NJ-PA Cheders Gather to Share Ideas and Inspiration
The sounds of learning, singing, and laughter could be heard in the halls of Cheder Menachem – NJ, as the eighth annual Kinus HaChadorim took place on Wednesday, Yud Shevat.
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Chabad Offers Helping Hand to Toronto Homeless
Hundreds of people, families and children of all ages, braved the cold Canadian January weather to trek downtown for Chabad of Markham’s monthly “Tikkun Olam” event.
Final Preparations Before Kinus Hashluchos Opens
Months of preparation has been coming together in this final stretch of round-the-clock hustle and bustle as the untiring Kinus staff puts the finishing touches to what will be the largest International Kinus Hashluchos yet.
New Mayor of Kfar Chabad Visits New York
The newly elected mayor of Kfar Chabad, Rabbi Shimon Rabinovitch, made a special visit to New York, first and foremost to visit the Rebbe’s Ohel for Yud Shvat on behalf of all of the village, as well as to meet with local community leaders for idea-sharing, inspiration and guidance.
Friendship Circle Marks Yud Shvat
The boys division of the Friendship Circle of Brooklyn, which includes boys ages nine and up, and their buddies from local Yeshivos, gathered at the Jewish Children’s Museum for a very special Farbrengen in honor of Yud Shvat.
Shluchim Kids Gather for Bar and Bas Mitzva
Marking one year of MyShliach’s regional shabbatons, 18 Yaldei Hashluchim from eight cities across the Alpine countries came together for a shabbaton in Venice, Italy, hosted by Chabad of Venice and Rabbi and Mrs. Rami Banin.
1000’s Attend Avenue J Music Festival Headlining Alex Clare
The full moon shone over Barnacle State Park as thousands of people gathered on Sunday night for the annual Avenue J Music Festival, an event created and organized by Chabad at the Grove and Rabbi Getzy Fellig.
Yud Shvat with the Frierdiker Rebbe’s Coat
As a preparation for Yud Shvat, all the students of Lubavitcher Yeshiva-Crown St. took upon themselves Hachlotos and wrote a personal Pa”n to the Rebbe and read it at the Ohel. On the day of Yud Shvat, a special surprise awaited them at school.
Kfar Chabad Small Business Wins Award
Nine Israeli small businesses competed in the final round for an award sponsored by Bank Hapoalim, Yediot Ahronot and Y-Net. Roeber leather Binding, based in Kfar Chabad, took first place.
Hundreds Attend Levaya for R’ Chaim New OBM
Hundreds of people gathered in front of 770, the Lubavitch World Headquarters, to partake in the Levaya for Reb Chaim New OBM who passed away Erev Shabbos. The Kevurah will take place in Australia.
Torah Dedicated in Memory of Beloved Mashpia
Undaunted by the massive snowstorm, the Lipskier family completed a brand new Sefer Torah in memory of their dear father and beloved Mashpia Reb Fitzy Lipskier OBM.
Stunning New Chabad Kindergarten Opens in Orel
As the winter break comes to an end, the Jewish community of Orel in western Russia, led by Rabbi Aleksandr Grishin, announced the opening of a new kindergarten to serve the Jewish families of the city and surrounding region.
Russian Junior N’shei Hold Annual Event
Russian speaking women and youth from Crown Heights and the surrounding areas joined together last week for Russian Junior N’shei Chabad’s 16th annual gala banquet and Hakhel event.
Photos: Crown Heights Blanketed in Snow
Some two feet of snow covered Crown Heights over Shabbos and once it ended many began digging out while others seized the opportunity to enjoy the snow.
Montreal Students Mark Yud Shvat with Kindness
On Yud Shvat, students of all departments of Bais Rivkah-Montreal were involved in special programs. Three busloads of elementary students (in addition to a number of students who walked), visited senior citizens’ homes throughout the city, to bring simcha, words of encouragement and the message of Hakhel.
Released Time Children Gather in 770
In Honor of Yud Shvat, The Released Time Program hosted a grand Hakhel gathering. 600 children from public schools across NYC gathered in 770 on the day that marks the Yartzait of the Frierdiker Rebbe and 66 years of the Rebbe’s leadership.
An Experiential Yud Shevat
Yud Shevat. A huge day for every Chabad chossid. Teenagers know the historical significance of the day, but how do we get girls that were born after Gimmel Tamuz to feel the significance of the day? How can we bridge the gap between the people who lived with farbrengens and yechidusin and the high school girls of today?
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