Zingerlich Boys Choir by Zevi Philip. Live at the Binyanei Hauma in Yerushalayim.
Tov Li composed by Hershi Rottenberg
Ben Tora composed by Hershi Rottenberg
Torah, traditional
Simeini Kachoisom composed by Yitzchok Fuchs (Shir Hashirim)
We’re familiar with the idea that the rebuilding of the Beis Hamikdosh depends on Ahavas Chinam, which means baseless, unconditional love. This level of Ahavas Chinam requires us to completely shift our perspective. It means training ourselves and our families to look at the world with totally different eyes. While normally, we might scan a crowded room with some judgement, or hear an internal and critical voice towards those who we don’t connect with, instead, we can shift ourselves to be actively searching for the good in every single Yid we meet. This song, “Little Bardichevers”, is a call to action for a generation ready to uplift the way we see one another.
R’ Levi Yitzchok of Bardichev embodied this Ahavas Yisroel on a whole new level, and he personified it by going out of his way to see the good in other Yidden. But he taught us not to stop there. Stories of R’ Levi Yitzchak are full of examples of him not only seeing the good, but actually turning to Hashem and vocalizing the good that he was noticing.
Why is it so powerful to see the good, and then say the good out loud? Because when we mention a fellow Jew’s positive traits to Hashem, something miraculous happens in shomayim. The Tzaddikim teach us that this type of speech literally moves a person from the harsh side of judgement, to the side of merit, on the opposite side of the Heavenly courtroom! Our words down here can literally shift judgments up there.
Rebbe Nachman of Breslev famously teaches that every single person has a Nekudah Tova, a pure, incorruptible point of goodness (Likutei Morahan 282). This is a place inside every single soul that has zero ulterior motives, and just wants to connect purely with Hashem. Our job, when it comes to our fellow Yidden, is to find that point within each other. While adults may be weary, or see the world with preconceived notions, so much transformation for our nation’s approach to Ahavas Yisroel can come from our children. The “Little Bardichevers” who look at one another with temimus, a pure simplicity, and with beauty, kindness, and chein. They aren’t skeptical of ‘types’, ‘boxes’ and ‘community norms’, they just see Yidden as is - brothers and sisters. Through their pure, openhearted viewpoint, we can all merit a shift in perspective – one that can finally unlock the rebuilding of the Third Beis Hamikdosh, speedily and with Rachamim.
Inspired by “Little Kinderlach” by Country Yossi
Written By Blumstein Bros, Mendy Portnoy
"Merkaz Hatorah Institutions, located in the Paris, France, serves more than 1,000 students and includes a prestigious Yeshiva under the leadership of the Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Yehouda Toledano שליט״א.
In response to the continuous growth in student enrollment and the increasing shortage of classroom space, the institutions have embarked on a major construction project.
As part of the Merkaz Hatorah campaign to build a new kindergarten facility, necessitated by the significant rise in enrollment, we were honored during our fundraising event to welcome the renowned Chassidic singer Avraham Fried, who inspired and moved the audience by performing together with the students of Merkaz Hatorah, accompanied by maestro Avi Dror."
Performed live in Jerusalem by father and son duo Yonasan and Daniel Berman.
Composed by Tanchum Portnoy (Eitz Chaim), and Elchanan Elchadad (Ahavas HaTorah).
In honor of the upcoming Yom Tov of Shevuos, hundreds of students from the Talmud Torah Birkas Yaakov in Petach Tikva, join to form together a giant choir.
Directed by Yisrael Sosna & Orchestra.
Composed: Nadav Cohen.
Lyrics: From Igros HaChazon Ish.
Originally performed by Eli Herzlich
Top Finalists from 25 Countries Compete for International Torah Title
Regional champions from 25 countries compete for the title of JewQ International Champion in the finale of the International Jewish Knowledge Competition. The high-stakes event culminates a program that reached over 4,200 young scholars across 250 communities, many the only Jewish students in their schools, studying independently amid growing challenges facing Jewish youth.
The finalists on stage today in front of 1200 family, friends and fans. They represent the top performers from the world’s largest network of Jewish children who studied independently, often outside of school hours, to master the JewQ “Living Jewish” curriculum. The competition is the centerpiece of the CKids International Shabbaton, the largest summit for Hebrew School families in the world, hosted by CKids, Chabad’s global children’s network, which reaches 175,000 children across 2,700 classrooms and 750 Hebrew Schools.
“In today’s world, there’s no greater gift for a Jewish child than knowing who they are,” said Rabbi Mendy Kotlarsky, Chairman of Chabad's Global Networks. “JewQ gives them that clarity and deep understanding. Win or not, these kids return home, proud, confident, and unshakably connected to their heritage.”
JewQ’s unique format turns Torah education into an engaging challenge. Through a combination of gamified learning and independent study, children absorb key concepts in Jewish life and tradition, often in communities where Jewish education is otherwise limited.
JewQ is inspired by the educational philosophy of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, who emphasized that children are not only future leaders, but leaders today. He taught that a child’s natural competitive spirit and excitement to learn and share knowledge are powerful forces for strengthening Jewish life.
The championship features a fast-paced quiz format, celebrity guest appearances, and a moving award ceremony. While only the finalists are competing today, their peers, thousands of them, are watching from around the world, many gathered in their local Chabad centers to cheer them on.
An army is practical. They accomplish real, concrete things. For us, being part of Hashem’s army means doing mitzvos.
The Mishnah in Kiddushin teaches, “I was created only to serve my Master.” Like a soldier with a single minded focus, created for one purpose, to carry out the mission.
At the end of Hilchos Melachim, the Rambam describes a soldier as completely focused on what’s in front of him. No distractions. His heart, head, and body fully given over to the task. Absolute dedication.
We are proud that each of us can say, “I am a soldier in Hashem’s army.” And just like in a real army, every soldier matters. Each one is essential to the mission.
Soldiers don’t just talk about the mission. They are given something to do, and they go do it. It’s practical. It’s concrete. When we put on tefillin, give tzedakah, learn Torah, help another Yid, we are carrying out the mission we were created for.
We should not let a day go by without remembering: This is what I was created for. I am not just here because that's how history worked itself out. Hashem chose me, and gave me the opportunity and responsibility to be a great soldier and accomplish great things with my mitzvos.
Written by: Yizti Bald, Yehudah Pinsker.
Ani Ma’amin. Two simple words that have inspired generations of Jewish music.
In this video, we trace the journey of Ani Ma’amin through 10 Jewish boys’ choirs, including 3 versions by the Miami Boys Choir, spanning more than four decades — from the late 1960s to the early 2010s. Each version reflects its time, its musical language, and its cultural context, while remaining rooted in the same enduring declaration of faith.
Beginning with the early choral recordings of Pirchei and the London School of Jewish Song, we explore how Ani Ma’amin evolved from slow, reflective, traditional settings into larger concert performances, modern arrangements, Israeli pop interpretations, and rock-influenced youth-driven versions by groups like Shalsheles Junior and beyond.
Watch the story of little Sholom Dovber and the lesson we learn from it today.
"When my father (the Rashab of Lubavitch) was four or five years old he went to his grandfather, the Tzemach Tzedek, on Shabbos Vayeira, and began to cry as he asked, "Why did Hashem show Himself to our Avraham Avinu - but He does not show Himself to us?" The Tzemach Tzedek answered him: "When a tzadik decides at the age of ninety-nine years that he should be circumcised, he deserves that Hashem appear to him."" (Sefer Hayom Yom, 9 Cheshvan)
Based on: Likkutei Sichos vol. 15, Vayeira
Tune: Essen Est Zich
Lyrics: Rabbis Yanky and Kuty Goldstein
Vocals: Y.M. Friedman, Noach Krinski, Moishy Goldstein, Levi Wagner, M.Y. Teleshevsky
Music: Moishy Goldstein
Video: Moishy and Kuty Goldstein, Yosef Adelist
AI Creations: ai770.com
A Project of: Tzivos Hashem