Weekly Letter: What is True Social Justice
As the topic of “socialism” has come to the forefront of our political discussion today – we share a letter In which the Rebbe clarifies what is true social justice – as taught in the Torah.
Housing Lottery Launches for 733 Lincoln Place in Crown Heights, Brooklyn
At 130 percent of the AMI, there are seven studios with a monthly rent of $3,543 for incomes ranging from $126,412 to $176,410; eight one-bedrooms with a monthly rent of $3,784 for incomes ranging from $135,360 to $198,510; and 15 two-bedrooms with a monthly rent of $4,518 for incomes ranging from $162,446 to $238,160.
Preparations Complete in Alma-Ata as Thousands Expected for Chof Menachem Av at Reb Levik’s Ohel
This year’s gathering is expected to be one of the largest in recent memory, with hundreds of guests arriving from Eretz Yisroel aboard a historic charter flight organized especially for the occasion.
More than eight decades after surviving Auschwitz, Neuengamme and Bergen-Belsen, Helga Melmed, 98, spends her summers reclaiming a piece of what she had lost, volunteering at Camp Gan Israel in Venice, Fla.
This Day-Camp Counselor Is a 98-Year Old Holocaust Survivor
Helga Arndtheim had her childhood stolen by the Nazis and spent her teenage years struggling to survive Auschwitz and other concentration camps. More than eight decades later, Helga— now Helga Melmed— spends her summers reclaiming a piece of what she had lost.
New Engagement!
Mendel Aisenbach (Toronto, Canada) to Gitty Friedman (Birmingham, AL) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday,8:00pm at Rubashkin’s 1349 President St.
Here’s My Story: We Received Your Invitation With Displeasure
Rabbi Yisroel Shemtov is a longtime Crown Heights community activist, who for many years ran a bespoke frock-coat (kapota) business. He was interviewed in December 2010.
End of an Era – For Lease Sign Goes Up On Empire Kosher Building
For thousands of Crown Heights residents, an end of an era is approaching as a “For Lease” sign went up this morning above the Empire Kosher Supermarket.
Camp Pnasaim 5786 Concludes on a High Note
After two action-packed weeks filled with learning, excitement, and unforgettable experiences, Camp Gan Israel Pnasaim 5786 concluded successfully under the dedicated leadership of Rabbi Levi Maimon.
In Honor of Chof Av: Blessings, Miracles, and A Family’s Connection to the Rebbe
In honor of this special day, Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida had the privilege of interviewing Mrs. Ita Neymotin, whose family shared a unique and historic connection with Rabbi Levi Yitzchak and the Rebbe’s family.
Picture of the Day
Daniel Shmerling of Mesivta Oholei Yosef Yitzchok- Melbourne, Australia, was mesayem 15 mesechtos of Gemara over the 15 days from Rosh Chodesh Av to Chamisha Asar b’Av this year.
Winner of 5786 International Chinuch Pitch Announced
Rabbi Yoel Vogel’s Mechanchim Exchange Resource Drive was announced as the winner of this year’s Chinuch Pitch, receiving an $18,000 grant at the finale of the 26th Annual International Kinus HaMechanchim on Wednesday afternoon.
Breathtaking Historical Reconstruction of Ancient Synagogue in Siberia
The original building, established in 1905, was the last surviving synagogue of its kind in the region. After it had to be dismantled in 2016 due to its dilapidated condition, museum experts spent about two years painstakingly recreating its exterior appearance, as well as its authentic early 20th-century interior, based on historical photographs and archival documents.
“My Shluchim Are My Blue Check” Record Breaking Dating Event Sees Young Professionals Turn To A Platform They Can Trust
Rather than relying solely on swipe-based algorithms, Met@Chabad combines Chabad’s global network of thousands of shluchim with AI-powered, values-based matching to help Jewish singles date with intention. But perhaps its most distinctive feature is the human element behind every profile.
New Shluchim Appointed to Serve Stoughton, Massachusetts
Rabbi Yaakov Dovid and Rivka Gordon, along with their daughter Mussia, have been appointed as new shluchim to join Shaloh House Chabad of Stoughton and the South Area, including Brockton and Randolph.
Event To Showcase New Shlichus Opportunity For Young Couples
Shlichus-minded couples are invited to explore a powerful new Shlichus opportunity through full-time medical shlichus. Taking place at the JCM, the event will showcase how Shluchim can now make their full-time shlichus servicing entire regional healthcare and hospital systems.
New Rabbinical Couple Joins Jewish Community of Kryvyi Rih
Working under the leadership of Chief Rabbi Liron Edri and alongside the city’s rabbis and Chabad Shluchim, the young couple will help strengthen Jewish religious, educational, and community life.
Video: Banquet Tribute Honors Rabbi Tzemach Yosef Yitzchak Wilansky A”H
A moving tribute at the 26th Annual International Kinus HaMechanchim banquet honored the memory of Rabbi Tzemach Yosef Yitzchak Wilansky A”H, a beloved Pre-1A and first-grade teacher at Yeshiva Tomchei Temimim in Montreal whose impact on generations of talmidim extended far beyond the classroom.
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