Rebbetzin Chana’s Memoirs: Purim in Exile
In this 18th installment of the series, Rebbetzin Chana describes how she prepared Hamantaschen for the holiday of Purim, and shared them with two unappreciative Jewish guests.
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Tu B’Shvat Reception in New York State’s Capital
Albany’s Shliach Rabbi Yisroel Rubin co-sponsored, with Speaker of the House Sheldon Silver, a Tu B’shvat Reception by the New York State Legislative Chamber, with fruit displays arranged by Albany’s Maimonides-Bnos Chaya Girls High School. This year Senator Kristen Gillibrand from Washington also attended.
Writer Michael Perman writes in the Huffington Post about an empty feeling he had while out for a walk and a chance meeting with San Francisco Shliach Rabbi Yosef Langer on his “Cable Car” Minyan, where he hand the chance to say Kaddish for his mother.
Cosmic Chabad Cable Car
Writer Michael Perman writes in the Huffington Post about an empty feeling he had while out for a walk and a chance meeting with San Francisco Shliach Rabbi Yosef Langer on his “Cable Car” Minyan, where he hand the chance to say Kaddish for his mother.
Third Time’s the Charm: Chabad GW Finds New Home
by Shazreh Khan – GW Hatchet
It’s an oasis at GW. That’s how Rabbi Yudi Steiner describes the newest and third location of Chabad at George Washington University. The Jewish student group recently moved into a new home in Columbia Plaza to open its doors to as many students as possible, spreading faith and sharing meals.
Chief Rabbi: Netherlands Not Anti-Semitic
Chief Rabbi of the Netherlands, Rabbi Binyomin Jacobs, and student Vice President of the Oxford University Chabad Society, Matt Kaplan, of St. Antony’s College, University of Oxford
Chief Rabbi of the Netherlands, Rabbi Binyomin Jacobs, spoke to the Oxford University Chabad Society this week at the Slager Jewish student centre on the subject of European anti-Semitism and the future of Dutch and European Jewry.
Video: Legacy of the Rebbetzin
Torah Cafè
Rabbi Shmuel Lew speaks about the legacy that Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Schneerson left to the Jewish people. Through stories of her sterling character traits, positivity and human compassion, we see how she gave the Rebbe the support that he needed to achieve what he did in his lifetime, and we learn what we can aspire to be in our own lives.
Lucky Winner Represents YG in New York
In order to mark the day of Yud Shvat, the Shluchim at the Rabbinical College of Australia, AKA “YG,” launched a campaign designed to encourage the students in their preparations for this special day. The Mivtzah was coordinated by Shliach Shmuel Slonim and Shliach Mendy Lieberman.
Photos: Tu B’Shvat Fun in Brooklyn Heights
Tuesday night, Chabad of Brooklyn Heights Women’s Social Circle enjoyed an evening of fruit, fun & drink in honor of Tu B’shvat. Each woman made their own edible Arrangement, led by the talented Chaya’le Kievman from Crown Heights.
About 200 people from the Monmouth County, NJ area enjoyed Shabbos at the Chabad House in Manalapan. The Scholar in Residence was Rabbi Shea Hecht, who spoke about marriage and cult busting, areas in which he has had much experience, as well as in counseling couples and teens.
Shabbaton Creates Strong Sense of Community
About 200 people from the Monmouth County, NJ area enjoyed Shabbos at the Chabad House in Manalapan. The Scholar in Residence was Rabbi Shea Hecht, who spoke about marriage and cult busting, areas in which he has had much experience, as well as in counseling couples and teens.
A Fruitful Tu B’Shvat at Cheder at the Ohel
Cheder at the Ohel students enjoyed an amazing program for Tu B’Shvat.
Tu B'Shevat, known as the “New Year for Trees,” was celebrated with a special mystical 'Seder' at Chabad of Mineola in Long Island.
Mystical Tu Bishvat Seder in Mineola
Tu B’Shevat, known as the “New Year for Trees,” was celebrated with a special mystical ‘Seder’ at Chabad of Mineola in Long Island.
Students Join Chabad for “Shabbat Chicago”
The West Rogers Park Chabad community opened their homes this past week for “Shabbat Chicago,” a Midwinter Midwest Weekend retreat for students and young professionals.
Scuffle Breaks Out in 770 over “Yechidus”
Police officers inside 770 searching for the attacker.
Crown Heights [CHI] — Last night, a brawl broke out in 770 after a Mashpia demanded that a group of ‘Tzfatim’ remove dividers they set up in the back of 770.
Picture of the Day: Merkos Chinuch Director in Florida
Rabbi Nochem Kaplan, Director of the Merkos Chinuch Office, visited the students of the South Florida Jewish Academy. He will be visiting six schools and attending NCPSA meetings during a full week in Florida on behalf of the Merkos National Accreditation Board.
Mislabeled Loaf of Bread Causes Uproar
A few days ago, we published a photo of a loaf of bread purchased at the Empire Kosher supermarket, with what appeared to be a second price label raising the cost of the loaf by 50 cents.
Italian Pizza Store in Manhattan Goes Kosher
CrownHeights.info has learned that an authentic Italian pizzeria, called Bravo Pizza, in midtown Manhattan has gone kosher, under the supervision of the Crown Heights based OK Kosher.
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