BDE: Dr. Doug Behrman, 60, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Dr. Doug Behrman OBM, a longtime physician and resident of Cincinnati, Ohio. He is the brother of Baila Behrman and Yaacov Behrman of Crown Heights.
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New Shluchim to ‘Wine Country’
Rabbi Mendy and Chaya Wenger (née Wolvovsky) were announced as the newest Chabad Shluchim to California who will be establishing Chabad of Sonoma Valley, in the heart of California’s Wine Country.
Lamplighters Podcast Ep 4: Black, Jewish and Proud – How Rabbi Yossi Kulek Promotes Inclusion
In Episode 48 of Lamplighters: Stories From Chabad Emissaries On The Jewish Frontier, reporter/producer Gary Waleik presents the story of Rabbi Yossi and Rebbetzin Dalia Kulek, Chabad shluchim at the University of Hartford. Though their unique ethnic backgrounds greatly help them empathize with and support a diverse range of Jewish students, their identities have sometimes been the target of racism.
JLI: How I Went From Being a Gangster to a Religious Jew
Dr. Yehudah Pryce, DSW, MSW, is the senior director of national mental health and well-being programs at Defy Ventures and a psychotherapist at Beit T’Shuvah in Los Angeles, California. Raised in Los Angeles, he served 16 years for a teenage non-violent robbery. Since his release in 2018, he converted to Judaism, earned a master’s in social work from the University of Southern California, and works as a psychotherapist.
New Shul Inaugurated in Moscow Prison
With the participation of the Chief Rabbi of Russia, this new addition joins the dozen active synagogues in Russian prisons, aiming to bring light to the inmates and sever their chains.
Jewish Pride Tour Coming to Your Campus
Encampments, protests, and antisemitic rhetoric may be ramping up as students return to campus this fall, but something else is coming, too: A Jewish pride tour will hit colleges and universities across more than forty states and Canada, courtesy of Chabad on Campus.
Be a Jew of the Future: Rabbi Korn in New Podcast
In a newly released The Alef in Conversation Podcast, a project of Merkos 302’s Moshiach Office, Rabbi Dov Yonah Korn of Chabad House Bowery, shares his experiences for an enlightening twist on the concept of Teshuva, in a refreshing and empowering conversation.
MyShliach Welcomes New School Year By Unveiling State of The Art New Platform
MyShliach at Merkos 302 kicks off the new school year by launching a brand-new platform, designed to engage the 5,500 young shluchim it serves, amplify their sense of community, and provide a unified platform for both parents and children.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Litvak Culture & Language: Rabbi Eliezer Silver in Kfar Chabad 1960’s
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.
Oholei Torah Preschool Remodels and Welcomes New and Returning Students for Another Exciting Year
This year, Oholei Torah is thrilled to announce several exciting developments. Following the successful upgrade of the East Flatbush classrooms just two years ago, the same level of renovation has now been completed at the Eastern Parkway site.
Weekly Story: Light Gives Clarity
Being that next Shabbos is the birthday of both the Baal Shem Tov and the Alter Rebbe, I decided to write a point that I am planning to mention bezras Hashem, this Thursday evening at a farbrengen in honor of this auspicious day.
Groundbreaking New Kids Study Book ‘The Mikdash Movement’
A new book for children, titled “The Mikdash Movement,” explores the unique significance of Bais Rabbeinu, both during Golus and at the cusp of Geulah. Produced by the Tut Altz Kids at Merkos 302, this exploration comes to life through fun learning experiences, and a guided video tour with Mendy Pellin.
One Wedding – Three Teshuras
At the Wednesday night wedding of Mendel and Chayale Goldman (Tennenhaus), that took place in Miami, three Teshuras (Mementos) were distributed to the guests.
TAKE 5 Top-Prize Ticket Sold in Crown Heights
The New York Lottery today announced one top-prize winning ticket was sold in Crown Heights for the Sep 12th TAKE 5 MIDDAY drawing.
As High Holiday Participation Soars, Merkos Resource Site Aims To Equip Shluchim, Including October 7th Memorials
A collaborative initiative from multiple Merkos departments, this year’s Tishrei site from Merkos 302 offers an extensive array of timely resources to support Shluchim as they prepare for a significant influx of participants this year marking the first anniversary of October 7th.
From Historic Restoration to Cross-Cultural Unity: Hungarian Teen Camp’s Tremendous Impact
Amidst centuries-old gravestones in Keszthely, Hungary, an unlikely scene unfolded this summer. Jewish teens from across the globe, armed with gardening tools and determination, breathed new life into the forgotten Jewish cemetery.
JEM: Three Stories of the Lubavitcher Rebbe and the Power of Thought
Thinking is a powerful thing. Thinking positive thoughts will change the world.
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