Yeshivas Lubavitch Cincinnati, under the leadership of Rabbi Gershon Avtzon, held a special Kinnus and Farbrengen in honor of the Yahrzteit of its’ legendary Mashpia, Rabbi Zalman Baras A”H.
With the need for tight security becoming more painfully obvious than ever before, The Community Security Organization, which helps secure Jewish locations, is launching an initiative to help connect Mosdos with security grant writers.
While most Crown Heightsers were sleeping two NYPD officers of the 71st Police Precinct were making an arrest and removing a gun from the streets of Crown Heights.
Seeking to grow the Connection Point program, Rabbi Levi Plotkin, Connection Point Director, launched Connection Point High, an upgraded version of the program for girls high schools. The first round, which ran in seven schools, was a smashing success.
Following the trend of nightly car break-ins in Crown Heights, a Jewish resident was the target of Monday nights burglary and vandalism. The burglar broke a window of the car, and rummaged through the contents of the vehicle.
Friendship Circle of Brooklyn’s female volunteers gathered on Tuesday night to “Redefine Friendship.” This interactive workshop, led by Mrs. Menucha Cooper of Chabad of Malvern, Australia, taught the girls about the different types of friends. She spoke about how the girls can radiate positivity in their relationships, how they can be better friends, and about the Rebbe’s view on loving people unconditionally.
With overwhelming feedback from women in the community about the new and easily accessible ride to the Ohel, a plan to expand the bus service is coming to fruition.
As Beis Nissan is fast approaching, 100 years since the Histalkus of the Rebbe Rashab, the Yeshiva Gedolah of Greater Miami is making a Grand Hachono, preparing to travel to Rostov.
An Adar guide was once again published for the Jewish communities of Russia by Gabboim of the “Marina Roscha” Shul in Moscow. The guide includes detailed instructions on the Halachos and Minhagim of the holiday of Purim.
The Shluchim of Paris and the surrounding areas came together Sunday for a meeting to discuss the upcoming Yomim Tovim of Purim and Pesach. The asifah took place at the Bais Chaya Mushka building in Paris, with Paris Head Shliach, Rabbi Mendy Azimov.
As tensions escalate between Israel and Gaza, rockets continue to rain down on southern Israel. A rocket fired from Gaza on Monday afternoon directly hit a Sderot playground, causing some damage and no injuries.
A Sunday slew of bomb threats swept the country with around nineteen Jewish Centers targeted across the United States. The threats are presently under investigation.
A large turnout of fathers joined their sons for an evening of “Avos Ubanim” in Moscow. Chief Rabbi of Russia, Rabbi Berel Lazar, joined in the learning as well.
A car was broken into Motzei Shabbos making it the fifth reported break-in in less than two weeks in Crown Heights. Just last week, four cars were reported broken into in the exact same fashion, where the thief shattered a window to gain entry to the vehicle.
With only one day left, the 6th Annual MyLife: Chassidus Applied Contest is pleased to announce its list of distinguished judges for this year’s contest.
There’s no doubt that Rabbi Yitzi Hurwitz is charismatic, and his international fan club seems to be growing by the year. All this despite the fact that he has not uttered a word since the fall of 2013.
The first Jewish school for the Australian Capital Territory and region has opened its doors this week in what is being hailed as a historic milestone for the Canberra Jewish community.
