Kosher Corner, a new kosher market in London, is dedicated to the memory of Yossi Moscowitz’z brother, Eliyahu, who was murdered last October at the age of twenty-four while walking through a park on Simchat Torah in his hometown of Chicago.
Following the report of a confirmed measles case in Crown Heights, information on the exposure has come to light. The exposure, from a nine month old, happened primarily at the Beis Chaya Mushka School in Crown Heights, where the child attended daycare.
This past Thursday, Lag B’omer, Chabad of Markham welcomed a new Sefer Torah in loving memory of Zalmy Plotkin obm, with over 500 people attended the event. A Torah parade was held in conjunction with a Lag Baomer event after the last letter of the Torah was inscribed.
An invitation to the 1928 wedding of the seventh and last Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, was discovered at the National Library of Israel in Jerusalem.
In honor the approaching Gimmel Tammuz, A Chassidisher Derher is launching a special series of WhatsApp broadcasts, including short inspirational selections of the Rebbe’s sichos and letters on the subject of strengthening hiskashrus.
Russian President Mr. Vladimir Putin inaugurated a monument to commemorate the rebels of the ghettos and concentration camps in the Holocaust. The monument stands at the entrance to the Jewish Tolerance Museum in Moscow’s Marina Roscha neighborhood.
In honor of 25 years since Gimmel Tammuz, Chabad.org has partnered with Ezra Press (an imprint of Kehot Publication Society) and acclaimed author Mendel Kalmenson to release a new book entitled Positivity Bias which offers practical wisdom for positive living based on the example and teachings of the Rebbe.
Do you remember when you learned Alef? For the Kindergarten students of Cheder Menachem, NJ, today was a very special day indeed – it was time for each child to receive their very own Siddur.
In honor of the upcoming Gimmel tammuz, Lahak Hanachos has announced a one-time sale for the entire twenty volume set of the Rebbe’s Maamarim from 5711-5731 for just $100. The sale is formatted as a pre-order, with the printing and distributing being done after the purchase.
With the Gimmel Tammuz Newslwetter hot off the press, now is the time to subscribe. This edition showcases people such as Rabbi Yossi Paltiel, and questions such as “What are the magic words to tell a mother struggling to cross the street with several howling children on Kingston Avenue?”
The first night of the festival of Shavuot is not one for sleeping in Jewish communities around the world. It is the night when Tikkun Leil Shavuot (rectification of the night of Shavuot)—a specific text comprising written, oral and mystical aspects of the Torah—is recited, followed in many places by study and classes until dawn.
Shoneh Halachos is a program for eighth grade boys to encourage and guide them in the study of Kitzur Shulchan Aruch with the Alter Rebbe’s Psak. The finale of the program was a Chidon amongst 31 contestants, which was held this past Thursday evening.
The Levaya of Tzvi Dov Hager OBM took place Monday, and passed by 770 at 1:00pm. A large crowd of community members came out to pay their respcts to the long time community member, and loved friend.
One teenager was arrested Monday afternoon for shoplifting at The Marketplace in Crown Heights. The staff of The Marketplace had noticed the teen attempting to leave with some items, and called Shomrim and 911.
This week, U.S. President Donald Trump will headline a flurry of ceremonies, presentations and memorials that will commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day. Among those present will be Rabbi Mordechai and Zlata Lewin, co-directors of Chabad of Caen since 2014.
For Lag B’Omer, the Essex community came out in force and numbers to celebrate together with another amazingly successful Communal BBQ and Fun Day. Over 350 people participated enjoying rides, entertainment, music and amazing food.
A new Mikvah that began at a Bar Mitzvah has now opened its doors in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The mikvah, which is beautifully designed, has an incredible following amoung even the young women of the community.
