His parents named him Sheftil Binyamin. He was born deaf and attended a Catholic school for children with special needs. In his early twenties he converted to Catholicism and was ordained. Now eighty-three, Cyril lives in Macau, in a center he founded some twenty-five years ago. Rabbi Mendy Rabinowitz of Chabad of Hong Kong reached out, and Cyril visited the Chabad House.
Chabad on Campus is proud to announce the arrival of 13 new Rabbis and Rebbetzins who have moved out to college campus with their families to shape Jewish life there, and be a home away from home for every single Jew.
The 65-acre development, nestled in the Mount Cobb area in the heights of the Pocono Mountains, marks the beginning of a vibrant new community.
Over a decade ago, when we took over as Directors of the Friendship Circle of Brooklyn, we deeply questioned our decision. We always knew that we wanted to become Shluchim (emissaries) of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, but in this capacity? What were we thinking?
Meet Rabbi Menachem Mendel and Chaya Deutsch who are moving out on Shlichus with their children Doba and Schneur Zalman to West Pico in Los Angeles, California.
Meet Rabbi Itche and Chaya Chein who together with their daughter Chana are moving out on Shlichus to Cleveland, Ohio.
The center will house a synagogue, educational and community centers, a kosher kitchen, and, significantly, the state’s first ever mikvah.
Merkos 302’s Chabad on Call releases the first episodes of “Hand in Hand” this Motzaei Shabbos, launching the six-part podcast series that explores how the Rebbe’s guidance provides strength through life’s greatest challenges.
Chabad Singer Nemuel joined other famed singers for a special Live performance of “Vehochen Parnososeinu” from Mordechai Ben David.
In Episode 57 of Lamplighters: Stories From Chabad Emissaries On The Jewish Frontier, reporter/producer Gary Waleik presents the story of Rabbi Chaim and Rebbetzin Chayala Markovits, Chabad shluchim to Rural Georgia. Rabbi Chaim describes their work as “unique,” and “like full-time Merkos shlichus,” because most of their outreach involves putting the rubber on the road, to anywhere in the state.
Then he suddenly remembered a few old gold coins he had saved to one-day use for false teeth. He handed them over to the police and was spared.
Reb Shimon and yblt”c his wife Mrs. Chana Ziman worked hard to build a beautiful home and beautiful family. That all came crashing down this Chof Beis Shvat when Reb Shimon returned his holy soul to Gan Eden.
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.
In celebration of the 81st Hillulah of the Rebbe’s father, Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schnersohn, Upper Pomona’s Bais Levi Yitzchak Shul, (named after Reb Levik) marked the auspicious occasion with a grand farbrengen. The world famous Rabbi Ezra Shochet inspired, challenged and amused the crowd with his personal stories and perspectives.
This past Thursday was Chof (the 20th 0f) Av, the 81st yahrzeit of the Rebbe’s father, HaRav Levi Yitzchok. Therefore, I am posting a few points that I mentioned at a farbrengen in connection to this auspicious day, as well as thoughts I heard from others.
The group returned with packed journals, tight-knit friendships, and a different kind of pride. One that was a little quieter, a little more introspective, and rooted more deeply in their souls.
Meet Rabbi Mendel and Chanale Pink who are moving out on Shlichus to Asuncion, Paraguay to work with the local youth.
