A Mystical Covenant

Lubavitch.com

Tonight marks the 12th yahrzeit of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory. The last 12 years have produced prolific narratives offering personal testimony to the imprint of a leader.

Following the passing of the Rebbe in 1994, Chief Rabbi of Great Britain, Jonathan Sacks, presented the inaugural lecture of the Lubavitcher Rebbe Memorial Lectures, republished here.

On this momentous occasion, I could not do other than begin with one of the most moving scenes in the whole of scriptures, the scene in the second book of Kings which describes the last days of that great, passionate, visionary leader of Israel, the prophet Elijah.

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Editorial: The Rebbe Unplugged

by Mimi Notik

It has been about an hour of driving from northern Israel, when our Israeli driver pulls the mini-bus to the side of the road. The picture of the Rebbe hanging from the rearview mirror sways as he steps outside and proceeds to take a stretch, smoke a cigarette, and check his cell phone.

After five minutes, he gets back in the car and we continue our journey to southern Israel.

Another hour of driving has passed and we are in the middle of nowhere. Our driver pulls over once again.

When I inquire as to the frequent and casual roadside stops, I am given an unexpected answer.

To ensure safety, the Rebbe once advised drivers to stop every hour when driving long distances. By stopping every hour, our driver is testimony that the Rebbe’s insight made the whole world a student, and left no detail of life unaltered.

UPDATE: Hollywood rejects Chabad offer

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Hollywood, FL – After rejecting a proposal that would’ve ended a federal lawsuit accusing them of discriminating against a synagogue, city commissioners Wednesday night said they planned to keep negotiating to avoid a trial that could come next week.

The settlement rejection came after more than a dozen Hollywood Hills residents took turns urging city leaders to continue their efforts to oust the Hollywood Community Synagogue Chabad Lubavitch from a residential neighborhood.

Commissioners then announced they would reconvene today at 1 p.m. for negotiations with Chabad officials.

The Rebbe Whose Staff Continues to Blossom

Israel Krasnianski

A Jewish man is shipwrecked on a desert island. After 10 years he’s finally rescued by a passing ship. When the rescuers embark on the island, they are surprised to find the man has built himself an entire civilization: golf course, restaurant, and two synagogues. “But since you’re here all alone on the island,” they asked, “why do you have TWO synagogues?” “Because,” replied the man, pointing to the buildings, “that’s the one I go to, and that’s the one I don’t!”

The truth behind an old Russian joke

An old Russian joke tells the story of a peasant with one cow who hates his neighbor because he has two. A sorcerer offers to grant the envious farmer a single wish. “Kill one of my neighbor’s cows!” he demands.

Info To Be Menachem Avel The Marozov Family

The family of R. Sholom Marozov A”H will be sitting Shivah at 571 Montgomery Street between Brooklyn and New York.

There are 5 Minyanim needed for the Tefilos and members of Anash are requested to help Mashlim the Minyanim. The times for Tefilos are as follows:

Shachris: Minyan 1: 7:00am. Minyan 2: 7:45am. Minyan 3 and 4: 8:30am. Minyan 5: 9:30am.
Mincha: Minyan 1 and 2: 7:50pm. Minyan 3, 4 and 5: 8:10pm.
Maariv: Minyan 1 and 2: Bizmana. Minyan 3, 4 and 5: 9:25pm.

Mincha Erev Shabbos: Minyan 1: 4:00pm. Minyan 2: 4:30pm. Minyan 3: 5:00pm.

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Getting ready for Gimmel Tammuz with Rabbi Seligson

Shmais.com

Pittsburgh, PA — On Monday night the Jewish community in Pittsburgh gathered for a fabreng with Rabbi Michoel Seligson, who spoke to the community until the wee hours of the morning, prior to the busses leaving to NY for the Gimmel Tammuz pilgrimage to the Ohel of the Rebbe.

Seder at the Ohel on Gimmel Tammuz

Shmais.com

The Vaad Hamesader She’al Yad Agudas Chassidei Chabad would like to inform everyone, that the Seder on Gimmel Tammuz will be as follows:
You will be allowed to remain in the Ohel for 2 minutes to read your P”N.

Ma’aneh Loshon and Tehillim should be said whilst waiting on the line.

Everyone will need to wait on the line, so please plan accordingly.

You are asked to abide by the instructions of the Mesadrim.

There will be separate entrances to Ohel Chabad Lubavitch for men and women.

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