The ‘Pan Kloli’ is read at the Ohel

QUEENS, NY [CHI] — 12:00pm and thousands are lined up waiting their turn to enter the Ohel on this auspicious day of Gimmel Tammuz. Suddenly there is a halt, the movement is suspended for a short while to make room for members of Agudas Chasidei Chabad headed by Rabbi Avrohom Shemtov to enter and read the General Pan.

Rabbi Shemtov reads the Pan in an emotional tone that is heard by everyone at the Ohel via the loudspeakers. A hush silence prevails as everyone stops what they’re doing and chatting to listen to the reading of the Pan.

More pictures in the Extended Article! (Photos by: Meir Elfasi – Shturem.net)

A Letter the Rebbe sent out to all Gan Yisroels

Before the summer each year the Rebbe would send out a letter to all of the Gan Yisroel’s around the world. The following is a letter that was sent on the 12th of Tammuz 5742.

The full letter can be viewed in the Extended Article!

Overnight Camp Opens a Bunk to Children With Special Needs

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn — A new partnership between the Crown Heights, branch of the Friendship Circle and Camp Emunah will allow children with special needs to fully immerse themselves in a mainstream overnight summer camp.

CGI Montreal Announces Head Staff and New Merger!

Camp Gan Yisroel Montreal Yeshivas Hamasmidim is pleased to be hosting the Mesivta of Yeshivas Lubavtich Toronto for the summer 5768 season. The Yeshiva will be lead by its Menahel Rabbi Oster along with their Rosh Yeshivas and Mashpiim. The structure of the summer will be run in accordance with the standard of Toronto Yeshiva. In addition, appropriate sports, swimming, and boating etc. will be available.

Registration for Yeshivas Kayitz Detroit Begins!

Beginning after Gimmel Tammuz the program will extend for 6 weeks with the option of attending either the full six week program or only the first session. The Yeshivas Kayitz is geared for Bochurim ages 14-16 looking to spend a most enjoyable summer in an environment of warm chasidishkeit and learning. As in the previous year there will continued improvements to the grounds, activities, trips and most importantly to the learning program.

Head Staff for Gan Israel – Detroit Announced!

Head Staff of Gan Yisroel Detroit Announced!

Head counselors: Levi Greenberg – El Paso, Texas, Mendel Shemtov – Montevideo, Uruguay, Mendel Shemtov – Toledo, Ohio

Learning Directors: Chaim Gourary – S. Paulo, Brazil, Shmulik Shur – Crown Heights

Scholarship opportunities are limited and fast running out on a first come first serve basis.

New Initiative: Beis HaMedrash LShluchim and the Shluchos Learning Center

BROOKLYN, NY [CHI] — Merkos L’Inyonei Chinuch is pleased to announce a new initiative for Shluchim and Shluchos respectively: The Beis HaMedrash L’Shluchim and the Shluchos Learning Center.  This new program, jointly coordinated by ShluchimExchange.com and the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI), will feature amongst other presentations live, online video shiurim and periodic farbrengens by leading Rabbonim, Maggidei Shiur, Mashpi’im and Shluchim. The weekly shiurim will focus primarily on practical aspects of your Shlichus as well as Chassidus and Hashkafa to enhance your Avodas HaKodesh.

More info a Shiurim Schedule in the Extended Article!

Bias Lawsuit Against Cooper City can Proceed in part

COOPER CITY, FL — A federal judge decided this week that parts of a religious discrimination lawsuit that an Orthodox Jewish synagogue filed against Cooper City can move forward.

Chabad of Nova, an outreach center now operating in Davie, filed the lawsuit in May, saying city zoning laws forced the congregation out of the city by unfairly limiting where the center could operate. Until October 2006, houses of worship were generally limited to the agriculturally zoned areas in western Cooper City. And they are still banned from most shopping districts and from most residential neighborhoods.

CGI Florida – An Experience to Remember

Groveland, FL — These last two weeks have been amazing. Camp Gan Israel Florida, opened only this summer, is proving to be a luxury camp as well as a trendsetter in the overnight camping world.

C.G.I. Ottawa experiences record enrollment!

Camp Gan Israel of Ottawa experienced record enrollment of campers this summer. The campers enjoyed professional swimming lessons, tae kwon do, crafts with a professional artist, weekly trips, Israeli dancing and so much more.

Camp L’man Achai’s First Visiting Day

Andes, NY — This past Sunday marked Camp Lman Achai’s first Visiting Day of the season. With an overflowing parking lot and the smell of sizzling barbecues, the grounds were bustling with activity. Campers were seen extremely enthusiastic as they related to their relatives and families all the fantastic activities and trips that have taken place thus far.

More in the Extended Article!