Boruch Dayan Ho’emes: Mrs. Riva Pewzner, 84, OBM
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Rivkah Dina (Riva) Pewzner, OBM, of Crown Heights. She was 84 years old.
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8 Videos for the 8 Days of Chanukah
Torah Café, a project of the Jewish Learning Institute, has compiled a series of eight video lectures on Chanukah and the miracles we celebrate. Each video corresponds to one of the eight days of the holiday.
Obama Snubs Israel As One of Final Moves in Office
The Obama administration on Friday allowed the U.N. Security Council to adopt a resolution demanding an end to Israeli settlements, defying pressure from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump as well as Israel and several U.S. senators who urged Washington to use its veto.
Chabad Blood Libel Fax Sent to Miami Prosecutor
The Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office is investigating anti-Semitic propaganda, implicating the Chabad movement in a medieval blood libel against Christian boys, that was faxed to their office on Friday.
Chanukah Celebrations Start Early at Baltimore City Hall
As Chanukah quickly approaches, preparations are in full swing at the Baltimore City Hall. On Wednesday, December 21st, the Mayor of Baltimore, Catherine Pugh, together with City Council President Jack Young, City Comptroller Pratt, and members of the City council, welcomed City Hall’s 6-foot Menorah, which is proudly displayed in the heart of the building.
Weekly Thought: Where Does One Look for a Brother?
Yosef went looking for his brothers. Why? How does this concept apply to us? Do we too need to go far or into the zone of danger to accomplish this? Rabbi Avrohom Brashevitzky, Shliach to Doral, FL, shares his thoughts on this week’s Parsha – Vayeishev.
Shabbos at the Besht: Nittel Nacht
This Shabbos at the Besht, Rabbi Yisroel Pekar will lead a discussion on the topic of Nittel Nacht.
Weekly Story: Illuminate Yourself and Others
They two brothers left the market very sad and discouraged and slowly began the long trek returning to their home in the village, with the donkey and no money. Having gone nearly to the village but not quite there, the donkey suddenly would not move any further, it refused to budge. All their coaxing was to no avail.
Global Campaign to #Sharethelights This Chanukah
For decades, Shluchim have shared the miracles of Chanukah with the world in ever more exciting public ways. Now they – and you, too – can harness the power of the internet to bring Chanukah to the furthest corners of the globe. No permits required!
Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe
CrownHeights.info and Lubavitch Archives present a unique photo of the Rebbe reading the Haftora in 770.
30 Years Ago Today: A Special Chanukah in DC
Thirty years ago, on December 22, 1986 – 20 Kislev, 5747, President Ronald Reagan received a delegation of Chabad Rabbis in the Oval Office in honor of Chanukah. Led by Rabbi Avraham Shemtov of American Friends of Lubavitch, the Shluchim from across the United States presented the President with a special Menorah.
Weekly Letter: The Weak Vs. the Mighty
We present a letter from the Rebbe with a timely message for this week, which spans Yud Tes Kislev and Chanukah (as it was at the time of the letter), connecting the two with the theme of not being discouraged when the “weak and the few” are confronted by the “mighty and the powerful.” And a fascinating insight in the P.S. part of the letter: using the English language to maximize the spreading of the light to the furthest reaches in the darkness, another theme of Chanukah. The letter, written originally in English, is from the archives of the Rebbe’s personal trusted secretary, Rabbi Nissan Mindel.
Video: New York’s Best Doughnut
There’s a bajillion different types of doughnuts out there, and so many places to buy it from, so to help you out with your doughnut shopping this Chanukah, filmmaker Meir Kalmenson ventured off with the Kosher Guru to discover the best Doughnut in New York City.
Weekly JLI Video: Supernatural
JLI recently launched a new weekly video series: each week a unique one-minute video is released featuring a powerful and relevant message from the weekly Parsha. This week’s video for Chanukah is titled: Supernatural.
Tolls Booths Being Replaced with Automated E-ZPass
New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that high-speed open road, cashless tolling will be completed on all MTA-operated bridges and tunnels in the New York metropolitan region by the end of 2017, with automatic tolling beginning at the Hugh L. Carey and Queens Midtown Tunnels next month.
Missing Israeli Woman Confirmed Killed in Berlin Attack
Dalia Elyakim, an Israeli woman declared missing since a terror attack struck Berlin, Germany, earlier in the week was identified as one of those killed.
Rebbetzin Shulamis Pape, a beloved educator and Mashpia in Crown Heights, has suffered a stroke and is currently being treated in the ICU. Please say Tehillim for Solika Shulamis bas Izza Aliza for a speedy and complete recovery.
Please Say Tehillim for Mrs. Shulamis Pape
Rebbetzin Shulamis Pape, a beloved educator and Mashpia in Crown Heights, has suffered a stroke and is currently being treated in the ICU. Please say Tehillim for Solika Shulamis bas Izza Aliza for a speedy and complete recovery.
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