In continuation to the description of the Frierdiker Rebbe’s trip to Eretz Yisroel, which I posted last month, I am now presenting the story of his historic visit to America part 2, which began a few weeks after he returned from Eretz Yisroel.
Rabbi Eliyahu Matusof is a member of the editorial staff of Otzar HaChassidim and of Machon Lihachonas Drushei Dach Lidfus, the institute tasked with preparing chasidic teachings for print, which function under the auspices of Kehot, the Chabad publishing house. He was interviewed in July of 2018.
The topics in this week’s 323rd episode of the highly acclaimed MyLife: Chassidus Applied series, with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, will include: How Do We Find Clarity Amidst All the Disinformation Being Spread Today? How to Experience the High Holidays in a New Way; What Practical Steps Can We Do This Elul to Make an Actual Difference in Our Lives? How to Fight Battles by Remaining Above Your Adversaries; Does G-d Answer Our Prayers in Elul? How Can You Connect With G-d in a Way That You Can Feel Him Responding? Are There Any Predictions About Current Events in the Torah?
Watch as famed singer Yaakov Shwekey sings “LeDovid”, a new song with old origins that is perfectly timed with Elul in front of us, and the pain and fear or the recent COVID-19 virus.
70Years: A Time to Check, the importance of inspecting Mezuzahs and Tefillin in the month of Elul to ensure that they are kosher.
Rabbi Chaim Dalfin, author and Chasidic historian shares interesting facts, many revealed for the first time. The purpose of his program is to inspire all but especially the youth. Watch another installment here on CrownHeights.info.
In continuation to the description of the Frierdiker Rebbe’s trip to Eretz Yisroel, which I posted last month, I am now presenting the story of his historic visit to America, which began a few weeks after he returned from Eretz Yisroel.
There is a culture of “buy with the intention to return” that is prevalent in the Orthodox Jewish community with regards to buying from retailers. Is it a kosher mindset, or is it stealing?
Rabbi Shmuel Lesches, Magid Shiur in the Yeshiva Gedola of Melbourne, Australia, has compiled a guide to the laws and customs of the month of Elul (up to but not including the period of Selichos) for the benefit of the wider Lubavitch community.
Mr. Jay B. (Yaakov) Abrams is a business appraiser and author of four books on business valuation who lives and works in Valley Village, California. He was interviewed in September of 2011.
The winner of the Keren Meir Summer Raffle will be drawn in just a few hours. Buy your tickets now for a chance to win $10,000 cash!
A few weeks ago, Dr. Zev Zelenko was diagnosed with a recurrence of a rare form of cancer of the heart that had also spread to his hip. He underwent emergency open heart surgery and will need radiation and difficult chemotherapy. He will not be able to work for an extended period of time and his family needs our support.
A new Chassidus and Psychology course is being launched with author and historian Rabbi Chaim Dalfin, starting on Sunday, the 3rd of Elul-August 23rd.
The topics in this week’s 322nd episode of the highly acclaimed MyLife: Chassidus Applied series, with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, will include: What Would the Rebbe’s Opinion Be About the Peace Agreement Between the UAE and Israel? What Lessons Does Elul Offer Us? How the Transition From Av to Elul Can Help Us Today; Was the Rebbe a Novi (Prophet)? Why Does the Torah Require a King? Can We “Change” G-d’s Mind? Please Explain the Alter Rebbe’s Example for Elul of “the King in the Field”
Rabbi Chaim Dalfin, author and Chasidic historian shares interesting facts, many revealed for the first time. The purpose of his program is to inspire all but especially the youth. Watch another installment here on CrownHeights.info.
Being that this week is Shabbos mevorchim chodesh Elul, and the minhag (custom) is to farbreng on a Shabbos mevorchim, I chose to relate the following story which I recently heard from Reb Shlomo Galperin in the name of Reb Mottel Kazliner. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.
Get out your dancing shoes and dance to this new song full of hope and joy released by Avraham Fried. Moshiach is coming any minute now! As they say in Israel, “Ohtotoh!”
