Thousands Turn Out in Support of KSCVK
Thousands turned out over the weekend in support of Keren Simchas Chosson V’Kallah at their annual auction event in Crown Heights. List of prize winners added.
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Chabad of Columbia Gets a New Home
Bob Tennenbaum was 28 years old when he was hired as the chief architect and planner for one of America’s early planned communities, Columbia. A picturesque city in Maryland, Columbia was conceived as a utopia of sorts, open to all, regardless of race, religion, or financial status. Twenty-one miles south of Baltimore, Columbia has seen a lot of development since it was first settled in 1967.
Jewish Teens Gather in Volgograd for Seminar
Dozens of Jewish teenagers gathered in Volgograd, Russia, last weekend for a local EnerJew youth movement seminar. The seminar was the first combined event for youth from Volgograd and Saratov, as both of these cities only joined the movement in the fall.
Over 1,000 Attend Concert Evening Benefitting KSCVK
Over 1,000 men packed the Oholei Torah ballroom to enjoy an evening which included a lavish buffet, and a rocking concert featuring Mordechai Ben David and Simcha Friedman – who made his singing debut in the United States – in an event benefiting Keren Simchas Chosson VeKallah and the vital work they do in helping families make weddings.
Beis Rivkah High School Marks Yud Shvat
On Monday, Yud Shvat, Bais Rivkah High School students enjoyed a full day program delving into the life and teachings of our Rebbe and exploring how to strengthen our Hiskashrus.
Photos: Crown Heights Blanketed in Snow
After an unusually warm day yesterday where temperatures reached a spring link 60 degrees, New Yorkers awoke to a city covered in snow. As the day progressed some 12 inches of snow fell, grounding many flights, cancelling schools and wrecking havoc on the roads.
Russian Rabbis Certify Foods as Kosher – and Halal
Such cooperation could happen only in Russia: At a food expo currently taking place in Moscow, Muslim businessmen are marketing products certified as Halal, for which they are relying entirely on the kosher certification of RK, headed by Russia’s Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar.
Beth Rivkah Montreal Marks Yud Shvat with Kindness
In the first maamar of the Rebbe, Bosi Lgani 5711, the Rebbe cites examples of how each of the Rebbeim occupied themselves in Ahavas Yisroel. In Beth Rivkah Montreal, the students practiced Ahavas Yisroel on Yud Shvat by visiting senior-citizens residences, and directing special programs for young children. This also fulfills the Rebbe’s directive to utilize Yud Shvat to reach out to other Yidden.
International Shabbos Dinner Unites Thousands
As the sun set on Friday night, January 20, mothers, fathers, and children throughout the world joined together for an unforgettable celebration of family, unity, and shabbos.
Photos: Thousands of Temimim Attend Annual Kinus
Thousands of Bochurim gathered for the 13th Annual Kinus Hatmimim Haolami, featuring keynote speaker Rabbi Osher Farkash of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Photos: Shechiyanu Fruits for Tu B’shvat
Sweet Lime, Blood Orange, Red Bananas and Yellow Mangos are just a few of the interesting and exotic fruits that are available this year at Mr. Greens in honor of Tu B’shvat.
Photos: Yud Shvat Farbrengen in 770
Thousands of members of Anash, young and old, gathered in 770 last night, Monday, for a grand Farbrengen marking the auspicious day of Yud Shvat.
Penn State Students Honor Shliach’s Late Father
Over 300 hundred students attended the first ever “Mega Shabbat” dinner at Penn State’s Alumni Hall this past Friday night. The dinner was arranged by the Chabad Student Board, in honor of Yossi Gourarie, OBM, late father of Chabad of the Undergrads Co-Director, Rabbi Hershy Gourarie, who passed away in April of last year after a prolonged battle with brain cancer.
Brazil Teens Rediscover Judaism on Skiing Trip
For the fifteenth time, Noach Adventures organized an amazing camp in the middle of the Brazilian summer to spend two weeks of fun filled trips in Canada and New York. At this once in a lifetime trip, 45 teens went to experience winter sports and chassidishe warmth. For many it was the first time to see snow, or keep a real Shabbos.
Global Seder Sichos Held in Honor of Yud Shvat
More than 200 Bochurim from around the world gathered together on Erev Yud Shevat for a special Seder Limud in the Rebbe’s Torah.
Rabbi Zeilingold Farbrengs in Miami
Rabbi Asher Zeilingold, longtime leader of Adath Israel synagogue in S. Paul, MN, farbrenged at Yeshiva Gedolah of Greater Miami.
Bochurim Learn About the Rebbe’s Youth
Some 200 Bochurim and Anash gathered Motzei Shabbos at the Kolel in Crown Heights for a fascinating presentation on the Rebbe’s early years, including his childhood and youth.
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