An emergency was declared at Ben Gurion Airport Monday Morning, after a plane tire blew out upon its launch in Germany. The plane was planning to belly land on the tarmac in Israel, but after an IAF fly by, landed safety on its wheels.
My Encounter has produced a moving story of the Rebbe and a social worker which brings to light the Rebbe’s ideology about dealing with special needs children.
After a year of studying the Halachos of Tefillin, the Darchai Menachem boys of Kita Zayin were treated to a field trip to get some hands on experience of what they were learning.
“Positivity Bias,” the newly-released book that has been making waves around the world. Readers are raving about its easy-to-read style and its life-changing perspective on how to approach each day. The book, which was inspired by the example and teachings of the Rebbe, teaches that positive perception is applicable and accessible to all.
Chabad of the Valley celebrated its 46th year in the greater S. Fernando Valley in a Concert Gala titled “B’YACHAD” – Connecting, Empowering, Advancing – Together. The evening which took place at Chabad of the Valley Headquarters in Tarzana, featured acclaimed Broadway entertainer Dudu Fisher in concert.
As the year came to a close the Morah’s and Rebbeim of Oholei Torah were surprised with a scrumptious brunch, which was sponsored by R’ Shloimy and Mirele Greenwald, parents of the yeshiva.
Courtesy of Lubavitch Archives, we present a weekly photo of the Rebbe as he reads a pan at the Ohel.
At least 20 fires started by incendiary balloons sent from Gaza were burning in southern Israel on Thursday. Some officials put the number of fires set from Thursday morning until late Thursday afternoon at 24, the largest number of fires started by the arson balloons in one day since the attacks became an almost daily occurrence last spring, the Times of Israel reported.
Close to 600 people flocked to the RCA to witness Rabbi Israel Lau, former chief Rabbi of Israel, preside over the Rabbinical Ordination ceremony for 125 students.
This past Monday night 21 Sivan, the bochrim of Chovevei Torah Mesivta enjoyed a lavish gourmet Tzeischem L’Shalom celebrating the successes of this past year.
Wimbledon Tennis starts this Monday and for the eleventh year running, a kosher food stand will be there to serve the needs of Jewish patrons.
In honor of 28 Sivan, Lahak Hanochos has published the new Toras Menachem volume 65, featuring over 500 pages of Sichos and Maamarim from the end of 5731 (1971).
Operation Survival: Watch as Operation Survival discusses What Causes Bullying, and How You Can Prevent Your Child From Being a Bully? 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.
Since the launch of the global campaign to learn and watch the Rebbe’s 10 Shevat 1975 (5735) farbrengen in preparation for Gimmel Tammuz, tens of yeshivas and communities have come on board. Now JEM has uploaded newly scanned black and whites from that farbrengen.
The famed “Rosh” Rabbi Ezra Shochet, and Rabbi Dr. Chaim Itche Drizin MA, Masters in psychology, will be addressing the Kinus HaMechanchim this year.
Hundreds of Bochurim are set to gather at the Rebbe’s Ohel this Shabbos in preparation for Gimmel Tammuz. Throughout the Shabbos, the bochurim will daven, learn, and farbreng in the Rebbe’s presence to prepare for the holy day of Gimmel Tammuz by strengthening their connection to the Rebbe.
Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein of Chabad of Poway addressed the UN General Assembly this morning during a special session on combating anti-Semitism. “Anti-Semitism is not a Jewish problem, this is a problem for the world,” said the rabbi, his left hand still bandaged where his index finger was blown off in an anti-Semitic attack on his synagogue eight weeks ago. He discussed recognizing the value of every human life, using social media as a platform for love and flooding the world with practical good deeds.
