Interview: Rabbi Norman Lamm and the Rebbe
Rabbi Normal Lamm, former head of YU, passed away yesterday, the 8th of Sivan. In 1994 he was interviewed by Rabbi Chaim Dalfin, which was printed in his book, Conversations with the Rebbe.
JNet Invites Community to ‘A Torah Celebration’
A volunteer appreciation event promises to be an inspiring celebration of Torah study, in the merit of a speedy recovery for founder Rabbi Yehudah Dukes. The event will balance inspiration and entertainment with presenters including US Ambassador, David Friedman and Rabbi Yossi Jacobson.
“The World Needs You,”A Linkks Leadership Panel
At Linkks, a leadership initiative, the mission is to ask the question: “What am I needed for?” Join in with Rabbi Manis Friedman, Mrs. Shternie Wolff, and Jeryko who will be speaking on a panel about the why, what and how of true leadership.
LIVE: 770 Kinus Torah Online
With great anticipation, thousands of anash and temimim around the world await the Central Kinus Torah held every year on Isru Chag after Yom Tov, organized at the personal instruction of the Rebbe at the Central Yeshiva Tomchei Temimim – 770 in Crown Heights.
“Yeshivas Erev USA” To Continue With Hachana For Gimmel Tammuz
“Yeshivas Erev USA” has taken the Lubavitch world by storm. For the last three weeks, on a nightly basis, over 150 young boys (age 11-14) came together to learn – with Rabbi Gershon Avtzon – the Gemaras that speak about Mattan Torah with the Biurim of the Rebbe. Now the program will IYH continue as Hachana for Gimmel Tammuz.
Chabad Hebrew’s Cool celebrates Moving-Up Awards Ceremony
Chabad Hebrew School of Orange County, aka “Hebrew’s Cool,” found a meaningful and spirited way to celebrate the year-end Moving Up Awards Ceremony, despite the challenges presented by the current pandemic.
Obituary: Rabbi Aharon Yaakov Schwei, 86, Beloved Rabbi of Crown Heights
Rabbi Aharon Yaakov Schwei served in many positions throughout his life, including as a teacher, summer-camp rabbi and serving on the rabbinic court of the Crown Heights Jewish community in Brooklyn, N.Y. He passed away on April 24th, during the COVID-19 pandemic, after contracting the virus.
Online Sicha Program For 5th-8th Grade Boys
From Erev Shavuos through Sunday, there will be a worldwide program for 5th-8th grade boys taking place online. Each boy learns a certain Shavuot Sicha through a special video, and takes a short test to enter into three raffles.
ENDED: Vaad HaTmimim To Host Virtual Kinus For Bochurim
LIVE NOW: Gimmel Sivan is 30 days before Gimmel Tammuz. The Vaad HaTmimim will be hosting a virtual Kinus with Mashpiim including Rabbi Yoel Khan and a Mashpia from each Yeshiva, which will speak about how to properly prepare ourselves for this day.
Separate in Quarantine, But Never Alone
Anash women from communities all over the world came together to learn the Rebbe’s Torah this Lag B’Omer. Of course, “together” looked a little different this year, but thanks to Zoom and the creativity of a dedicated team of Shluchos, a new way of learning is gaining momentum.
In Rabbi Schwei’s Files, Surfaces An Unexpected Treasure
In the files of Rabbi Yaakov Schwei, ע”ה, were a group of photos from the 1940’s and early 1950’s. The portraits from chassidim in the DP Camp in Pocking, Germany, Paris, France and Montreal, Quebec, were seemingly given as mementos from their time together during a difficult era.
Parsha Puzzler Publishes Shavuos Video
Just in time for Shevuos, Parsha Puzzler, an animated Parsha video for children, has released a special episode about Matan Torah.
30 Days of Preparation for Gimmel Tammuz
Today, Gimmel Sivan, marks the start of 30 days of preparation for the 26th Hilula of the Rebbe on Gimmel Tammuz. To assist Chassidim in following the Rebbe’s words, and keep our Hiskashrus strong, Vaad Or Vechom Hahiskashrus presents resources for your Hachana.
8:00pm: Learning For Raizel With Rabbi Shais Taub
The “Learning for Raizel” initiatve will continue tonight at 8:00pm with a Zoom Shiur by Rabbi Shais Taub. The Shiur is open to Men and Women.
A New Collection of the Rebbe’s Public Letters Published in Time for Shavuot
Now, for the first time, the michtavim klaliim of the Rebbe have been published by the Kehot Publication Society in a two-volume annotated compilation entitled To the Sons and Daughters of Our People Israel, Everywhere–Letters by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on the Jewish Festivals.
JEM: Relive Your Audience With The Rebbe
Since the Motzei Shabbos airing of this week’s film, “A Meeting of Souls,” video gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look into the Rebbe’s shared private audiences, the JEM staff has been inundated with requests. To make this even easier, they’ve put together several galleries of shared Yechidus for you to browse and find your family’s timeless moment with the Rebbe.
Kid-Friendly Sefer Hamitzvos Going to Print Before Shavuos
At last year’s Grand Siyum Horambam, organizers looked for children who had learned Sefer Hamitzvos every day to make the actual siyum. It turned out to be not as easy a mission as they had thought.
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