Video: The Rebbe Visits Camp Gan Israel in 1960
The Rebbe visits Camp Gan Israel in Swan Lake, NY in the summer of 1960.
Daily Archives: July 25, 2013
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Photos: Torah Dedicated in Bulgaria in Honor of Terror Victims
A Hachnasas Sefer Torah was held by Chabad in Burgas, Bulgaria last Thursday in memory of the terror victims killed in the bombing attack of an Israeli tourist bus one year ago. Participating in the event were local public officials, the Israeli […]
Here’s My Story: Humility
In 1977, when I graduated from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine, after doing a residency at Maimonides Hospital, I opened an office in Crown Heights. Part of the reason I chose Crown Heights was that, although not being Chabad Lubavitch myself, I had a very nice feeling toward the Chabad community.
by Dr. Elliot Udell
Video: Bike 4 Friendship Cyclists Go Skydiving
Several cyclists participating in the cross-country bike ride to benefit the Friendship Circle took a break from their 2,700 mile trek to jump from an airplane and parachute to the ground.
Is England’s Future King Jewish?
Mazel Tov! After much anticipation, at 4:24 p.m. in London on July 22, the Duchess of Cambridge gave birth. The Royal bundle is an 8lbs. 6oz. son, future King — and perhaps a real Jewish Prince.
Crown Heights Women Enjoy Tu B’Av Concert
Thousands of years after the first women danced in the vineyards of Israel, a gathering of forty women made their way to the home of Mrs. Shaindy Jacobson for a concert featuring classical soprano Mrs. Chava Shapiro, accompanied by pianist Mrs. Mirele Rosenberger.
by Ariella Shapiro
My Mother’s Shabbos Candles
This coming Shabbos, Chof Menachem Av, marks the Shloshim of our mother, Bracha Finkelstein, OBM. In her honor we want to share with you that which she instilled within my sister and I, the power of Jewish women and their Shabbos candles. We ask you to join us in honoring her with the mitzvah uniquely given to the Jewish women.
by Sarah Goldberg
Shliach in Russia Shot in the Chest
Rabbi Ovadia Isakov, a Shliach in the Russian city of Derbent in the tumultuous region of Dagestan, was shot in the chest by an unknown assailant. His condition is listed as serious.
Left: Rabbi Leibel Bistritzky, OBM. Right: Rabbi Aaron Rakeffet-Rothkoff.
YU Professor: Chasidim Defeated Misnagdim
Rabbi Aaron Rakeffet-Rothkoff, Professor of Rabbinic Literature at Yeshiva University in Jerusalem, dedicated his (English) Shiur on May 19, 2013 to Reb Leibel Bistritzky, the founder of the Crown Heights Hatzalah, who had recently passed away.
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