HOLLYWOOD, CA, September 14 -- With heartfelt appeals and joyful performances from a diverse group of celebrity guests, the 2008 Chabad "To Life" Telethon generated more than $8 million for the charity.  The live, six hour broadcast prompted viewers around the globe to come forward with donations large and small...

HOLLYWOOD, CA, August 13 -- "Even in the darkest of times, there is always hope.  And each one of us has the chance -- and the responsibility -- to share the precious gift of hope with those in need.  That's been the ultimate message of the Telethon over the years," said Rabbi Boruch Shlomo Cunin...

LOS ANGELES, CA, July 3 -- Chabad is mourning the passing of Jan Murray, the comedian and TV star who helped launch the Chabad Telethon in 1980 and continued to serve as its host through 1996...

LOS ANGELES, CA, OCTOBER 27—On Sunday, October 30, California’s KSCI-TV Channel 18 will broadcast the first episode of “This is Chabad.” The weekly program will feature stories of goodness and kindness taken from Chabad’s diverse educational and charitable efforts.

WASHINGTON, DC, SEPTEMBER 21—President George W. Bush praised Chabad’s Hurricane Katrina relief programs today, applauding the group’s efforts to help storm victims of all faiths. Chabad will raise funds to support these vital efforts during their Telethon on Sunday, September 25.

S. ANTONIO, TEXAS, SEPTEMBER 12—Even as the sky grew darker and the rain fell harder, the children gathered in the outdoor pavilion smiled brightly. They were singing and dancing, surrounded by people who cared for them. These were moments of genuine laughter and joy -- the kind of moments that have been very rare recently for people from Louisiana.

WASHINGTON, DC, SEPTEMBER 21—President George W. Bush praised Chabad’s Hurricane Katrina relief programs today, applauding the group’s swift, effective efforts to help storm victims of all faiths.

LOS ANGELES, CA, JULY 7—The yarmulkes were the first sign. They were colorful, spiked creations designed by pop artist Andre Miripolsky...