in an IDF Backpack

Many readers were curious to find out what was in the strangely shaped knapsack of an IDF soldier.

Chabad Boy Bravely Walks Off Field

9-year-old Yossi Lipskier took a stand to protect his Jewish faith in a story that was picked up by news outlets around the world.

Urgent Gathering in Crown Heights

COLlive’s uncovering of the Call of the Shofar led to a public outcry and brought out 2000 people to an urgent gathering against it.

5774 Chabad Gala Banquet

As always, thousands tuned in to COLlive.com to watch the live broadcast of the 5774 Kinus Hashluchim Banquet.

Bochur Killed in Fatal Accident

Gedalya Greenzayd, a student of the Yeshiva in Morristown, was tragically killed after being hit by a truck in Crown Heights.

Confessions of a ‘Shofar’ Staffer

Shmuel Pollen, who participated and led a “Call of the Shofar” workshop, reveals what shook him out of the “influence.”

Rivkie Barber, 49, OBM

The tragic passing of another Shlucha, Mrs. Rivkie Barber of Melbourne, Australia, led to continued davening and Mitzvah campaigns.

Yosef Raksin, 60, OBM

He came to visit his grandchildren and was shot dead on his way to shul. To date, Miami-Dade Police have not made a single arrest.

Surprise for Pro-Arab Protesters

An angry crowd of anti-Israel protesters targeting Jewish-owned businesses in New York caused a surprising spontaneous reaction.

“Call of the Shofar is a Cult”

Rabbi Shea Hecht, a long-time counselor and cultbuster, calls the Call of the Shofar a cult that uses mind-controlling techniques.

Shlucha Son’s Special Request

Mendel Minkowicz, the 14-year-old son of Alpharetta Shlucha Rashi Minkowicz, emailed COLlive a personal request to the community.

Levi Nemon, 21 Months, OBM

The Chabad community worldwide grieved for the tragic passing of Levi “Teddy” Nemon obm, at the age of 21 months.

The Shadchan Was the UPS Man

A UPS man delivers more than packages (and PR for the company) by setting up a shidduch between a Chabad boy and girl.

Rabbi Daniel Moscowitz, 59, OBM

The Chicago-born Head of Shliach of Illinois passed away unexpectedly after a routine gall bladder surgery.

Why We Named ‘Eyal Gilad Naftali’

Yankee and Binah Teitelbaum show their love for the fallen in Israel and named their son after the 3 murdered Yeshiva students.

Aish Director: I Am Chabad

Rabbi Tzvi Nightingale of Aish South Florida responds to Pew’s study on Jewish assimilation by stating he’s Chabad.

Kinus Hashluchos Gala Banquet

The gala banquet uniting Chabad Shluchos and friends from around the world was broadcast on COLlive.com.

Most Commented of 5774

“My Parents Brainwashed Me”
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Confessions of a ‘Shofar’ Staffer
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“Call of the Shofar is a Cult”
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Bochurim Protest School Firing
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Man Behind “Call of the Shofar”
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What’s Wrong With the British
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A Bochur’s Advice to Girls
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What Really Happens at “Shofar”
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Rashi Minkowicz, 37, OBM
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Urgent Gathering in Crown Heights
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The Call of the Void
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Anti-Abuse Activist Calls It Quits
175 Comments

Rabbis Convene Urgent Gathering
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“No One Tells Me How to Dress”
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Bochur Killed on Kingston Ave
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Chabad Boy Bravely Walks Off Field
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The 3 Jewish Teens Found Dead
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Brouhaha Over Hijab Photo
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Don’t Fire Well-Meaning Teachers
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A Girl’s Advice to Bochurim
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