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Chezky Goldberg (Crown Heights) to Henya Selwyn (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tuesday, Feb. 27th, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva
JLI: Exposing the Excuse for Religious Extremism
In what ways is “The Akeidah,” Abraham’s readiness to sacrifice his son Isaac, famously commuted by God into the sacrifice of a ram, the diametric opposite of the martyrdom prevalent in extreme Islam?
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After years of being closed , the House of Glatt on Kinston Ave has reopened, bringing the meats the community loves back to the Ave. The House of Glatt is presently under the ownership of Crown Heights businessman Itzik Benabou.
Chabad on Campus – European Pegisha
The fabled city of Prague has borne witness to over a thousand years of rich Jewish history. Another chapter in its vast legacy was penned this winter as 150 Jewish students from seven European countries gathered for an unforgettable weekend of inspiration, joy, and connection.
CTeen Shabbaton to Focus On Teen Leaders Who Combatted Hate With Positive Action
Anticipation builds as Jewish teens worldwide prepare for the annual CTeen Shabbaton this coming weekend, drawing an international crowd of 3,000 eager attendees. The theme ‘Count on Me’ will provide the opportunity for teens to hear first-hand stories of fellow […]
JewQ Championship and Shabbaton Opens Registration Expecting Highest-Ever Attendance
Over 800 students and their parents are expected to join a weekend at the Armon Hotel in Connecticut filled with games, activities, and inspiration. For the first time, these children will live their knowledge, by being immersed in a Torah environment for three days.
CKids Partners With Hebrew Desk To Create Specialized Programming For Hebrew Speakers In The Diaspora
In recent years, a growing network of Shluchim have been catering to Israeli families living in the diaspora. Since Oct 7th, the particular needs of this unique community have become even more critical.
El Al Competition Returns As United Airlines Expected to Return to Israel
United Airlines informed the Israel Airports Authority (IAA) on Wednesday of its intention to return to Israel in less than two weeks.
From Students to Leaders: Budapest’s Youth Spearhead Jewish Revival
A huddle of enthusiastic young ladies gathers in a labor of love, meticulously planning a meaningful experience for their students—a Shabbaton for 40 Hungarian children on the beautiful CKids campgrounds at Lake Balatan.
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A satchel, created for a Chabad conference which took place many years ago in Gush Katif in the Gaza Strip, was recovered by an IDF soldier and returned to a Shliach. After all these years, the footprint of Chabad remains.
Chabad-Lubavitch Partners With JFNA To Address Crisis In Israel
JFNA and local Federations have worked together with Chabad-Lubavitch for many years on a wide variety of projects. Most recently, JFNA and Chabad have partnered in providing emergency assistance to the Jews affected by the conflict in Ukraine. Now they are expanding that cooperation to the present crisis in Israel.
Empowering Experience: Girls Yeshivacation Seminar Nurtures Jewish Identity and Knowledge
For over a decade, the Girls’ Yeshivacation seminar, organized by the FJC’s YAHAD youth organization, has become a beacon of Jewish learning and camaraderie. This year, the winter seminar taking place at the Chamesh Institute campus of Moscow, unfolded over eight enriching days.
Lamplighters Podcast: Fighting Fires and Pedaling Wine Bicycles – The Portland Jewish Oasis
In Episode 42 of Lamplighters: Stories From Chabad Emissaries On The Jewish Frontier, reporter/producer Gary Waleik presents the story of Rabbi Chayim and Rebbetzin Simi Mishulovin, Chabad emissaries to Portland, Oregon.
Apartment Fire Belches Smoke Into The Air In Crown Heights
A fire broke out at 1622 President Street, located between Utica Ave and Schenectady Ave, bringing fire department apparatus rushing to the scene.
Bais Rivkah Bus 770 Retires After 23 Years of Service
After 23 years of service to the girls of Crown Heights, Bais Rivkah bus 770, the first Bais Rivkah school bus, has been retired.
BDE: Rabbi Saadia Jerufi, 79, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Saadia Jerufi OBM, a Shliach of the Rebbe to Yishuv Avital. He passed away on Tuesday, the 11th of Adar, 5784.
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This powerful photo shows a Shiva visit made by a delegation of Chabad Rabbis to the family of Daniel Kiminfeld HY’D, who was murdered on Zikim Beach on October 7th. The murder of Daniel was especially heinous as the terrorists used a grenade to disfigure Daniel after murdering him, makin DNA the only method of identifying him.
