BDE: Refael Ben Tzion Alon, 10-Months, OBM
With great sadness we report the untimely passing of Ben Tzion Alon OBM, a ten-month-old boy from Coral Springs, Florida who passed away on Wednesday following a short illness.
Like Torah scrolls, mezuzahs and tefillin are painstakingly handwritten by expert Jewish scribes, called sofers. Demand for the holy items has skyrocketed since the Oct. 7 terror attack in Israel, as Jews from all backgrounds seek out to do Jewish things. Scribes are scrambling to keep up with the demand. Photo: Eliyahu Papyra/Chabad.org.
War in Israel Drives International Demand for Mezuzahs and Tefillin
Over the decades, from his perch at Atara’s Judaica on Fairfax Avenue in Los Angeles, Rabbi Yosef Mishulovin has sold countless mezuzahs and pairs of tefillin. But the pace of those sales over the last four weeks has been unprecedented.
New Shluchim to Fair Lawn, New Jersey
Rabbi Yudi and Chana Eisenbach, and their four children have moved out on Shlichus to Fair Lawn, New Jersey. Nestled in the heart of Bergen County, Fair Lawn is a well-established hub of Jewish life with a welcoming, flourishing community.
Pegisha Celebrates Jewish Unity and Pride with Almost 1,200 Students
This year’s Pegisha took it up a notch, as the sounds and sights of almost 1,200 Jewish students from 136 campuses around the world filled the neighborhood for an unforgettable Shabbos at the Chabad on Campus International Pegisha.
The Jason Ingber Podcast Interviews Hollywood’s Most Inspiring Jew
Tzvi Burston, a chabad Chossid, worked in Warner Brothers for over eight years. Tzvi’s perspective on celebrity is critical to soften our modern societal pedestal we give to Hollywood.
First-Ever Podcast Launched to Learn the Rebbe’s Sefer HaSichos in Plain English
Project Likkutei Torah has launched the first-of-its-kind podcast dedicated to teaching the monumental weekly Sichos of 5751-52 delivered in a clear and concise detailed overview of each week’s Sicha in plain English.
Kinus Hashluchim Haolami: Marking 40 Years
In honor of marking 40 years since the very first Kinus, Or Vechom offers a brief overview of the inception and development of the Kinus Hashluchim over the years, with links to all the material referenced.
Maurice Shnaider speaks at a community memorial gathering held outside of Chabad-Lubavitch of Ulster County in Kingston, N.Y., on Oct. 12, 2023. Shnaider's sister and brother-in-law, Margit and Yosi Silverman, were murdered by Hamas terrorists in their home in Kibbutz Nir Oz, Israel, on Oct. 7. Shnaider's niece and nephew, and their two sons, Ariel, 4, and Kfir, 10 months, are being held hostage in Gaza. Photo: Bruce Tuchman.
Kingston, N.Y., Man’s Sister Was Murdered on Oct. 7. Hundreds Came to Comfort Him
Margit and Yosi Silverman were murdered on Oct. 7 by Hamas terrorists in their home in Kibbutz Nir Oz, Israel. Though initially thought to have been taken hostage, they were soon identified and buried on the Monday after Simchat Torah. Some 5,600 miles away, in Kingston, N.Y., Margit’s brother, Maurice Shnaider, suddenly became a mourner.
JEM: The Best Job in the World – ‘A Vessel for Spiritual and Material Blessings’
Watch this incredible video by JEM on the the great fortune and blessing of an educator.
Full-Day Kinus Seminar to Tackle Critical Contemporary Halachic Issues
Leading Rabbonim to address complex Shlichus queries, from Halachically problematic relationships and sensitive family matters to Mechiras Chametz and Koshering kitchens.
Kinus Hashluchim 5784: Subsidized Bus Service Available To and From The Ohel
The Ohel Bus Service will be providing subsidized transportation round trip from Crown Heights to the Ohel throughout the International Kinus Hashluchim 5784.
In a First, Kinus to Feature Full-Day Symposium Addressing Emotional and Physical Wellbeing
In light of the current challenges facing Jewish communities worldwide, this year’s kinus will feature a new Wellness Summit, a full-day, dedicated educational forum focusing on various physical and mental health-related matters.
107 Jewish Students From Public Schools Transfer to Chabad
At a time when Jewish college students face unprecedented challenges, grappling with rising instances of antisemitism, one pioneering program is taking a proactive stance in fortifying the foundation of Jewish identity.
FC Band Announces Uplifting Pre-Chanukah Single “Get Lit” Set for
In a time when the world is grappling with the aftermath of terror attacks in Israel and an ongoing war, FC Band from Friendship Circle of Cleveland is set to release an inspiring song, “Get Lit”, on November 9th. The track aims to spread a message of hope, emphasizing that every individual, regardless of their abilities, can shine their light and make a difference.
Kinus Hashluchim 5784: Security Meeting Held As Kinus Gears Up
Last week, organizers of the International Conference of Chabad Shluchim met with representatives of various New York City law enforcement agencies in preparation for the largest annual Jewish gathering in the US, set for this weekend.
At the NYC Marathon, the Minyan is Another Huge Success
The International Minyan for NYC Marathoners, on November 5, was, by any metrics, the most successful in its history. An estimated 250 people participated in the services held at the Fort Wadsworth staging area this year.
Kinus Expo to Open to Community with Special Hours
For the first time, the popular Kinus Resource Expo will be open to the Crown Heights community to take advantage of the innovative projects and products offered to the Shluchim.
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