BDE: Rabbi Chaim Brikman, 58, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Chaim Brikman OBM, the Shliach of the Rebbe to Seagate in Brooklyn, and a much-loved member of Hatzalah of Seagate.
After a Year of Tremendous Growth, Young Professionals Weekend Set to Be the Largest Ever
Amid a global surge of young Jews seeking connection and meaning, registration has opened for CYP’s annual Encounter Crown Heights Shabbaton.
Rabbi Yosef Yitzchok Kalmenson, 70, New England’s Softest-Spoken Sage
Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Kalmenson, who passed away suddenly on Rosh Hashanah morning at the age of 70, led the Chabad community in New Haven, CT for the entirety of his adult life and leaves behind a stellar legacy of scholarship, kindness, and refinement.
Kollel Aliba D’Hilchasa to Tackle Hilchos Yichud In New Sugya
This Sunday, Daled Cheshvan, Kollel Aliba D’Hilchasa, a program of Merkos 302’s newly revamped Merkos Torah, will begin its next sugya: Hilchos Yichud.
The Fast and the Cake
The sister walked off, but Mattel was left with a new understanding, that for the sake of modesty, it is worthwhile to break even a cherished fast or spiritual practice.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Har Hazeisim Colel Chabad Cemetery #2
Rabbi Chaim Dalfin, author and Chasidic historian shares interesting facts, many revealed for the first time. The purpose of his program is to inspire all but especially the youth. Watch another installment here on CrownHeights.info.
Weekly Story: The Farbrengens For Bnei HaYeshivos On Chol Hamoed Sukkos
Being that in the week of Vov Tishrei, I did not write anything about Rebbetzin Chana’s petira, I decided to mention a few points this week.
A Moment In Chabad History: Rabbi Avraham Barnetsky
Rabbi Barnetsky became a Rebbi in Lubavitcher Yeshiva on February 1st, 1942, just a short time after its opening in 1940. A Chosid of the Frierdiker Rebbe, he became a Rebbi to thousands of students and was very loved.
New Chabad Shluchim To Cater to Nevada’s Forgotten Jews
Meet The New Chabad Emissaries To Northern Nevada, Rabbi Moshe and Doba Cunin who will be providing the needs for a Jewish soul across the vast expanses of Northern Nevada, where many Jews find themselves alone, in need, or forgotten.
The Chabad-Jewish Community Center of Kherson, Ukraine.
Kherson Synagogue On Ukraine Frontlines Suffers Direct Hit
A large shell ripped through the roof of Kherson’s central synagogue late Thursday afternoon. The approximately five-foot long tube, which appeared to be the cargo section of a Russian cluster munition, pierced the synagogue roof, slamming through the second-floor sanctuary before coming to a stop in the rabbi’s office on the ground level.
Bringing Parshas Noach to Life at TTOP
In honor of Parshas Noach, TTOP talmidim enjoyed a special visit from a live petting zoo! The boys had the opportunity to meet a variety of animals, bringing the story of Noach and the teivah to life in a fun and hands-on way. The students even had an opportunity to ride ponies and a wagon.
Fifth Year of Jumbo Sukkah Mobiles Brings Simchas Yom Tov to Thousands Across Manhattan
As Yidden around the world celebrated Sukkos 5786, three Jumbo Sukkah Mobiles once again rolled through the streets of Manhattan—offering thousands the opportunity to fulfill the mitzvos of Sukkos with joy and comfort.
Here’s My Story: Dancing In The Rain
Rabbi Binyamin Silberstrom is one of the founders of the Heichal Menachem chasidic library in Jerusalem. He also teaches at the Torat Emet yeshivah, as well as in several Chabad communities throughout the city. He was interviewed in May 2015.
LIVE Shiur at 12:00PM: New Semester on Hilchos Milvaos
Kollel L’Rabbonei Chabad invites to community of anash and shluchim to it’s first class of the new semester on Hilchos Milvaos. Link to join Live 12:00pm EDT
Kvutza Bochur Arrested at Ben-Gurion Airport Over Draft Evasion Following End of Special IDF Arrangement
A Chabad bochur who returned to Israel this week after completing a year of Kvutza was detained upon arrival at Ben-Gurion Airport, following the recent cancellation of the long-standing arrangement between Chabad and the Israeli military authorities.
The Names of the Kdoshim of Rudnya, Russia, Immortalized With Renewed Memorial Tablet at Burial Site
Many local residents, Jews from the nearby cities Smolensk and Vitebsk, and distinguished guests came to honor the memories of the Jews buried at the Memorial site.
Sydney’s Simchas Beis Success Back for a Second Year
Building on last years’ success, the event brought the lively and youthful flavour of Chol Hamoed Sukkos in the ‘shechunah’ to the streets of Sydney.
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