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.
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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.
BDE: Reb Avrohom Selwyn, 86, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Reb Avrohom Selwyn OBM, a member of the London Chabad community and patriarch of a large Lubavitch family. He passed away on Wednesday, the 30th of Tishrei, 5786.
BDE: R’ Binyomin Gordon, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of R’ Binyomin Gordon OBM. His will pass by 770 on Thursday morning at 9:00am, followed by the Kevura at Old Montefiore at 10:00am.
After a Century of Guiding Jewish Life, Iconic Luach Colel Chabad Turns 100
For a century the Luach Colel Chabad has weaved together the calendar, customs, Halachic times, holidays and the teachings of the Rebbes of Chabad-Lubavitch, becoming a staple in thousands of Jewish institutions, communities and homes.
A Global Community of Daily Learners Finds Its Anchor in Merkos Torah
To support this growing momentum, five premier programs have now been unified under a single platform: Merkos Torah, a new framework that helps learners stay consistent, connected, and accountable in their learning each day.
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