BDE: Rabbi Yitzchok Goldstein, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Yitzchok Goldstein OBM, the Shliach of the Rebbe to Madrid, Spain. He passed away on Wednesday, the 29th of Av, 5783. Updated with Levaya information
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Chabad Shluchim Across South Florida Convene For Kinus In Aventura
Last year, the regional Kinus of South Florida Chabad Shluchim was the gritty and storied environment of Kazhakstan; this year, the sunny and tropical delight of Aventura South, Florida, in the beautiful and spacious Chabad House there under the leadership of Rabbi Mendel and Raizel Rosenfeld.
Waves of Inspiration on the Welsh Coast: MyShliach Yeshivas Kayitz’s Inaugural Summer Leaves Lasting Impact
The exhilarating inaugural summer of the MyShliach Yeshivas Kayitz UK has come to a close. The unique Yeshiva-style program was geared towards meeting the needs of anglophone Young Shluchim living in Europe.
Tal Tamari, center, mourns at the funeral of her husband, Meir Tamari. She is joined by her father-in-law, Rabbi Moshe Tamari, front left, a Chabad Rabbi from Safed and retired IDF officer who was Deputy Chief of the Northern Command. Photo by Shir Tolem/Flash90
Terror Victim’s Funeral Highlights Longtime Bond Between Chabad and IDF
After Meir Tamari, a 32-year-old father of two young children, was killed in a terrorist attack outside of Hermesh, a town in northern Samaria, it was not at all unusual for hundreds of mourners to turn out for his funeral. What stood out at Tamari’s funeral, though, was the large presence of two identifiable groups who shared their mourning with the victim’s family and each other: men and women from the Chabad-Lubavitch community around Israel, and veterans of the Israel Defense Forces.
From Virtual to Reality: Jewish Online School Hosts First In-Person Gatherings
In June, for the first time ever, the Nigri Jewish Online School (JOS), hosted meticulously planned in-person get-togethers, to the delight of students and their families.
Ido Sarfati stands beside the burned out remains of his businesses in the town Lahaina on the island of Maui, Hawaii.
Photo courtesy of Ido Sarfati.
Maui Fire Survivors Tell of Chabad’s Help
With the help of Rabbi Mendy Krasnjansky, co-director of Chabad of Maui, Sarfati, a native of Israel, and a group of 30 friends fled the island on Friday and made their way to Honolulu, where they had Shabbat dinner and lunch with the rabbi’s parents, Rabbi Itchel and Perel Krasnjansky, directors of Chabad of Hawaii.
Kentucky Man Arrested for Threatening Jewish Leaders and Chabad Center
A Kentucky man has been arrested for sending threats to a rabbi and Chabad Jewish Student Center at the University of Kentucky.
Man Who Hurled Egg at Israel Tefillin Stand Makes Amends
Three weeks after hurling an egg at a tefillin stand in Nes Tziona in northern Israel, Elad Levi returned on Friday to make amends.
Mikvah.org: The Mothers of Children in Shidduchim Podcast Series Continues
This Thursday we hear from popular shadchan, Mrs. Chanie Lebovics, who has over 15 years of experience, as she addresses vital questions regarding the dating process.
Must I Be At Home on Shabbos Mevarchim?
Rabbi Gershon Avtzon of Cincinnati, OH, answers a weekly question pertaining to relevant issues in the Chabad community.
JEM: The Jewish Sages’ Ancient Secret to Succuss In Life
Our sages teach, “Make for yourself a master, acquire for yourself a friend.” It’s sound advice for all areas of life, but especially decisions related to Torah study and observance.
Shalom Dovber Markel OBM, A Child of Light
Shalom Ber’s very identity was one of a soldier. He wasn’t just any soldier; he was a soldier of Hashem. He was proud to be enrolled in the international children’s organization, Tzivos Hashem, and used every opportunity to fight for the cause of goodness and kindness.
New York and New England Hold Joint Regional Kinus Hashluchim
Orange County, NY, doesn’t usually see hundreds of Chabad shluchim in one day. But that’s exactly what happened last week, as shluchim from all over New York and New England convened at the newly minted Chabad House in Monroe.
Rabbi and Experts Check Kashrus of Mikvahs Throughout Russia
A delegation set out on a mission to check the kashrus and condition of the mikvas scattered throughout Russia. This was the first stage in a new round of inspection of the mikvas in Russia which are under the supervision of the Chief Rabbinate of Russia.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Why The Rebbe Came To Boro Park Erev Rosh Chodesh Elul 1953 at 9:00AM
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 Promise Part 3
Recap Moshe Levy felt that he had to take his father’s place at least when it concerned his brother’s. While this was admirable, it was also self-serving, demonstrating that he is important. It also overwhelmed him, and his marks began to falter, but after his bar mitzvah he got back on track. However, after Pesach he threw himself into the baseball games and once again it affected his learning.
World-Renowned Presenters To Address Upcoming Yesodos Seminar
Some forty aspiring shluchim are counting the days to this coming Monday, 27 Av, when New Shluchim Desk at Merkos 302 will launch the sixth annual Yesodos Lhatzlochas Hashlichus seminar. The new and soon-to-be Shluchim will hear from the best in the field, with a top-of-the-line program fine-tuned over the past few years.
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