Leviev Serves as Sandek for Young Student’s Bris
Last week, four students of the Or Avner educational complex for Jewish students from the former Soviet Union in Kfar Sitrin, Israel, entered the covenant of Avraham Avinu by undergoing circumcisions.
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OK Honors Outstanding Mashgichim
Last week, on 2 Kislev (November 24), OK Kosher Certification held its annual Mashgiach Conference at the Jewish Children’s Museum in Brooklyn, NY. Over 100 OK personnel and mashgichim were in attendance, including many from around the world.
New Mikvah Dedicated in Russian Capital
Amid much joyous celebration, a new Mikvah was dedicated in Moscow, which will be used by the students of the local Mesivta.
Machon Chana Bids Farewell to Beloved ‘Dorm Mother’
Hundreds of women gathered in front of the Machon Chana dormitory on President Street to attend the Levaya of Mrs. Gittel Gansburg OBM, who served as their beloved ‘dorm mother’ for over 30 years. The Levaya then made its way to 770 en route to the beis hachayim.
Bais Rivkah Health Fair Combines Learning and Fun
As we approached Rosh Chodesh Kislev celebrating our Rebbe’s recovery, Bais Rivkah dedicated a day to focus on Venishmartem Me’od Lenafshosechem. Consequently, last week Thursday the students of Bais Rivkah High School experienced a most meaningful and magnificent event – a Health Fair with learning and hands-on activities about spiritual, physical, and emotional health. Many professionals provided insight and shared their extensive knowledge in areas affecting our health.
Hundreds Pay Tribute to Unsung Hero
An overflow crowd gathered last night in the Hall of Lubavitcher Yeshiva on Crown St to celebrate the life and achievements of a true baalas chesed, Mrs. Miriam Slater, OBM, a quiet and unassuming longtime resident of Crown Heights, who dedicated her life to helping as many people, Mosdos and organizations as she was able to.
Sefer Torah Joyously Welcomed to Mayanot Shul
On Monday, 2 Kislev, the Crown Heights Jewish community celebrated the completion of a Sefer Torah in memory of Reb Noach Bogatin, OBM.
Photos by Bentzi Sasson
NCFJE Marks 74th Year with Awards Dinner
Over 350 supporters, friends and government dignitaries gathered on Sunday evening, November 16, at The Edison Ballroom in mid-town Manhattan to celebrate the 74th Annual Awards Dinner of the National Committee for Furtherance of Jewish Education (NCFJE). The evening hosts were Jerry, Allan and Jay Wartski.
Bulgarian Vice Prime Minister Honored by Merkos
Over 250 leading Chabad supporters joined together at the Brooklyn Marriott for this year’s “Chabad Partners Conference” held on Sunday as a prelude to the Gala Banquet of the Kinus Hashluchim.
Kinus Banquet Gallery 9: An Overview
Over four thousand Shluchim and their guests convened last night at the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal, one of the largest shipping terminals in New York City, for the Grand Gala Banquet that concluded the annual International Conference of Chabad Emissaries.
Photos: A Recap of Thursday, Day 2 of the Kinus
A collection of photos from Thursday’s breakfast, sessions, general session, dinner and farbrengen.
Photos by Itzik Roytman
Friendship Circle Moms Have a Night Out
The Friendship Circle of Brooklyn treated its “super moms” to an enjoyable program and some well deserved time out: an evening with Mrs. Shifra Klein of Joy of Kosher Magazine. The program was titled “Shabbos in an Hour.”
100s Participate in Crown Heights’ 1st Ever Challah Bake
A sweeping trend taking place in Jewish communities around the world has come to Crown Heights, and in a grand style. Hundreds of local women took part in the ‘Grand Challah Bake’ in the large ballroom of Oholei Torah on Wedensday night.
Anash and Temimim Mourn the Passing of Rabbi Katz
Hundreds of Talmidim and Anash made their way to the Zal of the Yeshiva in Kfar Chabad where Rabbi Yaakov Dov Hakohen Katz OBM served as the Rosh Yeshiva. Hundreds took part in a Tehillim vigil which carried on up to the kevurah.
Photos by Shturem.net
Photos: Hundreds Turn Out in Support of Ten Yad
Hundreds of women and girls turned out Sunday night in support of Ten Yad, an organization which helps Kallahs. The event was held in the Razag Ballroom in Crown Heights, with a lavish food buffet, an auction viewing capped off by enthralling entertainment. UPDATE: Winners list added!
First Run of Matzos Baked in Crown Heights
Five months before Pesach, preparations began at the world-renowned Crown Heights Matzah Bakery for this year’s production of Matzos, under the leadership of Rabbi Yitzchok Tenenbaum.
Photos: Kumzitz with Karduner in Crown Heights
Marking its 4th successful year, a Kumzitz style concert featuring Yosef Karduner and Yishai Lapidot brought out hundreds this past Motzai Shabbos.
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