Yeshivas Lubavitch Manchester, Yeshivas Kayitz Concludes

MANCHESTER, England [CHI] — For the first time ever the Yeshiva relocated to a small vacation town in the north England which has a Jewish community, The Bochurim spent their time immersed in Niglah and Chassidus in a relaxed atmosphere, Shiurim were given by members of the Hanholo Rabbi Moshe Wolberg, Rabbi Korf, Rabbi Klyne and Rabbi Eidelman a special emphasis was put on learning Sugyos in Gemoro with their practical Halachic application, The Bochurim also took advantage of the time to farbreng and engage the Hanholo members on a wide range of topics.

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Camp F.R.E.E. Group Photo!

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BROOKLYN, NY [CHI] — A significantly larger group picture was photographed this morning in front of Lubavitcher Yeshiva on Ocean Parkway, dubbed one of its largest summer sessions yet, Camp F.R.E.E.’s second month began a few short days ago with well over 100 children in attendance.

Camp Pardas Chanah is the Place to Be!

Camp Pardas Chanah started off with a bang in every sense of the word. From the entry of our two state o f the art bunkhouses, to the entry of our super campers and staff the summer has proven to once again be the best summer ever at Camp Pardas Chanah. Every camper at Camp Pardas Chanah makes the diference to our family.

Gan Yisroels of Metro Atlanta Unite!

ATLANTA, GA [CHI] — Three Gan Yisroels in the Metro Atlanta area united this week for a special gathering in honor of Shnas Hakhel. The rally was hosted by and took place at Gan Yisroel of Chabad of Georgia in Sandy Springs and was joined by CGI of Intown Atlanta and Alpharetta.

Sydney Tzivos Hashem Lag BaOmer Rally

Yeshiva Cheder Chabad, Sydney Australia had a Lag BaOmer Tzivos Hashem Rally, Lag B’omer Parade and picnic for all the students, playgroup till high school. Cheder began at 8:30a.m. followed by a Tzivos Hashem Rally, Lag B’omer Parade (which began at 10:30a.m.) Luxury buses brought the children to a picnic lunch at Centennial Park with lot’s of games and competitions. The buses returned the happy children at 3:15p.m. after a full day of Kiddush Hashem and rejoicing “Besimchas Rashbi”.

8th Graders Rejoice, Return of Camp Pre-Mesivta! (a)

Camp Pre Mesivta is pleased to announce that we’ll once again open for all 8th graders. “We are actively preparing what we do best!” says camp director, Rabbi Levi Borenstein, “To really care for these young Bochurim and instill in them an amazing summer full of happiness and enjoyment, coupled with chassidishe warmth through davening and learning.”

Full flyer in the Extended Article!

Chabad Gets Green Light: Neighbor Sees Red and Will Appeal Decision

Fay Abrahamsson – The Courier

GUILFORD, CT — In a vote of 4 to 3, the Guilford Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC) approved the Chabad-Lubavitch of the Shoreline’s application to build a synagogue and day care center at 181 Goose Lane.

The decision last week came after many months of public hearings and testimony by traffic and real estate experts from both sides of the fence: the Chabad and a group in opposition to the development called Save Goose Lane. Members of the latter group consist mainly of neighbors to the site.

If It Involves Jews, Chabad’s Tiny but Far-Flung News Organization Is on It

Alan Feuer – The New York Times

BROOKLYN, NY — When the news broke on Thursday of a freakish traffic accident that injured several people at the Chanukah Wonderland workshop run by the Lubavitch community of Woodmere, on Long Island, the story was picked up by the usual suspects: Newsday, The Daily News, The New York Post and The Associated Press. It also happened to be that day’s top North American offering of a much smaller — and somewhat more specialized — journalistic venture: Chabad.org News.

Jews Shine a Ray of Hope in Celebration of Chanukah

The Australian

SYDNEY, Australia — Hundreds of families from Sydney’s Jewish community gathered in Martin Place last night to celebrate the start of Hanukkah, the eight-day long Festival of Lights.

In windy conditions, dignitaries including local federal MP Tanya Plibersek and Lord Mayor Clover Moore turned out to celebrate the religious festival, which culminated in the lighting of a giant 10m Menorah.

More pictures in the Extended Article!

CGI NY Visits Crown Heights for Chof Av

In what has become a longstanding tradition, the campers of Gan Israel of Parksville, NY make their way to Crown Heights in honor of Chof Av, the day of the Yohrtziet of Reb Levi Yitzchok, the Rebbes father.

More pictures and a video in the Extended Article! (photos by Meir Elfasi – Shturem.net)