New Engagement!
Zalmy Silberberg (Mexico City, Mexico/Postville, IA) to Dvory Shachar (Miami, Florida) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street
Weekly Letter: The Basic Points of Teshuvah
In this month of Elul – as we prepare for Rosh Hashana and focus on teshuvah – we share a letter which the Rebbe writes to one desiring a life of Torah and mitzvos and asks for direction in achieving this goal. The Rebbe explains some basic points of teshuvah.
Here’s My Story: How My Father’s World Became Mine
Mrs. Chana Sharfstein is an author, educator, and tour guide. She was interviewed three times in the years 2006, 2007, and 2014.
Hate Crimes Surge in NYC — With Over Half Targeting Jews
Hate crimes in New York City soared over the last year, fueled by antisemitic attacks against Jewish people — even as the Big Apple boasted the safest summer on record, according to new crime statistics released by the NYPD.
Who Is Feeding The Families of Crown Heights This Yom Tov?
Hundreds of families in Greater Crown Heights are relying on CSSY for their Rosh Hashanah meals and essential Yom Tov needs.
NY Residents Are Getting Electricity Bill Rebate Checks This Month
The green comes after Gov. Kathy Hochul factored an extra $1 billion into the state budget for millions of folks struggling with electricity costs. The one-time payments were secured back in May and will come from the Protecting Our Wallets Energy Rebate (POWER) program.
Tribute: Rabbi Yehoshua Safrin, The Manhattan Komarna Rebbe
Rabbi Chaim Dalfin gives a tribute to Rabbi Yehoshua Safrin OBM, the Manhattan Komarna Rebbe.
Chabad at Rice breaks ground on Grinshtein Chabad Jewish Student Center
After a decade of growth, Chabad at Rice University broke ground on the new Grinshtein Chabad Jewish Student Center that will provide an expanded home for Jewish students and strengthen the university’s growing Jewish community. The groundbreaking ceremony brought together Rice leaders, […]
Merkos Introduces Mikvah Package, A Milestone In Making Mivtzah Taharas Mishpacha More Achievable and Accessible
Working with experienced mikvah professional, Merkos 302 began looking at how the process of building a Mikvah could be simplified, and how costs could be reduced. The result is the Merkos Mikvah Package.
‘Magical Mendy’ Celebrates His Bar Mitzvah in Melbourne
Mendy Cooper was born with Angelman syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that leaves him nonverbal, affects his balance and mobility, but is often paired with a disposition marked by near-constant smiling and laughter.
Video: Philanthropist Shares Personal Story To Convey Importance of Chinuch
As the new school year begins, a timely address from Mr. Eliyahu Kholodenko, Founder and CEO of Questrade, speaking at Kinus Hamechanchim about the extraordinary impact of mechanchim and the central role they play in carrying out the Rebbe’s vision for chinuch.
New Engagement!
Nachman Hakohen Temkin (Argentina) to Tali Lancewicki (Miami, Florida)
New Engagement!
Yosef Madar (Crown Heights) to Sarah Edelkopf (Milan, Italy) L’Chaim: Thursday, Sept. 3rd, 8:00pm at The JCM
New Engagement!
Menachem Mendel Banin (Venice, Italy) to Menucha Rochel Albukerk (Crown Heights)
Centuries-Old Chassidic Text Uplifts High Holiday Preparations
In 1819, in the town of Kopust (Kopys), in present-day Belarus, a Chassidic work rolled off the printing press for the first time and quickly made waves throughout the Jewish world. More than two centuries later, it continues to inspire, uplift and transform the High Holiday experience of readers around the world.
Justice Department Continues to Disrupt Hamas Terrorist Financing Schemes Through Seizures of Cryptocurrency and Internet Infrastructure
As part of the Department’s efforts, over $560,000 in cryptocurrency donations destined for Hamas were seized and its fundraising and recruitment communication platforms and websites were disrupted.
Delegation of the Jewish Community of Dnipro Visits the Ohel of the Alter Rebbe in Hadiach in Honor of Chai Elul
At the resting place of the First Lubavitcher Rebbe, the representatives from Dnipro prayed on behalf of the entire Jewish community of the city, and also took part in a farbrengen dedicated to this special date on the Jewish calendar.
