Weekly Letter: The Rebbe’s Response To A Non-Jews Request For A Blessing
In connection with Noach and his descendants – the nations of the world – we share a letter of the Rebbe to a non-Jew who is requesting a blessing from the Rebbe.
Crown Heights United Publishes Endorsement List
Crown Heights Unites has published a list of endorsements for he upcoming NYC elections. Crown Heights Rabbonim, along with 60 shuls and community organizations, have called on the community to come out and vote.
Bereishis Foundation Expands Expertise with Addition of Renowned Therapist to Clinical Board, Invites Crown Heights Volunteers
In a move poised to strengthen its mission of providing accessible mental health support for children, the Bereishis Foundation announced today the appointment of Rivki Jungreis, LCSW, MS.Ed., to its clinical board.
Fifth Year of Jumbo Sukkah Mobiles Brings Simchas Yom Tov to Thousands Across Manhattan
As Yidden around the world celebrated Sukkos 5786, three Jumbo Sukkah Mobiles once again rolled through the streets of Manhattan—offering thousands the opportunity to fulfill the mitzvos of Sukkos with joy and comfort.
Here’s My Story: Dancing In The Rain
Rabbi Binyamin Silberstrom is one of the founders of the Heichal Menachem chasidic library in Jerusalem. He also teaches at the Torat Emet yeshivah, as well as in several Chabad communities throughout the city. He was interviewed in May 2015.
Baby Girl!
Daniel and Sara (nee Mahpour) Wasserman from Crown Heights, had a baby girl!
Tishrei in Mechina L’Mesivta — Living Tishrei the Tomchei Temimim Way
Throughout the month, Talmidim took part in the Tishrei Challenge, a full schedule of programs designed to help them live the Yomim Tovim with true Hiskashrus and excitement.
LIVE Shiur at 12:00PM: New Semester on Hilchos Milvaos
Kollel L’Rabbonei Chabad invites to community of anash and shluchim to it’s first class of the new semester on Hilchos Milvaos. Link to join Live 12:00pm EDT
Kvutza Bochur Arrested at Ben-Gurion Airport Over Draft Evasion Following End of Special IDF Arrangement
A Chabad bochur who returned to Israel this week after completing a year of Kvutza was detained upon arrival at Ben-Gurion Airport, following the recent cancellation of the long-standing arrangement between Chabad and the Israeli military authorities.
Baby Girl!
Tzemach and Chaya Simon from Miami Gardens, FL had a baby girl!
NYC e-Bike Speed Limit Takes Effect This Week
If an e-bike or e-scooter is your preferred mode of transportation, get ready to ride a little slower through the streets of New York City.
The Names of the Kdoshim of Rudnya, Russia, Immortalized With Renewed Memorial Tablet at Burial Site
Many local residents, Jews from the nearby cities Smolensk and Vitebsk, and distinguished guests came to honor the memories of the Jews buried at the Memorial site.
Sydney’s Simchas Beis Success Back for a Second Year
Building on last years’ success, the event brought the lively and youthful flavour of Chol Hamoed Sukkos in the ‘shechunah’ to the streets of Sydney.
Picture of the Day
“I went thinking I was going to support him and I left with him inspiring me more than I supported him” – Rabbi Sholom Duchman, Director of Colel Chabad following his visit with Rabbi Liraz Zeira, the Shliach who was seriously injured in a blast in Syria.
BDE: Reb Avrohom Selwyn, 86, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Reb Avrohom Selwyn OBM, a member of the London Chabad community and patriarch of a large Lubavitch family. He passed away on Wednesday, the 30th of Tishrei, 5786.
My Voting Recommendations, by City Council Candidate Yehuda Shaffer
Who should you vote for? Well here are my recommendations.
BDE: R’ Binyomin Gordon, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of R’ Binyomin Gordon OBM. His will pass by 770 on Thursday morning at 9:00am, followed by the Kevura at Old Montefiore at 10:00am.
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