Day Camp Doubles Enrollment at Last Minute
185 Jewish children joined together to enjoy a fun-filled and action-packed 3 weeks full of trips and activities at Chabad of Essex Camp Gan Izzy in northeast London, directed by Rabbi Odom Brandman.
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Press Conference Decries Hate and Crimes against Community
Politicians and residents gathered on the street corner where a 24-year-old Jewish man was attacked last week in a suspected hate crime, in order to decry the violence. Following the press conference they went to the Raksin home to deliver bouquets of flowers.
Over 800 Attend 10th Annual Jewish Summer Fest
More than 800 people participated in the 10th Annual Jewish Summer Fest at the Jersey Shore on Sunday, August 17th. The Event was sponsored by Chabad at the Shore.
Gan Israel Toronto Commemorates Chof Av
Commemorating 70 years to the Histalkus of Reb Levi Yitzchok in 5704, and marking the upcoming 50th Yartzeit of Rebbetzin Chana in 5725, Camp Gan Israel Toronto published a fact-filled pictorial album for campers to collect and enjoy.
Hundreds Participate in Yarchei Kallah in Tannersville
Jews from all walks of life gathered in the Beis Menachem Shul of Tannersville, New York for an evening of Chassidus and Nigleh in honor of The Rebbe’s father Reb Levi Yitzchok.
Over 1,000 Attend JLI Retreat in Chicago
Last week, over one thousand Jews from all walks of life gathered for five days of learning and inspiration at JLI’s National Jewish Retreat in Chicago. Our Jewish brothers and sisters in Eretz Yisroel were on the minds and hearts […]
Photos: ‘Goodbye YSP’
As the summer draws to a close, bochurim attending the Yeshiva Summer Program in Morristown, NJ bid farewell at the grand banquet to their newly-found friends and dedicated counselors and teachers. The next morning they packed their luggage and boarded the buses which would take them back home.
Melbourne Students Mark Reb Levik’s 70th Yahrtzeit
On Thursday Night, over 75 bochurim from Melbourne (Yeshiva Gedolah & Mesivta) gathered in the Yeshiva Gedolah to commemorate the Rebbe’s father’s 70th Yahrtzeit.
Runners Stop Mid-Race to Put on Tefilin
This Sunday was a big day for Australians as the “City 2 Surf” run took off with 81,000 runners. JEMS (Jewish Education Matters) was there too, manning two tables with water, cookies and Tefilin.
Photos: Benny Performs at CGI-New York
In yet another first, Camp Gan Israel-New York enjoyed a spectacular Benny Friedman Concert this past Sunday.
Teens Make Life-Changing Decisions at ‘Xtreme’ Camp
One month of extreme sports, extreme learning and extreme fun came together for the ninety teens, and twenty staff members who made up this year’s CTeen Xtreme travel camp.
Borough Park Accompanies Miami Murder Victim
The funeral procession of Rabbi Yosef Raksin, HYD, who was brutally murdered Shabbos morning on the streets of North Miami Beach, began at Shomrei Hadas Chapels in Borough Park before making its way to Crown Heights. Dozens of members of the Borough Park Jewish Community joined family and close acquaintances of the deceased for the first leg of the Levaya.
Photos: Color War at CGI-New York
For two days, campers and staff at Gan Yisroel in Parksville, NY participated in plays, competitions, songs, comedy skits and – most importantly – Mishnayos Ba’al Peh. The battle between the two teams culminated in the ‘Grand Sing,’ where the entire camp gathered in the Shul for hours of lively song and inspiration.
Thousands Mourn Slain Crown Heights Rabbi
Thousands of members of the Crown Heights community gathered this morning in front of 770 Eastern Parkway for the funeral of Rabbi Yosef Raksin, HYD, who was brutally murdered Shabbos morning on the streets of North Miami Beach, FL.
Lubavitch Yeshiva of London Marks 32nd Annual Siyum
The Lubavitch Yeshiva of London, under the auspices of Rabbi Yitzchok Meir Hertz, hosted the Thirty Second Annual Siyum Hamesechta last week on the 6th of Av. The Siyum, marking the completion of Mesechta Shabbos, was in honor of the […]
Chabad’s Presence at Melbourne’s Pro-Israel Rally
Members of the Chabad community were out in force at a large solidarity rally in support of Israel outside Parliament house in Melbourne, Sunday 14 Av 5744. The rally attracted over 2,000 people, numerous politicians and other community leaders.
Photos & Video: YSP Poses for Group Portrait
Over the years, Yeshiva Summer Program of Morristown, NJ has received some direct unique instructions from the Rebbe. Years ago, Rabbi Yisroel Gordon (YSP’s founder) was in Yechidus and the Rebbe instructed him to make sure to take photos of the programs and events he does, so people will remember.
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