New Engagement!
Binyomin Wilhelm (Zhitomir, Ukraine) to Chaya Sosonkin (Brooklyn, NY)
Gallery: The Ruins of The City of Koumran
Chabad photographer Mordechai Lubecki visited the ruins of the 2,000-year-old city of Koumran, an archaeological site in the West Bank overlooking the west bank of the Dead Sea. The city sits on the historic boundary of Judea, Idumea, and Perea, and in the territory of the Roman province of Judea at the time the site was attacked and destroyed by the Romans.
Twins!
Two girls were born to Zalman and Chaya (nee Slonim) Phillips from East Flatbush!
United Lubavitcher Yeshiva Wins Most Trophies for this years Chidon
Talmidim of United Lubavitcher Yeshiva of Crown Heights were remarkably involved and successful in this year’s Chidon Sefer Hamitzvos! A total of 186 Talmidim participated in the Chidon. Six of their 8th grade students completed Kol Hatorah Kula.
Popular Bedtime Video of the Rebbe Debuts New Archive
“Good Night My Child” nightly video of the Rebbe, now with more features.
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks’ Personal Archive Arrives at the National Library of Israel
Some 50 boxes containing the personal archives of the renowned religious leader, philosopher, and respected moral voice were received today in Jerusalem.
Did you say the ‘Nasi’ Today? (Ches Nissan)
From the Safer Haminhagim: Every day from Rosh Chodesh Nissan until the twelfth of the month, one reads the passage that describes the offering brought on that day by a particular Nasi, or tribal prince, for the dedication of the altar of the Mishkan. Yehi Ratzon in the Extended Article.
Antisemitic Incidents in New York Soared 110% in 2023, Shattering Previous Records and Sparking Deep Concern
According to new data released by ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today, reported antisemitic incidents in 2023 rose by 110% in New York, reaching 1,218 total incidents – the highest number ever recorded by ADL in the state and the second highest number recorded in any state across the country last year.
The Day-to-Day Halachah Guide for Pesach
A Day-by-Day Halachic Guide by Horav Yosef Yeshaya Braun, shlita, Member of the Badatz of Crown Heights has now been released with detailed instructions on the laws and customs for Pesach from the 13th of Nissan through the 26th of Nissan.
Kashrus Alert: Baya Bar on Columbus Avenue
The Orthodox Union, (OU), has released a Kashrus Alert regarding Baya Bar on Columbus Avenue in Manhattan regarding the unauthorized use of the OU symbol.
Rabbi Dovid Markel To Join Hanhala of Pittsburgh Zal
We are excited to announce that Rabbi Dovid Markel will be joining the Hanhala Staff of Bais Medrash Chabad of Pittsburgh.
Subsidized Bus Service To The Ohel for Yud Aleph Nissan
Subsidized bus service to and from the Ohel will be expanded in honor of Yud Aleph Nissan beginning Thursday, the 11th of Nissan through Sunday, the 13th of Nissan.
New Engagement!
Levi Deitsch (Perm, Russia) to Tehilah Holtzberg (Pomona, NY)
Comptrollers Office Continues To Find Your Lost Money, Search For “Chabad” Has 54 Hits
Searching the name “Chabad” on the New York Comptroller’s website, where lost money is stored for New Yorkers to come look for it, brings up a startling 54 entries, while “Lubavitch” brings up ten.
Picture of the Day
Eastern Parkway received an upgrade Monday as city workers planted new trees to line the iconic pedestrian pathways between Kingston Ave and Albany Ave.
Menachem Levy and Avraham Fried – “Rotziso Hashem”
Listen to this upbeat track from Menachem Levy and Avraham Fried – “Rotziso Hashem”.
This Week! Yud Alef Nissan Resources
As the day swiftly approaches and Chassidim around the world search for ways to prepare for the day and celebrate accordingly, Vaad Or Vechom Hahiskashrus is pleased to share their resource site filled with hundreds of interesting articles in English and Hebrew, videos, Sichos, and more connected with celebrating the birthday of the Rebbe.