Just One Shabbos in Dallas
From across the Lone Star State, children from all walks of life gather at the Chabad of Dallas center to observe one Shabbos that may change them forever.
Photos: Taanis Esther in Moscow
The Jewish community of Moscow, Russia, observed the Mitzvah of Machatzis Hashekel during Mincha on Taanis Esther, which was followed by a lavish break fast meal following Maariv.
Chabad Celebrates a Quarter Century in Riverdale
The Tappan Hill Mansion in Tarrytown, New York, was filled on Motzai Shabbos, as 250 supporters, friends, and Chabad Early Learning Center parents gathered to celebrate a quarter of a century of Chabad in Riverdale. Music sensation Benny Friedman captivated the room with his songs that were tailored for the Riverdale Jewish community, along with his own popular hits.
Photos: Kiryat Gat Welcomes New Torah
Over 5,000 people joyously paraded down the streets of Kiryat Gat, Israel, with a new Torah scroll that was donated by the Vazna Family to the local Chabad Mesivta, under the leadership of the city’s Chief Rabbi, Moshe Havlin.
Israeli Opposition Leader Visits Moscow Institutions
Opposition Leader and head of the Zionist Union party, Mr. Isaac (Bougie) Herzog, was invited by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Parliament to visit Moscow. During his visit he toured the Jewish Museum, the Jewish Chesed Center and other Jewish institutions. He was greeted by the Chief Rabbi of Russia, Rabbi Berl Lazar, who stands at their helm.
Jewish Community Tackles Drug Abuse Problem
More than 200 people turned out on Motzei Shabbos, March 4th at the Beth Gavriel Center in Forest Hills, Queens for an event that was designed to continue spreading the word about the prevalence of drug abuse within the Jewish community while offering practical suggestions and guidance to address the growing problem. The crowd was captivated by several expert medical health professionals and educators, among them the renowned lecturer and author Rabbi Y.Y. Jacobson.
Lubavitcher Yeshiva Hosts Av U’Ben Melave Malka
This Motzoei Shabbos, United Lubavitcher Yeshiva held their annual Father and Son Melave Malka for the 2nd 3rd and 4th grades.
After 50 Years, Tefilin Stand Gets a Makeover
50 years ago, in the lead up to the Six Day War, the Rebbe launched his first Mivtza (campaign), instructing his Chassidim to help any Jewish man they meet to put on Tefilin. The merit of the Tefilin, the Rebbe explained, would protect the Holy Land from harm.
Photos: Avraham Fried Concert Draws Full House
A full house turned out for a concert featuring Avraham Fried at the Brooklyn School of Music in Crown Heights.
Oholei Torah Mesivta Holds Melavah Malka
Motzei Shabbos Parshas Teruma, the Oholei Torah Mesivta celebrated a Father and Son Melaveh Malka in the grand Ballroom of Oholei Torah’s eastern parkway campus. A full catered seudah was served.
Community Gathers to Support G’mach
Friends and supporters of G’mach Keren Yisroel Aryeh Leib turned out for a seudas Melava Malka last night, Motzai Shabbos Parshas Terumah.
New Mikveh Opens in Abuja, Nigeria
It was a rare night out for Jewish women in Abuja. “Spa for the Soul” marked the opening of the newly constructed Abuja Mikveh, with an all-inclusive spa night featuring manicurists, masseuses, yoga and pilates instructors, jewelry designers and more.
Photos and Video: Adar Joy Begins at ULY
In the spirit of Chodesh Adar, the preschool and youngest grades of United Lubavitcher Yeshiva were treated to an entertaining puppet show by master puppeteer Rabbi Yaakov Horowitz and his acclaimed “Small Wonder Puppet Theater.”
Maggid Shiur’s 70th Birthday Celebrated with Old Friends
On Thursday night, old friends, former talimidim and family members gathered together in Empire Shteibel to celebrate the 70th birthday of renowned educator, author and Maggid-Shiur Rabbi Shmuel Heber.
Teens Thank Crown Heights for Life-Changing Shabbaton
“Just when you think that CTeen can’t get any better, they pull this off,” shared Ben Bursk with a smile. The teen president from Manchester England was referring to the 9th annual International Shabbaton, organized by the Chabad Teen Network. CTeen, the fastest growing and most diverse Jewish youth organization in the world, hosted a four day event in New York, which drew in a record breaking twenty-three hundred people.
Over 2,000 Attend Annual Dinner of Beth Lubavitch Paris
Over 2,000 took part in the annual dinner and fundraising auction benefiting Beth Lubavitch in Paris, France.
Photos: Adar Dancing in Montreal Zal
Bochurim studying in Lubavitch Yeshiva Zal in Montreal, Canada kicked off the month of Adar – which is synonymous with Simcha – with a lively Adar dancing and music session on Motzai Shabbos.
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