Jewish education is flourishing in Russia, as staff doubles, new educational institutions open, hundreds of students enroll in Jewish day schools in Moscow, and thousands of Jewish children receive pure Jewish education throughout Russia.
This is the third year in a row that Camp Gan Yisroel in Ukraine opens its doors with over 40 children from all over Ukraine. At first glance, it seems that the camp is similar to its predecessors, but this year the camp has reached a level not seen previously in the Ukrainian summer.
For the benefit of the Crown Heights community, Oholei Torah has made its new 5780 Community Calendars available free of charge at local neighborhood stores. Since its inception 17 years ago, the calendar’s unique large format and appealing style have made it the calendar of choice for Jewish households in Crown Heights and beyond. The calendar includes Yomim Tovim, various Z’manim, Chassidishe dates, as well as the school schedule.
Rabbi Feitel Levin’s course teaches halacha for the modern era, with a comprehensive look at cutting-edge science, hundreds of teshuvos and a broad range of topics.
The IDF exposed a facility belonging to Hezbollah, located near Nabi Chit in the Bekaa Valley in Lebanon, designed to convert and manufacture precision guided missiles. The facility was established a few years ago by Iran and Hezbollah in order to manufacture weapons.
One of the fastest growing economies in Central Africa, and now one of the safest too, Rwanda has of late become a popular tourist destination. Chabad’s opening in Kigali, the country’s capital city, following the recent opening of the Israeli embassy there, makes it even more attractive to visiting Israelis, and Jewish travelers.
The Midwest Regional Kinus took place this week at Chabad of Louisville, Kentucky. The Kinus included shiurim, lectures, farbrengens, and ending with a banquet.
Rabbi Leibel Groner, Mazkir of the Rebbe, received a police escort as he left 770 during today’s Labor Day Parade. Rabbi Groner was given a the use of a police car with the help of the NYPD’s Community Affairs unit.
Operation Survival: Watch as Operation Survival discusses how to help someone who’s being bullied with Dr. Rona Novick, PhD. Mrs Novick is the Dean of the Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration at Yeshiva University and holds the Raine and Stanley Silverstein Chair in Professional Ethics and Values.
Hand prints were found stamped on cars parked on a street in Crown Heights as Labor Day celebrations continue. The vandalism spanned two blocks, and appears to not have been targeting any specific vehicles.
As thousands of New York City Police Officers descended on Crown Heights in preparation for the West Indies Day (Labor Day) Parade, one young Lubavitcher took it upon himself to make sure the officers felt welcome. He was caught on camera handing out cookies to the men in blue as they prepared to protect the streets of Crown Heights.
Want to review the halachos of Taharas Hamishpacha from the comfort of your own home? Is it hard to read an entire book from cover to cover? Now you can review the halachos, concisely and accurately, from home. Visit mikvah.org/slideshow to enjoy a review of the halachos accompanied by pleasant graphics.
In preparation for the upcoming school year, Darchai Menachem staff participated in a week-long orientation and training. Rabbi Yossi Paltiel, Dr. Saul Kamelhar, Darchai Menachem Director and Principal Rabbi Eyal Bension, Mesivta Menahel Rabbi Dovid Marozov and Assistant Principal Rabbi Aharon Simon, discussed strategies and goals for educators to successfully fulfill their important shlichus of chinuch.
On Chabad of Palm Coast’s weekly Facebook post late last week, along with the Shabbat candle-lighting time associated with Daytona Beach, Fla., was a one-line addition that read “Stay safe this week!” This week, Chabad is preparing for Hurricane Dorian, expected to make landfall in Florida, and up the east coast.
Numerous Shomrim volunteers had a busy night in Crown Heights Motzai Shabbos, with one porch pirate caught in the act, and another arrested. Burglary tools were found as one of them ditched their bag, leaving their loot and tools behind.
770 Eastern Parkway, the center of the Lubavitch world, attracts all kinds. Lubavitchers, Litvaks, Chasidim of all stripes, Sefardim, and yes, even non Jews. One such person was pulled in by the “magnet,” and took a moment to learn some Gemorah, from an upside down Sefer.
As the summer comes to an end, and the school year begins, CGI UL Boys shares the amazing and successful summer they had. From the atmosphere to the learning, this summer will not be forgotten for a long time.
