PSA: Daylight Savings Time Begins Motzai Shabbos
Daylight Savings Time begins on Motzai Shabbos and we ‘spring ahead’. At 2:00am it will become 3:00am, taking away an hour of sleep tonight.
Daily Archives: March 7, 2014
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Shliach Accompanies 12 NJ State Legislators to Israel
New Jersey Senate President Steven Sweeney took a long sweeping glance at the large crowd of worshipers at the Western Wall Plaza on Friday evening and remarked “The history of this place is so amazing, and the story of the Jewish people is so inspirational I always knew I had to come and visit!”
Crown Heights Badatz Calls on Community to Join Protest Against IDF Draft
The Crown Heights Beis Din, headed by Rabbi Avrohom Osdoba, released a ‘Kol Kore’ today calling on the Lubavitch community in Crown Heights and the greater tri-state area to participate in the protest against the Israeli government’s plan to draft Yeshiva students into the IDF.
Photo: Shturem.net
Funeral Bouquet Left at Door of Ukraine Synagogue
At 4:00am this morning, a truck appeared at the gate of the JCC and Synagogue of the Jewish community of Zahaproziah, Ukraine, which was recently firebombed. Flowers designed in a style traditionally sent to funerals were left at the gate.
One Mitzvah Leads to Another
Learning Mishnayos is good for the Neshama. That’s why the students of United Lubavatcher Yeshiva of Ocean Parkway took upon themselves to learn extra Mishnayos Baal Peh for the Neshama of Benda Shlomo Ben Dovid – Rabbi Shlomo Lakein, OBM.
Shabbos at the Besht: Ad Delo Yoda
This Shabbos at the Besht, Rabbi Zalman Shanowitz will lead a discussion on the Purim Halacha of ‘Ad Delo Yoda.’ The Besht will be holding services at their brand new location – 563 Empire Blvd. [between Kingston and Brooklyn Aves.].
Reb Yoel Kahn: Making the Inspiration Last
Due to the overwhelming response and demand from the community, Reb Yoel Kahn agreed to present a weekly webcast on topics that are timely and relevant. This week’s topic is titled ‘Making the Inspiration Last‘.
Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe
CrownHeights.info and Lubavitch Archives present a photo of the Rebbe seen searching for money to give to a poor person.
What Makes You So Holy? Between Shemos and Bamidbar
There is no doubt that five books of Moshe comprise a progressive and comprehensive narrative, respective lessons notwithstanding. Yet, the book of Vayikra, seemingly, denotes a marked departure from the theme that flows through the Torah. One cannot help but note how removed this tome is from the general narrative, as well as from any significant historical context.
by Rabbi Yoseph Kahanov Jax, FL
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