The Rambam Club at YG Melbourne

In 5744 (1984), the Lubavitcher Rebbe initiated the daily study of the Rambam’s Mishneh Torah (Maimonides’ compendium of Jewish law). At the Yeshivah Gedolah in Melbourne, students study the daily lesson of Rambam as an extra-curricular pursuit, in accordance with the Rebbe’s guidelines.

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Yeshiva Kayitz Minnesota Annouces Head Staff

Yeshiva Kayitz Minnesota announced their head staff for the coming summer. Returning once again is Yitzi Smith as Program Director, Avremi Hartman as the Head Councelor, and Meir Gurkov as the Learning Director. The head staff members will be joined by talented and experienced counselors who together will give Bochurim an amazing summer filled with trips and learning.

Kids Discover Purim Surprise

Hundreds of Shluchim’s children worldwide received a special Purim surprise in the mail: Mishloach Manos from MyShliach. The package of goodies is especially sweet as it may be the only Mishloach Manos the kids receive all Purim.

Japanese Jewish Community Launches Sendai Relief Effort

by Joshua Runyan – Chabad.org

A United States military helicopter overflies the destruction in Sendai. (Photo: US Navy)

After emerging from last week’s 8.9-magnitude earthquake and resultant tsunami largely unharmed, Japan’s Jewish community turned to relief efforts Monday, dispatching truckloads of supplies to one of the hardest-hit cities.

Video: Hour Long Video from Purim Farbrengen 1973

As Jews around the world get ready for Purim by packing shalach manos and picking out their costumes, Jewish Educational Media and Chabad.org have teamed up to inject a healthy dose of spirituality into their preparations — newly restored footage of the Rebbe’s Purim farbrengen from 5733 (1973).

My Neighbors Were Murdered… The Fogels of Itamar

We were nearing the end of our Shabbat meal, this past Friday night. Filled with the warmth of the pleasant family atmosphere, our younger children are preparing for bed. Binah, who recently became bat-mitzvah, asks for permission to go to her friend’s house for a Shabbat gathering.

Israeli Minister Hopes Images Will Shock World

Tali Ben Yishai holding her grandchildren, Tamar and Roi two of the three survivors of the attack.

Minister stands behind decision to publish explicit photos of terror attack aftermath, hoping to influence global public opinion. Meanwhile Fogel family mourns: Time to rise up beyond left, right, religious, and secular, says brother.